News from Benson-Orth General Contractors

News from

Benson-Orth General Contractors

May 2012

Blooming!

Things are shaping up nicely for the September completion of Good Samaritan Skilled Care facility in Robbinsdale!

Geothermal work is beginning
Interior rough-ins are proceeding
Drywall is being hung
Exterior finishes and site prep has begun

If you would like a site tour, let us know! We'd be happy to assist anyone in their exploration of Benson-Orth's capabilities and/or skilled care facilities!

Stay tuned for more updates to come!

Geothermal Myths...

Myth #1:

Geothermal Energy is Experimental and Not Yet Widely Used

Truth:

While we are able to use only a small fraction of the resource with today's technology, geothermal resources have been in use for more than 10,000 years, according to archaeological evidence.

Myth #2:

Geothermal Resources are Nonrenewable

Truth:

The visible plumes seen rising from water cooled geothermal power plants are actually water vapor emissions (condensed steam), not smoke, and are caused by the evaporative cooling system.

Myth #3:

Geothermal Power Plants Emit Smoke

Truth:

No contamination of groundwater has occurred as a result of geothermal activity.

Myth #4:

Natural Geothermal Surface Features are Used During Geothermal Development

Truth:

While surface features such as geysers or fumaroles are typically useful in identifying the locations of geothermal resources, these features are not used during geothermal development.

More Benson-Orth Projects

DSW - Maplewood, MN

Mikros Engineering, Brroklyn Park, MN

Total Hockey I - Pittsburgh, PA

Total Hockey II - Pittsburgh, PA

Village Square - Phase II, Bloomington, MN

Loop Calhoun Condominiums, Minneapolis, MN

Ambassador Press International, Minneapolis, MN

In This Issue

Things are Blooming!

Meet Tom Osterberg

Tom joined Benson-Orth Associates in 1994. Tom attended Mankato State University and Dunwoody Institute. Tom was made Vice President in 1997.

Tom manages his own projects as well as oversees Benson-Orth's operations. Tom is currently managing two Total Hockey projects in Pennsylvania; a Total Lacrosse in Chicago; an exterior facelift/interior remodel in Maplewood; and recently finished a community building in Eagan.

Tom and his wife, Pam, live west of the Twin Cities and has two grown children. Tom likes to hunt, fish and ride his Harley (he says with a smile!)

What gets you energized about work?

I really do enjoy what I do. It's rewarding to help owners and their business reach their goals. I like being involved from the design stages with the owners and architects.

What's your best accomplishment?

Being proud of my wife and kids.

If you weren't doing this, you would be...?

a college football coach

Where do you see Benson-Orth in 5 years?

We will continue to grow and prosper. We will continue to provide for our employees and their families. We will continue to help others reach their goals through honesty and hard work.

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