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The 2021 Big Dig event in partnership with the Hope Lodge was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended, we loved seeing kids have fun and explore the equipment!

Lueder Construction has remained busy, most recently, with the completion of larger multi-family complexes, an expanded senior living facility, church expansions, and several retail and office renovations and additions. “We are currently seeing far more general contractors bidding smaller projects more frequently in addition to less variety in projects,” said President Greg Key. “That said, CMR [Construction Manager at-Risk], design assist and hard bids continue as usual, as does work in the field.” As tradesmen fill and diversify pipelines, Key’s team has seen an uptick in new trade partner relationships. “While procurement of certain materials coming from heavily-quarantined states and countries has caused disruptions, it is refreshing to hear emphasis placed on procurement of American-made materials moving forward,” he said “Conversely, we’ve seen declines in cost for certain materials due…

There’s much to be said about “digital twinning” and its applications, according to local professionals. Keith Fix, CEO at Retail Aware, said digital twinning, which is the process of creating a digital representation of a physical object or system, is often designed by data science experts, where a computerized mathematical model is created that simulates real world. “Sensor date from real-world counterparts play a critical role in making the digital twin an accurate representation,” he said. Manufacturing has the furthest adoption, with plane manufacturers using these models for the longest time, but now Fix said it has the ability to be accessible to more industries to make other products and systems safer, better and stronger. This will become even more critical for the automotive industry as more cars become autonomous.…

Omaha, Nebraska: November 25, 2019 For immediate release >> Lueder Construction unveiled today their new brand for the next generation of the company. Founded 135 years ago as the A.C. Busk company, Robert G. Lueder joined the company in 1940, officially changing the name. Lueder has been integral in building iconic landscape and community-changing projects through most of Omaha’s history. “It’s been an honor to be part of Omaha’s growth through the years,” said the Lueder CEO. “The visionaries who see what Omaha can be rely on Lueder Construction to bring their ideas to life. As our community grows and changes with optimism, so does Lueder. Our new brand is reflective of this optimism.” Customer research informed the development of Lueder’s brand identity. “The research reinforced for us that what…

Lueder Construction has announced that Alan B. Kennedy has been named Chief Operating Officer. Kennedy comes to Lueder with 26 years of experience in operational excellence, financial management, construction management, client and supplier relationships, team leadership and personnel development. “We look forward to putting Alan’s considerable experience to work moving Lueder Construction into the future,” said president Greg Key. “We got to know Alan as a client and realized a symbiosis in how we think about bringing projects to life with quality and care.” Kennedy is a graduate of the American Contractors Insurance Group University Executive Track, Leadership Omaha and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He has served on the Boy Scouts of America Board of Trustees, the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Engineering Industry Advisory Council, is…

November 22, 2019 When it comes to renovating an older building for a new use, it can sometimes be hard to picture the outcome. However, experts say that salvaging history is well worth it in the end, and more people are starting to realize the importance. Eileen Korth, architect at Jackson Jackson & Associates, said there is an emerging awareness and understanding that it makes environmental sense to reuse the embodied energy of an existing building. “More than their predecessors, members of generation Y and Z have a desire to make a positive impact on the world, and companies are taking note,” she said. “Building renovation speaks to many of the environmental causes they are passionate about including energy conservation and recycling.” According to Korth, older buildings sometimes have opportunities…