ICS Spotlight | Summer 2024

ICS Spotlight | Summer 2024
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week
ICS Spotlight | National Construction Safety Week

ICS Celebrates National Construction Safety Week

National Construction Safety Week was packed with excitement and activities from start to finish this past May. Highlights included stretch and flex sessions, our company-wide step challenge, company-wide safety trivia, and distracted driving and CPR refresher videos. Students from Kimball Area Schools and many of our ICS employees’ children enjoyed a fun safety coloring contest. We ended the week with a celebratory appreciation lunch. It was a perfect blend of learning, teamwork, and enjoyment for everyone involved, and we look forward to next year. Learn more about our commitment to safety here.

ICS Spotlight | Nathan Norton Promotion

Nathan Norton’s Promotion

Congratulations to Nathan Norton on his recent promotion to Project Executive. Since starting with ICS as a Project Manager in January 2019, Nathan’s dedication and leadership have been truly exemplary. Congratulations, Nathan!

ICS Spotlight | TJ Schenkel PE Certification

TJ Schenkel Achieves His Professional Engineer Certification

Congratulations to TJ Schenkel on passing his Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam this past May and becoming a professional engineer! This achievement reflects TJ’s hard work, expertise, and commitment to excellence in the field.

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ICS Implementation Training at McQuoid’s Inn and Event Center

The ICS implementation team enjoyed their annual training and fishing trip at McQuoid’s Inn and Event Center. Our team discussed lessons learned, talked about best practices moving forward, enjoyed fishing together, and had a great time bonding.

5K Walk/Run

This past June, ICS employees participated in a 5K walk/run along the scenic Mississippi River in St. Paul. A big shoutout to Lori Christensen for organizing the event, and kudos to to Andy Faulkner, Mike Rauenhorst, Nathan Norton, Mark Ondraceck, and Jeff Schiltz for their hard work and participation.

Golf Tournament to Support Litchfield Public Schools

ICS recently enjoyed participating in the Litchfield Public Schools Boys Basketball Golf Classic. We enjoyed the beautiful weather while showcasing our golfing skills, making it a memorable day for everyone involved.

District 279’s Investment in Youth Celebration

ICS was proud to sponsor the Investment in Youth celebration hosted by the District 279 Foundation. ICS President Andy Faulkner, Project Development Director Chris Ziemer, Project Engineer Chase Kielmeyer, and Project Executive Ekalath Sophaphanh participated in the event. Ekalath helped present medals to award recipients for their outstanding contributions to Osseo Area Schools. The foundation’s commitment to funding innovative projects and celebrating student achievements is truly inspiring. Their impact reaches our community, making a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

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Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament

ICS supported a great cause by attending and sponsoring the annual Tee Up 4 Kids Golf Classic. We’re proud to partner with the Boys and Girls Club of the Northland and sponsor such a fantastic event. Our team had a wonderful time on the green, enjoying the day and contributing to a meaningful cause.

ICS Hosts Construction Site Tours of Nashwauk-Keewatin Public Schools, Kimball Area Schools, and Park Rapids Area Schools

Students from Nashwauk-Keewatin Schools, Kimball Area Schools, and superintendents from Menahga, Nevis, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, and Laporte Public Schools each embarked on their own unique tours with ICS team members, making each visit a special experience. Meanwhile, the Park Rapids School Board and administrative staff had a blast touring the high school construction site together. They were thrilled to see the inner workings of real construction projects up close for their district. All tour were filled with engaging activities that made learning about construction processes both fun and educational.