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“ We are currently experiencing our greatest growth in the history of the company ! Since Russ and I took ownership , revenue continues to climb . We attribute this to a two-pronged approach ; expanding our role in the preconstruction process before a shovel ever hits the dirt , and our reputation as a historically hard-nosed contracting company that meets or beats the budget and pushes the job to completion ,” Josh continues .
Representative projects
Working primarily with owner-occupied businesses has given Langer opportunities to work on iconic large-scale projects . One of the company ’ s most recent accomplishments is the renovation of St Paul ’ s Gloria Dei Lutheran Church . “ Originally established in 1908 , this church has been at its current location in the Highland Park neighborhood of St . Paul since 1952 ,” Russ details . “ Recognizing that the condition of its existing pipe organ had deteriorated to a critical stage , the church began collaborating with the architect and LeTourneau Organs – located in Quebec – to develop a master plan .
“ Langer renovated the chancel , chapel , and sanctuary spaces , and coordinated the installation of a new pipe organ . The chancel remodel was extensive ; in order to extend the chancel , two structural columns in the sanctuary needed to be removed . New seating was also installed and reorientated in the nave and chapel along with new finishes throughout . Historic items were also preserved from the sanctuary including the pulpit from which Dr . Martin Luther King Jr . spoke in 1957 . We were especially cautious when moving that piece !”
Within the automotive space , Buerkle Automotive Group has collaborated with Langer on multiple projects over 15 years at all three of their dealerships , with Langer recently completing an expansion and remodel of Buerkle Hyundai in St . Paul .
“ I am very selective in the projects I run , but this was one I couldn ’ t pass up !” Josh adds . “ The project involved updating the entire facility to align with Hyundai ’ s new image and brand standards ; the showroom was extended and all associated spaces were remodeled . In addition , the service shop was expanded by
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