The South Dakota Science and Technology Authority has chosen Dean Kurtz Construction to build their new CASPAR Laboratory in Lead, South Dakota. The general scope of work for this contract will include engineering support for the design and construction of a fully operational space within an existing cavern space located on the 4850 level of the Ross Campus to house the Compact Accelerator System for Performing Astrophysical Research (CASPAR) Project.

Todd County Elementary School at 35% complete. Three classroom wings have floor slabs placed and metal stud framing underway. The gym area and loading dock ready for floor slabs upon completion of the roofing in these areas. The center common area structural steel completed and metal decking 25% complete. Exterior elevations show the architectural precast panels. Mechanical and electrical trades are roughing in their work.

The new Urgent Care West is progressing nicely with underground plumbing work being installed. 

Muth Electric Inc. and GBK Joint Venture employees work on renovating the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 6, 2014. Renovations made to the facility’s infrastructure will ensure the safety of Ellsworth Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle/ Released)The family fitness room is one of the first projects completed in the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 6, 2014. Renovations began November when the Department of Defense provided a grant of more than $1.2 million to Ellsworth, funding a total of four projects in the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle/ Released)Casey Curtis and Kyle Macziewski, Muth Electric Inc. technicians, prepare to install a new circuit panel board in the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 6, 2014. The panel board will provide the fitness center’s cardio and weight room with power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle/ Released)Gary Marker, GBK Joint Venture quality control supervisor, builds a wooden platform in the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 6, 2014. The platform will create a pathway for electrical support to cardio machines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle/ Released)