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AVR, Inc. has long been the preferred supplier on high rise construction large commercial headquarters projects in the Minneapolis area.

AVR, Inc. & Affiliates is also known as a leader in lightweight concrete, a staple of high rise construction. AVR, Inc. supplied the lightweight concrete to Mortenson Construction on the Norwest Center project in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This project signifies the first time a ready mix supplier has taken complete responsibility for the pumping and supply of lightweight concrete. AVR, Inc. pumped lightweight concrete to a vertical height of 780 feet with a total line layout of 1280 feet

USA Today recently examined how the U.S. is "in the middle of the biggest hospital-construction boom" in more than 50 years, a trend that likely will increase until 2011. All throughout the metro hospital construction is extremely evident.

AVR and AME have been selected on numerous award winning and ongoing hospital construction projects. Some of the more notable include: Maple Grove Hospital, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Gillette Children’s, and Minneapolis Children’s, the 2010 ARM Building Excellence Awards Project of the Year.

Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) are an important part of today’s construction technologies.

Depending on the project and engineer’s requirements, ICF forms can be easily reinforced with steel to provide excellent flexural strengths.

AVR, Inc. has chosen ICF construction for our own new facilities being built around the metropolitan area.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System encourages sustainable green building and development practices. LEED is the nationally accepted bench-mark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

AVR, Inc. & Affiliates has been selected on numerous LEED registered projects. We have successfully produced concrete with over 50% cement replacement rates, pervious concrete, and we lead the market in commercial ICF construction.

Colored concrete is becoming one of the most popular segments in the ready mix concrete business. Stenciling and stamping are also growing, making concrete much more decorative all over the country.

AVR, Inc. & Affiliates offers integrally colored concrete. Liquid color is added to the truck prior to loading. This ensures thorough mixing and provides consistent color throughout the slab.

Whether it's a result of the $787 billion federal economic stimulus package or local taxpayer dollars, the increase in publicly funded projects is evident here in Minneapolis. While the president's stimulus package represents a small ray of sunshine in the construction industry, the increase in projects at the municipal level are becoming more and more prevalent.

A few notable projects in that AVR has been chosen for are the Blue Lake Waste Water Treatment Facility, the Saint Cloud Waste Water Treatment Facility, and the Apple Valley Transit Station.

Cast-in-place concrete parking structures have been constructed throughout North America for decades. In most cases, a post-tensioned structural system was selected after careful economic studies and comparisons indicated initial or life cycle cost savings.

AVR and AME have been selected on numerous award winning parking ramps. From small two-story park & rides to one of the largest ramps at Medtronic CRM Campus with parking for over 4,000 cars, AVR can do it all.

A concrete parking lot or street will offer superior performance compared to other pavement alternatives. Incorporating straightforward design and ease of construction, concrete pavements for streets, parking lots, and intersections are also the economical choice for the long-term.

Concrete is usually thought to be higher in first cost than asphalt. With the steady increase in bitumen, the glue that holds asphalt together, concrete can actually have a lower initial cost than asphalt.

Pervious concrete allows storm water to infiltrate directly into the sub grade, minimizing the need for costly land hungry detention ponds and other treatment options. Pervious concrete is becoming increasingly popular because it saves both money and the land needed for development.

AVR, Inc. & Affiliates has supplied pervious concrete to several projects and has trained contractors in proper placing and finishing procedures.

AVR Concrete Pumping is dedicated to providing customers with 100% satisfaction for all of their concrete pumping needs. We are able to handle any size job, big or small; with a fleet of concrete pumps, ranging from 32 Meter (106 feet) reach to 45 Meter (145 feet) reach.

AVR Concrete Pumping has been featured in numerous magazines and has set several concrete pumping records. If you are interested in what we can do for you, please give us a call.

AME Red-E-Mix - Monticello Batch Plant

Location: Monticello, MN

Contractor: Summit Concrete & Masonry

The project consists of a 64 foot high ICF plant along with the 60’ x 140’ 6 bay ICF garage, both of which have energy efficient in-floor radiant heat. There is also approximately 250,000 ft2 of concrete pavement as well as a decorative stained concrete bunker retaining/screen wall surrounding the entire 12.5 acres. This project will benefit AME Red-E-Mix for years to come. AME Red-E-mix is just beginning to see the cost savings they will receive by using ICF construction and in-floor radiant heat. All of their clients will benefit as well just by knowing that AME Red-E-mix truly believes in what they sell. The construction of this plant will further the promotion of ICF and other concrete construction practices.

AME Red-E-Mix - Monticello Batch Plant

Location: Monticello, MN

Contractor: Summit Concrete & Masonry

The project consists of a 64 foot high ICF plant along with the 60’ x 140’ 6 bay ICF garage, both of which have energy efficient in-floor radiant heat. There is also approximately 250,000 ft2 of concrete pavement as well as a decorative stained concrete bunker retaining/screen wall surrounding the entire 12.5 acres. This project will benefit AME Red-E-Mix for years to come. AME Red-E-mix is just beginning to see the cost savings they will receive by using ICF construction and in-floor radiant heat. All of their clients will benefit as well just by knowing that AME Red-E-mix truly believes in what they sell. The construction of this plant will further the promotion of ICF and other concrete construction practices.

AME Red-E-Mix - Buffalo Batch Plant

Location: Buffalo, Minnesota

Contractor: Summit Concrete & Masonry

One good way to promote concrete is to use it in every way you can possibly think of. AME Red-E-Mix utilized concrete throughout this entire project and did exactly that. The project consists of a 60 foot high ICF plant along with the 60' x 140' 6 bay ICF garage, both of which have energy efficient in-floor radiant heat. There is also approximately 160,000 ft2 of concrete pavement as well as concrete bunker retaining/screen walls.

AVR, Inc. - Burnsville Batch Plant

Location: Burnsville, MN

Contractor: Summit Concrete & Masonry

When built, this project was the one of the tallest single story ICF building in North America at 64’2” tall. It was a major challenge to construct 64 foot tall ICF walls and columns with very little or no support to shore off of. This is the first plant that we have built with a concrete wash water recycling system. This plant will be the first plant that we plan to be completely closed-loop. All of the waste generated will be reused back into the concrete or it will be used for recycled concrete base.

Staples

Location: Apple Valley, MN

Contractor: Northland Concrete & Masonry

This project is a showcase of what our customers and building owners can expect from an ICF Building. We constantly educate our customers on the energy benefits and cost savings associated with ICF construction. This project was one of the last buildings and parking lot to be built in Fischer Marketplace. We use this development to promote concrete and show owners what they can expect ICF buildings that are designed, placed, and cured correctly.

The Staples project also consists of a large concrete parking lot with colored and stamped sidewalks and entryways. A cast in place concrete parking lot is one of strength, built to last a lifetime. This project sits adjacent to our main office, and we can use it as a showcase of what our customers and building owners can expect from a quality concrete pavement. This project helps show that when the pavement are designed, placed, and cured correctly, they will last a lifetime.

Educators Credit Union

Location: Apple Valley, Minnesota

Contractor: Steenberg Watrud Construction

This project is a showcase of what our customers and building owners can expect from an ICF Building. This project is one of many projects in a high profile and busy development, which will help to showcase the benefits of ICF construction as well as other innovative uses of concrete.