![]() With over 1,500 workers looking on at the topping out ceremony, a tree was placed on top of the final beam, along with an American flag. The project broke ground in December 2013 and topped out in September 2015 with the longstanding tradition of placement of the highest or final beam. A notable aspect of truss work was its building from the outside toward the middle requiring superior technology and quality control. “These two are now focusing on safety positions and were vital to the safe completion of the project.”ĭanny’s Construction contracts included contracts for the long span roof truss, installation of the operable doors, assisting with installation of the translucent roof panels and installing 8.5 miles of handrail. “Our safety support team included two ironworkers who have taken IMPACT’s Safety Trained Supervisor Construction prep courses for the STSC certification,” said Schneider. Daily meetings with the in-house engineering team and the ironworkers and operators allowed for a constant dialogue to provide for an effective and protected jobsite. Local 512 and Danny’s Construction worked to complete the project as efficiently and safely as possible. Fabrication work was done by ironworker members from Local 535 (Minneapolis/St. E & J Rebar installed 9,033 tons, while Woody’s Rebar installed 3,000 tons, with over 125,000 man-hours. ![]() In addition to Danny’s Construction, many other union ironworker contractors were on hand, including Bald Eagle Erectors, LeJuene Steel Company, BTT Steel, Derr and Isbell Construction, E & J Rebar, Gopher Stage and Lighting, Interclad, Vector Foiltec, Woody Rebar and River Steel. Our joint apprenticeship committee has focused on increasing apprentice retention and graduation rates by changing our entrance methods, incorporating field trips, mock-ups and mentoring programs to our apprenticeship classes.” Local 512 did a great job using creative methods of outreach. Danny’s Construction Company President and IMPACT Management Trustee Alissa Schneider stated, “I am extremely proud of the accomplishment of our crews on the Vikings’ U.S. Working on the project are Iron Workers Local 512 (Minneapolis/St. Minority workers have contributed over 1 million of the 2.7 million work hours in the construction to date. Additionally, almost 10 percent are women, surpassing the goal set by the state of six percent women. According to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, 37 percent of the workers are minorities. Even more noteworthy, a goal to ensure workforce equity once thought to be unobtainable, a minority workforce of 32 percent, has been shattered. ![]() ![]() Of the approximate 250 trade partners, over 90 percent are Minnesota-based companies. It will serve not only as home to the Vikings, but will be available for year-round use for the citizens of the Twin Cities, already landing the 2018 Super Bowl.įrom the start of the project, the regional importance of the job has not been lost on the project workers. The stadium project, the largest public works project in state history, is the centerpiece of a major redevelopment in the Downtown East area, including the Medtronic Plaza, a three-acre gateway to the stadium. The Vikings’ new home, heavily influenced by its Minnesota location, boasts a stunning design along with expert functionality, and will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for Vikings’ fans. Next season, they eagerly begin play at their newly constructed, state-of-the-art U.S. As the playoffs begin for the 2015-2016 National Football League season, the Minnesota Vikings hope to finish out with some wins in their last games at TCF Bank Stadium. ![]()
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