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Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local #1, Minnesota & North Dakota
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local #1, Minnesota & North Dakota operates as a pension fund for union members in the region.
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local #1, Minnesota & North Dakota
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local #1, Minnesota & North Dakota operates as a pension fund for union members in the region. Douglas Schroeder has led the fund as President and Secretary-Treasurer, overseeing its operations and investments. The fund is part of the broader International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (IUBAC) structure, with ties to the International Masonry Institute (IMI) for training and technical assistance. The fund maintains a diversified investment strategy, allocating capital across infrastructure, real estate, and private credit. It holds commercial property at 312 Central Avenue SE, Suite 328, Minneapolis, and an industrial training center at 5420 International Parkway, New Hope, Minnesota. The fund's portfolio includes the Minnesota and North Dakota Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Health Fund, Vacation Fund, and Pension Fund, all based in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The fund supports the Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Local 1 Scholarship and Charitable Fund for member education and charitable initiatives. It is affiliated with the Minnesota Structural Coalition and the AFL-CIO through the international union. No recent operational events are publicly recorded for this fund. The fund's structure as a union-sponsored pension fund provides a distinct framework — it serves a defined membership base across two states, with assets managed to meet long-term benefit obligations. Unlike multi-employer plans covering broader industries, this fund is narrowly focused on bricklayers and allied craftworkers.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Minneapolis
Corporate office
Minneapolis, MN, United States
Additional offices
312 Central Avenue SE, Suite 328, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Principals
Douglas Schroeder
President and Secretary-Treasurer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local #1?
Douglas Schroeder serves as President and Secretary-Treasurer, overseeing investment and operational decisions for the fund. The fund's governance is tied to the local union's leadership structure.
How does the fund source proprietary deal flow?
The fund relies on its relationship with the International Masonry Institute and the Minnesota Structural Coalition for deal flow in infrastructure and real estate. Its union affiliation provides access to construction and property-related opportunities.
What investment stages does the fund typically target?
The fund invests across diversified, diversified strategies — primarily in infrastructure, real estate, and private credit. It holds commercial and industrial properties directly.
Does the fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund is known to hold direct real estate assets, including office and training facilities. Its diversified strategy suggests it may also use fund commitments for private credit and infrastructure.
Which sectors does the fund explicitly avoid?
Public disclosures do not specify excluded sectors. The fund's focus on infrastructure and real estate implies limited exposure to venture capital or technology.
How is the fund related to the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers?
Local #1 is a chapter of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (IUBAC), which provides the overarching governance structure. The fund partners with the International Masonry Institute for training and technical support.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The fund's assets come from employer contributions and member investments tied to union workers in the bricklaying and allied craft trades across Minnesota and North Dakota. It is a defined benefit pension fund.
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