1. Design, construction, development — one company
Expertise in
sustainable
development
HIGHER EDUCATION
At Opus, we
practice Sensible
Sustainability™ –
a common-sense
approach that
integrates our design-
build capabilities
and aligns with client
budgets and building
goals. At every stage
of the development
process, we leverage
design and construction
Building environments that support the missions of higher education
practices that maximize
building performance
and reduce the impact
of buildings on the
environment.
Opus has nearly
20 million square feet
of sustainable and
LEED-certified projects
completed or under
development, thanks
in part to the vision
and skill of our 150 +
LEED-accredited
professionals.
Opus remains
committed now
and into the future
to creating great
college and university
campuses and being
a responsible
corporate citizen.
The Opus Group www.opuscorp.com
10350 Bren Road West 952-656-4444
Minnetonka, MN 55343

2. HIGHER EDUCATION A partnership – from concept to completion As a national design-build developer, Opus is involved with your campus project at every level. From
concept to completion, our team of professionals collaborates with you to design and build high-quality,
efficient campus facilities. The Opus team of real estate developers, architects, engineers, and
construction professionals works with you to produce campus facilities that are
distinctly creative, yet attuned to your vision and campus culture. Your Opus
project director provides centralized coordination to ensure that your new
facility meets your goals for function, design, quality and cost.
Classrooms,
laboratories, student
housing, sports
venues, libraries and
Opus is at the head of the class student centers are
in developing facilities for colleges and universities across the U.S. From student Opus has a long and
housing and high-tech classrooms, to student centers and sports facilities, we work with just a few examples
educational leaders to develop high quality, sustainable buildings that foster a sense of very distinguished
community and create flexible, dynamic learning environments that will last for decades of the more than
to come. history with the
8 million square
With advances in technology continuously changing the way students learn, and with University of St.
changing perceptions putting a greater focus on sustainable development, educational feet of space Opus
Thomas. Over the last
Dynamic learning environments
institutions must adapt in order to attract and retain high-caliber students.
has completed
For more than 40 years, Opus has provided colleges and universities with highly functional, 48 years, they have
cost-effective facilities that enhance and support the missions of higher education. for colleges and
built 20 buildings for us,
A sampling of our higher education clients includes: Marquette University, Catholic universities.
University of America, Creighton University, Florida State University, Mississippi State and to use a baseball
University, University of Maryland, University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas,
and Xavier University. analogy, they’re batting
a thousand, because
we’ve had 20 hits. What Why Opus?
Opus is a multi-billion-dollar premier, full-
Opus has designed for
service real estate development company
us at St. Thomas has with more than 55 years of experience. We
have completed more than 2,400 projects
helped account for the totaling in excess of 238 million square feet
throughout North America.
bullish enrollments
With Opus you receive the benefit of wide-
ranging experience, innovative design,
Distinctly creative campus facilities
that we’ve had over
quality construction and financial strength –
the years. combined with an unparalleled level of
service and attention to your specific
requirements. With Opus, you’re assured of a
– Father Dennis Dease dynamic, well-planned campus environment
that meets the needs of your students and
President
promotes their academic success.
University of Exciting spaces for all ages at all times
St. Thomas