JDI Contracts Inc., founded in 2003, is a Midwest-based professional services consulting group that provides experienced business and project services including: Owner representation, program and project management Integrated engineering services, process design, and integrated control system design Business planning, project accounting, and cost control services Site, contract, and labor management and related services
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
JDI Contracts- Contact Information
JDI Contracts Inc.
102 E. 3rd Street N. Suite 120
P.O. Box 698
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
O. 218-328-0040
F. 218-328-0041
http://www.jdicontracts.com/
contact@jdicontracts.com
"Connecting People, Solving Problems"
102 E. 3rd Street N. Suite 120
P.O. Box 698
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
O. 218-328-0040
F. 218-328-0041
http://www.jdicontracts.com/
contact@jdicontracts.com
"Connecting People, Solving Problems"
JDI Contracts Inc.
This is our first time out in the blog world, and we'd like to say hello. This initial post tells a bit about JDI Contracts Inc., and offers a bit about who we are and what we do.
JDI Contracts Inc., founded in 2003, is a Midwest-based professional services consulting group that provides experienced business and project services including:
JDI acts as an owner’s representative and stakeholder integrator, and gets projects into service on time, under budget, as specified. JDI's extensive and diverse experience includes:
JDI is organized into groups of similar, best-in-class services that deliver business and project results. Our teams deliver a variety of expert services for large and small projects through collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness to client and project stakeholder needs.
As former owners, engineers, and leaders, our experiences get your projects done with demonstrated leadership and through transparent integration of all required services – wherever, whenever, and however needed.
Please give us a call today for an initial consultation and review of your project needs. Visit our website for more information and contact info.
Stay tuned, there is more to follow.
JDI Contracts Inc., founded in 2003, is a Midwest-based professional services consulting group that provides experienced business and project services including:
- Owner representation, program and project management
- Integrated engineering services, process design, and integrated control system design
- Business planning, project accounting, and cost control services
- Site, contract, and labor management and related services
- Over 250 years of senior project management in engineering and construction projects
- Experience in power, paper, mining, manufacturing, environmental systems, alternative fuels, gasification, and other industries
- Managing projects with an aggregate value well over $2.5 billion
- Craft and construction leadership and field experience of well over 5 million person hours
- Multi-disciplined process design and control system support for all major suppliers in many industries
As former owners, engineers, and leaders, our experiences get your projects done with demonstrated leadership and through transparent integration of all required services – wherever, whenever, and however needed.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
JDI and NIE played important role in new technology deployment: Positive impact on jobs & business activity
Grand Rapids, MN (February 4, 2010) JDI Contracts Inc. (JDI) and Northern Industrial Erectors (NIE) played an important role in the successful deployment of a new innovative technology called DryFiningTM at Great River Energy’s (GRE) Coal Creek Station in central North Dakota.
The DryFiningTM technology refines lignite coal so that it burns more efficiently and releases fewer emissions into the environment. GRE placed its DryFiningTM system into commercial service in December 2009 following a major retrofit at its Coal Creek Station near Underwood, ND.
JDI, based in Grand Rapids, MN, was involved throughout the project as a construction manager and owner’s representative. They provided comprehensive services, including construction and site management, overall project scheduling, transition planning, contractor integration, materials management, and expediting. A combined project leadership team, led and facilitated by JDI, began work in mid-2007 to complete scheduling, transition, and construction plans. JDI also provided control systems engineering services for the project, provided startup leadership, and worked closely with a Great River Energy startup team, culminating in successful commercialization.
NIE, also based in Grand Rapids MN, provided general contractor services for the civil, structural, architectural, and machinery erection of the project. After completing the construction phase, which took more than two years, NIE also provided startup services and construction maintenance until the project was completed.
During the project, NIE employed over 200 full-time construction craft personnel. North Dakota had several major construction projects going on during this time, so the DryFiningTM project provided many craft workers from Minnesota and Wisconsin with much needed employment.
“We are so happy to be a part of a great project team that worked so hard and closely together to accomplish a demanding project schedule. In addition, we are very proud to be involved with a new leading edge technology,” said Stan Bostyancic, president of NIE.
Through the project, JDI provided over 20 management and engineering jobs, also generating business activity for their company during a recession.
“It is with great pride, as part of a delegation of northern Minnesota companies, including NIE, Barr Engineering, and North Engineering, that we were able to help with the development of a new technology with the great promise of DryFiningTM. The project resulted in over 800 jobs for local workers, new technology development, and positive business activity for our companies during this tough economic downturn,” said Roger L. Hoyum, president and founder of JDI Contracts Inc.
Coal Creek Station, like many power plants throughout the world, uses lignite coal to generate electricity. Lignite is considered a low-rank coal, due in part to its moisture content of 39.5%. The coal drying component of DryFiningTM reduces the moisture content to about 29.5%, which will result in a 14 percent reduction in fuel input by weight at the power plant. The system also separates particles by density, removing a significant amount of heavier compounds containing sulfur and mercury, rather than burning them in the boiler.
The overall benefit is a better burning coal, reduced fuel input into the boilers, increased overall plant efficiency, and a significant reduction in emissions.
The DryFiningTM system offers significant operating benefits for Coal Creek Station, which translates into immediate benefits for Great River Energy’s cooperative members. “The project is part of a larger, long-term strategy designed to lower costs and improve our environmental performance, while developing new technology and innovation to benefit the fossil fuels industry,” said David Saggau, president and CEO of Great River Energy.
About JDI Contracts Inc.
JDI Contracts Inc. (JDI) provides integrated leadership, technical, business, and field support services to production-oriented operations. Owner representation services are backed up by extensive real world experiences in management, engineering and design, accounting and finance, information technology, and construction and maintenance craft work. JDI leads diverse stakeholder teams through all project phases by collaboratively developing a complete project road map, then navigating to an in-service notification on time, under budget, and within specifications.
For more information, contact JDI at 218-328-0040 or via e-mail at contact@jdicontracts.com.
About Northern Industrial Erectors
Northern Industrial Erectors (NIE) provides full service construction, structural steel erection, and industrial maintenance services delivered by highly trained tradesmen. NIE is committed to business excellence, offers the highest industry safety standards, and exceeds OSHA and MSHA compliance requirements. NIE’s diverse experience with all types of heavy industry will save you time and money.
Northern Industrial Erectors
218-326-8466 • sbostyancic@nie-grmn.com • http://www.nie-mn.com/
2500 Glenwood Drive, P.O. Box 308 • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
The DryFiningTM technology refines lignite coal so that it burns more efficiently and releases fewer emissions into the environment. GRE placed its DryFiningTM system into commercial service in December 2009 following a major retrofit at its Coal Creek Station near Underwood, ND.
JDI, based in Grand Rapids, MN, was involved throughout the project as a construction manager and owner’s representative. They provided comprehensive services, including construction and site management, overall project scheduling, transition planning, contractor integration, materials management, and expediting. A combined project leadership team, led and facilitated by JDI, began work in mid-2007 to complete scheduling, transition, and construction plans. JDI also provided control systems engineering services for the project, provided startup leadership, and worked closely with a Great River Energy startup team, culminating in successful commercialization.
NIE, also based in Grand Rapids MN, provided general contractor services for the civil, structural, architectural, and machinery erection of the project. After completing the construction phase, which took more than two years, NIE also provided startup services and construction maintenance until the project was completed.
During the project, NIE employed over 200 full-time construction craft personnel. North Dakota had several major construction projects going on during this time, so the DryFiningTM project provided many craft workers from Minnesota and Wisconsin with much needed employment.
“We are so happy to be a part of a great project team that worked so hard and closely together to accomplish a demanding project schedule. In addition, we are very proud to be involved with a new leading edge technology,” said Stan Bostyancic, president of NIE.
Through the project, JDI provided over 20 management and engineering jobs, also generating business activity for their company during a recession.
“It is with great pride, as part of a delegation of northern Minnesota companies, including NIE, Barr Engineering, and North Engineering, that we were able to help with the development of a new technology with the great promise of DryFiningTM. The project resulted in over 800 jobs for local workers, new technology development, and positive business activity for our companies during this tough economic downturn,” said Roger L. Hoyum, president and founder of JDI Contracts Inc.
Coal Creek Station, like many power plants throughout the world, uses lignite coal to generate electricity. Lignite is considered a low-rank coal, due in part to its moisture content of 39.5%. The coal drying component of DryFiningTM reduces the moisture content to about 29.5%, which will result in a 14 percent reduction in fuel input by weight at the power plant. The system also separates particles by density, removing a significant amount of heavier compounds containing sulfur and mercury, rather than burning them in the boiler.
The overall benefit is a better burning coal, reduced fuel input into the boilers, increased overall plant efficiency, and a significant reduction in emissions.
The DryFiningTM system offers significant operating benefits for Coal Creek Station, which translates into immediate benefits for Great River Energy’s cooperative members. “The project is part of a larger, long-term strategy designed to lower costs and improve our environmental performance, while developing new technology and innovation to benefit the fossil fuels industry,” said David Saggau, president and CEO of Great River Energy.
About JDI Contracts Inc.
JDI Contracts Inc. (JDI) provides integrated leadership, technical, business, and field support services to production-oriented operations. Owner representation services are backed up by extensive real world experiences in management, engineering and design, accounting and finance, information technology, and construction and maintenance craft work. JDI leads diverse stakeholder teams through all project phases by collaboratively developing a complete project road map, then navigating to an in-service notification on time, under budget, and within specifications.
For more information, contact JDI at 218-328-0040 or via e-mail at contact@jdicontracts.com.
About Northern Industrial Erectors
Northern Industrial Erectors (NIE) provides full service construction, structural steel erection, and industrial maintenance services delivered by highly trained tradesmen. NIE is committed to business excellence, offers the highest industry safety standards, and exceeds OSHA and MSHA compliance requirements. NIE’s diverse experience with all types of heavy industry will save you time and money.
Northern Industrial Erectors
218-326-8466 • sbostyancic@nie-grmn.com • http://www.nie-mn.com/
2500 Glenwood Drive, P.O. Box 308 • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Monday, January 11, 2010
Aaron A. Anderson, Project Manager, Joins JDI Contracts Inc.
COHASSET, MN (January 11, 2010) – JDI Contracts Inc. is pleased to announce that Aaron A. Anderson has joined the organization as a project manager.
“We are excited to have Aaron as part of our team,” said Roger L. Hoyum, president of JDI Contracts Inc. “His leadership skills and broad project experience are valuable additions to our organization and we look forward to the expanded capabilities we will be able to offer our clients.”
Anderson is an experienced mechanical engineer, project manager, and business manager with over 30 years of experience in the mining, manufacturing, and power industries.
As a former account manager with Minnesota Power, Anderson worked with a variety of large industrial customers at their processing facilities. He developed, implemented, and maintained large electric service contracts, managed customer growth initiatives, and developed deep relationships with key customers. Over a ten year period, he worked on several capital projects, including a coal system upgrade, electric service extensions, and numerous strategic initiatives such as wind power assessments.
“Being part of JDI’s diverse team allows me to continue my career with an organization committed to working with customers through all phases of a project, from development to startup. I am excited to be part of a growing organization with a record of project successes,” says Anderson. “Aaron’s varied experience and his commitment to customer satisfaction make him a valuable resource to our clients and internal teams, regardless of industry,” according to Hoyum.
Anderson, a registered Professional Engineer, received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He lives in Mt. Iron, MN with his wife Judy.
About JDI Contracts Inc.
JDI Contracts Inc. provides integrated leadership, technical, business, and field support services to production-oriented operations. JDI utilizes best-in-class program management and implementation methods to guide and strengthen owner teams through the entire project life cycle, including development, design, construction, checkout/startup, and operations phases.
Owner representation services are backed up by extensive real world experiences in management, engineering and design, accounting and finance, information technology, and construction and maintenance craft work. JDI leads diverse stakeholder teams through all project phases by collaboratively developing a complete project road map, then navigating to an in-service notification on time, under budget, and within specifications.
For more information, contact JDI at 218-328-0040 or via e-mail at contact@jdicontracts.com.
JDI Contracts Inc. • 218-328-0040
contact@jdicontracts.com • www.jdicontracts.com
P.O. Box 698 • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
“We are excited to have Aaron as part of our team,” said Roger L. Hoyum, president of JDI Contracts Inc. “His leadership skills and broad project experience are valuable additions to our organization and we look forward to the expanded capabilities we will be able to offer our clients.”
Anderson is an experienced mechanical engineer, project manager, and business manager with over 30 years of experience in the mining, manufacturing, and power industries.
As a former account manager with Minnesota Power, Anderson worked with a variety of large industrial customers at their processing facilities. He developed, implemented, and maintained large electric service contracts, managed customer growth initiatives, and developed deep relationships with key customers. Over a ten year period, he worked on several capital projects, including a coal system upgrade, electric service extensions, and numerous strategic initiatives such as wind power assessments.
“Being part of JDI’s diverse team allows me to continue my career with an organization committed to working with customers through all phases of a project, from development to startup. I am excited to be part of a growing organization with a record of project successes,” says Anderson. “Aaron’s varied experience and his commitment to customer satisfaction make him a valuable resource to our clients and internal teams, regardless of industry,” according to Hoyum.
Anderson, a registered Professional Engineer, received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He lives in Mt. Iron, MN with his wife Judy.
About JDI Contracts Inc.
JDI Contracts Inc. provides integrated leadership, technical, business, and field support services to production-oriented operations. JDI utilizes best-in-class program management and implementation methods to guide and strengthen owner teams through the entire project life cycle, including development, design, construction, checkout/startup, and operations phases.
Owner representation services are backed up by extensive real world experiences in management, engineering and design, accounting and finance, information technology, and construction and maintenance craft work. JDI leads diverse stakeholder teams through all project phases by collaboratively developing a complete project road map, then navigating to an in-service notification on time, under budget, and within specifications.
For more information, contact JDI at 218-328-0040 or via e-mail at contact@jdicontracts.com.
JDI Contracts Inc. • 218-328-0040
contact@jdicontracts.com • www.jdicontracts.com
P.O. Box 698 • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Friday, October 6, 2006
JDI Retains Edward B. Heikkila, Construction Manager
COHASSET, MN (October 6, 2006) – JDI Contracts Inc. is pleased to announce the retention of Edward B. Heikkila as a senior Construction Manager. Mr. Heikkila is a former Vice-President of APi Electric, formerly Lakehead Electric, based in Duluth, MN.
“We are extremely pleased and excited to have Ed as part of our team” said Roger L. Hoyum, President of JDI Contracts Inc. “Ed’s broad project experience and leadership skills will be a valuable addition to our team. We are excited about the future and the additional capabilities of our team.”
Mr. Heikkila is an executive with 25 years of experience in construction and project management. He began his career with Malton Construction as a warehouse manager and was promoted to positions in purchasing, estimating, and then design. Key responsibilities involved equipment and material tracking while serving multiple internal and external clients.
In 1993, Ed began working for Lakehead Electric as a Branch Manager of the Virginia, MN office. He established and worked with a number of large industrial clients on a variety of major initiatives, supporting estimating, bidding, and procurement. As the office grew, Ed continued to support day to day operations while adding new responsibilities in marketing and labor relations, and was rewarded with a position as Vice President. As a board member of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Ed participated in organized labor contract negotiations with local labor unions, as well as participating in several other industry related initiatives.
In 2004, Ed joined Benson Electric to begin development of an Iron Range division, supporting day to day marketing, estimating, and project management duties. The regional Benson office quickly grew to a staff of 15, and Ed continued his involvement in industry issues through his affiliation with NECA and other associations.
Ed joins JDI Contracts Inc. as a project manager, field superintendent and estimating resource. His background in detailed project work coupled with his management background will make him a valuable resource to clients at many levels. Ed recently relocated to the Coleraine, MN area to support his position with JDI.
JDI offers independent professional consulting services in support of project management and technical development initiatives. Please contact us at 218-328-0040 for additional information.
“We are extremely pleased and excited to have Ed as part of our team” said Roger L. Hoyum, President of JDI Contracts Inc. “Ed’s broad project experience and leadership skills will be a valuable addition to our team. We are excited about the future and the additional capabilities of our team.”
Mr. Heikkila is an executive with 25 years of experience in construction and project management. He began his career with Malton Construction as a warehouse manager and was promoted to positions in purchasing, estimating, and then design. Key responsibilities involved equipment and material tracking while serving multiple internal and external clients.
In 1993, Ed began working for Lakehead Electric as a Branch Manager of the Virginia, MN office. He established and worked with a number of large industrial clients on a variety of major initiatives, supporting estimating, bidding, and procurement. As the office grew, Ed continued to support day to day operations while adding new responsibilities in marketing and labor relations, and was rewarded with a position as Vice President. As a board member of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Ed participated in organized labor contract negotiations with local labor unions, as well as participating in several other industry related initiatives.
In 2004, Ed joined Benson Electric to begin development of an Iron Range division, supporting day to day marketing, estimating, and project management duties. The regional Benson office quickly grew to a staff of 15, and Ed continued his involvement in industry issues through his affiliation with NECA and other associations.
Ed joins JDI Contracts Inc. as a project manager, field superintendent and estimating resource. His background in detailed project work coupled with his management background will make him a valuable resource to clients at many levels. Ed recently relocated to the Coleraine, MN area to support his position with JDI.
JDI offers independent professional consulting services in support of project management and technical development initiatives. Please contact us at 218-328-0040 for additional information.
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