University of Minnesota Old Campus Historic District

New Roofing for Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Thanks to initial funding of more than $35 million from Minnesota Masonic Charities, the institute will focus on the early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders in early childhood and adolescence.  But first the structure needed top-to-bottom rebuilding --- inside and out.

Key Points: 
  • Scheduled to reopen in November, the building, including a new roof from Central Roofing Company, will house the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain .
  • Thanks to initial funding of more than $35 million from Minnesota Masonic Charities , the institute will focus on the early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders in early childhood and adolescence.
  • A two-level building is being redeveloped to include clinics, research facilities, tele-outreach, a dedicated community center, family-friendly spaces and conference areas.
  • "We won this roofing project because of our existing relationship with both the University of Minnesota and Knutson Construction," says Mike Mehring, vice president of commercial roofing with Central Roofing Company .