General Conditions
The Ins and Outs of General Conditions
Our proactive approach starts with close collaboration. By working hand-in-hand with our clients, we manage GC costs strategically, ensuring seamless operations and accurate budgeting from day one.
Our General Conditions Services Include:
- Temporary enclosures and winter protection
- Temporary partitions and dust control
- Perimeter protection, guardrails, and railings
- Barricades and ladders
- Temporary signage
- Construction clean-up and debris removal
- Site maintenance, including snow removal and street sweeping
- Material unloading and distribution
- Flooring and furnishing protection
With Tekton, every detail is accounted for—so your project can rise on a foundation of foresight, safety, and excellence.
Projects Featuring General Conditions Work
Anthony Middle School New Secure Entrance
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The 3,800 SF renovation at Anthony Middle School improves safety and creates a more welcoming entrance. Phase one included removing the old vestibule and retaining wall, building a new stair tower, and adding stairs between the lower lot and South Entrance. Interior updates included replacing the auxiliary gym’s folding wall with a solid partition and converting the former wood shop into classrooms. Phase two included removing the interior cast in place south stairwell, adding a new entrance near the main office, and introducing a new conference room.
Bruce Vento Elementary School
Saint Paul, Minnesota
The new 160,000 SF multi-story elementary school will serve PreK through fifth grade and include an Early Childhood and Community Hub offering specialized services and community support. Designed with sustainability in mind, the building features a high-performance envelope, a geo-exchange system utilizing groundwater heat, and provisions for future photovoltaic panels. The campus includes inclusive restrooms, accessible playgrounds, separate parent and bus drop-off areas, dedicated staff and visitor parking.
Delano High School Security Improvements
Delano, Minnesota
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of both students and staff, Delano High School implemented enhanced security improvements. The team removed the former storefront framing, metal panels, glazing, countertops, coiling shutters, thresholds, and carpet. Electrical upgrades provide modern lighting, power and systems plans, and door security systems such as card readers, electric locks, and magnetic locks integrated with the existing access control system.
Hennepin County 625 Building Renovation
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The 625 Building underwent a 79,800 SF renovation across four floors. The renovation required significant interior demolition and the replacement of carpeting, ceilings, lighting, offices, conference rooms, kitchens, and restrooms. Fireproofing abatement and patching enhanced safety. Restroom facilities and elevator lobbies were also enhanced. These improvements created a more functional space for county offices and workspace.
Hennepin County Government Center Window Replacement
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Government Center is a 24-story office building consisting of two towers connected by catwalk bridges on several floors, forming an atrium enclosed by glass windows. Originally built in 1977, the original windows had never been replaced, sparking the Window Replacement project, improving comfort and efficiency.
Hennepin County Public Safety Center
Plymouth, Minnesota
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office employs hundreds of Minnesotans for various roles, including patrol, investigations, and managing the crime lab. The 100,000 SF Public Safety Service Center supports these functions, housing a communications center, armory, SWAT team, and storage for over 115 vehicles. Aligned with the County’s Climate Action Plan, the facility features electric vehicle stations, solar panels, and a geothermal system for energy-efficient heating and cooling.
Highview Middle School
New Brighton, MN
Tekton provided general conditions along with rough carpentry services for Highview Middle School. A key component of this project was the floor protection installation throughout the common space, hallways and gym, ensuring the preservation and longevity of the surfaces during construction.
MnDOT Truck Station Expansion
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
To accommodate regional growth and aging infrastructure, MnDOT added 28,600 SF to the Eden Prairie Truck Station, including space for heated vehicle storage, repair and bridge crew bays, and additional office space. Existing offices and conference rooms in the original 24,500 SF building were renovated and the existing parking lot was resurfaced.
St. Francis City Hall and Fire Department
St. Francis, Minnesota
The new 35,000 SF City Hall and Fire Department stands as an improved community asset that sets the standard for the downtown corridor. It houses city council chambers, training and conference rooms, a fitness room, fire bunks and day rooms, apparatus bays, a public plaza, and ample parking, all in one convenient location.
VandenBerge Middle School
Elk River, Minnesota
The phased expansion and renovation project included a 55,000 SF addition to Vandenberg Middle School, transforming the school’s entrance into a more inviting and secure space for students. Key updates included a secure vestibule, relocation of the main office, and a comprehensive redesign of the parking lot, along with creation of a centralized commons area and a state-of-the-art media center.
Washington County Service Center
Woodbury, Minnesota
The new Washington County Service Center is a modern, community-focused facility offering a wide range of essential services—all under one roof. From licenses and passports to parking permits, homestead applications, and property tax payments, the center is designed to streamline access and provide comprehensive support for the county’s diverse and growing needs
West Des Moines Army Readiness Center
Des Moines, Iowa
The Iowa National Guard Readiness Center in West Des Moines is a one-story, 50,350 SF building serving two National Guard units, Company B 1-168 Infantry and 2168 Transportation Company. It supports the training, administration, and logistics of the National Guard units by providing assembly space, classrooms, weapons and protective personal equipment storage, and training spaces.
Crafting Quality: Tekton’s Union Workforce
At Tekton, we value our collaboration with union laborers and carpenters as an important part of delivering high-quality work. Hiring union professionals ensures access to a skilled, well-trained workforce committed to craftsmanship and safety. Our union partners bring valuable experience and a dependable work ethic to every project. With a strong foundation in industry standards and best practices, they help us complete commercial construction projects with care, precision, and reliability.
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