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Despite tough economic times, the landscape around us is changing. Every day new construction projects are taking shape, infusing life into our communities in the form of new schools, multifamily residential developments, lifestyle centers and more. Additionally, renovation and adaptive reuse projects are revitalizing our urban centers. We at Construction Communications pride ourselves on honoring these projects for the contributions they make to their respective communities. Working with owners, architects, construction managers/general contractors and other project team members, we tell the story of each project, highlighting what makes it unique. In addition, we have partnered with several associations to provide you with important industry information that can help you with decision making on your future projects. In this edition, you can hear from the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA), the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), CoreNet Global and the U.S. Green Building Council. This edition features more than 40 new construction and renovation projects completed throughout Wisconsin, in market sectors from arts and entertainment to commercial development, education and health care, including one project that received the Building of America gold medal award. Below is a small sampling of the unique and innovative projects you will read about in the following pages. Located in Sturtevant, the new JohnsonDiversey Distribution Center includes warehouse and office space and serves as a model of operational proficiency and sustainability. The distribution center, which consolidates five smaller existing distribution centers, not only earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) gold certification for new construction (LEED® NC), but also was the first distribution center designed to meet the stringent recertification standards of LEED® for existing buildings (LEED® EB). Sited between the main production facility and a major highway in JohnsonDiversey’s supply chain, the new facility is easily accessible and conveniently located. Located in the south end of Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward District, the Marine Terminal Building now offers office space and high-quality residential units where there was previously an abandoned industrial building. The “new” mixed-use project combines renovations to the existing warehouse’s basement and three floors with an addition of two floors on top, bringing together new and old in a harmonious way. We encourage you to read through the pages of the publication and “experience” more of the region’s landscape-changing, and ultimately community-changing, projects. Sincerely, Jamie Rawcliffe Editor
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Our online editions allow users to view any or all of a particular magazine. Referred companies that participate in the magazine not only benefit from increased visibility, they also have direct links from our website to theirs. This allows readers to access the top companies in the nation with a simple touch of a button. Because the companies listed in the Real Estate & Construction Review and the ShortList were referred for their world-class work, our readers can feel confident using this tool. Users also have access to a comprehensive database of the nation’s top subcontractors, vendors and suppliers. Shared by approximately 15,000 cost estimators, project managers and building owners in more than 40 states across the country, this tool features each region’s most qualified and reliable subcontractors and vendors as submitted by the general contractors and construction managers that worked with them. Only companies that have been qualified by a project manager and worked on a top 50 new construction or renovation project in their region may post a pre-qualification form on our website.
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wisconsin edition JohnsonDiversey Distribution Center . . . . . . 36 In addition to earning LEED® gold certification for new construction (LEED® NC), this was the first distribution center designed to meet the stringent recertification standards of LEED® for existing buildings (LEED® EB)
Manpower Inc. World Headquarters . . . . . . . 38 Located on the Milwaukee River, this exciting project is extremely environmentally friendly
Sentry Equipment Corporation at Pabst Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 New corporate headquarters and factory accommodate company’s rapid growth
19 CMAA: Leading the Surge in Sustainable and “Green” Building . . . . . . . . 11 COAA: If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CoreNet Global Recognizes Innovation in Construction Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 U.S. Green Building Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Part One: Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Hospitality & Recreation Crowne Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Prototype hotel is designed to accommodate business travelers
Helen Bader Foundation’s Great Lakes Future™ at Discovery World . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mo’s Irish Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Custom replication of an Irish Pub from Dublin provides a unique restaurant experience
Potawatomi Cultural Center, Library and Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Project provides ample space for the community to learn about Native American culture
Part Two: Commercial Development WillowTree Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Company’s new world headquarters blends aesthetic appeal with functionality
Badger Railing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 New building is the first structure in a newly revitalized industrial park
Corporate Express Distribution Center . . . . . 32
This project is an interpretive, hands-on exhibit of the Great Lakes watershed
New distribution center’s unique design facilitates efficiency and energy savings
Harley-Davidson Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Horton Group Wisconsin Branch Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Form and function combine to create a truly striking museum that allows all visitors to feel personally connected to Harley-Davidson
This fast-track project was built virtually before it was constructed in the real world
InterContinental Milwaukee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Kettle Foods Potato Chip Plant . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Aging traditional hotel is transformed into a vibrant hotel brimming with life and energy
New manufacturing facility shows how business and nature can coexist
VIP Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 New facility allows nonprofit organization to continue serving adults with disabilities in an open and welcoming environment
Part Three: Mixed-use Developments & Multiunit Residential 311 East Chicago Street Renovation . . . . . . 44 Historic manufacturing building is converted into a trendy retail and office condominium facility
The Agora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 New office and retail development is designed and built to last for centuries while protecting and enhancing the environment
Bayshore Town Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 An aging mall is transformed into an exciting lifestyle center
The Brownstone on Old Sauk . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 New apartment building provides high-end living options in Madison’s newly developed Old Sauk neighborhood
The Flatiron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Located on a small, triangular site, this mixed-use project was built in order to jumpstart development in Milwaukee’s Park East Corridor
Lockers Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mixed-use building provides luxury condominiums over neighborhood shopping
Marcus Majestic Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 New cinema combines the opulence of a 1930s movie house with state-of-the-art features and technology
The Idabel Wilmot Borchert Flamingo Exhibit and Overlook, Milwaukee County Zoo . . . . . 21 New holding facility allows flamingos to come back to the Milwaukee County Zoo for the first time since 2001
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park . . . . . . . . 22 Resort’s new surf pool is the second largest in the United States by volume and produces the world’s largest waterpark waves
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Marine Terminal Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 An abandoned industrial building in a historic district becomes quality office and residential space with wonderful views
University Club Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 New condominiums allow residents to customize their living space
Part Four: Educational Facilities Beloit College Center for the Sciences . . . . . 54 Environmentally friendly new building replaces an outdated science building on campus
Dominican Hall at Edgewood College . . . . . 55 This is the state’s first silver LEED®-certified residence hall
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Coburg Residence Hall at Concordia University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 New residence hall features suite-style living units, community gathering spaces and additional amenities not typically found in on-campus housing
Harry V. Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center at Waukesha County Technical College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 This unique project provides a peek into the exciting and dynamic printing and publishing industry
Influenza Research Institute University of Wisconsin — Madison . . . . . . 59 This state-of-the-art, high-containment facility was built in order to conduct research on the avian influenza virus
Medical College of Wisconsin Parking Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 New parking structure provides aesthetic appeal along with ample parking space for students, faculty and visitors
New Berlin West Middle/High School . . . . . . 62 Addition and renovation to outdated school provides an enhanced learning environment
Part Five: Government, Transportation & Infrastructure City of Madison Engineering Services Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Renovations and an addition provide a “new and improved” facility that gives the city much-needed additional space that is also sustainable
Milwaukee Intermodal Station . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Transportation hub’s addition and remodel create a welcoming gateway to the city of Milwaukee
Shared, collaborative space for two distinct research facilities improves communication
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Four separate additions to one hospital increase space and provide services that were previously not available to the community
Meriter Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 New and improved 30-bed NICU provides private rooms for newborns and their families
New BDE (Brigade) Readiness Center Wisconsin Army National Guard . . . . . . . . . . 67
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Emergency Department Expansion & Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Featuring a highly efficient layout, this new armory headquarters consolidates its leadership into a single building in order to coordinate its operations
A comprehensive phasing plan ensured the emergency department operated safely throughout the project’s duration
Part Six: Healthcare Facilities
Network Sourcebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ShortList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Eastcastle Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Project brings new life to the historic Milwaukee Protestant Home, transforming it into a modern senior living community
American Family Children’s Hospital . . . . . . 70 This world-class facility was created with children in mind
Jewish Home and Care Center Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Extensive improvement project rejuvenates an aging skilled nursing facility
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . 74
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Medical College of Wisconsin Translational and Biomedical Research Facility/Children’s Research Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
New clinical cancer center sets the standard in cancer care with its flexible, optimistic healing environment
Corporate Profiles
The Boelter Companies, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Subsurface Radar Solutions LLC . . . . . . . . . 73 hillcraft, ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Gold Medal Award-winning Project Team Members
CC&N, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDS Architectural Openings, Inc. . . . . . . . . . Trees on the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierce Engineers, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LEADING THE SURGE IN SUSTAINABLE AND “GREEN” BUILDING Sustainable or “green” building is one of the
Those are enormous impacts. Both social
biggest movements to hit the construction industry
responsibility and self-interest are driving owners
in many years. Owners both public and private are
toward more sustainable construction. Their
demanding that their new buildings be sustainable,
contractors, subcontractors, and most of all their
as well as planning renovations with an emphasis on
construction managers (CMs), must be part of this
improving sustainability.
movement.
Some are embracing the formal and highly
Many owners continue to perceive responding
rigorous process of building certification through
to this demand as an added cost and burden on
the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
their projects.
Bruce D’Agostino, President, CMAA
(LEED ) program. Others are simply paying more
However, many are also recognizing the benefits
attention to the life-cycle cost of their buildings,
they can realize in terms of lower operating costs,
Once embarked on this path, most owners
including the significant savings that can be achieved
improved productivity and higher value. Indeed,
will find the certification process extraordinarily
through attention to smart energy usage, indoor air
most of the 69 available LEED “credits” represent
complex, and will need to rely on a champion
quality, recycling and other strategies.
items that can yield life-cycle savings.
within the project team. That champion, in turn,
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It’s natural that buildings come in for this scrutiny.
This focus on the long-term success of a
must rely on productive collaboration and timely
According to data compiled by the U.S. Green
project in meeting the owner’s needs is central
information sharing among all project participants.
Building Council (USGBC), buildings account for:
to the CM’s mission. The professional CM can help
Document control, cost management and schedule
• 30 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.
an owner plan for success from the earliest stages
maintenance all require close attention.
• 70 percent of electricity consumption.
of a project.
• 39 percent of U.S. primary energy use, including fuel input for production.
Promoting this kind of collaboration is another
Owners who opt to pursue LEED certification ®
key mission of good construction management.
are taking on a complex task. A building must meet
It’s important to remember that for all the publicity
• More than 12 percent of all potable water use.
LEED criteria for 26 out of the available 69 points
it has received, this emphasis on sustainability and
• 40 percent of raw materials consumed
in order to be certified. An owner seeking silver,
green building is still relatively new, and will be
gold or platinum certification must pass even higher
unfamiliar to many owners. Many owners who
tests. These points measure how you handle matters
don’t want the complexities of LEED certification
related to the building site, design, materials,
nevertheless do want the improved performance
energy and water use, and indoor air quality. The
and ongoing cost savings that can come with
LEED system gives owners the flexibility to choose
sustainability.
globally. • 136 million tons of construction and demolition debris.
CMAA is North America’s only organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of the professional construction and program management industry. On behalf of its 25 regional chapters and more than 4,500 public and private firms and individuals throughout the nation, CMAA promotes the construction management industry and provides professional resources, advocacy, professional development, certification, and business opportunities to its members. CMAA’s national headquarters is located in McLean, Virginia, and the association’s website is www.cmaanet.org.
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which certification points to pursue.
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This is where the professional construction
A key early decision, then, is how many LEED
or program manager can deliver real value to
“credits” to pursue, and which ones. In just about
owners. At CMAA, we see the demand for this
any project, some of these credits will be more
service reflected in several ways. More and more
achievable than others — or they can be earned
professionals now boast the combination of our
at a cost the owner can accept within the overall
own Certified Construction Manager credential with
context of the project and generate benefits of
USGBC’s LEED -accredited professional. We’ve
greater value to the owner.
gotten strong turnouts for LEED -related sessions at
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It’s a natural role for the CM to counsel the
our conferences, and our members report they are
owner in developing a strategy for choosing which
spending more and more time counseling clients on
credits to go after and how. And it’s vital for the
issues related to sustainability and green building.
whole project team to know this strategy from the beginning.
This is a vital development, both for our industry and for our world.
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If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? Everything else! We teach students, practice medicine, manufacture products, offer entertainment and hospitality, provide the services of government, and much more. We need buildings to enable us to do what we do! As owners, we deal with design and construction to support our mission. Our core missions may differ, but our responsibilities in the design and construction of our buildings are similar. We define our program needs; choose the building sites; select architects, engineers and contractors; arrange financing; and manage the design and construction processes.
M. Teresa Cook, President of COAA
And the issues we face as owners are also similar — we have to find ways to deliver projects more quickly, keep projects within budget despite escalating material and labor costs in a global economy, as well as manage and resolve conflicts throughout the life of the project.
We are COAA, the Construction Owners Association of America. Since 1994, COAA has been supporting owners in achieving success on their projects. COAA works to improve the design and construction process for all. COAA offers its members a variety of services, including: • TwoNational Educational Conferences offered per year, which provide superb opportunities for continuing education and direct networking with other owners. • MembersOnly ListServe on the COAA website where members can reach owners across the country for feedback on any question within a matter of minutes. The recent ListServe discussions have included a variety of topics from waterless urinals, incentives for construction managers, and identification of “experts” for a variety of situations such as leaking windows and accountability for cost estimates. • Project Management training specifically developed for an owner’s staff. • A Project Information Directory in which COAA members can check on a particular type of project and identify other owners with such projects and the final project costs. This directory contains more than $8 billion of projects nationwide. COAA was also asked to participate in the development of new contract documents. COAA just completed a three-year collaboration led by the Association of General Contractors (AGC) with 20 other industry associations in the development of new contract documents — ConsensusDOCS. For the first time, we have contract documents available to owners that were developed on a collaborative basis with many of our partners in the industry. And COAA provided comments on the new contract documents to be issued by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). COAA was established to provide a forum for owners to meet, share and learn in order to enhance their project success. As owners, we need to have appropriate expectations of our designers and contractors, convey these expectations to them, and then hold them to these standards. And we need to do our part in achieving project success — successful for the owner, designer and contractor! As owners, we are on the cusp of some exciting changes in the construction industry with technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), which will change the way buildings are designed, and the Extensible Markup Language (XML), which may facilitate communications among various software applications. Owners can reap benefits from these technologies for years to come. Sustainability is a major consideration for all owners in their project design and construction, as well as the operations of their buildings — and we now have a track record on “green” buildings and lessons learned that we can share. We invite you to join your fellow owners by becoming a COAA member — just log in at www.coaa. org! COAA is the only association in the industry established specifically for owners.
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GM’s Jack Hallman (from left) collaborated with Ghafari’s Samier Emdanat and Robert Mauck to create a 3-D virtual design for GM’s new plants. Global Innovator’s Award cosponsor Elliott Farber of Equis Corp. joined them (far right).
Dear Readers, Green building has been making a lot of headlines lately — it seems as if you can’t turn on the TV, read a magazine or attend a conference without hearing about it. You have probably heard buzz about Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) and wondered how this green building rating system applies to you. The LEED green building certification system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a voluntary building certification program that defines high-performance green buildings, which are more environmentally responsible, healthier and more profitable structures. LEED 2009, the next version of the green building certification system, lauched April 27, 2009 and included three major enhancements to the LEED rating system: harmonization, credit weightings and regionalization. LEED was created to define “green” building and evaluates buildings in six credit areas: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design (projects can earn ID points for green building innovations). Within these credit areas, points are available for building projects and, depending on the number of points a project earns, determines the level of certification the building will be awarded. The four progressive levels of LEED certification are Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. ®
What is Green Building? USGBC, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work, has been working to define green building through the council’s many green building educational programs, tools and resources, which include the LEED Green Building Rating System, the council’s annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo, online and in-person educational workshops, and a network of more than 78 local chapters and affiliates. USGBC was founded in 1993 in response to the growing recognition that something had to be done to reduce the impact of the built environment on our natural environment. Buildings are part of the problem, but also part of the solution. In the U.S., buildings account for 39 percent of primary energy use, 71 percent of electricity consumption and use 15 trillion gallons of water per year. Buildings produce 38 percent of the U.S. carbon dioxide emissions — a primary cause of global climate change — and consume 40 percent of raw materials globally (3 billion tons annually). But high-performance green buildings dramatically reduce this impact: the average LEED-certified building saves 30 percent to 50 percent of energy, cuts harmful carbon dioxide emissions by 38 percent, produces 70 percent less solid waste, and uses 40 percent less water. The organization was formed to lead the national consensus, and to help the building and construction industry achieve a transformation to high-performance green buildings. The council’s membership is as diverse as the marketplace itself. Members include building owners and end-users, real estate developers, facility managers, architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, product and building system manufacturers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Leaders from within each of these sectors participate in the development of the LEED Rating System and help guide the direction of the council through volunteer service on USGBC’s open committees.
The Growth of Green Building Driven by the rapid adoption of LEED in both the public and private sectors, the green building movement has grown exponentially in just the last few years. Launched with just a few hundred members’ companies, the council now has more than 20,000 member organizations. Since LEED was released in 2000, more than 5.6 billion square feet of commercial building space has been registered or certified under LEED. In fact, various LEED initiatives including legislation, executive orders, resolutions, ordinances, policies, and incentives are found in 128 cities, 32 counties, 33 towns, 44 states, 12 federal agencies, 16 public school jurisdictions and 39 institutions of higher education across the U.S. LEED certification is available for all building types, including new construction and major renovation; core and shell; schools; retail (for new construction and commercial interiors); commercial interiors; and existing buildings and homes, which corresponds with the growth of green building across all market sectors. LEED systems for neighborhood development and health care are currently pilot testing.
Doug Gatlin Vice President of Market Development for the U.S. Green Building Council
The Need for Green Building Green building’s rapid growth is a reflection of the many benefits, both environmental and economic, it offers building owners, building occupants and the surrounding communities. The impact on human health is also substantial. We spend 90 percent of our time indoors, and pollutant levels can actually be much higher inside than outside. But green buildings have superior ventilation and use paints and furnishings that are free of toxic chemicals. Green buildings also have abundant natural daylight and allow the occupants to control the temperature and lighting in their personal space, which improves productivity and morale. Studies have shown that kids in green schools have higher test scores, that patients in green hospitals recover more quickly, and that we can save billions of dollars annually in reduced sick time and increased worker productivity by building green. Green building is one of the most important and exciting movements of our time. Green building is changing the way we design, build, operate and think about buildings. LEED is a tool that is transforming our built environment and opening new doors for professionals from every sector of the building industry. As more and more building owners realize the many environmental and economic benefits of building green, the demand for professionals who understand and can implement LEED will greatly increase. Soon, going green won’t be newsworthy — it will simply be the way we do business.
How to Get Involved The easiest way to become more involved in green building is by joining one of the 78 local chapters and affiliates comprising more than 20,000 members. USGBC chapters provide local green building resources, education and leadership opportunities. Local chapter members can connect with green building experts in their area, develop local green building strategies and tour green building projects. To find a chapter in your area and to learn more about how to join, visit www.usgbc.org/chapters. Sincerely, Doug Gatlin Vice President of Market Development for the U.S. Green Building Council
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Facts & Figures Owner: KL Hotel, LLC Type of Project: A new hotel Size: 125,000 square feet Cost: $30 million (total) Construction Time: October 2006 - March 2008 The Need: A hotel to provide additional accommodations and meeting spaces in the Milwaukee area The Challenge: Designing a high-end hotel on a budget Photo courtesy of M. A. Mortenson Company / ©RD Image
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Crowne Plaza In order to provide additional
Fixtures, equipment and new
concrete enclosure for the building’s
meeting
modular furniture found in the guest-
exterior, according to Mark Tomsyck,
spaces in the Milwaukee area
rooms were designed to be comfort-
project manager with Mortenson
for
travelers,
able and functional and replicate the
Construction, the project’s construc-
Mortenson Construction Construction Manager
Intercontinental Hotel Group, owner
residential design found in today’s
tion manager. Unlike many hotels
Ceco Concrete Construction, LLC Concrete Contractors
of the Crowne Plaza franchise, deter-
homes. The rooms provide business
that are designed with a brick exte-
mined that a new hotel was need-
traveler amenities including a techni-
rior, the precast concrete enabled
ed. Collaborating with KL Hotel,
cally enhanced flat-screen television,
the project to remain within budget
accommodations
TEAM MEMBERS
TWP Architecture Architect
Liechty & Associates Inc. HVAC Systems
residents
and and
LLC, the prototype design-build
an ergonomic leather-upholstered
and schedule, while still giving the
Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors
Crowne Plaza hotel in Wauwatosa
executive-style desk chair, bedside
building a unique, upscale look.
was constructed.
lighting with adjustable reading
“Our challenge was to create
light, multiple convenient power
a high-end hotel with a big ‘wow’
Uihlein Electric Co., Inc. Electrical Contractor
property is that it is the first newly
sources and Wi-Fi access.
factor that fit within the owner’s
Wall-tech, Inc. Drywall/Metal Studs/Painting/ EIFS/Fireproofing
“The most unique aspect of this constructed Crowne Plaza and there-
According to Blazek and Curran,
budget,” stated Blazek and Curran.
fore serves as its prototype design,”
Crowne Plaza is known as “The Place
In order to accomplish this, high-end
said Lisa Blazek, director of interior
to Meet” and offers more than 7,900
materials were used in addition to
design, and John Curran, senior vice
square feet of flexible meeting and
finding unique items that would fit
president/project architect from TWP
function space. The hotel’s ballroom
within the budget. Recycled leather
Architecture, the project’s architect.
can be divided into five smaller
wall panels were used to create a
The intention of the new prototype
meeting rooms and features state-of-
rich backdrop to the bar; metallic-
was to create an efficient design
the-art technology, satellite connec-
finished ceramic tiles were used in
with business travelers and guests
tions and wireless and high-speed
combination with intensely glazed
in mind.
Internet. Additionally, the majority
tiles on vertical components of the
of the public spaces are open to one
lobby and restaurant; and custom,
another, creating a sense of energy
art-infused illuminated acrylic panels
and activity within. The multifunc-
and a custom sculpture were com-
tional public spaces serve as social
missioned by local artisans.
areas but can also be used for small-
Prior to construction, the city
er meetings or for individuals who
of Wauwatosa had a shortage of
want to work outside their rooms.
rooms and thus travelers were going
The lobby and lounge contain soft
to other communities. The new
seating with adjacent hard surfaces,
Crowne Plaza not only provides con-
power sources and Wi-Fi. “The inter-
venient, outstanding accommoda-
active design concept is the most
tions and a commitment to excep-
unique aspect of the hotel,” said Russ
tional guest services, but also has
Kaloti, partner with KL Hotel, LLC.
become the “The Place to Meet” in
The most innovative aspect of the construction was utilizing a precast
the Milwaukee area. n — Stacey Nathanson
Photo courtesy of M. A. Mortenson Company / ©John Korom Photography
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner/Construction Manager: Discovery World Type of Project: A new permanent science exhibit Size: Approximately 4,000 square feet Construction Time: Completed in October 2007
Helen Bader Foundation’s Great Lakes Future™ at Discovery World Located in a newly built $65 mil-
The Need: To inform visitors
lion facility, Helen Bader Foundation’s
about the region’s greatest natural
Great Lakes Future™ at Discovery
resource The Challenge: Assembling and suspending the unique ceiling
World is an interpretive, interactive, permanent exhibit of the Great Lakes watershed. Featuring live aquatic animals and the world’s largest model of the Great Lakes built to scale, the program weaves together historic, scientific and topographic data conveying information about weather patterns,
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LA DALLMAN Architects, Inc. Architect Tri-North Builders General Contractor JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors Noele Stollmack Lighting Design LLC Lighting Design
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animal life, marshland and water movement — integral factors in the region’s greatest natural resource. The project integrates highly techniPhoto courtesy of LA DALLMAN Architects, Inc.
cal life-support systems for aquatic and amphibious life, digital imagery,
panel, cutting it into different shapes,
ated by the interactions of simple
interactive displays, cartography, fos-
and assembling and suspending it at
elements?”
sils, and atmospheric data.
different angles and elevations was
Dallman added that striking a
Ralph Agner, project estimator
challenging. “This was done work-
balance between literal and figu-
for Tri-North Builders, the project’s
ing with other trades, concealing the
rative representation is always the
general contractor, said that fiber-
sprinkler system, the lighting, the
challenge when designing a muse-
glass moldings configure the lakes’
rain system, etc.,” he explained.
um exhibit. The issue also extends
dimensions to scale, and plumb-
According to James Dallman, prin-
to the construction realm since
ing circulates the water to main-
cipal in charge for LA DALLMAN
the materials used must evoke
tain cleanliness. A structural wood
Architects, Inc., the project’s archi-
a visitor’s sense of the real objects
skirt surrounds the perimeter, hous-
tect, the exhibit illustrates the ter-
in nature. “As this attitude tended
ing regional displays and accessing
rain and sky ecosystems, affording
to be fairly unconventional, invest-
views of a working lock between
opportunities to explore the interac-
ing
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
tion between manmade and natural
this vision for the project became
Assembled and suspended from
systems. The design and materials
critical to ensure design integrity,”
above, a unique ceiling feature con-
combine both high-tech and primi-
he said.
sisting of resin panels cut into shapes
tive technologies, representing the
According to Agner, Tri-North
hides technologies that simulate
physical components and the celes-
Builders worked closely with the
an electrical storm. When visitors
tial compounds. “It may seem ironic,
owner and architect to achieve the
push a button, thunder roars from
if not irreverent, to selectively recreate
end results from conceptual draw-
a sound speaker, lightning flashes
nature’s sublime beauty through the
ings. “We provided solutions for
from behind the resin panels and
cobbled assemblage of very ordinary
the various unforeseeable problems
water rains down.
materials,” said Dallman, adding the
along the entire project — all of this
A sky bridge, constructed over an
team used mini-golf fiberglass, metal
being done in a very short duration,”
adjacent 75,000-gallon freshwater
conduit, window casement blocking,
he said.
tank exhibit, accesses an overhead
and acrylic sheeting and patio pav-
Thanks to the team’s collabora-
view station of the exhibit. Built out
ers. “The list reads like an insurance
tion, this hands-on science exhibit
of IPÊ wood flooring and aluminum
claim from a Midwestern twister,
is both entertaining and informative
railing, the view station is carved
not the transcendent ingredients of
— a great addition to Discovery
into the ceiling resin panels. Agner
earth and sky. But what is nature
World. n
remarked that working with the resin
if not beautiful complexity gener-
the
construction
team
in
— June Campbell
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Museum
Motor Company Type of Project: A new museum Size: 130,000 square feet Cost: $75 million Construction Time: June 2006 - July 2008
The
Harley-Davidson
Museum
showcases the legendary motorcy-
The Need: A place for riders
cles, passionate riders and unforget-
and non-riders to experience
table stories that have made Harley-
the freedom and camaraderie of
Davidson famous around the world.
Harley-Davidson The Challenge: Protecting the
The museum is intended to be a
building’s “exoskeleton” during
place for riders and non-riders alike
its erection
to be able to experience the freedom, camaraderie and pride that is Harley-Davidson. Located on 20 acres of green space near downtown Milwaukee, the unique site is surrounded on three sides by the Milwaukee River. The
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museum, which consists of three
of museums or of Milwaukee com-
industrial-inspired buildings connect-
mercial architecture,” he said.
ed by glass bridges, features a number
motorcycles
interior exhibit space [is] just as
of unique amenities, including a vari-
served as a major design driver for
unique,” she said. For example, two
ety of exhibits, a restaurant and a café,
the building’s exterior as well. “Rather
“hanging galleries” are actually sus-
a retail store, and special event space.
than find a decorative skin for the
pended from the ceiling. This endeav-
The property was revitalized with 700
building, we turned to the motorcy-
or required restructuring of the ceiling
trees and 5,000 native plantings along
cles for inspiration. [Harley-Davidson]
in order to ensure it could withstand
with parking gardens that incorporate
motorcycles feature parts that are
the weight demands of the exhibits.
grass, trees and plantings, creating
exactly what they seem,” explained
In addition to being unique, the
a beautiful oasis in an urban setting
Biber. “The building, we thought,
“exoskeleton” created the greatest
where riders and visitors can gather.
must reflect this honesty in design
challenge on the project, according
The outside world refers to the
and pride in the parts exhibited so
to Ben Goetter, project manager for
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
clearly in a [Harley-Davidson] motor-
Mortenson Construction, the project’s
as “the factory,” according to James
cycle.” Therefore, the team developed
construction manager/general con-
Biber, FAIA, of Pentagram Architects,
a structure with an “exoskeleton” of
tractor. “As steel trucks came with
the
exposed supports in a frame of galva-
galvanized steel, [the workers] had
nized steel.
to figure out how to erect without
project’s
design
architect.
“[Therefore,] when looking for images
Harley-Davidson’s
“Remaining consistent with the unique architecture, the museum’s
to inform the look of the museum,
Exposed glass adds to the urban
damaging the steel, which is already
we leaned heavily on the history of
design and further incorporates the
finished,” he said. “With regular steel,
factories rather than, say, the history
industrial history of Harley-Davidson
workers can bump, set tools on [the
and Milwaukee. “Going where no
steel], etc., and with this, they could
museum has gone before, one wall
not do this.” Workers were able to
of the Harley-Davidson Museum [is]
protect the steel by handling it very
made completely of glass from floor
carefully from the start.
to ceiling,” said Rebecca Bortner,
The team’s hard work paid off
manager, corporate communication
— the one-of-a-kind museum is
for Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
attracting visitors from all over the
The glass spans 40 feet high and 200
world. Bortner said, “The Harley-
feet across the entire western wall
Davidson Museum was created with
of the building. “Part of the Harley-
both our Harley-Davidson family
Davidson experience is the connec-
and Milwaukee community in mind
tion to the open road, and we want
so that all visitors will feel welcome
visitors to remain connected to the
and be able to personally connect to
road outside when they’re inside the
Harley-Davidson.” n
museum,” explained Bortner.
— Stacey Nathanson
Photos courtesy of Harley-Davidson Motor Company
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Marcus Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Milwaukee
Type of Project: Remodel of an existing hotel Size: 200,000 square feet Construction Time: October 2006 - February 2007 The Need: To convert a
Reminiscent of the hotels typically found in New York or Los Angeles,
traditional-style hotel into a
the InterContinental Milwaukee is a
contemporary style
contemporary hotel with a decid-
The Challenge: Working while the
edly European flavor. Following its
hotel remained operational, and staying on schedule
remodel, this 1980s middle market hotel transformed into a market-leading establishment buzzing with life, energy and excitement. Situated at a busy intersection in Milwaukee’s Arts District, the 10story project is much along the lines of a high-class boutique hotel. “We
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hillcraft, ltd. Project Manager Knauer Incorporated Architect Tri-North Builders General Contractor
wanted to anchor the property into the arts community, support business travel and create a lifestyle hotel,” said Scott Shoenberger, vice president of operations for Marcus Hotels & Resorts, the project’s owner. The
Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. Mechanical Contractors
project team remodeled everything
Coyle Contract Flooring
including all guest rooms, the lobby
Furniture Medic Furniture & Woodworking Repair
except the hotel’s physical plan, with its lounge/café and different “zones” for various uses, a meeting
Gallagher Tent & Awning Awnings & Canopies
room that doubles as a gallery, a ball-
JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors
providing a candlelight effect, and
resemble spas, desks with connectiv-
hotel staff at every phase, striving to
a destination restaurant named Kil@
ity for charging electronic equipment,
minimize disruption to guests. Loud
wat that guests access by following a
and ergonomic desk chairs.
activities were scheduled daily or even
Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring
Photos courtesy of Marcus Hotels & Resorts
room with a unique lighting system
The design proved relatively cost-
hourly to accommodate guest activi-
Shoenberger said there were 17
effective, focusing on the aesthetic
ties. This involved knowing exactly
Miracle Method of S. WI, Inc. Bathtub, Tile & Countertop Resurfacing
months of planning before starting
elements while keeping demolition
what every tradesperson was doing
renovations. “We purchased it in ’05,
and construction to a minimum. “You
at all times. “We understand that if
Neuman Pools, Inc. Pools & Spas
came up with what we thought was a
get a huge impact for the dollar
the hotel gets complaints, that usually
great concept and renovated the facil-
spent,” Knauer said.
means lost revenue or a lost repeat
Stone Dimensions, Inc. Stone Fabricators
ity,” he said. He added that taking the
Mared Mechanical HVAC Systems
trail of light.
time to plan correctly is important.
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The project’s general contractor,
guest,” Noak said.
Tri-North Builders, came on board
Schoenberger complimented the
Prior to renovating, the owner ran
early to work with the owner and
team members for their expertise.
focus groups to find out what its cus-
architect, developing budget and
“We had good partners,” he said.
tomers wanted. The resulting project
schedules that kept the project mov-
“Because we’ve had a long relation-
positions itself to a young market:
ing forward. “Everyone had the own-
ship with Knauer and Tri-North, there
the 20-, 30-, 40-somethings. “It’s not
er’s best intentions and vision for this
is great teamwork between those
your dad’s hotel,” said Mark Knauer,
project and we worked together to
entities.”
president of Knauer Incorporated, the
achieve this vision,” said Darren Noak,
The completed project surpassed
project’s architect. “It’s the type of
director of hospitality for Tri-North
expectations. “Business is up by 80
hotel that’s connected.” The lobby
Builders.
percent since we bought the hotel,”
is designed so that guests feel com-
The open remodel posed the
Schoenberger said. “It’s a sexy build-
fortable sitting with a Blackberry or
greatest challenges, along with the
ing inside and out. It turned out just
laptop. The guestrooms feature ultra
tight six-month schedule. The build-
the way we thought.” n
comfortable beds, bathrooms that
ers worked hand-in-hand with the
— June Campbell
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Brookfield, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Marcus Theatre
Marcus Majestic Cinema
Corporation Type of Project: A new cinema complex
the
treatment that follows, including a
general contractor, agreed that the
new Marcus Majestic Cinema in
lobby designed with the opulence
timing for the construction of the
The Need: To replace two older
Brookfield experience the opulence
of an Errol Flynn movie premiere.
theater and the parking lot was
facilities
of a grand movie palace of the
Illuminated columns stretch from
challenging. However, Tri-North has
The Challenge: Accommodating
1930s, but with state-of-the-art fea-
the floor to the vaulted ceiling, and
a long-standing, close working rela-
tures and amenities.
an expansive balcony overlooks the
tionship with Marcus Theatres. “Our
entire lobby, redefining the charac-
many years of experience in building
ter of that era.
movie theaters lends itself to solving
Size: 80,000 square feet Construction Time: August 2006 - May 2007
changes to the project’s program requirements during the construction documentation phase while staying on schedule
Moviegoers
attending
“The purpose was to replace two existing facilities in the Brookfield market with a new state-of-the-art
“Our main emphasis was efficien-
complicated issues that come up
facility that featured additional ame-
cy — opulence without waste,” said
and figuring out cost-effective solu-
nities besides traditional movie the-
David C. Baum, AIA, principal for
tions to solve them,” he added.
ater offerings,” said Carlo Petrick,
Schroeder and Holt Architects, the
Petrick said the project team was
communications
for
project’s architect. By using concrete
a good one. “We have been working
Marcus Theatre Corporation, the
masonry unit (CMU) construction,
with both the contractor and the
project’s owner. The owner chose to
the team was able to create an effi-
architect for many years on many
remain in Brookfield because of the
cient, luxurious and state-of-the-art
projects, so we have learned how to
Schroeder and Holt Architects Architect
good customer base, and the site
facility while staying on budget.
work with one another,” he said.
Tri-North Builders General Contractor
interstate highway.
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Ambrose Engineering, Inc. American Woodwork, Inc. Cabinets Bradley Corp. Plumbing Fixtures Gallagher Tent & Awning Awnings & Canopies
manager
offers high visibility from the nearby
Growing program requirements
The owner initiated a substantial
posed the project’s greatest chal-
marketing campaign to let its cus-
Marcus Theatre Corporation’s
lenge. “Throughout the CD [con-
tomers know the project is much
flagship facility offers a 16-screen
struction documents] phase of the
more than a typical movie theater,
movie theater with stadium seating
project, we were continually getting
offering an entire entertainment
and two 70-foot-wide by 30-foot-
new program requirements from the
experience. “The action has been
tall UltraScreens®, which feature VIP
owner,” Baum explained. To ensure
spectacular,” said Petrick. “It has
and general seating. The complex
the project remained on track, con-
become the showcase for our com-
JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors
also features an auditorium called
struction started before the architect
pany in this marketplace and has
the AT&T Palladium that offers full-
finalized the drawings.
been the inspiration for additional
Reliant Glass & Door Systems LLC Glass & Glazing, Doors/ Frames/Hardware
service dining and is set up to house
Gary Berkley, project manager
live performances or to accom-
for Tri-North Builders, the project’s
Spancrete Precast Concrete Provider Trees on the Move Landscape Contractor
changes at our other theaters.” n — June Campbell
modate business meetings. Other project features include a 900-car parking lot; a full-service kitchen; food cafés; valet parking; and a distinctive, four-lane porte-cochère with Art Deco styling extending over the entry drive. The porte-cochère sets the stage for the red carpet
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: The Zoological Society of Milwaukee County/Milwaukee County Type of Project: A new zoological exhibit Size: 4,500 square feet Cost: $750,000 (total) Construction Time: June 2007
The Idabel Wilmot Borchert Flamingo Exhibit and Overlook, Milwaukee County Zoo Visitors to the Milwaukee County
- November 2007
Zoo once again enjoy the sight of
The Need: A suitable environment
beautiful Caribbean flamingos in
to house flamingos The Challenge: Constructing with a sewer line on site
the new Idabel Wilmot Borchert Flamingo Exhibit and Overlook. Jennifer Diliberti, public relations coordinator for the Milwaukee County Zoo, said that previously, striking and attractive flamingos were among the first animals that visitors encountered when entering the zoo. Unfortunately, the zoo
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lacked a suitable winter holding facil-
Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Architect
ity, so in 2001 the flamingos were
Creative Constructors, LLC General Contractor Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. Mechanical Contractors Cathedral Builders, Inc. Carpentry Contractors, Architectural Millwork/Casework/ Woodwork Dnesco Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractors Wojan Window & Door Co.
shipped to another zoo. “Welcoming back the birds with the Idabel Wilmot Borchert Flamingo Exhibit seems only fitting for the community, and now our visitors can enjoy them for many years into the future,” Diliberti said. The masonry building contains an interior holding area with a wading pool for flamingos and a holding area for swans with a deeper pool. Other elements include a food prep area, a mechanical room, and a Photos courtesy of Michael Nepper/Milwaukee County Zoo
cage that separates healthy birds
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from sick ones on the building’s
Other design elements include air
next to that is the sewer line,” he
exterior. Patrick Faust, project man-
controls over each door to keep
explained. Construction reached the
ager with Creative Constructors, LLC,
warm air inside the building while
point where water from the pond
the project’s general contractor, said
allowing the birds access to the out-
could start encroaching in the work
that although the structure utilizes
side. Misters maintain the desired
area. The contractors redesigned the
relatively basic masonry construc-
humidity level throughout the drier
way the sewer line ran and tied into
tion, the addition of unique elements
months. The large HVAC system
another basin located elsewhere on
makes it suitable for housing the
allows for significant airflow when
the site.
birds. The plastic flooring, similar to
the birds stay indoors for extended
According to Faust, the project
a rubberized gym floor, compresses
periods. “There are several smaller
team succeeded at saving a substan-
when the birds walk on it and cleans
areas in addition to the primary hold-
tial sum of money by redesigning the
easily. Intricate, smooth-operating
ing area, which will allow us to sepa-
columns and the truss system on the
cage doors open and close quickly
rate the birds if needed and for the
exterior canopy. He commented on
with little effort, protecting the birds
holding of additional animals if we
the excellent team effort among the
from being pinched. Furthermore,
choose to do so,” said Alex Waier,
architect, the owner and the contrac-
shallow pools with ramped entry
curator of birds at the zoo.
tor, and said that the owner received
make it easier for the birds to get
Faust reported that project chal-
a functional product. “[It was an]
in and out, and small gauge fenc-
lenges stemmed from a sewer line
interesting and fun project to be on.
ing protects wings and feet from
on site. “There is a pond/lake direct-
I was glad to be a part of it.” n
entanglement.
ly behind the building, and right
— June Campbell
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Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner/General Contractor: Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park/ Nick Laskaris
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
Type of Project: A new surf pool
In order to stand out from the
Matzke. “It isn’t just the process of
According to Matzke, the great-
competition, Nick Laskaris, owner of
taking an idea and building on it,
est challenges were to complete
2007 - June 2007
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park,
it is learning how to overcome the
the unique design, gain regu-
The Need: A water feature that is
knew that the park had to somehow
obstacles that you run into.”
latory
unique to the area and the industry
differentiate itself from other water/
Size: 48,000 square feet Cost: $7 million Construction Time: February
The Challenge: The unique design, short construction time
approval
and
complete
theme parks by adding a feature
frame and getting regulatory
that was unique to the area and to
approval from the state
the industry. To that end, a 1.3-million-gallon pool was added to the existing theme park, which already had several dry attractions, such as roller coasters and go karts. The 48,000square-foot pool is 350 feet long and has a pool capacity of 2,800
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persons. Named Poseidon’s Rage
Ramaker & Associates, Inc. Architectural Engineer
to fit with the Greek and Roman
Allen Steele Co. Inc. Excavating Contractors/ Underground Utility Contractors
new surf pool is the only pool of
mythology theme of the park, the its type in the Midwest, the second largest wave pool in the United States by volume and produces the world’s largest water park waves at nine feet, according to Daryl Matzke, PE, senior project manager of Ramaker & Associates, Inc., the project’s architectural engineer. In order to produce the ninefoot waves, there are a total of four pumps that each pump water at a rate of 20,000 gallons per minute into an eight-chamber, 120,000gallon flush tank. Currently only six of the eight chambers are in use to produce the nine-foot waves. Every 90 seconds the chambers release the 120 gallons of water into the pool to create the famous wave. Most wave pools use compressed air that generates multiple swells lasting several minutes. “Poseidon’s Rage collects 120,000 gallons of water in a tank behind the pool and releases it in an instant. The rush of water creates an ocean-like wave that isn’t possible with typical air compressors,” said Matzke. “The most innovative aspect of this project was taking a big idea and turning it into reality,” stated Photos courtesy of Ramaker & Associates, Inc.
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construction within a very short time frame. Construction through winter and spring weather allowed the project to be completed in less than five months.
Because the
state review and approval process can be lengthy and difficult with uncommon designs, the key to overcoming this particular challenge was to get the state involved in the process and allow the state to help in the design. In order to do this, the entire team had to not only understand the need and design implications of such water volumes and wave heights, but then had to explain them to others. Eight 4-foot by 8-foot steel gates are used to hold up the 120,000 gallons of water. The pool features an 11,000-gallon-per-minute pool water filtra-
The new attraction brings more
desire to offer high-thrill attractions
to the unique and exciting facility.
tion rate. “These items are way
people to the area, thus helping the
and provides a unique transition
“It is an experience they can’t get
outside the realm of typical pools,”
local economy. Additionally, the surf
from theme park to water park.
anywhere else,” said Matzke. n
said Matzke.
pool concept fit in well with Laskaris’
Patrons from all over are attracted
— Stacey Nathanson
Photos courtesy of Ramaker & Associates, Inc.
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Facts & Figures Owner: ARBED TOSA 100, LLC Type of Project: A new pub facility Size: 9,100 square feet (building); 2,000 square feet (patio) Cost: $2.1 million (construction costs) Construction Time: April 2006 - December 2006 The Need: To provide a pub/ restaurant reflecting authentic Irish culture The Challenge: Balancing the budget and schedule
Photo courtesy of Joe DeMaio
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Mo’s Irish Pub
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Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Architect Berghammer Construction Corporation General Contractor American Woodwork, Inc. Cabinets The Boelter Companies, Inc. Foodservice Equipment Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring Polished Concrete & Retaining Walls, Inc. Architectural & Decorative Concrete
Mo’s Irish Pub is a custom replica-
and slate in different rooms. One bar
struction, they shaved three weeks off
tion of a pub found in the Irish coun-
area features a natural wood floor
the schedule.
tryside. The project is the second
while another bar features a copper
Nesheim said Berghammer was
Milwaukee-area Irish pub operated
metal ceiling. A large two-sided patio
determined to exceed the client’s
by local restaurateur, Johnny Vassallo.
offers additional seating in a relaxing
expectations. The contractor assem-
“We really wanted to become part of
environment.
bled an enthusiastic team of subcon-
the Wauwatosa community,” Vassallo
Jim Olson, AIA, vice president/prin-
tract professionals to collaborate with
said. The restaurant created 130 jobs
cipal with Zimmerman Architectural
their own trade personnel. “Time
in the community along with a cen-
Studios, Inc., the project’s architect,
elapsed from the first design partner-
tral gathering place in the area.
said that the project began as a
ing session to the pouring of the first
Interior features include heavy tim-
renovation of an existing defunct res-
Guinness Stout — just four months!”
ber cathedral and wood tongue-and-
taurant facility. However, the owner
Olson said that the budget and
groove ceilings coupled with warm
later determined that a new facil-
schedule were among the greatest
and inviting finishes that create a
ity was more desirable. “The owner
challenges for the entire team. The
Preferred Electrical Contractors Electrical Contractors
variety of eating and drinking atmo-
requested that this 9,500-square-foot
team had to balance both continual-
spheres. Flooring throughout much
building bring out the true spirit of
ly, while respecting the overall design
Trees on the Move Landscape Contractor
of the space is colored and stamped
the Irish culture, both in architec-
integrity and continuity. Vassallo said
concrete, replicating wood planks
tural design and interior design,”
that bi-weekly communication meet-
said Olson. The owner also wanted
ings with all contractors created live
durable and maintainable building
time issue resolution. Nesheim added
materials given the intense utilization
that the Berghammer team strove to
that the space would receive.
save both time and money wherever
Leif Nesheim, president/princi-
possible. For example, they analyzed
pal of Berghammer Construction
four different wall systems, three
Corporation, the project’s general
different roof structure systems
contractor, commented on the inno-
and two HVAC designs before mak-
vative strategies used to address the
ing the final decisions. Not every
owner’s ambitious schedule. The col-
decision resulted in a time or money
ored and stamped concrete floor was
savings, but rather a balance so
poured before installing the walls
they could achieve the overall
and roof structure, covering it with
desired outcome.
one-eighth-inch Masonite to protect
“This is a landmark building at the
it during the remaining construction
doorstep of a great community,” said
activity. Since they did not have to
Vassallo. n
consider floor finishes during con-
— June Campbell
Photo courtesy of Greg Gent Sudios, Inc.
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Facts & Figures
Crandon, Wisconsin
Owner: Forest County Potawatomi Community
Potawatomi Cultural Center, Library and Museum
Type of Project: An addition to an existing building Size: 10,826 square feet Cost: $2.1 million Construction Time: October 2006 - July 2007
must
the tribe the freedom to practice
“When unsuitable soils were found
be properly stored and cared
many traditional ceremonies while
under the proposed building, rather
for. A recent expansion of the
enveloped in nature by the sur-
than truck them off site, they were
site’s difficult topography, staying
Potawatomi Cultural Center, Library
rounding forest.
used to fill an area adjacent to
on a fast-track schedule, and
and Museum provides a climate-
According to Andy Wilke, proj-
the building that is now used for
controlled environment as well
ect manager for The Selmer Co.,
a traditional Indian village, which
as additional museum and library
the project’s general contractor, the
further connects the museum to the
space, ensuring the Native American
most unique feature of the facility
landscape.”
treasures will be preserved for years
is the construction and finishing of
Additional challenges included a
to come.
The Need: Expanded space to provide a proper climate-controlled environment for museum artifacts The Challenge: Dealing with the
dealing with changes in the project’s scope during the design phase
A
museum’s
the library space and the adjoining
quick schedule and numerous scope
Cultural
office areas. Large clearspan wood
changes that occurred throughout
Center addition is unique in its
glulams with tongue-and-groove
the design, according to Barrientos.
reflection of the Forest County
decking complement the finished
“As the design progressed, the tribe
Potawatomi tribe’s culture, as well
carpentry. Clerestory windows were
became more excited about the
as the building’s embrace of its nat-
used for daylighting and offer views
building concepts, and more pro-
ural surroundings,” said Norman
of the surrounding forest and roll-
gram and budget were actively
Barrientos,
LEED
ing hills. “The combination of the
added,” he said.
AP, principal in charge and lead
colors, material finishes and natural
Despite these challenges, the
designer for Barrientos Design, the
light make the library area a warm
expansion was successfully com-
project’s architect. The tribe’s cul-
and inviting space for all tribal
pleted and is garnering a wealth
ture is reflected in the vibrant colors
members to gather,” said Wilke.
of attention. Alloway said, “More
“The
TEAM MEMBERS
Irgens Development Partners, LLC AMO® Owner’s Representative Barrientos Design Architect The Selmer Co. General Contractor Skid Steer Guy Retaining Walls/Brick Pavers
artifacts
Potawatomi
AIA,
NCARB,
used throughout the building as
The site had a particularly chal-
and more tribes have visited and
well as the exterior glulam “ribs,”
lenging topography, according to
have taken interest in building such
which give the building the shape
Michael L. Alloway Sr., director of
facilities of their own to house their
of a traditional Native American
the Potawatomi Cultural Center,
precious materials, memories, etc.
wigwam. An exterior fireplace was
Library and Museum. “To minimize
and to share their histories with the
integrated into the design of the
cost, soils removed from excavat-
general public through a variety of
eastern deck, where the solar loca-
ing the basement were used to
exhibits.” n
tion ties to tribal beliefs and allows
level off the parking area,” he said.
— Stacey Nathanson
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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: WillowTree Development Tenant: BUYSEASONS Inc. Type of Project: A new world headquarters building Size: 360,000 square feet Cost: $13.5 million (construction costs) Construction Time: June 2007 - March 2008 The Need: Distribution/corporate headquarters space for a growing company The Challenge: Overcoming weather challenges
TEAM MEMBERS
Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Architect Berghammer Construction Corporation General Contractor American Woodwork, Inc. Cabinets The Boelter Companies, Inc. Foodservice Equipment JSD Professional Services, Inc. Civil Engineers JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors Pierce Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineers
New Berlin, Wisconsin
WillowTree Center WillowTree Center in New Berlin
supplier. The 360,000-square-
square-foot corporate headquar-
houses the world headquarters of
foot project houses a state-of-
ters office. “[BUYSEASONS has]
BUYSEASONS Inc., a fast-grow-
the-art, 300,000-square-foot dis-
been expanding every few years
ing online costume retailer and
tribution center and a 60,000-
and needed a facility to meet their growth initiatives,” said
Spectrum Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractor
Michael DeMichele, principal for
Trees on the Move Landscape Contractor
project’s owner/developer.
WillowTree Initially,
Development, BUYSEASONS
the had
thought to move its operations to Milwaukee, but city officials encouraged
the
company
to
remain in New Berlin. Although the site took a year to find and required rezoning, its suburban setting with proximity to major commercial infrastructure sealed the company’s long-term commitment to calling New Berlin home. Terry
Rowinski,
BUYSEASON’s
vice president of operations, said BUYSEASONS has a long and deep connection with the local community. “We attempt to be not just an employer, but also an avenue for individuals to contribPhotos courtesy of Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc.
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ute to the betterment of the environment, social interaction, the political landscape and of course, other local businesses, who value the same local relationships and personal ties,” he said. Meeting Leadership in Energy and
Environmental
Design
(LEED®) standards was a major part of the project. “The green building components included using
regional,
recycled
and
low-emitting materials as well as water-consumption elements that create an environmentally sustainable facility,” said John Pszonak, senior project manager for
Berghammer
Construction
Corporation, the project’s general contractor. Beginning in preconstruction, the team incorporated LEED® standards in the building design,
integrating
measures
to reduce operating costs and improve the quality of life for employees. This included highly efficient fluorescent light fixtures controlled by motion sensors; HVAC units that achieve nearly 100 percent heating efficiency; and irrigation water that is drawn from the retention pond to eliminate the use of potable water for the irrigation system, reducing water use by more than 50 percent. Despite weather challenges, the project came together quickly thanks to world-class teamwork. “We assembled a great team —
Berghammer,
Zimmerman
and WillowTree. Just a top-notch team,” DeMichele said. According to Rowinski, some people told him that meeting LEED® standards meant sacrificing form and function. “We absolutely didn’t,” he said. “Being green can not only benefit the environment, but when done right, be aesthetically pleasing and functional as well.” n — June Campbell Photos courtesy of Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Tom Mulhaney
Badger Railing
Type of Project: A new industrial building Size: 21,600 square feet
Completed in May 2007, the
with the infrastructure and utilities
The facility’s unique and clever
Badger Railing facility in Milwaukee
of an agricultural site,” said Flint.
design has set the standard for
The Need: A larger building
was the first building constructed in
The team’s hard work and com-
all other buildings in Menomonee
for Badger Railing that functioned
a recently revitalized industrial park.
munication helped overcome these
Valley. n
Cost: $1.7 million (total) Construction Time: December 2006 - May 2007
more efficiently than the company’s previous facility The Challenge: Dealing with the industrial park’s lack of utilities
Built to provide Badger Railing
obstacles.
— Jill Farrar
with larger and more efficient space than the company’s previous facility, the new 21,600-square-foot structure houses a manufacturing plant and office space. According to Jeremy J. Flint, AIA, architect for MSI General Corporation, the project’s architect/general contractor, the building only has one story,
TEAM MEMBERS
however, clever design and con-
MSI General Corporation Architect/General Contractor
struction make it appear to be two
MCR Services, LLC Electrical Contractor Munson, Inc. Asphalt Paving Reliant Glass & Door Systems LLC Glass & Glazing, Doors/ Frames/Hardware Spancrete Precast Concrete Provider Victory Steel Supply Co., Inc. Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors
stories tall. Since the basic drive of this project was to ensure efficiency in the manufacturing plant, MSI was creative in its design to keep function a priority. According to Flint, the design was also developed in order to try something different. “This building was the first building in the newly revitalized industrial park, so I felt I had an inherit responsibility to the city to create a precedent that would reject the mundane and expected,” he explained. According to Flint, the building’s design could be classified as contemporary European industrial. The team used classic materials such as concrete masonry products, steel, glass and corrugated metal panels in efficient ways that kept the budget on track. “The use of 4-inchhigh single wythe concrete masonry products in lieu of a double wythe wall with clay bricks allowed for a significant cost saving,” said Flint. “That savings translated into extra money for all the fun stuff.” The lack of roads, sewers, water and electricity in the new industrial park was the biggest challenge in keeping the project moving along in a timely manner. “We were building in the heart of urban Milwaukee Photos courtesy of MSI General Corporation
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Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner/General Contractor: Opus
Corporate Express Distribution Center
North Corporation Operator: Corporate Express, US Inc. Type of Project: A new distribution center Size: 279,828 square feet,
The
new
Corporate
state-of-the-art
Express
Distribution
tions while using handheld devices
lizing tinted glass with clear anod-
to scan products.”
ized mullions. Additionally, the
expandable to 331,600 square feet
Center in Oak Creek, Wis., serves
Located on a well-landscaped,
facility features 233 parking spaces,
Cost: $18 million (total project
Corporate Express, US Inc. custom-
28-acre site with an optimal loca-
multiple truck docks with various
costs)
ers in Wisconsin and Illinois.
tion from which to distribute prod-
capacities, 22 trailer spaces, an FM
“Increasing distribution efficien-
ucts, the single-story, expandable
Global-I-60 rated roof system, high
The Need: A distribution center to
cy in Wisconsin and Illinois while
building contains 24,854 square
efficiency HVAC rooftop units in the
serve Wisconsin and Illinois
further reducing the environmental
feet of office space and 254,974
office, two air turnover units in the
Construction Time: August 2006 - June 2007
The Challenge: Working during
footprint of our distribution facili-
square feet of warehouse space
warehouse with supplemental gas-
designing the parking areas for a
ties was critical to the success of
and a workshop area. The proj-
fired radiant heat, waterless urinals
large, irregular building
this project,” said Tim Beauchamp,
ect team took a unique approach,
and fluorescent lighting. Robert
Corporate Express’ senior vice
designing the materials handling
Ezerins, senior design architect
president of customer care and
first and then planning the build-
with Opus Architects & Engineers,
distribution operations. “Both of
ing design around it as opposed to
Inc., the project’s architect, said
these goals were achieved in great
a more traditional approach. This
the project’s design recalls archi-
part due to the implementation of
design focused on minimizing the
tectural features from Corporate
our advanced pick-to-voice and
time it takes warehouse workers to
Express’ other distribution centers
pick-to-cart technologies. Using
pick products.
and reflects the company’s desired
inclement weather conditions, and
TEAM MEMBERS
Opus Architects & Engineers, Inc. Architect
pick-to-voice
and
pick-to-cart,
Construction materials include a
corporate look, while also comple-
warehouse workers wear headsets
smooth, industrial precast concrete
menting an existing building in the
to listen to product picking instruc-
wall panel and window system uti-
same office park.
Munson, Inc. Asphalt Paving Nelson Landscape Incorporated Landscape Contractors Spectrum Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractor
Photos courtesy of Opus North Corporation
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Photo courtesy of Opus North Corporation
Challenges
stemmed
from
the building enclosed in December
designing the large building’s park-
and it was raining constantly.”
ing to fit on the existing site, which
Upon roof completion, the rain
had been originally designed to
had completely saturated the
accommodate smaller buildings.
sub-base. The contractors made
“The length of the building as well
numerous attempts to dry the
as the overall depth was critical,”
stone subgrade, but when the
Ezerins said. “And accommodat-
base did not meet standards
ing significant truck traffic and
they removed and replaced all of
car parking within an irregularly
the subgrade.
shaped site was a challenge.” The
Despite these challenges, the
project team solved this challenge
completed project was a great suc-
by breaking the parking space into
cess. Corporate Express’ team of
two sections. One lot near the
in-house designers has established
shipping docks served the truck
standards and processes that help
and shipping traffic, while the
to save time and costs. They part-
larger lot served the main office
nered very successfully with Opus’
with customer and employee car
team of engineers, architects and
parking.
managers to leverage these stan-
Opus North Corporation, the project’s
owner
and
general
contractor, encountered a chal-
dards, which helped to ensure the project stayed on schedule and on budget.
lenge when ongoing rain threat-
Baenen said, “I believe the vary-
ened to delay the tight schedule.
ing experiences and the ability to
Benjamin Baenen, LEED AP, project
think outside of the box made for
manager
an excellent team.” n
with
Opus
North,
explained, “We were trying to get
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Waukesha, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: The Horton Group Type of Project: A new office building
The Horton Group Wisconsin Branch Office
Size: 30,000 square feet Cost: $5.5 million (total) Construction Time: October 2006 - January 2007 The Need: A branch office in close proximity to the company’s customer base The Challenge: Meeting a fast-track schedule
TEAM MEMBERS
Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP Architect Hunzinger Construction Company Design-builder JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors
Photos courtesy of Tricia Shay Photography
The Horton Group Wisconsin
with a variety of textures. According
had approximately eight and a half
Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring
Branch Office in Waukesha is a
to James R. Hunzinger, executive
months to complete the project
high-quality,
office
vice president/project executive for
from kick off to move in, and that
Pierce Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineers
building with a sense of cutting-
Hunzinger Construction Company,
included site and building design,
edge professionalism.
the project’s design-builder, The
securing community approvals, cre-
Tri Formed Top Corporation Architectural Casework
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single-story
According to Robert F. McIntyre,
Horton Group occupies approxi-
ating bid packages, and receiving
president of The Horton Group’s
mately 15,000 square feet of the
approval for the storm water man-
Wisconsin branch, the company
building,
remainder
agement plan. To help overcome
had previously been a tenant in the
is leased to a division of Husco
this challenge, the team constructed
Schlitz Park Corporate Center in
International.
the building virtually, using building
while
the
downtown Milwaukee, but found
“The building and the interior
information modeling (BIM) 3-D
that many of its customers and
spaces were designed to comple-
modeling software before building
employees lived in the suburbs. The
ment the owner’s goals of creating
in the real world. This permitted the
new 30,000-square-foot building in
a natural, light-filled open office
discovery and correction of construc-
the Riverwood Business Park was
for a comfortable working envi-
tion issues during design, therefore
the perfect solution.
ronment,” said Mark C. Herr, AIA,
avoiding any negative impact on
The slab-on-grade, build-to-suit
NCARB, partner at Plunkett Raysich
construction costs and schedules.
building is an attractive combina-
Architects, LLP, the project’s archi-
“BIM is, and will continue to be, an
tion of brick and sculpted stone set
tect. The team carefully coordinated
important new tool for design and
on a 3.3-acre, nicely landscaped
interior building finishes, furniture
construction professionals in order
site. The project includes a 100-
finishes, interior accessories and
to deliver quality projects to owners
space surface parking lot, while the
artwork. “In this way, the overall
and communities,” said Herr.
office features an inviting, clere-
design has a unified look and feel
“We were blessed with a team
story-lit lobby; more than 25 pri-
in every aspect of its execution,”
of construction professionals who
vate offices; open workstations that
he added.
took ownership of the project and
encourage interaction; a conference
Faced with additional expenses
moved it rapidly through the design,
room; a private boardroom; and a
at its leased site, The Horton Group
preconstruction and construction
convertible breakroom adjoining a
needed a strong team that could
phase,” said McIntyre. And thanks
training room with state-of-the-art
get things done quickly. Meeting
to the team’s hard work, the project
audiovisual equipment. Finishes and
the project’s fast-track schedule
came in on time and on budget. n
furnishings are warm and inviting
posed challenges. The team only
— June Campbell
commercial development
Facts & Figures Owner: Kettle Foods, Inc. Type of Project: A new manufacturing plant Size: 73,700 square feet Construction Time: August 2006 - April 2007 The Need: A new facility for Kettle Foods, Inc. to produce its all-natural Kettle™ brand potato chips The Challenge: Obtaining LEED® gold certification
TEAM MEMBERS
Photo courtesy of Paskus Studios/Tara Camfield of ACS, Inc.
Beloit, Wisconsin
Flad Architects Architect, Structural Engineer, Interior Design, Landscape Architect ACS, Inc. Construction Manager/ Design-builder Ballou Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractor Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. Epoxy Coating Spancrete Precast Concrete Provider WasteCap Wisconsin Construction Waste Management
Kettle Foods Potato Chip Plant When Kettle Foods, Inc. deter-
ity has epoxy floors throughout. In
electrical energy requirements are
mined that it needed a new facility
addition, the electrical and mechani-
offset by renewable wind power as a
to manufacture its all-natural Kettle™
cal systems were designed to be
result of the 18 wind turbines locat-
brand potato chips, it wanted to
able to withstand moisture and be
ed on the roof that produce 28,000
maintain its commitment to sus-
washed down easily.
kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity
tainable principles and therefore
One of the most unique and chal-
annually. In addition, the plant has
designed and built the new facility
lenging aspects of the project was
windows, which is uncommon in a
to the U.S. Green Building Council’s
attaining LEED® gold certification on
manufacturing facility, and 90 per-
(USGBC) Leadership in Energy and
a manufacturing facility, according
cent of the employees have outside
Environmental Design (LEED ) gold
to Scott Hoselton, principal/director
views from their workstations.
standards.
of business development for ACS,
Value engineering was used to
The project consists of a new
Inc. “Kettle Foods requested this
reduce some of the costs, but the
68,000-square-foot manufacturing
high level of sustainability because
owner had to increase the budget
plant and a new 5,700-square-foot
it is a philosophy that they believe
as well. In addition, architects and
office building. The owner want-
in and use,” he said. All paints, seal-
engineers were required to produce
ed the facility to be built quickly,
ants and coatings meet the Green
100 percent of their construction
according to Jim Corkery, presi-
Seal standards, ensuring healthy
documents, and all the work was bid
dent/project manager of ACS, Inc.,
indoor air quality. Everything from
out in order to make sure costs were
the project’s construction manager/
paper, cans and glass to fluorescent
competitive.
design-builder. Therefore, a precast
bulbs, cardboard and scrap metal
The new facility is expected to
wall panel system was used on the
were recycled throughout the facil-
process 50 million pounds of pota-
exteriors of the buildings. “The pre-
ity at designated recycling stations.
toes a year, boosting the overall
cast panels worked well — they were
More than 35 percent of the build-
company production by 50 percent
quick to erect, have good color and
ing materials were harvested, manu-
and bringing approximately 100
they include a lot of architectural
factured or extracted within 500
new jobs to the Beloit area.
features,” said Corkery.
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miles of the facility. By filtering and
According to Corkery, the Kettle
The manufacturing plant needed
reusing potato wash water, the plant
Foods Potato Chip Plant is only the
to have a high level of wash-down
uses 60 percent less water than a tra-
second food manufacturer in the
capability, according to Corkery.
ditional potato chip factory and will
country to receive LEED® gold cer-
Thus, the interior walls are pre-insu-
save 1.65 million gallons of water
tification. n
lated metal panels, and the facil-
each year. One hundred percent of
— Stacey Nathanson
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Sturtevant, Wisconsin
JohnsonDiversey Distribution Center Located
on
38
acres
in
Sturtevant’s Renaissance Business Park,
the
JohnsonDiversey
Distribution Center is the largest distribution center in the United
Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Liberty
States to earn Leadership in Energy
Property Trust
and Environmental Design (LEED®)
Tenant: JohnsonDiversey Inc.
certification, according to tenant
Type of Project: A new
JohnsonDiversey Inc.
distribution center
The 552,000-square-foot facil-
Size: 552,000 square feet Cost: $22 million
ity, which includes warehouse and
Construction Time: September 2006 - July 2007
office space as well as 55 load-
The Need: To consolidate five
ing docks and 118 staging areas
small warehouses and create an
for loading tractor trailers, serves
energy-efficient distribution facility The Challenge: Achieving LEED® requirements, and overcoming
as a model of operational profiPhoto courtesy of Stephen Perry Smith Architects, Inc.
ciency, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week with inventory
poor weather conditions
management and customer order fulfillment accuracy at more than 99 percent. In addition to earning LEED® for new construction (LEED® NC) at the gold level, the facility was the first distribution center designed to meet the stringent
TEAM MEMBERS
recertification standards of LEED®
Stephen Perry Smith Architects, Inc. Architect
for existing buildings (LEED® EB), according to JohnsonDiversey. The built-to-suit project provides
Riley Construction Company, Inc. General Contractor
JohnsonDiversey with options to
CC&N, Inc. Communication Contractors EDS Architectural Openings, Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware
expand to upward of 830,000 square feet during its 10-year lease. Photo courtesy of Stephen Perry Smith Architects, Inc.
Johnson Controls, Inc. Facility Management Systems Pierce Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineers Trees on the Move Landscape Contractor
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Conceptually, the idea for creating a large distribution warehouse was born from the need to save on transportation and labor expenses. Five smaller existing distribution centers were consolidated into the single distribution center, which is located between the main production facility and a major highway in JohnsonDiversey’s supply chain. In its new location, the facility is easily accessible and conveniently located. For JohnsonDiversey, the driving factor behind the project was an aspiration to create a highperformance green building with state-of-the-art sustainable features. From the project’s birth, JohnsonDiversey insisted the new building enforce sustainable development and business practices. Selecting the appropriate materials for the distribution center was Photo courtesy of JJ Images
important to achieving LEED® certification, requiring diligence and
tional area of the filter section to
thought. “The selection of materi-
reduce the velocity of the air flow,
als included insulated precast pan-
resulting in a lower pressure drop
els, a white TPO [thermoplastic
and associated energy-use reduc-
polyolefin] roof and a higher R-
tion,” Riley said.
factor of insulation than required
When JohnsonDiversey was mea-
by code,” said Stephen P. Smith,
sured against other multiple energy
AIA, principal for Stephen Perry
baselines to verify energy savings
Smith Architects, Inc., the project’s
and increased energy efficiency, the
architect.
facility proved its sustainable tech-
A full 40 percent of the total
niques were top notch. Compared
products that were installed within
to other baselines, JohnsonDiversey
the facility contained recycled con-
will use more than 40 percent less
urban heat-island effect, increases
lenge. “The fall of 2006 brought
tent. In addition, to reduce the
energy than a building designed to
storm-water infiltration and pro-
over 20 inches of rain in a three-
environmental impact of transpor-
minimum standards. This was real-
vides the human population on
month period, and on December
tation, 70 percent of the materi-
ized through focusing the design
the site with a connection to the
1 we received 17 inches of snow,”
als installed were locally produced
on large energy uses in this build-
outdoors.
he said.
and extracted within a 500-mile
ing type (lighting, battery charging
Since it was such a large-scale
In the end, the project was com-
radius of the project site, said
and HVAC) with general improve-
warehousing facility, the team came
pleted successfully, guided by the
David R. Riley, president of Riley
ments in all other areas, accord-
across some lofty challenges, but it
hard work and dedication of each
Construction Company, Inc., the
ing to Liberty Property Trust, the
managed to find a way around
individual who worked on the proj-
project’s general contractor.
project’s owner/developer.
them. Smith said the usual con-
ect. Smith said, “Commitment by
Photo courtesy of Stephen Perry Smith Architects, Inc.
Among the most unique and
Surrounding the facility is a vast
straints such as time and cost were
the team, including the developer,
innovative features of the distri-
open space nearly three times
prominent, but these competed
tenant, general contractor, subcon-
bution center was the HVAC sys-
the building’s natural footprint,
with the larger task of achieving
tractors and design consultants,
tem, which was selected because
reserved to promote biodiversity.
LEED® requirements.
was crucial for success of the proj-
of its energy-efficient design. “[It
According to Liberty Property Trust,
According to Riley, overcoming
required] increasing the cross sec-
the open space helps reduce the
the weather was the greatest chal-
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: RiverBend Place LLC
Manpower Inc. World Headquarters
Type of Project: A new headquarters Size: 280,000 rentable square feet; 300,000 gross square feet Cost: $60 million (construction costs) Construction Time: May 2006 - September 2007 The Need: To consolidate employees and accommodate future growth The Challenge: Staying on schedule, converting a brownfield site into an environmentally sound area, and working in a tight site
Photo courtesy of Manpower Inc.
The TEAM MEMBERS
Johnson Controls Inc. Owner’s Representative Eppstein Uhen Architects Design Architect Kahler Slater Interior Architect/Interior Designer/Space Planning/ Furniture Consultant/PM for LEED® Certification/Brand Communications Master Plan Gilbane Building Company Construction Manager Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring MM Schranz Roofing, Inc. Roofing Contractors Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Pierce Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineers Wall-tech, Inc. Drywall/Metal Studs/Painting/ EIFS/Fireproofing
Inc.
linked to the river. The project’s bent
designer/space planning/furniture
transforms
horseshoe shape allows the owner
consultant/PM for LEED® certifica-
Milwaukee’s downtown landscape.
to treat the headquarters as two
tion/brand communications master
The campus contains a four-story
buildings, permitting the flexibility
plan. According to Debra Bryant,
brick and glass office facility, a seven-
to accommodate any changes in the
ASID, associate principal for Kahler
level parking structure that is con-
economy.
Slater, the team had visioning ses-
World
new
Manpower
Headquarters
nected to the office building by a
Kahler Slater served as the
sions that identified the owner’s
skywalk, and a riverwalk promenade
project’s interior architect/interior
goals of expressing its brand and
that maximizes the location along the Milwaukee River. Manpower wanted to improve operational efficiencies by bringing 900 Milwaukee employees under one roof, as well as accommodate future growth. “Prior to the new headquarters
construction,
cor-
porate functions, North American operations and our Jefferson Wells subsidiary were scattered across four different locations in southern Milwaukee,” said Mara Swan, senior vice president of global human resources for Manpower. “Manpower
requested
that
Eppstein Uhen Architects design a building befitting a global company that competes in the ever-changing, ultra-competitive low-margin staffing industry,” said T.J. Morley, AIA, senior design architect for Eppstein Uhen, the project’s design architect. To that end, the team created a simple, elegant building that features strong structural angles and glasswork framing an entry plaza Photo courtesy of Gilbane Building Company
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Photo courtesy of Gilbane Building Company
leveraging employee passion to that
mentally healthy condition, work-
not have been possible without the
Swan
brand, and of creating a building
ing on a fast-track schedule and
more than 250 Manpower employ-
enabled us to build on our strengths
that would help attract and retain
completing construction on a tight
ee volunteers who demonstrated
and create a landmark building in
top talent. “They wanted an infor-
site. Gilbane Building Company,
creativity, passion and a sense
Milwaukee.” n
mal, energetic and fun environment
the project’s construction manager,
of ownership in the project,”
while maintaining professionalism,
helped keep on schedule through
and most of all, manifest their idea of
the early procurement of long lead
contemporary working,” she said.
items. “Thorough coordination was
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design
ect executive for Gilbane, adding
gold-certified project features many
that during preconstruction, Gilbane
sustainable
including
also helped save time and money
water-use reduction, under-floor
by utilizing building information
air distribution, materials with low
modeling (BIM) for visualizations,
volatile organic compounds (VOCs),
schedule simulation and document
the recycling of construction materi-
coordination.
als, ample daylighting throughout
“This
partnership
— June Campbell
critical,” said John R. Gilroy, proj-
(LEED®)
elements,
said.
The
project
team
mem-
the spaces and access to public
bers and Manpower employees
transportation.
came
together
seamlessly
to
Challenges included remediating
complete the project. “The won-
a brownfield site to an environ-
derful success we have had would
Photo courtesy of Erol Reyal
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Facts & Figures Owner: Sentry Equipment Corporation Type of Project: A new corporate headquarters and factory Size: 51,000 square feet Cost: $4.3 million (construction costs) Construction Time: October 2006 - August 2007 The Need: Additional space for a fast growing company The Challenge: Meeting the budget and schedule
TEAM MEMBERS
Opus Architects & Engineers, Inc. Architect Opus North Corporation Design-build Contractor Acme Systems, Inc. Irrigation JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors Nelson Landscape Incorporated Landscape Contractors Spancrete Precast Concrete Provider Spectrum Electric, Inc. Electrical Contractor Sunny Slope Grading Grading Contractors
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Sentry Equipment Corporation at Pabst Farms Sentry Equipment Corporation’s
to support the local tax base while
The building contains office space
new headquarters and factory build-
increasing employment. “In addition,
and 39,000 square feet of factory
ing within the Pabst Farms commerce
our design is environmentally friend-
space with weld, machining and
center accommodates the compa-
ly, so since we have a municipally
assembly areas and a 5,000-square-
ny’s rapid growth by providing more
owned utility, we are good stewards
foot mezzanine. The manufacturing
space and improving productivity.
of our community resources,” said
area includes bridge cranes and two
Located just three miles from the pre-
Michael Farrell, Sentry Equipment
docks, one of which allows a truck to
vious structure, the project continues
Corporation’s CEO.
pull completely into the building. The
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ceiling and walls are painted white to
environmental standards, with on-site
help distribute daylight from exten-
storm water treatment and infiltra-
sive perimeter glazing, and the office
tion systems and natural landscaping.
“tucks” into the shop area, maximiz-
The storm water retention scheme
ing space efficiency and creating a
combines bioswales and a retention
storage mezzanine.
pond that retains more than 80 per-
“The client’s vision for the proj-
cent of storm water. Extensive prairie
ect made it unique,” said Robert
plants maintain the land’s original
Ezerins, senior design architect with
landscape as well as assist in storm
Opus Architects & Engineers, Inc.,
water cleansing.
the project’s architect. “His desire
Ezerins reported that challenges
was to create an energy-efficient,
stemmed from the need to introduce
environmentally friendly design that
office employees to the new environ-
incorporated lots of natural light in
ment. Most of the workers were used
both the office area and the produc-
to having private offices and were not
tion area.” Opus’ design takes advan-
accustomed to having open office
tage of the property’s unusual shape
space. This challenge required adap-
by using many angles that increase
tation on the employees’ part, but
the window area.
the shop workers had an easier tran-
The office area features an open
sition due to the newer space being
floor plan; 20-foot ceilings; and
much more efficient. Budget- and
high-performance,
floor-to-ceiling
schedule-related challenges occurred
perimeter glass. All partitions include
during construction, but the design-
clerestory or full-height glass to share
build delivery method made it easy to
daylight throughout the space. Light-
overcome these issues. “Because we
emitting diode (LED) lighting appears
are a vertically integrated company,
in all exterior areas and in interior
all the channels of communication
areas such as aisles, bathrooms and
are well established and changes are
conference rooms, making the proj-
affected quickly,” he explained.
ect one of the first industrial facilities
Ezerins added that the client’s
to use LED lighting extensively. Farrell
superb involvement during the
reported that the LED lighting, day-
project made it a pleasure to work
lighting and near-white fluorescents
with them.
help to reduce the original light-
Farrell said, “Opus was great. They
ing kilowatt estimate by 60 percent.
were true partners with us and open-
Additionally, the long-lasting LED
ly discussed issues and ideas we had,
lights reduce maintenance costs in
both the pluses and minuses.”
locations that require the use of lifts or other special equipment. The site design exceeds the Pabst Farms commerce center’s strict
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Sentry Equipment’s new headquarters will serve the company well for years to come. n — June Campbell
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Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: VIP Services, Inc. (a 501
VIP Services, Inc.
(c) (3) nonprofit corporation) Type of Project: Renovation of an outdated building
VIP Services, Inc. is a nonprofit
site circulation areas that provide
organization that serves adults with
adequate site maneuvering space
structure you never know what
- October 2007
disabilities. Due to overcrowding,
and client safety during bus arrivals
you will run into,” stated Pete
The Need: A larger facility due to
program activities were severely
and departures.
Scheckel, project manager with
expanded occupancy and program
limited. It was determined that a
Total handicapped accessibility
Scherrer Construction Co., Inc.,
new facility was needed to replace
along with design for special needs
the project’s general contractor.
existing structure and acquiring the
the organization’s aging and ener-
of the clients was a major driving
Challenges included dealing with
funds for the project
gy-deficient building.
factor in the design of the building,
floors, walls and openings that
Size: 44,000 square feet Cost: $3.1 million Construction Time: March 2007
activities The Challenge: Working with an
TEAM MEMBERS
Kehoe-Henry & Associates, Inc. Architect Scherrer Construction Co., Inc. General Contractor
“Working
with
an
existing
The new site is located at the
according to Kehoe. Extra-wide
were not plumbed, level or square.
entrance to the city and offers an
corridors and rooms with multiple
“Extra care had to be taken in the
additional 12,000 square feet of
toilets that serve unique and var-
layout and construction process to
usable space. The lot is nearly four
ied needs helped to accommodate
ensure a high-quality end product,”
times as large as the original loca-
these clients. High, open ceilings;
Scheckel said.
tion, which will provide enough
skylights; bright colors; and a high
Maintaining a balance of cost-
space for future additions.
level of indirect lighting were used
effectiveness, durability and aes-
“Together with the owner we
to create the open, welcoming,
thetic appeal in the building mate-
developed a building program that
light feeling that was requested by
rials and design was also challeng-
would address current and future
the owner.
ing, according to Simonsen. The
needs,” said Daniel R. Kehoe, archi-
The most innovative aspect of
renovation process was funded
tect with Kehoe-Henry & Associates,
the project is that it was predicated
by a community-wide “Building
Inc., the project’s architect. Program
on a green philosophy through
a Bridge to the Future” Capital
needs included a large shop/assem-
the planned recycling of an entire
Campaign, which led many com-
bly area where goods are produced;
building for reuse, according to
panies to donate materials, labor
a dining room with a kitchen; day
Cynthia D. Simonsen, executive
or both.
services for people with more spe-
director for VIP Services, Inc., the
“Prior to the renovation, the site
cial needs that includes a sensory
project’s owner. As part of the
had been a community eyesore,”
room, a day center, a work center,
renovation process, the contractor
said Simonsen. “Today, in addition
a craft room, a music room and
milled the existing asphalt pav-
to serving some 350 adults with
therapy space; classroom spaces
ing for reuse, and many of the
disabilities annually, the renovated
for general instruction, computer
demolished items were recycled
building provides an aesthetic por-
instruction and learning skills; an
and reused. “Wherever possible,
tal to visitors entering the com-
administration area for case man-
the architect and the contractor
munity as well as for those visiting
agers, file storage and conference
reused items already in the build-
on site.” n
rooms;
ing,” said Simonsen.
personal care areas; and
— Stacey Nathanson
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Developer: Weas Development
311 East Chicago Street Renovation
Type of Project: Adaptive reuse of a historic building Size: 109,000 square feet
Described as “The Best Building
area infrastructure in the form of
building became occupied almost
in the Historic Third Ward,” 311
corridors, toilets and storage areas
immediately. “Typically, we know
neighborhood
East Chicago Street has recent-
to each floor.
that we’re going to have time with
The Challenge: Completing
ly been renovated. The adaptive
Although the developer chose
construction administration, but
construction during occupancy and
reuse project converted this circa-
not to pursue historic tax credits,
this was definitely a challenging
1910 historic building, previously
the project’s status on the National
process for all of those reasons,”
used as a manufacturing facility,
Historic Register limited what could
said Roby.
into a modern retail and office con-
be done. Roby explained that the
A phased construction sched-
dominium complex.
Construction Time: September 2006 - February 2007 The Need: To redevelop a historic
working with a historic building
firm’s expertise with the historic
ule was used to solve the chal-
of
building code allowed it to rec-
lenge and allow occupancy dur-
Broadway and Chicago Street,
ognize and apply the opportuni-
ing construction. “To minimize the
the project consists of two exist-
ties inherent in the historic code
disruptions for existing tenants,
ing buildings: a five-story main
— opportunities that a less experi-
Berghammer developed and com-
structure and a three-story fire-
enced team could have missed.
municated a site utilization plan,”
Located
TEAM MEMBERS
Eppstein Uhen Architects Architect
on
the
corner
house attached with a shared wall.
Although project teams expect
According to Glenn M. Roby, AIA,
challenges and unexpected find-
The completed project brought
project manager with Eppstein
ings when converting historic
new life to the Third Ward. Roby
Uhen Architects, the project’s archi-
properties, in this project, building
said that the first-floor retail is com-
tect, the two buildings appear as
occupancy throughout construc-
pletely full and the office condo-
Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors
one from the exterior. However,
tion posed even greater challenges.
miniums have enjoyed good sales
this situation created multiple issues
The tenants, including some third-
activity despite the current soft
Litgen Concrete Cutting & Coring of Milwaukee Concrete Sawing, Drilling & Breaking
in coding and occupancy. “To take
floor retail and a manufacturing
market. “It’s the heart of the Third
advantage of the vertical circulation
facility in the rest of the building,
Ward,” he said. “That intersection
elements, we incorporated the fire-
remained in the structure through-
is a desirable place to be.” n
Pierce Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineers
house into the main building, so it
out. Additionally, the firehouse
Berghammer Construction Corporation General Contractor Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. Mechanical Contractors
Pszonak explained.
— June Campbell
is technically one building,” he said. This decision allowed the designers to save two stairwells and therefore reduced project costs. Although the buildings are connected, the firehouse is easily recognizable as Firehouse No. 10. The facility was originally built in two phases. One phase consisted of heavy timber construction and the other was pouredin-place concrete. Sandblasting exposed the natural beauty of the timbers in the wood-framed portion. “The most innovative aspect of this project was the conversion of the basement in the main building into an underground parking garage,” said John Pszonak, senior project manager with Berghammer Construction Corporation, the project’s general contractor. A new entrance was also added on the southeast corner of the structure, and the team added new commonPhoto courtesy of Berghammer Construction Corporation
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Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Orion Seven, LLC
The Agora
Type of Project: A new office and retail structure with underground parking Size: 84,000 square feet
The Agora is a new office and
Cost: $22.2 million (total)
retail structure that will stand
Construction Time: September 2005 - January 2007
the test of time and preserve the
The Need: A signature project in
site on which it was built. Steven
the heart of Fitchburg for office
Leverentz, marketing director for
and retail space The Challenge: Fitting the building
Orion Seven LLC, the project’s
into the site while preserving its
owner, stated, “The setting was
natural beauty
perfect and filled a need within the community for office and retail space.” The project is an 84,000-squarefoot town center that was built on top of a 110,000-square-foot underground parking facility. The town center consists of three two-
TEAM MEMBERS
story buildings that contain 22,000
Strang Architects, Engineers & Interior Designers Design Architect
square feet of retail space and
Kraemer Brothers, LLC General Contractor
office space. The majority of office
Buechel Stone Corp. Natural Stone
Promega Corporation.
JSD Professional Services, Inc. Civil Engineers
62,000 square feet of commercial space is the administrative home of The goal of this project was to make a building that will last
McFarlane Manufacturing Co., Inc. Manufacturers
for centuries. “Drawn to those
Terra Engineering & Construction Corporation Specialty Contractors
their visual integrity for centuries,
structures that have maintained the design team looked at historic structures in Europe and Asia for inspiration,” said Peter Tan, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, vice president/principal of Strang Architects, Photos courtesy of Kraemer Brothers, LLC
Engineers & Interior Designers, the project’s design architect. The building’s exterior features almost 30,000 linear feet of cedar
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staircase in the lobby,” said Reed
nature in the future decades,” said
Andrew, marketing associate for
Leverentz. The parking structure
Kraemer Brothers.
was built underground in order to
trim and some of the finest mason-
A unique feature of the project
preserve the prairie swale. Outdoor
ry work that Kraemer Brothers, LLC,
is the site on which it was built. A
terraces, courtyards and pathways
the project’s construction manag-
seven-acre restored prairie swale
encourage visitors and employ-
er, has ever done, including natural
served as an inspiration for the
ees to interact with the surround-
stone turrets, arched walkways and
project’s beauty. This prairie swale
ing nature. Walkways connect the
pillars. The project also includes
is now the centerpiece for The
buildings with patios that provide
copper in the gutters, downspouts
Agora, and each side is designed
seating areas.
and flashing, and slate tiling on the
to fulfill a need of beauty and envi-
roof. Overhanging roofs provide
ronmental preservation.
The award-winning Agora benefits the city of Fitchburg by pro-
energy savings through a reduc-
The biggest challenge of the
viding office space, retail space,
tion in solar heat gain. “The inte-
project was to integrate the build-
and a pavilion that accommodates
rior of the structure includes such
ing into the site and keep the
many civic uses such as a farmer’s
fine detailing as walnut and maple
environmental aesthetics. “It was
market, a library, and a recreation/
trim with custom-made trellises,
important to preserve the green
summer concert area. n
credenzas, casework and a grand
space and prepare for a more urban
— Jill Farrar
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Glendale, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Bayshore Town
Bayshore Town Center
Center, LLC Developer: Steiner & Associates Mall Prop.
Town
ping districts, park and commu-
square-foot, mixed-use building
Center is a thriving lifestyle center
nity areas are intended to survive
with retail, parking and apartment
Cost: $390 million (total)
combining traditional indoor mall
not just a few decades, but for
units. Acting as a backdrop to the
Construction Time: December
space with outdoor lifestyle shops
future generations.”
town square, Building N is the
2004 - November 2006
and restaurants set amid green
In addition to being responsible
project’s main focal point. “The
spaces. In addition to retail and
for the interior renovations of the
first three levels were constructed
The Challenge: Ensuring the
dining, the mixed-use develop-
existing mall, M+A Architects was
out of precast concrete — it is
proper sequencing of construction
ment includes a theater, a health
the project’s architect of record for
economical, can be erected during
club, office space, residential con-
Building N, a six-story, 638,000-
the winter (unlike cast in place), is
Type of Project: A mixed-use development Size: 1.2 million square feet
The Need: To revitalize an aging mall
and planning
Glendale’s
Bayshore
dominiums and apartments, parking decks, two freestanding pavilions, and a central square. Prior to the project’s construction, the site held the Bay Shore Mall, which needed to change TEAM MEMBERS
Eppstein Uhen Architects Architect of Record M+A Architects Architect of Record for Building N/ Responsible for Interior Renovations of the Existing Mall
in order to survive, according to Dwayne Furukawa, senior development executive for Steiner & Associates Mall Prop., the project’s developer. Based on its expertise with new urban town center
Development Design Group, Inc. Design Architect
projects, Steiner & Associates was
Hunzinger Construction Company Design-builder
a plan to revitalize the mall. The
Corna Kokosing Construction Company Design-builder for Building N Acme Systems, Inc. Irrigation Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors
brought in to help come up with result included selective demolition, renovation of the remaining portions of the mall and the addition of 13 new buildings to transform the aging mall into the new town center. Bob Vaight, AIA, CDT, senior project manager for Eppstein Uhen
Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring
Architects, the project’s architect
Munson, Inc. Asphalt Paving
create a town center that har-
Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall/Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Spancrete Precast Concrete Provider Superior Structural Corporation Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors Surf Prep, Inc. Surface Preparation VerHalen Commercial Interiors Interior Contractors Wall-tech, Inc. Drywall/Metal Studs/Painting/ EIFS/Fireproofing Wellenstein & Sons Inc. Access Flooring/Carpentry Contractors
of record, said, “The idea was to kened back to ‘Main Street USA’ with street parking and pedestrianscaled experiences like sidewalks.” Development Design Group, Inc., the project’s design architect, intended for the project to create long-term public spaces for the surrounding communities. “The most compelling statement that can be made about this development is that its founding principle is ‘sustained use,’” said Dustin Watson, AIA, LEED AP, partner for Development Design Group. “The fully realized town center, shopPhotos courtesy of Walter Larrimore
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quick to erect, is appropriate for
project executive for Hunzinger
parking structures, and can act as
Construction
a structural podium for the apart-
project’s
ment units above, which require
er, the proper sequencing of
a different structural mode,” said
construction and planning was
Lori Bongiorno, RA, associate for
critical with this large, complex
M+A. The apartments were con-
project. “The success of the
structed out of a preengineered
Bayshore Town Center project is
metal stud and concrete system
due to the extensive planning and
that offers superior sound isolation
execution of the schedule, extraor-
between floors.
dinary team work, safety aware-
Building Corna
N’s
Kokosing
Company,
other
the
design-build-
design-builder,
ness, and communication among
Construction
all participants in this project,”
Company, found that the build-
said Hunzinger.
ing’s complexity was new to the
The project has had a direct
local code inspectors. “Corna
economic benefit to the communi-
Kokosing worked actively with the
ty. The redevelopment has added
various inspectors to acquaint them
between 8,000 and 9,000 new jobs
with the building and to ensure all
and has an assessed value of $300
required compliance issues were
million, which has increased the
addressed and resolved immedi-
property values of the surrounding
ately,” said John W. McCarty, proj-
neighborhoods. Furukawa said,
ect executive for Corna Kokosing.
“It’s definitely something we are
According to James R. Hunzinger, executive vice president/
very proud of.” n — June Campbell Photos courtesy of Walter Larrimore
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Facts & Figures Owner: Steve Brown Apartments Type of Project: A new apartment complex Size: 102,000 square feet Cost: $7.8 million (construction costs) Construction Time: October 2005 - August 2006 (west wing); October 2005 - November 2006 (east wing) The Need: High-end apartments on Madison’s west side The Challenge: Ensuring the phased occupancy of the project moved along smoothly
Madison, Wisconsin
The Brownstone on Old Sauk
TEAM MEMBERS
Brownhouse Architect
The Brownstone on Old Sauk is
Madison’s newly developed Old
other unique features, including a
a new three-story, 102,000-square-
Sauk neighborhood was the per-
front desk concierge; complimen-
foot high-end apartment building
fect location for the project since
tary high-speed Internet service;
ChimneyPot.com/The Chimney Pot Shoppe Chimney Pots
on Madison’s west side. The proj-
there have been many new addi-
secure, heated, underground park-
ect, which consists of a west wing
tions to the area, including a vari-
ing; a spacious and welcoming
Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home Flooring
and an east wing, offers 60 units in
ety of local retailers; coffee shops,
lobby; and a public fountain in the
five different styles of apartments
pharmacies and restaurants within
middle of the outdoor courtyard.
to accommodate a variety of pos-
walking distance; and a premier
In addition, the units feature hard-
sible new tenants. The various floor
business park. Furthermore, down-
wood floors, ceramic tile, walk-in
plans include studios, studios with
town Madison is a short commute
closets, plush carpeting, detailed
lofts, one-bedroom units, one-bed-
away, freeways are in close prox-
molding, gas fireplaces and vault-
room units with lofts, and two-
imity, and parks and pedestrian
ed ceilings, according to Randy
bedroom units.
trails are just around the corner.
Handel, vice president of McGann.
McGann Construction General Contractor
“The location of The Brownstone
“One of the greatest challenges
site was a great site for what we
for the team was the phased occu-
wanted to provide in terms of a
pancy of the project,” said Laurel
high-end apartment community,”
Brown, owner of Brownhouse. The
said Steve Brown, owner of Steve
west wing needed to be complet-
Brown Apartments, the project’s
ed first in order to allow tenants to
owner.
move in while the east wing was
After finding the perfect loca-
being worked on. To ensure this
tion, the design quality needed
process moved smoothly, careful
to be addressed. Brown wanted
coordination between the design/
a building that would be timeless
construction team and the local
in appearance. To that end, an
officials was necessary.
ageless Tudor design was cho-
The Brownstone’s high-quality
sen, which also fits in with the
materials and design excellence
neighborhood. Brownhouse, the
have created a buzz in the area.
project’s architect, and McGann
Brown said, “I think we really hit
Construction, the project’s gen-
the ‘sweet spot’ in developing a
eral contractor, were able to meet
product that exceeded the expec-
Brown’s vision by creating a build-
tations of the market.” n
ing with elegant finishes and many
— Jill Farrar
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: The Flatiron LLC
The Flatiron
Developer: Legacy Real Estate Development, LLC Type of Project: A new mixed-use building Size: 60,000 square feet Cost: $7.75 million
A new six-story, mixed-use building, The Flatiron is located on a
Construction Time: September
site that was originally a section of
2006 - December 2007
freeway intended to connect the
The Need: A gateway project that
local traffic system. When that failed
sets the tone for future buildings in Milwaukee’s Park East Corridor
to happen, the City of Milwaukee
redevelopment area
and Milwaukee County decided to
The Challenge: Dealing with a
demolish the portion of freeway
small site with unique topography
in order to free up valuable real estate and jumpstart the Park East Corridor redevelopment area. “The postage-size, triangular parcel has significant grade changes, allowing the team to create an architectural statement suiting the history of its
TEAM MEMBERS
Vanguard Development Group, LLC Owner’s Representative AG Architecture Architect Planning & Design Institute, Inc. Urban Designer & Planner
architectural nomenclature, The Flatiron [Building in New York City],” said Rod Engel, principal for Legacy Real Estate Development, LLC, the project’s developer. “This is the first completed project in the redevelopment area that will
Altius Building Co. General Contractor
set the bar for future design quality
Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors
AIA, principal for Planning & Design
JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors The Penebaker Enterprises Roofing Contractors Specialty Finishing Inc. Countertops
in the corridor,” said Brian Peterson, Institute, Inc., the project’s urban designer and planner. “The building program consists of a variety of residential units along with ground-floor commercial space and structured a total of 38 unique condominium
panels. The project also includes an
scaping was the most innovative
units and one live/work unit.
outdoor area that creates a real com-
aspect of the project, according to
munity focus.
Scott Drees, project manager for
“The building is meant to inspire
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parking.” In all, the building contains
and provide a vision of what will
“Since the building is located
one day exist in this neighbor-
along an important pedestrian cor-
hood,” said Eugene R. Guszkowski,
ridor, providing pedestrian-friendly
AIA, principal for AG Architecture,
facade features was paramount,”
the team was challenged by the
the project’s architect. Situated
said Peterson. To accomplish this,
small site with poor soil condi-
at the point where three major
the commercial space has entrances
tions. Despite these obstacles, The
streets merge, the building features
directly off the sidewalk while balco-
Flatiron was designed to truly
a sloping glass tower. A sloping
nies and other projections animate
maximize the potential of the site.
roof draws further attention to
the building skin.
Significant grade changes and a
the building and helps highlight
Sustainable
design
Altius Building Co., the project’s general contractor. According
to
Guszkowski,
features
building shape that gels with the
other buildings in the neighbor-
include roof plantings and a rain
site’s shape helped solve these issues.
hood, according to Guszkowski.
garden. Utilizing rainfall from the
Guszkowski said, “It acts like a bea-
The commercial side of the building
roof to feed the plantings via a gut-
con, welcoming you to the Park East
has a masonry and stone facade,
ter/downspout system and under-
Corridor, and it sets the tone for
while the east side combines simu-
ground polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
what will come.” n
lated stucco and horizontal metal
at the north corner of the land-
— Stacey Nathanson
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Facts & Figures
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Owner/Developer: BBC Investments
Lockers Pointe
Type of Project: A new mixed-use building Size: 23,939 square feet Cost: $2.1 million Construction Time: August 2006 - August 2007 The Need: A mixed-use development in the Wauwatosa community The Challenge: Constructing the building in very close proximity to a sidewalk
TEAM MEMBERS
AG Architecture Architect Peter Schwabe, Inc. General Contractor BGS Glass Service LLC Glass & Glazing
Lockers Pointe is a new mixed-
down the massing and blend it
ments and bureaucracy,” said
use building consisting of an
into the context of the neighbor-
Erlandson. “The city recognized
underground
garage;
hood. The building’s lower level
that the tenants would be a good
retail spaces on the main level;
is a combination of large expans-
fit for a commercial/residential
and residential condominiums on
es of glass and exposed columns
neighborhood….
the second and third floors.
that support the retail setting
“The process used on this proj-
Located at the corner of North
while infusing a modern edge
ect was even more than a typi-
Avenue and Swan Blvd./92nd
into the building design. The
cal value engineering process,”
Street adjacent to a residential
upper floors incorporate materials
said Erlandson. The team worked
community, the site has a long
and forms that reflect residential
together to come up with several
history and the lot had created
use, including a combination of
alternatives, price each alterna-
an overlap of uses including both
brick and simulated stucco along
tive out, and then guide the
single-family residential and retail.
with large residential windows
owner through an informed deci-
“The challenge was convincing
and articulated balcony railings.
sion-making process based on
the neighborhood of the merits
An alternating pattern of gables
comprehensive prepared infor-
of a project which served a num-
further expresses the number of
mation. “Whereas value engi-
ber of community goals — pro-
upper-level residential units.
neering seems to be more of a
parking
viding additional residential units
According to Scott Erlandson, manager
at
disaster response technique after
and enhancing the vitality of the
project
Peter
the owner is shocked by a proj-
neighborhood shopping district,”
Schwabe, Inc., the project’s gen-
ect estimate, this team was able
said Eugene R. Guszkowski, AIA,
eral contractor, the biggest chal-
to work together to come up
principal of AG Architecture, the
lenge of the project was that the
with solutions before any value
project’s architect.
building was constructed very
engineering even needed to be implemented,” he said.
“The architectural intent was
close to the property line, which
to strike a balance between
was close to a sidewalk and road.
“Lockers Pointe serves as a
something that reflects the rich
This required shoring to be built
gateway and visual landmark,
architectural character of the sur-
in order to prevent the sidewalk
creates retail square footage for
rounding neighborhood yet at
from caving in.
neighborhood shopping to fur-
the same time has a contempo-
“The City of Wauwatosa was
ther reinforce the vital shopping
rary appeal,” said Guszkowski.
excited about this type of proj-
area and establishes modern con-
Forms, materials and patterns
ect and was very helpful and
dos with enclosed parking,” said
were used throughout the site
cooperative in getting the project
Guszkowski. n
and building exterior to break
pushed through various require-
— Stacey Nathanson
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Facts & Figures
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Owner: Mandel Riverfront Holdings I/II, LLC
Marine Terminal Building
Development Manager: Mandel Group, Inc. Type of Project: A new mixed-use facility in an existing industrial building
Located in the south end of
Size: 257,000 square feet
Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward
Cost: $24.5 million
District,
(construction costs)
Building provides office space plus
Construction Time: December 2004 - June 2007
the
Marine
Terminal
high-quality residential units with
The Need: To convert an
beautiful views of the skyline and
abandoned industrial building into
the Milwaukee River. “The project
a high-quality, mixed-use facility The Challenge: Staying on
began as an abandoned industrial
schedule, dealing with unforeseen
building with environmental chal-
conditions during construction, and
lenges and a low tax base, and
marrying the existing building with
converted to a mixed-use office/
the new construction
residential development with a tax base of $40-plus million,” said
TEAM MEMBERS
Robert B. Monnat, COO of Mandel
the building’s appeal. “I think this
particular, the difficulty of tailoring
Group, Inc., the project’s develop-
helped attract buyers,” he said.
MEP [mechanical, electrical and
ment manager.
“Of course, the main thing was
plumbing] systems to each type
The team remodeled the base-
the beautiful location on the river.
of construction placed particular
ment and three floors of an exist-
It has become the heart of the
pressure on the design team, as
ing warehouse building and then
Third Ward.”
all MEP systems were executed
added two floors on top. The lower
The project was not without
on a design-build basis.” In addi-
floors, which feature huge factory
its challenges. Joe Schmit, senior
tion, Mandel Group allowed for
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. General Contractor
sash windows and tall ceilings up
project manager for J.H. Findorff
substantial customization on the
to 13 feet, prominently display
& Son, Inc., the project’s general
building’s units, even the smaller
Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors
the building’s original concrete
contractor, reported that a tight
ones, which contributed to a quick
columns in the common areas as
schedule combined with unfore-
sellout, but made delivery compli-
Lakeside Stoneworks Marble & Granite Contractors
well as within the residential units.
seen conditions created chal-
cated for all parties. “Fortunately,
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Labor & Employment Law Services
The new construction at floors four
lenges — many of which became
members of the project team had
HGA Architects and Engineers Architect
and five is distinctly modern in
apparent during demolition. “As
substantial experience in rehab
Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors
such a way that neither takes away
issues were raised and became
buildings and were familiar with
nor competes with the historic
apparent, we needed to address
issues that arose during the course
building. All units on the newly
them on the fly,” he said, adding
of construction,” said Monnat.
Sigma Development, Inc. Civil Engineers
constructed floors are townhouses
that the owner was involved on a
to complement the flats in the his-
daily basis.
Spancrete Precast Concrete Provider Thermal Comfort, Inc. Insulation Contractor Timber Holdings Ltd. Specialty Contractors Wall-tech, Inc. Drywall/Metal Studs/Painting/ EIFS/Fireproofing WasteCap Wisconsin Construction Waste Management
toric structure. The top floors step
“The marriage of new and
back, allowing for roof terraces,
old construction was more dif-
while a wide, projecting roof over-
ficult than this experienced team
hang creates an arcade-like feel on
anticipated,” Monnat added. “In
Completed in June 2007, the Marine Terminal Building makes a worthy contribution to the area’s ongoing rehab efforts. n — June Campbell
the roof terraces and unites the massing of old and new. In addition to serving as the project’s architect, HGA Architects and Engineers occupies 30,000 square feet of the ground floor. According to Jim Shields, AIA, design architect for HGA, the design received positive reviews from two publications — both of which commented that unlike most old buildings with additions, this addition enhanced Photos courtesy of www.korom.com
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: University Club Tower LLC
University Club Tower
Development Manager: Mandel Group, Inc. Type of Project: A new condominium complex Size: 300,000 square feet Cost: $125 million (total)
Visitors University
approaching Club
in
the
downtown
Construction Time: October 2004
Milwaukee now view a 36-story
- September 2008
white building glistening in the
The Need: Luxury condominium
sun. From its site overlooking Lake
housing in downtown Milwaukee The Challenge: Giving buyers
Michigan, the new University Club
the option to customize individual
Tower with its quartz-infused white
condos
precast exterior offers luxury condominium living. The tower houses 53 units, all with a high finish as a standard. In addition, buyers have customized their units with buildouts totaling as much as $5 million. The vision was to have luxury condominiums attached to the
TEAM MEMBERS
University Club, with the club pro-
Smocke & Associates, Inc. Owner’s Representative
viding a full range of services for the
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP Architect & Structural Engineer of Record La Dallman Architects, Inc. Inside Room Architect Thomas M. Slater Architecture Outside Architect Boer Architects Incorporated Architect for Medium & Major Modifications Eppstein Uhen Architects Design Architect/Architect of Record for 3 Condos; Architect of Record on 4th Larger Condo Krueck + Sexton Architects Architect on Owner’s Penthouse Duplex Unit Pavlecic Trudeau Architects Architect
residents. “We developed the old parking lot of the University Club,” said Phillip Aiello, senior development manager with Mandel Group, Inc., the project’s development manager. The site was chosen because it was the best available site for development in southeast Wisconsin and it overlooks Lake Michigan. “A combination of assets that you just can’t find anywhere else,” he said. On the exterior, the building’s structure curves so that the buildPhoto courtesy of Mandel Group, Inc.
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. General Contractor
ing’s access overlooks and harmo-
Custom Metals, Inc. Miscellaneous Metals/Ornamental Metals
nizes with the nearby Milwaukee Art
design professionals; and the own-
to it, so we used a similar kind of
Museum. The lower six floors feature
er’s team to ensure everything went
interior design for the units that we
a screen wall that is roughly the
as expected. Aiello said they started
were involved with. Luxury custom
same height as the University Club
with a $60 million contract with J.H.
features included a glass wall that
next door, providing a pedestrian
Findorff & Son, Inc., the project’s
turns into an opaque wall electroni-
scale to the project at ground level.
general contractor. Customization
cally by changing the glass’s visual
Special features include a commu-
added $30 million to the construc-
clarity.”
nity room; a media room; a wine
tion. “If you are going to allow
The team found that creating
tasting room; a dozen wine storage
customization, go into it with your
Milwaukee’s highest quality build-
rooms; and an 8,000-square-foot
eyes open and try to take care of
ing presented its share of challeng-
health club including a three-lane
as much of it upfront as possible,”
es along the way. However, the
Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors
stainless steel lap pool, exercise class-
he advised.
challenges were no match for the
Specialty Finishing Inc. Countertops
Diamond Cut Inc. Architectural Millwork/Casework/ Woodwork Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring Mared Mechanical HVAC Systems
Stone Dimensions, Inc. Stone Fabricators Timber Holdings Ltd. Specialty Contractors Wall-tech, Inc. Drywall/Metal Studs/Painting/ EIFS/Fireproofing
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es and exercise equipment.
Eppstein Uhen Architects was the
strength of the project team’s vision
Giving buyers the option to cus-
design architect/architect of record
of the building. “Everyone, the
tomize proved to be a great selling
for three condos and architect of
members of the LLC, were unwav-
point, but also proved to be chal-
record for a fourth larger condo.
ering in their commitment to the
lenging. The process required exten-
Rich Luce, senior project manager
quality of the construction,” Aiello
sive coordination between mechani-
for Eppstein Uhen, said, “The build-
explained. n
cal, electrical and plumbing trades;
ing has a clean, contemporary style
— June Campbell
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Beloit, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Beloit College Type of Project: A new science center
Beloit College Center for the Sciences
Size: 116,000 square feet Construction Time: March 2007 - July 2008 The Need: To replace an aging
Located on a vacated street and visible from blocks away, Beloit
science building
College Center for the Sciences
The Challenge: Working during
forms a gateway to Beloit College’s
snowy weather conditions
wooded 40-acre grounds and establishes a link between the north and south campuses. Dr. Brock Spencer, Kohnstamm professor of chemistry for the college, said that the 116,000-squarefoot, four-story facility replaces a
TEAM MEMBERS
Holabird & Root LLC Architect Klobucar Construction Company, Inc. Joint Venture Construction Manager J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Joint Venture Construction Manager Ballou Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors
circa 1968 science building that was out of date in terms of its mechanics, pedagogy and inquirybased teaching. “Beloit has been in the forefront of the ongoing
The project’s design, which cen-
eight weeks off the schedule,” he
reform in science education, so it
ters around a four-story atrium,
said, adding that the construction
is really translating that experience
facilitates interaction among the
managers’ value engineering sug-
into a physical facility to support
science departments. “Materials
gestions reduced the building cost
it,” he said.
were chosen to match the campus
by almost $2 million.
“One of the major drivers
context of stone and brick, there-
A project challenge stemmed
Corporate Contractors, Inc.
behind the design was the fact that
fore responding to the campus
from the more than 100 inches of
hillcraft, ltd. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork
Beloit had a very interdisciplinary
context in a contemporary man-
snow that fell during the project’s
approach to investigation across
ner,” added Burcin Moehring, AIA,
duration. “It was arguably the most
Janesville Brick & Tile Face Brick & Concrete Block
the sciences that actually existed in
project architect for Holabird &
difficult part of the project and the
a building that was very confining,
Root.
hardest to overcome,” said Jerome
R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. Engineering/Surveying/Planning Wall-tech, Inc. Drywall/Metal Studs/Painting/ EIFS/Fireproofing Wolter Power Systems Engines
and there was one department per
One
project
goal
was
to
F. Klobucar, vice president of
floor,” said James Baird, FAIA, prin-
attain Leadership in Energy and
Klobucar Construction Company.
cipal in charge for Holabird & Root
Environmental Design (LEED ) silver
“We, as a team, did a good job of
LLC, the project’s architect. “Yet
certification. Green features include
not letting this cause delays that we
they kept trying to break out of that
a vegetated roof, recycled building
could not recover from. We com-
environment, and really, [this new]
materials, linoleum made of natural
pletely enclosed the building so
building was a truer expression of
components, smart fume hoods
we could proceed with the interior
what the original spirit was before
that automatically adjust airflow,
build out and MEP [mechanical,
we came to campus.”
and an underground cistern that
electrical and plumbing] rough in
captures rainwater.
while the building skin caught up.”
®
According to Kent Genter, senior
Despite this and other chal-
project manager for J.H. Findorff &
lenges, the project was successfully
Son, Inc., the project’s construction
completed. Spencer complimented
manager in a joint venture with
the college’s team members for
Klobucar Construction Company,
their input and experience, the
Inc., the team used building infor-
architect for bringing sizable expe-
mation modeling (BIM) to fully
rience in designing undergradu-
coordinate the installation of the
ate science facilities, and the joint
mechanical and electrical systems
venture construction management
prior to commencing construction.
team members for combining local
This effort required more than 25
leadership with technical expertise.
meetings with team members. “In
He said, “It’s been an amazingly
the end, it was a huge success, and
interesting process.” n
we estimate that it shaved six to
— June Campbell
Photos courtesy of Ballogg Photography
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educational facilities
Facts & Figures Owner: Edgewood College Type of Project: A new residence hall Size: 79,000 square feet Cost: Approximately $10.617 million (construction costs) Construction Time: July 2006 - August 2007 The Need: Residential housing on a college campus The Challenge: Controlling erosion and stabilizing the site during construction
Madison, Wisconsin
Dominican Hall at Edgewood College
TEAM MEMBERS
Potter Lawson, Inc. Architect J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. General Contractor Coyle Contract Flooring Superior Truss & Panel Inc. Metal Truss & Wall Panel Manufacturer Wall-tech, Inc. Drywall/Metal Studs/ Painting/EIFS/Fireproofing
Completed in September 2007, Dominican Hall at Edgewood College provides housing for approximately 198 students, ranging from freshmen to seniors. According to Doug Hursh, director of design for project architect Potter Lawson, Inc., Edgewood wanted to create a collegiate culture by encouraging students to live on campus. Photos courtesy of Potter Lawson, Inc.
Residential students often stay longer,
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learn better and remain more loyal
The college wanted to house as
the carbon dioxide emissions by 77.2
after graduation than commuters.
many students as possible in this one
tonnes. Additionally, the hall is 46.2
“This is a private college that relies
location because its buildable land is
percent more water efficient than a
heavily on alumni, so getting more
limited since a lake and a residential
standard building.
students to live on campus is help-
neighborhood surround the campus.
The team encountered a few chal-
ful,” Hursh added.
Although the project is fairly large,
lenges along the way. “Our biggest
The design of the 79,000-square-
the building’s scale works for both
concern was the erosion control and
foot building places the freshmen
the college and the neighborhoods.
stabilizing the site during construc-
students near the main entry and
Built into a hill, the structure has three
tion,” said Steve Klaven, senior proj-
the lounge, where they are closer to
stories on one side and four stories on
ect manager for J.H. Findorff & Son,
social gathering spaces. “We wanted
the other.
Inc., the project’s general contractor.
to make sure that the freshmen con-
Dominican Hall is the state’s first
“We were building on a slope, and
nected on campus,” Hursh said, add-
residence hall to earn Leadership in
Lake Wingra was less than 100 yards
ing that the already connected older
Energy and Environmental Design
away. We employed temporary stone
students require less encouragement
(LEED®) certification of any kind, and
weirs, silt fence, hay bales and ero-
to mingle. Placed at the end of the
the building has earned silver certifi-
sion-control ‘socks’ to minimize ero-
halls for privacy, the senior units con-
cation. Hursh said that the building
sion during construction.”
tain living rooms and other amenities
is 20 percent more energy efficient
It was all for a good cause. The
intended to encourage students to
than a code-minimum building. The
resulting project is a great boon to
stay on campus throughout their four
solar panels that heat the building are
the college, providing a healthy, col-
years. “We have placed [the students]
particularly sustainable. The panels,
legial atmosphere for the students it
strategically in this facility to create
which will pay for themselves in eight
houses. n
this successful interaction,” he said.
years through energy savings, reduce
— June Campbell
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Facts & Figures Owner: Concordia University Wisconsin Type of Project: A new residence hall Size: 120,000 square feet Cost: $20.6 million (construction costs); $22.5 million (total) Construction Time: August 2006 - July 2008 The Need: Additional on-campus housing at Concordia University in Mequon The Challenge: Staying on budget and schedule, and bringing water onto the campus for fire protection
TEAM MEMBERS
Mayer Helminiak Architects, LLC Architect
Mequon, Wisconsin
Jos. Schmitt Construction General Contractor
Coburg Residence Hall at Concordia University
JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Pierce Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineers Reliant Glass & Door Systems LLC Glass & Glazing; Doors/Frames/Hardware
Concordia University in Mequon is a rapidly growing campus, and the existing residence halls were at capacity. Therefore, the university determined that new, on-campus
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housing was needed.
VerHalen Commercial Interiors Interior Contractors
Hall is a replacement facility for
The new Coburg Residence a smaller residence hall that was razed prior to construction in order to minimize the impact on green space. The location capitalizes on the breathtaking view of the lakefront that was created by the university’s recent $8 million bluff restoration and enhancement project. “While the current facilities provide for the basic needs of the students, Concordia wanted to provide a new level of housing which recognizes changes in student lifestyles and needs as well as being competitive in attracting new students,” said Clifford Mayer, AIA, LEED AP, principal for Photos courtesy of Concordia University Wisconsin & John Nienhuis
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Mayer Helminiak Architects, LLC,
by a lounge area that overlooks
around balconies on the third and
tion,” he said. In addition, water
the project’s architect. The new
Lake Michigan. The entry feature
fifth floors that offer majestic views
service for fire protection needed
hall can accommodate up to 360
provides two-story student com-
of Lake Michigan.
to be brought onto the campus.
students and provides suite-style
munity spaces that connect inter-
Providing a cost-effective, ener-
The challenge was crossing under
living units with four individual
mediate levels and provide access
gy-efficient building solution was
an interstate highway to get the
bedrooms, a gathering space and
to outdoor green roof terraces.
important, according to Mayer.
water to an area of the community
a shared bath facility that multiple
At the lower classroom level the
During the design process, alter-
that was supplied by private wells.
students can use simultaneously
building is connected through an
native
were
This challenge was solved by hav-
with privacy. Additional amenities
underground tunnel to all the cam-
explored, and one of the products
ing the water service designed, bid
in the building include computer
pus facilities, allowing students to
used was exterior spray foam in
and installed simultaneously with
lounges, gathering areas, kitchen-
access the facilities without hav-
the wall cavity that will mitigate
the building construction to avoid
ettes and laundry facilities.
further delays.
energy
concepts
ing to go outside during inclem-
thermal breaks over typical board
The building is divided into two
ent weather. According to Jeffrey
insulation. Other energy-saving
The design of the new Coburg
wings with five stories each that
Bandurski, director of university
features include high-performance
Residence Hall was driven by popu-
can house either a male or female
relations for Concordia University
windows, high-efficiency lighting
lation growth and a desire to rec-
population based upon enroll-
Wisconsin, the most unique fea-
systems, reduction in heat islands,
ognize student lifestyles and enrich
ment. The wings are connected
tures of the facility are the wrap-
and heat recovery units in the
the collegiate experience. “While
HVAC systems.
the new residence hall was primar-
One challenge on the project,
ily built with students in mind, it
according to Mayer, was budget-
did allow us to attract the St. Louis
ing and completing the building in
Rams summer training camp in
a short time frame. “It was critical
July 2008, something we definitely
to be flexible to ongoing value
could not have otherwise accom-
analysis during construction docu-
plished,” stated Bandurski. n
ments and subsequent construc-
— Stacey Nathanson
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Facts & Figures Owner: Waukesha County Technical College Type of Project: A new educational center Size: 23,600 square feet Cost: $9.421 million (total) Construction Time: February 2006 - June 2007 The Need: A place to house the college’s printing and publishing program The Challenge: Constructing the radius at the building’s front entry
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
TEAM MEMBERS
Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Architect Creative Constructors, LLC General Contractor
Harry V. Quadracci Printing Education and Technology Center at Waukesha County Technical College The Harry V. Quadracci Printing
Ronald Dahl, executive director
Education and Technology Center
of the Institute for Graphics and
is home to Waukesha County
Imaging (IGI) at Waukesha County
Creative Constructors, LLC served
Technical College’s new printing
Technical College, said the project’s
as the project’s general contractor.
and publishing program. Although
purpose is to advance the printing/
Brian LaBonte, project manager
it is technically an addition to an
publishing and aligned industries by
for Creative Constructors, said the
existing facility, it is a building in its
providing advanced training, custom
project utilized standard-construc-
own right — a one-story structure
workshops and applied research. The
tion concrete masonry units (CMUs)
that contains three classrooms, two
center represents the hub for the
with brick veneer, an aluminum cur-
computer laboratories, a breakroom,
Midwest’s printing industry. Printers
tain wall system, structural steel and
Reliant Glass & Door Systems LLC Glass & Glazing; Doors/ Frames/Hardware
15 offices, and a large area for prod-
from across the country can utilize
precast roofs. According to him, the
uct demonstrations and miniature
it for demonstrations, research and
radius at the building’s front entry
trade fairs. The combination of class-
testing of new printing technology.
called for considerable coordination
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rooms, computer labs and offices
The project represents a joint
to ensure everything fit together as
provides a unique venue to support
venture among the printing and
intended. “It’s always unique work-
the publishing industry.
publishing industries, the Waukesha
ing on radiuses because your layout
County Technical College campus
is even more critical than normal,”
and the taxpayers. The private sec-
he said. The solution involved a great
tor provided $1.54 million for the
deal of double checking and precise
project’s construction.
field measurements that were taken
Belonger Corp., Inc. MEP Contractors Cathedral Builders, Inc. Carpentry Contractors; Architectural Millwork/Casework/ Woodwork JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors Johnson Controls, Inc. Facility Management Systems Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors
Designed to accommodate future
an energetic, lively feel to it,” said Dahl.
before fabrication.
expansion if necessary, the facility is
In short, the project moved
contemporary, open and spacious,
smoothly. According to Dahl, the
reflecting the nature of the printing
finished building boasts a unique
and publishing industry. The build-
design that is representative of the
ing’s curved front entry resembles a
collaborative energy in the exciting
sheet of paper going through a web
and dynamic printing and publish-
press. Inside, the building comes
ing industry. He said. “We’re open
alive through the use of vibrant col-
for business, and we would encour-
ors. The foyer floor contains laser-cut
age anyone to drop by and see this
typography that spells out quotes
wonderful facility.” n
from the various donors. “It has
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Photos courtesy of Greg Gent Studios, Inc.
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Madison, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: University Research Park
Influenza Research Institute University of Wisconsin – Madison
Type of Project: Renovation and expansion of a research facility Size: Approximately 20,000 square feet (renovation); approximately 10,000 square feet (expansion) Cost: $12 million Construction Time: September
The Influenza Research Institute
2006 - January 2008
University of Wisconsin – Madison
The Need: A high-containment
is a high-containment facility that
facility to research the avian influenza virus
was created specifically for virologist
The Challenge: Getting work done
Yoshihiro Kawaoka and his group to
for the project early on to ensure
research the avian influenza virus and
proper certification was earned
vaccine possibilities for that virus. The project consisted of renovating an approximately 20,000-square-foot building and adding approximately 10,000 square feet of new construcPhoto courtesy of Paskus Studios/Tara Camfield of ACS, Inc.
tion to the existing facility. “The
TEAM MEMBERS
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most innovative aspect of the project
ment concrete to achieve primary
work needs to be done early on to
was the ability to create a complex
containment. BSL-3Ag laboratories
ensure certification. The architect has
research facility in an existing space,”
are more unusual and have higher
to design the facility so it will pass
said Scott Hoselton, principal and
standards than BSL-3 laboratories.
inspection, and the contractor has
director of business development
“[The] key to the design is the
to do an extraordinary amount of
for ACS, Inc., the project’s construc-
method used to achieve the BSL-3Ag
documentation in the construction
tion manager/design-builder. “We
primary containment design utiliz-
process and in commissioning.
did a complete upfit of the existing
ing a single pathogen,” said Freson.
In addition, placing critical, func-
facility.”
The construction is a 10-inch-thick
tional laboratories in a commer-
All the research equipment and
concrete addition to the wood-frame
cial-grade facility was challenging,
systems, including rack and glass-
structure utilizing a 120-day wet-cure
according to Freson. Many struc-
ware washers and boilers, had to be
process in order to minimize crack-
tural and architectural changes were
purchased directly so they could be
ing and shrinkage necessary to meet
required in order for the existing facil-
integrated into the facility, accord-
the pressure-decay requirements
ity to meet current building codes
ing to Jim Corkery, president/project
established in the USDA design
and structural-performance charac-
manager for ACS.
guidelines.
teristics demanded of high-contain-
According to Steven Freson, prin-
Key performance features of the
ment, pressure-decayed structures.
cipal for Flad Architects, the project’s
facility include an effluent decon-
“Changes were a daily occurrence
architect, structural engineer, interior
tamination system (EDS) to process
as the deconstruction or demolition
designer and landscape architect, the
all BSL-3Ag waste; small, medium
uncovered numerous issues,” he
facility was designed in accordance
and bulk autoclaves for processing
said.
with the Biosafety in Microbiological
of waste from laboratories; heav-
Completed in January 2008, the
and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)
ily integrated architectural and engi-
Influenza Research Institute has
5th edition as well as the United
neering systems to meet very strict
helped the University of Wisconsin
States Department of Agriculture
biosafety requirements; and highly
– Madison retain an internationally
(USDA) 242 design manual for high-
specialized building security systems,
recognized researcher on the fac-
containment facilities dealing with
including airtight doors, card read-
ulty and has allowed his research
animal pathogens. “The project is
ers, fingerprint readers and cameras
to grow and attract money from
unique in that it uses two forms of
throughout.
around the world. The new facil-
primary containment,” he said. These
According to Greg Hyer, associ-
ity enables Kawaoka to expand his
two types are Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3)
ate director of University Research
studies on the avian influenza virus in
laboratories, which utilize equipment
Park, the project’s owner, building
addition to improving techniques for
that provides primary containment
these types of laboratories is chal-
making flu vaccines and screening
per the federal design guidelines, and
lenging because the work is regu-
compounds that could lead to new
Biosafety Level 3 Agriculture (BSL-
lated by at least two federal agencies,
antiviral drugs. n
3Ag) laboratories that utilize contain-
which means a good deal of that
— Stacey Nathanson
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Medical College of
Medical College of Wisconsin Parking Structure
Wisconsin Type of Project: A new parking structure Size: 378,000 square feet Construction Time: December 2005 - August 2006 The Need: Additional parking spaces for the Medical College of Wisconsin The Challenge: Dealing with an aggressive schedule, numerous owner and city requirements, and tight site conditions
TEAM MEMBERS
Hammes Company Owner’s Representative Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Architect Mortenson Construction Design-Build Construction Manager Acme Systems, Inc. Irrigation Pierce Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineers Spancrete Precast Concrete Provider Uihlein Electric Co., Inc. Electrical Contractor
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build construction manager, and
ties of the design-build team was
Wisconsin Parking Structure pro-
Medical
College
Zimmerman Architectural Studios,
critical. This team developed an
vides 1,007 parking spaces to
Inc., the project’s architect, pro-
innovative means of designing the
Medical College of Wisconsin stu-
tected residents against discomfort
structure as an open-tier facility,
dents, faculty and visitors. Designed
by placing noisy equipment stra-
eliminating the need for fire sprin-
for aesthetic appeal, the six-story
tegically and shielding nighttime
klers, forced mechanical air changes
structure contains one below-grade
light sources.
and carbon monoxide detection
level and five above-ground stories.
Set on a highly compact foot-
on all the above-ground levels
Located on an attractive medical
print of 336 feet by 180 feet, the
while still maintaining the aesthetic,
campus and adjacent to a residen-
design takes full advantage of the
noise and screening requirements.
tial community, the structure com-
local precast provider’s structural
To meet the precast components’
plements the surrounding build-
system. However, the tight foot-
delivery schedule, the team per-
ings and neighborhood without
print combined with an aggressive
formed precast structural engineer-
sacrificing function and efficiency.
construction schedule and numer-
ing simultaneously with the founda-
The building tiers step back from
ous owner and city requirements
tion engineering and project archi-
the neighborhood, providing visual
posed challenges.
tectural detailing. “Essentially, the
variety and reducing the structure’s
“The successful completion of a
precast shop drawings were pre-
perceived mass. Residential mate-
design-build project relies on con-
pared at the same time the design
rials such as thin-set brick make
sistent and cooperative teamwork,”
documents were being developed
the
neighbor-
said Joe Krueger, Mortenson’s proj-
— an action requiring a high level
hood friendly as well. Mortenson
ect manager. During preconstruc-
of trust and competency by all par-
Construction, the project’s design-
tion, coordination between all par-
ties,” Krueger said.
building
more
educational facilities
The project’s tight construc-
The fast-track nature of this
tion time frame allowed less than
project, coupled with the many
nine months from state plan
challenges and detailed require-
approval
The
ments, posed no threat to the
team examined all design ele-
to
occupancy.
Mortenson/Zimmerman team. The
ments carefully, and reduced the
structure opened in time for the
construction window for the pre-
fall semester on the original grand
cast superstructure from seven to
opening date. n
five months.
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Facts & Figures Owner: New Berlin School District Type of Project: An addition and renovation to an existing school Size: 113,800 square feet (addition); 12,650 square feet (renovations) Cost: $23 million (construction costs) Construction Time: December 2005 - April 2007 The Need: Additional space to accommodate district needs The Challenge: Dealing with storm water runoff, and designing with tight space
TEAM MEMBERS
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New Berlin, Wisconsin
New Berlin West Middle/High School Thanks to an addition and reno-
plan that allowed the owner, New
ing was too small to handle the
vation to the New Berlin West
Berlin School District, to meet
increased load of the roof drain-
Middle/High School, students now
educational needs today and in
age. Proposed upgrades to the
enjoy learning in greatly enhanced
the future. Items were prioritized
existing storm system presented
surroundings.
in order to present options to
unacceptable cost alternatives.
The project includes a new
the owner when the budget was
VJS’ solution involved construct-
gymnasium, which contains bas-
unknown. Project phases were
ing rain gardens that contained
ketball courts, a running track,
sequenced to minimize mobiliza-
the runoff and did not affect the
a locker room, a weight room,
tion costs. The end result is a facil-
storm sewer system, which saved
a concession stand and a lobby
ity that provides the best value
substantial dollars. Additionally,
that connects to the main build-
to meet educational goals while
the school has incorporated the
ing. Another new component, an
eliminating unnecessary costs.
rain gardens into the curriculum.
Idea Laboratory, houses building
Numerous project challeng-
Furthermore, the project team
work group instruction and pre-
es occurred from start to fin-
replaced or upgraded all mechani-
pares students for cubicle work
ish. Initially the owner intended
cal, plumbing and electrical sys-
spaces as found in today’s work-
to acquire additional land to
tems, as well as flooring and ceil-
force. Other project components
accommodate
build-out.
ings, while school was in session,
include a renovated library, several
When these plans fell through,
performing this work without
adjoining classrooms, a guidance
the design team developed a plan
interruption to school activities.
area, a computer data facility and
that accommodated all needs on
a cafeteria. The project also
the existing site.
the
The project team delivered a high-quality facility while over-
includes a 750-seat auditorium
Various school boards approved
coming the increased scope of
and music facility, 20 tennis
this project in phases over a two-
the project and retaining original
courts, and two ponds.
year period. The Idea Laboratory
budget numbers. This successful
According to VJS Construction
was the last project approved, but
project will enhance middle and
Services, the project’s general
the added hard surface created a
high school education in the area
contractor, data from staff sur-
storm water runoff challenge for
for years to come. n
veys aided in developing a master
VJS. The existing storm sewer pip-
— June Campbell
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Facts & Figures Owner: City of Madison Type of Project: Addition and renovation to an existing building Size: 12,698 square feet (new building); 6,000 square feet (remodeled area) Cost: $2.9 million Construction Time: June 2005 - August 2007 The Need: A larger, more energyefficient facility for the city’s division of engineering The Challenge: Phasing the project so work could continue in the existing building throughout construction
Madison, Wisconsin
City of Madison Engineering Services Building
TEAM MEMBERS
Ayres Associates Architect, Structural Engineer, Site/Civil Engineer Bachman Construction Co., Inc. General Contractor Thermo Dynamics HVAC Systems Tri County Paving, Inc. Asphalt Paving
The Engineering Services Building for the City of Madison was outdated, extremely energy inefficient and severely undersized. So, the city determined that a new and improved facility was needed. To that end, it undertook a project that encompassed a complete renovation of the existing building’s 6,000 square feet as well as a twostory, 12,698-square-foot addition. The building houses office space, locker rooms, meeting spaces and Photos courtesy of Ayres Associates/T-Bo Studio
training facilities. Although not Leadership in Energy
building has a split roof with an
sewer system. A storm scepter then
and Environmental Design (LEED )
intensive system on the upper roof
traps the debris and separates it from
certified, the facility was designed to
with six inches of soil that supports
runoff water before the remaining
meet LEED® certification standards,
a variety of grasses and an exten-
rainfall enters an underground cistern
according to Robert P. Brown, AIA,
sive system on the lower roof with
able to hold approximately 12,000
senior architect with Ayres Associates,
18 inches of soil that grows plants,
gallons. The city pumps that water
the project’s architect, structural engi-
shrubs and small trees and also
out of the cistern and uses it to clean
neer, and site/civil engineer. “The
includes a patio area for employees.
city sewers, reducing the amount
driving design was the city’s sustain-
Rainfall is absorbed by the soil and
of treated city water used for that
ability goals for municipal projects,”
used by the plantings, significantly
work. “Madison is a city of lakes, and
said Brown.
decreasing the amount of water shed
protecting those lakes from harmful
The most unique feature of the
by the roof. The remaining water
storm water runoff is a priority,” said
building is the green roof system,
from the roof is channeled into an
Brown. “The City is therefore under-
according to Farit Torres-Lowe, engi-
on-site rain garden, where more of
standably proud of the storm water
neer for the City of Madison. The
the rainfall is diverted from the storm
management plan for this site.”
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Other sustainable features include using recycled or environmentally friendly building materials, waterefficient features in the bathrooms, energy-efficient
HVAC
systems,
extensive landscaping, and views for the entire building. According to Marcel Dubois, project manager for Bachman Construction Co., Inc., the project’s general contractor, the lighting system is one of the most innovative aspects of the project. “By using sun shades and light shelves with an open-office floor plan, the facility uses as much natural light as possible to save energy on lighting,” said Dubois. In addition, the lighting
involved building the addition and
Selecting materials to address
system is controlled by both timers
tying it into the existing structure.
the specific uses of the building
to use a bamboo composite flooring
and photo sensors so the lights are
Then there were two separate phases
was also a challenge, according to
Despite these challenges, the new
only on when needed.
material.
of complete interior demolition and
Brown. One example is the floor-
and improved Engineering Services
Because the facility was occupied
renovation to keep needed facilities
ing, which had to be attractive,
Building was completed successfully
throughout the construction, phas-
in service. “The city was very accom-
within budget, incorporate envi-
and now provides additional and sus-
ing the project in order to avoid dis-
modating in schedule changes and
ronmentally friendly materials, easy
tainable space for the city’s division of
rupting the city staff was challenging,
delays and very cooperative through-
to clean and durable enough for
engineering. n
according to Dubois. The first phase
out the construction,” said Dubois.
heavy traffic. The solution was
— Stacey Nathanson
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Wisconsin Department of
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Transportation Developer: Milwaukee Intermodal Partners, LLC (Joint Venture
The new Milwaukee Intermodal
Management Advisors Inc., the own-
The project’s greatest challenge
Station is a welcoming gateway to
er’s representative and member of
was the requirement to keep the
Type of Project: Renovation and
the city. A recent renovation and
Milwaukee Intermodal Partners, LLC,
station operational while such exten-
addition to a transportation hub
addition project created a transporta-
the project’s joint venture developer.
sive renovations were underway.
Size: 58,000 square feet
tion hub in downtown Milwaukee,
The project represents a public-
David Grayson, LEED AP, senior
allowing easy access throughout the
private partnership. The state of
project manager with CG Schmidt
area, state and nation.
Wisconsin provided funding from
Inc., the project’s general contractor,
“The purpose was to modern-
state and federal sources, the city of
described a complex phasing pro-
between Project Management Advisors, Inc., and Wilton Partners, LLC)
(renovations); 7,500 square feet (addition) Cost: $16.892 million (total) Construction Time: June 2006 - November 2007
ize the 1960s-era passenger rail sta-
Milwaukee provided funds from a Tax
gram that ultimately involved creat-
circa-1969 station and convert it
tion and create a multimodal facility
Incremental Financing District, and
ing more than 15 circulation routes
to an intermodal facility
served by Amtrak, Greyhound, Indian
Milwaukee Intermodal Partners, LLC
to move people through the station
The Challenge: Completing
Trails, Lamers and Wisconsin Coach
provided funding. “Projects can be
— a system that involved many sig-
Line,” said Frank J. Busalacchi, secre-
constructed in spite of obstacles with
nage changes. “Keeping the budget
tary of the Wisconsin Department of
the right attitude and good com-
and schedule on a project like that is
Transportation. The owner also want-
munication,” Busalacchi remarked.
an accomplishment,” he remarked.
ed a facility that met the Americans
“Patience and understanding of each
“Everyone was very happy that we
with Disabilities Act (ADA) stan-
party’s perspective is critical.”
did what we said we were going to
The Need: To modernize a
construction while the station remained operational
dards and anchored neighborhood redevelopment.
The
dark,
confined
building
inspired the architectural design.
do, given the additional challenges that came up.”
The redevelopment included a
Greg Uhen, lead design architect
Busalacchi said that the contrac-
complete renovation of the existing
with Eppstein Uhen Architects, the
tor’s experience proved extremely
three-story building, including remov-
project’s architect, wanted a building
beneficial in ensuring the station
al of the existing facade and the addi-
that was full of natural light, bright
remained operational throughout
tion of a three-story glass atrium. The
and alive at night. “One of the things
construction, adding that GC Schmidt
result is a distinctive, traveler-friendly
that I felt strongly about was the idea
understood how to schedule work to
facility incorporating state-of-the-art
of connectivity,” Uhen said, adding
accomplish that goal. “There was
amenities, landscaped grounds and
that the structure’s design suggests
clear communication of expectations
Buettner & Associates
surrounding infrastructure improve-
movement, structure and connecting
and what could be accomplished
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ments to accommodate current and
points, while also complementing
between the parties from the begin-
future needs. “The new station serves
the lines of a bridge that sits on the
ning,” he said.
as a “one-stop-shop” for all area
site. The 50-foot open galleria with
The communication paid off. This
public transportation, including rail,
its exposed structural steel and glass
successful gateway project is poised
intercity bus, public transit, taxi and
is among the project’s distinctive fea-
to become a catalyst for future area
shuttle vans,” said Andrew Bonhert,
tures and transforms the station into
development. n
senior project manager with Project
a welcoming gateway.
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— June Campbell
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Camp Williams, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Wisconsin Department
New BDE (Brigade) Readiness Center Wisconsin Army National Guard
of Military Affairs Type of Project: A new headquarters armory for the 32nd Brigade Combat Team Size: 47,000 square feet Cost: $7.8 million Construction Time: July 2006
Built in order to consolidate
- July 2007
operations that were previously
The Need: To consolidate
housed in three separate locations,
operations previously housed in three separate locations
the New BDE (Brigade) Readiness
The Challenge: Relocating the
Center serves as a headquarters
site’s utility services
armory for the 32nd Brigade Combat Team, the largest unit in Wisconsin’s Army National Guard. Boasting 47,000 square feet of space, the multifunctional building consists of one story with a mechanical mezzanine on an
TEAM MEMBERS
Fischer-Fischer-Theis, Inc. Architect The Boson Company, Inc. General Contractor JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors Quality Door & Hardware, Div. of Wisconsin Valley Concrete Doors/Frames/Hardware
upper level and features extensive administrative spaces, classrooms, an auditorium for training and debriefing sessions, a drill hall, maintenance training spaces, and
minimize the use of artificial light.
ments induced confidence in the
a locker room with showers.
Therefore, many of the administra-
design and aided in the expedition
“Building layout and design is
tive office windows feature two
of the work, according to Brennan.
exemplary and flawless in terms
different levels of lighting. The
“Since the work was ‘known,’ it
of efficiency, space adjacencies
lower set of windows is shaded
gave strong, organized builders
and clarity of purpose,” said Paul
to prevent direct sunlight from
the chance to gain momentum as
Brennan, installations architect
heating the spaces while still pro-
the job progressed,” he said.
for the Wisconsin Department of
viding ample natural light. The
One of the project’s greatest
Military Affairs, the project’s owner.
upper set of windows allows direct
challenges was relocating the util-
The main entry leads directly to
sunlight to enter; however, a light
ity services since all the base’s
the drill hall, which is the larg-
shelf minimizes the amount of
underground utilities go through
est and most important space in
direct light on the occupants while
the site, according to Joe Dolezal,
the building. Administrative office
reflecting light back up onto the
project manager for The Boson
wings were placed on the exte-
ceiling and across the room. “The
Company, Inc., the project’s gen-
rior sides of the building to take
type of glass used at window level
eral contractor. “Before we could
advantage of outside views, while
was selected to allow the most
start the project, we spent more
interior enclosed offices buffer the
light through, but minimize any
than 30 days just relocating utility
corridor that forms a loop around
heat gain into the space,” said
services,” he said. “Any disruption
the building. “This spatial design
Vertz. “A tubular skylight system
could have shut down the entire
maximizes exterior views for all
was utilized to provide natural
base and their operations.”
occupants; creates open, user-
light into the corridors. During the
According to Brennan, the New
friendly working environments;
daytime, even on a cloudy day,
BDE (Brigade) Readiness Center’s
and yet forms a hierarchy of space
artificial lighting is not necessary
physical presence, centralized loca-
consistent with the military organi-
in the corridors because of the
tion within the state and important
zation it houses,” said Brennan.
tubular skylights.”
role as a headquarters for the
According to Joseph R. Vertz,
Civil, architectural and structur-
32nd Brigade Combat Team has
Fischer-
al drawings and their supporting
generated a sense of anticipation,
Fischer-Theis, Inc., the project’s
specifications were provided prior
expectation and excitement within
architect, the State of Wisconsin
to construction, reducing the num-
the army national guard commu-
wanted daylighting components
ber of changes made during con-
nity and its leadership. n
throughout the facility in order to
struction. The quality of the docu-
project
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weapons storage areas, vehicle
manager
for
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Milwaukee
Eastcastle Place
Protestant Home Developer: Greystone Communities, Inc.
project
ees, according to Eschner. Thus, the
One of the greatest challenges on
reinvents and enhances the his-
centrally located Yale Wing building
the project, according to Guszkowski,
Size: 223,381 square feet
toric Milwaukee Protestant Home,
was demolished and replaced with
was phasing construction in order
Cost: $22 million
which had a long history of provid-
a new building that contains new
to minimize relocation and stress
Construction Time: Completed in
ing exceptional care to the elderly,
independent-living apartments, cen-
on the existing residents. In addi-
but lacked the necessary facilities to
tral dining, a kitchen and support
tion, considerable coordination was
an existing senior living
meet current continuing care retire-
amenities.
necessary to temporarily relocate
community to ensure it can meet
ment community (CCRC) standards.
Other new amenities in the com-
various building systems in order to
Type of Project: Improvements to an existing continuing care retirement community
October 2006 The Need: To enrich and enhance
market demands for years to come
The
Eastcastle
Place
The finished product provides an
plex include a full-time chaplain and
work through the demolition and
construction in order to minimize
improved and expanded senior liv-
scheduled services, a fitness center,
construction of the new building
relocation and stress on the
ing community that offers a con-
an aquatic center, a full-service spa,
without disrupting the remainder of
existing residents
tinuum of care to meet modern
and intimate and large-scale indoor
the functioning community.
market demands.
The Challenge: Phasing
and outdoor gathering areas. These
Thanks to the team’s hard work,
The existing complex consisted of
services “create an environment
Eastcastle Place now provides a full
a variety of interconnected buildings
that enhances the spiritual, physical
range of senior housing and sup-
and wings that ranged in age from
and social wellness of the residents
port amenities placed within a stable
45 years old to 114 years old. “The
throughout the continuum of care,”
and highly marketable location in
existing buildings were divided into a
said Matt Furno, president/CEO of
Milwaukee. Guszkowski said, “In
total of six wings: four historic build-
Milwaukee Protestant Home, the
short, one of the east side’s most
ings identified as the Mabbet, South,
project’s owner. In addition, spa-
famous landmarks, which has served
Main and Hinton Wings; the centrally
cious break areas were created to
Milwaukee for more than a cen-
located Yale Wing; and the Bradford
accommodate the needs of all the
tury, has found a new life with the
Terrace building, which is located
employees, elevating the quality of
collaboration of numerous design
The Bentley Company Construction Manager
on the west [side of the campus],”
the workplace and directly impact-
and engineering consultants and will
The Boelter Companies, Inc. Foodservice Equipment
said Richard Eschner, AIA, retired
ing work satisfaction, which in turn
continue its mission well into the
senior principal for Kahler Slater, the
improves the level of resident care,
new century.” n
project’s architect of record.
according to Furno.
TEAM MEMBERS
Kahler Slater Architect of Record AG Architecture Lead/Design Architect
The Bristol Group Landscaping CC&N, Inc. Communication Contractors Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Pierce Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineers
— Stacey Nathanson
Overall, the scope of the new project included demolition, new construction, remodeling and adaptive reuse in order to create modern, state-of-the-art senior housing and support functions that would serve the residents and community for future decades. The team used special care to ensure the changes
Victory Steel Supply Co., Inc. Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors
complemented and enriched the
Wellenstein & Sons Inc. Access Flooring/Carpentry Contractors
the 21st century, it is important
surrounding historic structures. “In to continue to keep this property vibrant for the community as well as the residents,” added Eugene R. Guszkowski, AIA, principal for AG Architecture, the project’s lead/ design architect. Many of the original apartments were not sufficient in size, and the support function amenities were deemed no longer adequate to meet the needs of current and future retirPhoto courtesy of John Korom www.korom.com
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Madison, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: University of Wisconsin
American Family Children’s Hospital
Hospital and Clinics Authority Type of Project: A new hospital building Size: 226,000 square feet (excluding parking) Cost: $78 million (construction costs) Construction Time: October 2005 - August 2007 The Need: To provide a hospital customized for children The Challenge: Dealing with the dynamic nature of the hospital’s low-voltage technology systems, computer-wiring security system, antenna systems and paging systems
TEAM MEMBERS
HDR Architecture, Inc. Architect J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor ASI Modulex Signs Coyle Contract Flooring Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors JSD Professional Services, Inc. Civil Engineers JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors Pioneer Roofing, LLC Roofing Contractors Spancrete Precast Concrete Provider Terra Engineering & Construction Corporation Specialty Contractors
Patients and families entering the
“We wanted to have a special
The 61-bed, six-story structure
new American Family Children’s
place for children,” said Jennifer
houses inpatient units; outpatient
Hospital
Brazelton, director of clinics and
spaces for clinics, day treatments
home. The facility’s two-story,
community
the
and sedation; a community room;
light-filled lobby contains a child-
University of Wisconsin Hospital
a sibling care room; and more.
friendly town square complete
and Clinics Authority, the project’s
A three-story, 300-space parking
with a soda fountain, a movie
owner. Previously, the hospital was
deck was also part of the project.
theater and a 1957 blue Chevrolet
located on a single floor within the
The facility’s theme — all things
Bel
Air
seating.
immediately
converted Thousands
feel
at
outreach
for
into
lobby
adjacent health center. The project
Wisconsin — incorporates images
of
other
allows the owner to expand its
of a small town, farms, lakes, prai-
details, both large and small,
delivery of care by offering a pediat-
ries and woods.
contribute to the one-of-a-kind
ric-specific environment employing
atmosphere.
evidence-based design concepts.
Clark Miller, project principal for HDR Architecture, Inc., the
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healthcare facilities
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project’s architect, said many of
all those issues together was a great
the innovative features came about
challenge,” he said. “We overcame
through collaboration with stake-
the challenge by seeking the assis-
holders, and numerous planning
tance of our consulting engineering
meetings were held to identify the
firm and working with the different
vision. “The result of this diverse
groups in the hospital that repre-
user-group participation is a state-
sented the different systems such as
of-the-art healthcare facility that
security, clinical engineering, etc.”
has successfully translated hopeful
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc., the
visions into a spectacular reality,”
project’s construction manager/
he said.
general contractor, found that
On the exterior, a facade of natu-
early partnering with the owner
ral stone, brick and glass resembles
and architect led to the project’s
the newer buildings on the cam-
ultimate success. Ongoing commu-
pus. The building’s scale relates to
nication and collaboration ensured
residential neighbors with punched
the owner’s budget was maintained
windows, colonnades and roof
and opportunities for cost savings
overhangs.
were found. “This was all done as a
According to Andrew Howick,
team with an open-book policy so
director of facilities planning for
everyone could make the decisions
the University of Wisconsin Hospital
with all the facts on the table,” said
and Clinics Authority, project chal-
Jim Yehle, senior project manager
lenges stemmed from the dynamic
for J.H. Findorff & Son. “This open
nature of the hospital’s low-voltage
and collaborative approach to cost
technology systems, computer-wir-
control sets the tone for a successful
ing security system, antenna sys-
project.” n
tems and paging systems. “Pulling
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Facts & Figures Owner: Jewish Home and Care Center Type of Project: Renovation and expansion of a skilled nursing facility Size: 230,000 square feet Construction Time: January 2006 - September 2007 The Need: To modernize a building constructed in the 1920s to accommodate the needs of today’s senior citizens The Challenge: Adding to the dining room space
Photo courtesy of Gartzke Photography — Al Gartzke
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
TEAM MEMBERS
Jewish Home and Care Center Renovation
Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Architect VJS Construction Services General Contractor JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Specialty Contractors Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors RF Technologies Building Automation Systems Subsurface Radar Solutions LLC Specialty Contractors Surf Prep, Inc. Surface Preparation Trees on the Move Landscape Contractor VerHalen Commercial Interiors Interior Contractors
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Following an extensive renova-
ing the public spaces. This required
what would be better for the resi-
tion project, the Jewish Home and
stripping all four floors down to
dent and what can we do to assist
Care Center, a highly regarded
the floor, ceiling and outside walls;
our staff so caring for residents can
skilled nursing facility, now affords
replacing all windows at a level suit-
be more efficient,” Tepper said.
extremely spacious, comfortable liv-
able for viewing from a wheelchair;
Challenges stemmed from the
ing accommodations for its senior
enlarging the bathrooms and mak-
need to add to the dining room
citizen residents.
ing them compliant with Americans
space without reducing the number
According to Mina Tepper, presi-
with Disabilities Act (ADA) require-
of beds below 136, according to
dent of the Jewish Home and Care
ments; adding electrical circuits to
VJS. The solution was to construct a
Center, the existing circa 1920s
accommodate patients’ electrical
cantilevered, four-story addition on
building had developed structural
and medical equipment; and pip-
the building’s east side. However,
and systems issues. In addition, the
ing oxygen into the rooms.
since the site is inaccessible on three
seniors now coming to the facility
To better enhance patient care,
sides, the team had to be creative by
have changed to an extent. Instead
the team made each floor into a
shoring up the underground park-
of going to a skilled nursing facil-
neighborhood and divided each
ing structure on the building’s west
ity, seniors tend to remain in their
floor into two households with 18
side to support a 300-ton crane that
own private homes much longer
people per household. This envi-
could hoist steel 150 feet over the
than before, and the seniors who
ronment supports person-centered
building to its east side.
do come to the facility are generally
care, allowing each household to
Tepper attributed the project’s
older and frailer than those seen in
function independently and placing
success to the strong project team.
the past, resulting in a shorter stay.
the residents at the center of every-
“We were very fortunate that we
Consequently, the facility needed
thing that goes on in the house-
had identified a strong design team
fewer beds, but wanted additional
hold. These comfortable, inviting
through Zimmerman [Architectural
space in the remaining rooms.
households contain living rooms,
Studios, Inc., the project’s architect]
According to VJS Construction
dining rooms, kitchens, carpeted
and VJS,” she said, adding that the
Services, the project’s general con-
floors and lounge areas. Other
owner’s voluntary building commit-
tractor, the project’s design focused
amenities include activity rooms, a
tee and its professional staff worked
on reducing the beds from 200 to
synagogue, a restaurant, a gift shop
diligently to move the process for-
136 in order to create private, more
and a beauty shop. “Everything we
ward. n
spacious rooms while also increas-
did, we did from the perspective of
— June Campbell
healthcare facilities
Facts & Figures Owners: Froedtert Hospital; Community Health Type of Project: A new cancer center Size: 465,979 square feet (total, including parking garage) Cost: $95 million (total) Construction Time: January 2005 - April 2008 The Need: A facility that would accommodate a growing volume of cancer patients The Challenge: Staying on budget despite the escalating cost of materials
Photo courtesy of Froedtert Hospital
TEAM MEMBERS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
OWP/P Architect
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center
Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. Architect Mortenson Construction Construction Manager Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors
Froedtert Hospital was at capac-
order to provide a superior deliv-
The result of this research is a
ity for cancer patients. In order to
ery of cancer care and create a
new five-story building consisting
ISEC, Inc. Specialty Contractor
accommodate the growing vol-
facility that would best serve the
of clinical space for 13 disease-
Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring
ume of patients, a new facility had
patient. “Our goal was to set
specific, multidisciplinary cancer
to be built.
the standard in cancer care,” said
programs; three new linear accel-
Representatives from Froedtert
John Balzar, vice president of facil-
erator vaults; support services such
Hospital toured major cancer cen-
ity planning and development for
as laboratory, imaging, dietary,
ters across the United States in
Froedtert Hospital.
psycho-social and pastoral care;
Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Uihlein Electric Co., Inc. Electrical Contractor WasteCap Wisconsin Construction Waste Management
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healthcare facilities
and space for research and inter-
same clinic and be treated by the
national cancer data registries.
same interdisciplinary care team.
College
Clinical
of cancer, an exceptional level of
In addition, the project includes
This unique approach allows all
Cancer Center serves its patients
care coordination, and incorporat-
a three-story, 166,855-square-
the specialists to work together in
well. Balzar said. “The new clinical
ing research and clinical trials in an
foot parking structure that is
order to provide an exceptional
cancer center sets a standard of
effort to heal patients while striv-
partially underground. “This new
level of care.
cancer care unavailable anywhere
ing toward a cure for cancer.” n
building will become an icon
The greatest challenge on the
on Froedtert’s campus and serve
project was the escalation in
as a focal point to their new
the price of materials, accord-
front door,” said Jeff Gruhn,
ing to Balzar. To overcome the
project manager for Mortenson
rise in material costs, the team
Construction, the project’s con-
worked closely together to elimi-
struction manager.
nate waste, saving both time and
The architectural design con-
money. Extensive value analysis
cept originated from the hospital’s
led to the elimination of a pro-
desire to create a simple yet mean-
posed five-level atrium in the
ingful and reassuring presence for
lobby when it clearly became too
patients, visitors and staff, accord-
costly to build.
ing to Randy Guillot, AIA, LEED
Although the project did not
AP, principal, design principal for
pursue Leadership in Energy and
OWP/P, one of the project’s archi-
Environmental
tects. “The design creates a flex-
certification, the hospital took a
ible, optimistic healing environ-
very practical approach to incor-
ment that responds to both the
porating sustainable design and
physical and emotional aspects of
won the Big Diverter Award for
patient comfort and well-being,”
recycling more than 41 million
he said.
pounds of construction and demo-
Design
The Froedtert & The Medical of
Wisconsin
else in the region, providing lead-
ing cancer experts in every kind
— Stacey Nathanson
(LEED ®)
According to Balzar, the 13 can-
lition debris. “Through wood and
cer programs are housed in five
cardboard recycling, the project
different program clinics, and a
saved the equivalent of 891 trees,”
patient will always return to the
added Balzar.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owners: Children’s Research Institute/Children’s Hospital and Health System/Medical College of Wisconsin Type of Project: A new research laboratory building Size: 295,000 square feet Cost: $117 million (total)
Medical College of Wisconsin Translational and Biomedical Research Facility/Children’s Research Institute
Construction Time: January 2005 - December 2006 The Need: A space to allow researchers working on pediatric
The
new
Medical
College
of Wisconsin Translational and
research to collaborate with
Biomedical
researchers working on adult
Children’s Research Institute allows
research The Challenge: Finding the
Research
Facility/
researchers working on pediatric
right identity for two individual
research to share resources and col-
occupants, and constructing the
laborate with researchers working
connector building
on adult research in this three-story, two-winged building. The project’s shared collaborative space includes conference rooms, food services, a dining area and working lounges. The project links to an existing Medical College of Wisconsin research facility on the
TEAM MEMBERS
Hammes Company Owner’s Representative
east. Tim Birkenstock, the Children’s Hospital
of
Wisconsin’s
CFO,
HGA Architects and Engineers Architect/Engineer
described the project as a strate-
Tsoi/Kobus & Associates Design Architect
provided to children and their fami-
Gilbane Building Company Construction Manager Tri-North Builders General Contractor Edward E. Gillen Company Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors J.T. Roofing Roofing Contractors Johnson Controls, Inc. Facility Management Systems Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors
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gic initiative in continuing the care Photo courtesy of Gilbane Building Company
lies. The project provided the first
appearance. The building’s red-
work and the general trades pack-
research space exclusive to pedi-
dish brick exterior works well with
age. Brett Reynolds, Tri-North’s
atrics for the Children’s Research
materials existing elsewhere on
project
Institute and Wisconsin. The collab-
campus. The windowless lower floor
placing the concrete for the con-
oration allowed Children’s to own
consists of a darker brown brick
necting structure between the
research space while saving con-
base. The north wing combines
new facility and the existing facil-
struction and infrastructure costs.
red brick with punched window
ity posed challenges. Mechanical
manager,
said
that
The two institutions decided to
openings while the south wing
items had to be spread over exist-
merge late in the game, just as they
contains a reflective glass curtain
ing infrastructure items, which cre-
were hiring the architects. Thus, all
wall system that tips back to form
ated issues with the loading dock
parties of the construction team
a prism appearance. The building’s
and delivery traffic. “We worked
started from ground zero, planning
west-facing center has multisto-
through it. We just dug in and got
the design together.
ry spaces, transparent glass and
it done,” he said.
Rick Kobus, FAIA, senior principal
a green roof terrace. The east
Birkenstock complimented the
at Tsoi/Kobus & Associates, the
side, facing a courtyard, has red
project team, giving particular men-
project’s design architect, said the
brick but introduces the reflec-
tion to the owners’ commitment to
team created a building with dual
tive glass as an element that ties
an affordable project, the scientists’
identities, but with both compo-
the building together. “It’s a way
collaboration and the architects
nents working together as a whole.
of recalling what’s happening on
and the construction team, who
The design driver, as well as the
the other side of the building, but
together developed a state-of-the-
challenge, was creating a distinct
also respectful of the fabric of the
art facility.
identity for the Children’s Research
Medical College of Wisconsin build-
Institute.
ing,” Kobus stated.
The southern portion has a high
Tri-North Builders was respon-
tech and “high touch” (i.e. caring)
sible for a portion of the concrete
The project provides a space where medical research will improve the lives of adults and children. n — June Campbell
healthcare facilities
Mequon, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Columbia St. Mary’s
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee Expansion
Hospital Type of Project: Four separate construction projects — three hospital additions and one medical office building addition Size: 240,900 square feet Cost: $65 million (construction
In order to accommodate an
costs); $80 million (total)
increased need for patient beds
Construction Time: October 2005
and support services, Columbia St.
- October 2007 The Need: Providing additional
Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee decided to
hospital beds for the community
transform its campus from a 106-
The Challenge: Constructing four
bed community hospital into a
additions to the existing hospital simultaneously while providing enough parking and keeping the hospital open during construction
full-service, acute-care hospital with 190 beds. “The project consists of four separate new construction projects,” said Chris Smocke, president of Smocke & Photo courtesy of John J. Korom Photography
Associates, Inc., the project’s owner’s
TEAM MEMBERS
representative and project manager.
wetlands and is designed to accom-
in planning and construction and to
An ambulatory services building, an
modate family space. Rooms are
provide the owner with a 3-D as-built
inpatient tower and a full-service
equipped with sleeper sofas to allow
model of the project. “A construction
cardiac catheterization and surgery
for overnight stays by loved ones.
manager who can provide BIM expe-
program make up three of the proj-
Further elements that helped
rience will save the owner money and
ects. The new ambulatory services
in creating a healing environment
will provide a better product,” said
building provides outpatient imag-
include sound transmission coeffi-
Heberlein. The initial layout of the
ing, surgery and clinic space for 30
cient ratings for walls in order to
ductwork in the penthouse did not
physicians. The inpatient bed tower
reduce noise sources and improve
fit within the structure, but by using
Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP On-site Construction Administration Architect
consists of 190 beds and additional
overall acoustics. Private rooms
BIM technology the ductwork was
support for the inpatient campus.
reduce the need for patient transfers.
re-routed so that it would fit.
Kahler Slater Associate Architect of Design
The fourth project was the 42,450-
Placing patient beds in closer proxim-
Constructing four building addi-
square-foot addition to the medical
ity to the bathroom door minimized
tions to different parts of the existing
office building.
the
falls.
facility was complicated and chal-
Smocke & Associates, Inc. Owner’s Representative/ Project Manager HOK Architect of Record
Mortenson Construction Construction Manager Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. Mechanical Contractors Johnson Controls, Inc. Facility Management Systems Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Ceramic & Marble Contractors, Carpet & Tile Contractors, Flooring Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Uihlein Electric Co., Inc. Electrical Contractor WasteCap Wisconsin Construction Waste Management
of
patient
According to Smocke, there is a
Designing the bathrooms as full
lenging, according to both Smocke
growing body of evidence that the
shower rooms minimized accidents
and Heberlein. The first main concern
physical surroundings of patients
as patients get in and out of the
was the amount of available parking.
have a direct bearing on the abil-
shower area. Rapid access to care
Construction of the additions and
ity of the patient to recover. Thus,
is provided through decentralized
related site work was phased in order
the hospital participated with sev-
nursing stations and a standard room
to ensure ample parking. The second
eral national studies to incorporate
design for all patient rooms.
concern was keeping the hospital fully
evidence-based design into the facil-
Hand washing sinks and water-
operational during the construction.
ity. Increased patient safety, pre-
free hand disinfection stations were
In order to overcome this challenge,
venting infections, minimizing stress
placed throughout in order to pre-
more than 150 detailed disruption
and humanizing the environment
vent infections. The final component
avoidance plans were developed and
were the primary design intentions
of the infection control approach is
weekly disruption avoidance meet-
for the project, according to William
the use of 100 percent outside air in
ings were scheduled.
Wahle, AIA, vice president/project
the HVAC system along with ultravio-
manager for HOK, the project’s archi-
let systems within the ductwork.
tect of record.
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likelihood
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee is located in an expand-
The most innovative aspect of the
ing suburb where there was more
Rooms were designed to give
project was the use of building infor-
demand for healthcare services than
patients the ability to control their
mation modeling (BIM), according to
the previous number of beds allowed.
environment by changing their
Scott Heberlein, senior project man-
The additions provide the communi-
lighting, temperature and technol-
ager at Mortenson Construction, the
ty access to local health care that did
ogy. In addition, each room has an
project’s construction manager. BIM
not previously exist. n
exceptional view of the site’s native
was used to model the entire project
— Stacey Nathanson
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Madison, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Meriter Hospital
Meriter Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit
Type of Project: An addition to an existing hospital Size: 17,000 square feet Cost: $5.6 million (construction costs) Construction Time: February 2006 - March 2007
Meriter Hospital’s new Newborn
The Need: Convenient, modern
Intensive Care Unit (NICU) brings
space for NICU patients and
enhanced services to babies, staff
families The Challenge: Locating space for
and parents.
the project, and designing without
Unlike most NICUs in the coun-
available structural documentation
try, this 30-bed unit incorporates single/private rooms along with rooms for twins and triplets. Each patient room has dedicated family space and a separate family lounge. The lounge includes Internet stations, a fireplace, a family kitchen and a dining area to contribute to
TEAM MEMBERS
Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP Architect J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. General Contractor D.L. Couch Wallcovering Source Painting & Wallcovering Contractors hillcraft, ltd. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork Johnson Controls, Inc. Facility Management Systems Wall-tech, Inc. Drywall/Metal Studs/Painting/ EIFS/Fireproofing
family comfort. The family room is an integral place for family and baby to bond and improve the baby’s development. “We built it to provide a state-of-the-art environment that developmentally met the needs of patients, and an environment that could be indiDesnoyers, NICU nurse manager at
that reduces acoustic levels. Interior
experience of the original construc-
Meriter Hospital.
finishes of soft colors and a palette
tion’s time period,” he explained.
of natural wood and stone enhance
During construction they discov-
the calming experience.
ered actual building components
Prior to building the project, Meriter Hospital housed 12 to 14
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Photos courtesy of Mike Rebholz Photography
vidualized for patients,” said Dare
babies in two large, crowded, noisy
Finding sufficient space for con-
that required flexible and creative
rooms, with no ability to individual-
struction was a challenge. “Our
design approaches to achieve proj-
ize the room and no privacy for the
architect took the initiative and dis-
ect success.
families. The Meriter Foundation
covered adjacent space that could
Goepfert emphasized the impor-
implemented a fundraising initiative
be built out. That ended up afford-
tance of the team members’ input.
to build the NICU.
ing us an additional 3,000 square
He complimented the in-house
“One of the main drivers behind
feet,” said Desnoyers. Next, the
team for the information they pro-
the Meriter NICU was to improve
landlocked location on the top floor
vided during planning. The archi-
the environment of care for the most
of a wing created its own challenges
tect listened closely to what they
fragile of patients,” said Michael H.
in terms of cranes and construction
wanted. “The end result is that we
Scherbel, AIA, NCARB, partner at
equipment. “The contractors had
have a nice facility here,” he said,
Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP, the
to be creative in getting things up
adding that the contractor had con-
project’s architect. Single-patient
here and in [handling] the demo
siderable hospital experience and
rooms reduce infection rates and
process with all of the debris,” said
knew how to control noise and
afford more control of the environ-
Pete Goepfert, project coordinator
dust. “They really came through for
ment. Individual room temperature
for Meriter Hospital.
us in constructing this project.”
can be controlled. Light distribution
Scherbel said that utilizing usable
The project is a huge success.
is provided through triple-glazed
floor area atop this portion of the
Said Desnoyers, “We have had peo-
windows with integral blinds, which
original circa-1910 hospital posed
ple from other hospitals come to
provide multiple light levels for each
challenges. This area had no docu-
look at it, in the state as well as out
zone in the room. Noise prevention
mentation of its structure. “The
of the state.” n
is achieved through rubber flooring
area’s design utilized the team’s
— June Campbell
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facts & Figures Owner: Froedtert Hospital Type of Project: Expansion and renovation of an emergency department Size: 4,976 square feet (expansion) Cost: $6 million (construction costs)
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Emergency Department Expansion & Renovation
Construction Time: March 2007 - November 2007 The Need: To improve hospital workflow and save steps for the medical staff members The Challenge: Maintaining a safe environment throughout construction
TEAM MEMBERS
HGA Architects and Engineers Architect/Engineer Gilbane Building Company Construction Manager Mared Mechanical HVAC Systems Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors, Flooring, Exterior Wall Cladding/ EIFS, Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Tri Formed Top Corporation Architectural Casework
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Following an expansion and ren-
units included new cooling and heat-
ty plan with hospital security staff,
ovation, Froedtert & The Medical
ing coils — a complicated procedure
the fire department and the building
College of Wisconsin Emergency
because the team could not shut the
inspection department ensured all
Department (ED) offers a superi-
unit down since it was the only air-
emergency egress paths were open
or experience for patients and an
handling unit serving the area.
and up to code. The project was
excellent workspace for the medical
Company
completed without any accidents,
staff. The sole Level I trauma cen-
performed construction manage-
Gilbane
Building
and no patients were in harm’s way.
ter in eastern Wisconsin, the center
ment services for the project. As an
handles 52,000 emergency patients
around-the-clock emergency center,
meetings led to an acceptable bud-
and 3,000 trauma cases annually.
the ED had to continue operations
get. All the team members were
“Rising demand for emergency and
throughout construction. The most
involved, including the architect,
trauma care drove the expansion
innovative aspect to this project was
engineers and the owner. They ana-
and renovation project,” said Neil
the comprehensive phasing plan.
lyzed every system and component
Jensen, project manager, facility plan-
Together, the owner, architect and
to maximize value and developed
ning and development for Froedtert
construction management team
the phasing plan not only to meet
Hospital, the project’s owner.
developed this phasing plan to mini-
the owner’s occupancy and opera-
The project was designed to
mize disruptions. Gilbane planned
tional requirements, but also to iden-
improve workflow and save steps for
the construction process so the
tify time savings and minimize dis-
the medical staff members. Patient
department had at least 17 exam
ruptions, resulting in savings to the
exam rooms increased from 17 to
rooms open at all times. The team
owner. Additionally, a thorough buy-
34, trauma bays increased from three
members met daily to discuss activi-
out process yielded owner savings
to four, and the project added three
ties and potential disruptions that
since the contingency funds were
triage rooms and a computerized
might occur.
used sparingly. During construction,
Numerous
value-engineering
tomography (CT) scanner. In addi-
The greatest challenge was main-
several opportunities arose to utilize
tion, the waiting areas, exam areas
taining a safe working environment
existing components, which incor-
and minor-care spaces were renovat-
since the project occurred in close
porated additional savings.
ed; the main entrance was relocated
proximity to patients. The solution
The finished results justify all the
to an alternate entrance; and a con-
involved installing drywall to isolate
careful planning. Patients and staff
ference room was converted into a
patient-care space from construction
members alike appreciate the new,
temporary waiting area. Mechanical
space and monitoring all infection-
improved ED. n
upgrades to the existing air-handling
control concerns. An interim life-safe-
— June Campbell
healthcare facilities
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A Family Business with a Reputation for Excellence: EDS Architectural Openings, Inc. Starting out as little more than a builders’ supply and tool store, EDS Architectural Openings, Inc. has since blossomed into a trusted name in the door and door hardware industry. Since the beginning, workers at EDS have become more educated, and the company has become more client based in hollow metal doors and frames, wood doors and hardware. Its growth is rooted in hard work and family values, which is almost a mantra for the employees at EDS, who ensure a quality product to customers in a time frame they demand. One-on-one Assistance for Individual Needs Commercial construction, heavy abuse, high-traffic applications and healthcare facilities are services the company specializes in, always delivering quality goods on time. And unlike companies that use automated answering services, there is always a human available at EDS to answer the phone and knowledgeable personnel to address any client questions or concerns. Through years of meeting contractors’ schedules, EDS offers upfront and honest lead times and is willing to go “above and beyond” to make sure its services are delivered within the job schedule. EDS works with clients one on one and can offer them the full range of products from value engineering to high-end and durable materials. The company buys directly from more than 300 manufacturers, making it a valuable resource to customers for their door and door hardware needs. EDS’ employees gain further education in the industry with extensive knowledge of codes and regulations for all types of projects. Within the company, the family-oriented workforce has 75 years of combined family and employee experience. In a Growing Industry, Products Count As the industry grows, so do the companies within it. Because of its association with the premier and most reputable manufacturers in the industry, EDS is constantly kept up
to date with the newest products that consumers demand. Pressing environmental concerns have become an issue as well as greater restrictions regarding fire code needs, handicap needs and life safety concerns. EDS is also aware of the steady and ever-increasing cost of metallic products, which will eventually lead to the use of alternative materials like fiberglass, plastics/non-corrosive resins and green Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) materials. The company is able to maintain excellent relations with contractors “by being honest and doing everything possible to meet or exceed their needs,” says Rick Zimmerman, vice president of operations at EDS. But its close relationships with clients and quality of service are really what make EDS a memorable company — and the most renowned building materials supplier in the area. Local Ownership, Big Business Ideas The company is also locally owned, allowing decisions to be made quickly by people who know and respect their customers. EDS is large enough to have strong leverage with its suppliers and maintain enough stock to meet customer needs quickly, yet small enough to react promptly when situations arise. This unique balance is crucial when considering the pace of business today. For the JohnsonDiversey Distribution Center, EDS supplied formaldehyde-free, Forest Stewardship Councilcertified wood doors and was able to facilitate the green building standards. It also provided security products for the entrance doors, which were integrated into the overall security package. Zimmerman enjoyed working on JohnsonDiversey and especially with Riley Construction, the general contractor on site. “It was a pleasure working with Riley Construction’s skilled construction team. From the project’s coordination to the fine installation of our products, [JohnsonDiversey] was an overall successful project,” he says.
Horlick High School, Racine, WI (built in 1930) EDS measured existing conditions and change dimensions as needed through timeless detail. In the end, it delivered and finished the complete project in three months during the summer. Great Lakes Naval Center (GLNC) Barracks, Great Lakes, IL EDS supplied a total of 2,500 openings — 250 openings per month for 10 months in 2006 and 2007 — with no late shipments or delays in construction.
— Corporate Profile
6926 46th St. • Kenosha, WI 53144 • 262-654-5600 • www.edsdoors.net
Bringing Growth Your Way: Trees on the Move For All Your Landscaping Needs Trees on the Move, Inc., now one of the largest tree transplanting and tree supplier services in the state of Wisconsin, initially began in 1977 with only one truck. The company’s growth was driven in large part by overwhelming response from its customers. “Our client base created more demands for full landscape services,” says President Gary McHugh, and Trees on the Move delivered. The current staff of more than 70 employees, with more than 100 years of combined experience, and a fleet of 60 vehicles provide the service and flexibility to meet clients’ needs, whatever they may be.
Experienced personnel Trees on the Move specializes in landscape design and construction as well as value engineering and redesign of others’ work. The landscape architects, designers and sales professionals who work for Trees on the Move are well-versed in construction management, landscape design, municipal regulations and installation techniques, allowing them to work with clients every step of the way and to effectively manage budget constraints. They also pay close attention to details such as drainage, site stability and site sustainability — important facets of the company’s culture and methodology. “We’ve
been ‘thinking green’ ever since our inception,” says McHugh. During the past seven years, the demand for commercial landscape services has soared, and developments are sprouting up where 20 years ago the topography would have prevented them. “Our skill set has evolved to shadow that trend,” he says. Trees on the Move team members continually educate themselves through training and networking to keep in step with the changes in the industry. Reliable product Trees on the Move offers clients more than 200 acres of quality nursery stock. “Our trees have
the highest livability and survival rates since they are locally grown and accustomed to our climate,” says McHugh. “Because we grow, install and warranty our trees, we feel we provide a higher level of service than the competition.” Furthermore, he adds, “relationships with our suppliers offer our clients countless options on any project and bring real value to our clients.” With the largest fleet of tree spades in Wisconsin, Trees on the Move is capable of moving and replanting trees from two inches to 10 inches in diameter and evergreens up to 25 feet tall. This facilitates the installation of realized
landscape environments, instead of waiting 15 years for a newly planted seedling to become full-grown. Value-added service On a typical residential project, customers come to Trees on the Move with only a concept. Utilizing its broad expertise, the company advises the client how best to achieve that vision. For commercial projects, Trees on the Move is actively involved throughout the design process, working with project team members to provide clients with a design
suited to their specific needs. For example, at the Harley Davidson Museum, Trees on the Move was able to meet the architect’s strict design standards while also staying in line with the owner’s budget thanks to its database of nursery suppliers. The company supplied trees from all over the country, carefully considering their previous climates and urban environment as well as the conditions of their new home. On the Willow Tree Development BuySeasons Project, Trees on the Move was able to
overcome the municipal challenges and the stringent landscape budget through a simple redesign and meeting with local authorities, thereby saving the owner thousands of dollars while staying within the city’s guidelines. A passion for the job According to McHugh, success in this industry requires passion, and Trees on the Move has plenty. “Our passion and our business sense create our opportunities in most cases,” he says. This dedication has also led to strong bonds
of trust with clients. “We work really hard, and our clients know it,” says McHugh. “We put their needs first, and they recognize how much we care about what they care about.” After 30 years in business, Trees on the Move has the proven stability, experience and resources to deliver what customers want and need for their projects. Contact Trees on the Move at 262-679-5200 or visit their web site at www.treesonthemove.com. — Corporate Profile
5611 S. Calhoun Rd. • New Berlin, WI 53151 • 262-679-5200 • www.treesonthemove.com
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Ayres Associates 3433 Oakwood Hills Pkwy. Eau Claire, WI 54701-7698 715-834-3161 fax: 715-831-7500 bergm@ayresassociates.com www.ayresassociates.com
Mayer Helminiak Architects, LLC 10521 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-3700 fax: 262-241-3706 cmayer@mayer-helminiak.com www.mayer-helminiak.com
Company’s Specialties: Full-service architectural/engineering firm specializing in senior living environments
Company’s Specialties: Architecture/ engineering for government, law enforcement, educational, commercial, industrial, health care
Company’s Specialties: Architecture and planning firm focused on higher education and commercial clients
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Riley Construction Company, Inc. 5614 52nd St. Kenosha, WI 53144 262-658-4381 fax: 262-658-0312 barbr@riley.com www.rileycon.com Company’s Specialties: Riley’s specialties include construction management, preconstruction, designbuild and general contracting services. Riley Construction serves clients in healthcare, education, municipal, industrial, commercial, developer, parking and recreational markets. Client References: • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare • Abbott Laboratories • Quad/Graphics, Inc. • JohnsonDiversey Inc. • S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Client References: • Equitable Bank • Concordia University • State of Wisconsin • Wixon • Cobalt Partners
Client References: • City of Madison Engineering Services Building Addition • Lincoln County Courthouse Renovation, New Administrative Building and Jail Addition • Bush Brothers & Company Office Addition • Eau Claire Area School District • Oakwood Business Park LLC
Architectural Millwork/Casework/Woodwork
Construction Managers/General Contractors
Client References: • Greystone Communities, Inc. • New Life Management and Development Inc. • Three Crowns Park • Smith Senior Living • Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation
hillcraft, ltd. 2202 Advance Rd. Madison, WI 53718 608-221-3220 fax: 608-221-1897 wcm@hillcraft.com www.hillcraft.com Company’s Specialties: Architectural millwork; casework; stone, solid surface and plastic laminate tops; stainless steel fabrications, banquette seating Client References: • Tri-North Builders • J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. • C.D. Smith Construction • Findorff Builders • Kraemer Brothers Construction • ICONICA
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Architects
AG Architecture, Inc. 1414 Underwood Avenue, Ste. 301 Wauwatosa, WI 53213-2653 414-431-3131 fax: 414-431-0531 ergusz@agarch.com www.agarch.com
JSD Professional Services, Inc. 161 Horizon Dr., Ste. 101 Verona, WI 53593 608-848-5060 fax: 608-848-2255 jan.schroeder@jsdinc.com www.jsdinc.com Company’s Specialties: Planning and development, site/civil engineering, transportation engineering, structural engineering, water resources, landscape architecture, construction services, surveying and mapping Client References: • Alexander Company • Uline • Towne Investments • Alliant Energy • Menards, Inc.
Company’s Specialties: State-of-theart cabling, data, voice management, security and wireless solutions
EDS Architectural Openings, Inc. 6926 46th St. Kenosha, WI 53144 262-654-5600 fax: 262-654-7505 rrzim97@hotmail.com www.edsdoors.net Company’s Specialties: Hollow metal doors and frames, commercial wood doors, commercial and residential hardware, bath accessories and partitions Client References: • GLNC Barracks Remodel • Brass School • KHMC South Addition • Kenosha Transit Center • BAIN School
Foodservice Equipment
Doors/Frames/Hardware
Client References: • Wells Fargo • Aurora Health Care • American Family • Alliant Energy • Chase
ccrd partners 808 Travis St. Houston, TX 77002 713-237-8900 fax: 713-237-0123 davidd@ccrd.com www.ccrd.com
Ramaker & Associates, Inc. 1120 Dallas St. Sauk City, WI 53583 608-643-4100 fax: 608-643-7999 aquatics@ramaker.com www.ramaker.com
Company’s Specialties: Professional engineering firm providing specialty mechanical and electrical services to the bio-containment community
Company’s Specialties: Waterpark design, master planning, HVAC design, structural, civil engineering, surveying, environmental
Client References: • Influenza Research Institute at University Research Park • National Biodefense Analysis & Countermeasure Center • National Institutes of HealthGalveston National Laboratory • New England BioContainment Laboratory • University of Texas
Client References: • Wilderness Resort • Kalahari Resort • Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Resort • Holiday Inn Select • Holiday Inn
The Boelter Companies, Inc. N22W23685 Ridgeview Pkwy. W Waukesha, WI 53188 262-523-6200/800-263-5837 Fax: 262-523-6003 bboelter@boelter.com www.boelter.com Company’s Specialties: Designing and providing exceptional foodservice venues is our core business Client References: • General Electric Medical Systems • Aurora Health Care • M.A. Mortenson Company • C.G. Schmidt Construction
Irrigation
Consulting Engineers
Communication Contractors
CC&N, Inc. N27 W23588 Paul Rd. Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-523-0299/800-944-1715 fax: 262-523-0393 rmorrison@cc-n.com www.cc-n.com
Acme Systems, Inc. 6101 N. Flint Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53209 414-351-8866 fax: 414-351-8878 t.laur@acmesystems.net www.acmesystems.net Company’s Specialties: Certified design-build, new construction, existing landscapes, green roofs, LEED® Client References: • Bayshore Shopping Center • GE Healthcare • Third Ward River Walk • Wisconsin Medical College • Boerner Botanical Gardens
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D.L. Couch Wallcovering Source 3900 S. Memorial Dr. New Castle, IN 47362 800-433-0790 fax: 800-882-6824 dlcouch@dlcouch.com www.dlcouch.com Company’s Specialties: Commercial distributor of wallcovering
Nelson Landscape Incorporated P.O. Box 823 Waukesha, WI 53187-0823 262-549-6111 fax: 262-549-9229 info@nelsonlandscape.com www.nelsonlandscape.com
Trees on the Move 5611 S. Calhoun Rd. New Berlin, WI 53151 262-679-5200 fax: 262-679-5215 gary@treesonthemove.com www.treesonthemove.com
Company’s Specialties: Designbuild firm specializing in commercial landscape design and construction, celebrating 50 years of outstanding results
Company’s Specialties: Landscape architecture/construction, retaining walls, irrigation, erosion control, green (live) roofs, native seeds and grasses, lighting
Client References: • Falk Corporation • Greenway Medical Complex • The Legend at Brandybrook Entryways and Roadways • The Shoppes at Brookfield Commons • U.S. Cellular
Client References: • Harley-Davidson Museum • Aurora Hospital-Summitt • JohnsonDiversey • C.G. Schmidt Construction • Berghammer Construction
Mayer Helminiak Architects, LLC 10521 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-3700 fax: 262-241-3706 cmayer@mayer-helminiak.com www.mayer-helminiak.com Company’s Specialties: Architecture and planning firm focused on higher education and commercial clients Client References: • Equitable Bank • Concordia University • State of Wisconsin • Wixon • Cobalt Partners
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Landscape Contractors
Company’s Specialties: Corporate law firm serving small businesses to Fortune 500 companies
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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 3300 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-271-6560 fax: 414-277-0656 adhartwig@michaelbest.com www.michaelbest.com
Spancrete P.O. Box 828 Waukesha, WI 53187 414-290-9000 fax: 414-290-9125 info@spancrete.com www.spancrete.com Company’s Specialties: Architectural and structural precast concrete products and solutions Client References: • J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. • Hunzinger Construction Company • Miron Construction • Mortenson Construction • OPUS North Corporation
Company’s Specialties: Health care, hospitality, colleges and universities, LEED®, government, libraries
Specialty Contractors
Signs ASI Modulex 534 N. Water St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 612-332-1223 fax: 612-332-1224 wpajor@asimodulex.com www.asimodulex.com
ISEC, Inc. 5329 N. 118th Ct. Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-393-9600 fax: 414-393-9601 marowland@isecinc.com www.isecinc.com Company’s Specialties: Architectural woodwork, laboratory furniture and equipment, doors/frames/hardware, ornamental metals, building specialties
Structural Engineers
Client References: • Froedert Cancer Pavilion • Lutheran General Hospital • University of Chicago Residence Hall • Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin • Interdisciplinary Research Center
Subsurface Radar Solutions, LLC Lake Geneva, WI 262-206-3121 fax: 815-485-1621 marvin@4srs.com www.4srs.com Company’s Specialties: We scan the subsurface of concrete, blacktop or soil in real time without using radiation. Client References: • Grunau • VJS Construction • Cornerstone Plumbing, • J.M. Brennan • Miron Construction
Pierce Engineers, Inc. 241 N. Broadway, Ste. 500 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-278-6060 fax: 414-278-6061 pe@pierceengineers.com www.pierceengineers.com Company’s Specialties: Provides structural engineering services for all building sizes and complexities Client References: • Eppstein Uhen Architects • Engberg Anderson Design Partnership • Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc. • Architectural Design Consultants, Inc. • Mandel Group
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SUBCONTRACTORS
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Architectural Millwork/Casework/Woodwork
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Cathedral Builders, Inc. Dean Giacomini/Jody Giacomini W143 N9340 Henry Stark Rd. Menomonee Falls, WI 53057 262-250-1985 fax: 262-250-1988 mail@cathedralbuilders.com www.cathedralbuilders.com (see display ad p. 95)
Wellenstein & Sons Inc. Bart Wellenstein 227 Sussex St. Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-695-3580 fax: 262-695-3585 wellenstein@wellensteinandsons.com (see display ad p. 95)
Architects AG Architecture, Inc. Eugene R. Guszkowski, AIA 1414 Underwood Ave., Ste. 301 Wauwatosa, WI 53213-2653 414-431-3131 fax: 414-431-0531 ergusz@agarch.com www.agarch.com Ayres Associates Michael Berg, PE, Vice President 3433 Oakwood Hills Pkwy. Eau Claire, WI 54701-7698 715-834-3161 fax: 715-831-7500 bergm@ayresassociates.com www.ayresassociates.com
Mayer Helminiak Architects, LLC Clifford Mayer, AIA 10521 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-3700 fax: 262-241-3706 emayer@mayer-helminiak.com www.mayer-helminiak.com
Diamond Cut Inc. Pat Wesner 6200 W. Donges Bay Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 262-242-6400 fax: 262-242-6466 pwesner@diamondcutmillwork.com www.diamondcutmillwork.com
hillcraft, ltd. William C. Murphy 2202 Advance Rd. Madison, WI 53718 608-221-3220 fax: 608-221-1897 wcm@hillcraft.com www.hillcraft.com Tri Formed Top Corporation Rick Martiny 11739 W. Dearbourn Ave. Wauwatosa, WI 53226 414-470-0090 fax: 414-479-0089 triformedtops@sbcglobal.net
Architectural Wood Windows & Doors Acker Millwork Co., Inc. Pete Acker 3300 W. Pabst Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53215 414-672-2200 fax: 414-672-2203 ackermillwork@ackermillwork.com www.ackermillwork.com
Architectural & Decorative Concrete Polished Concrete & Retaining Walls, Inc. Jim Tomich 12125 W. Silver Spring Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-464-4546 fax: 414-527-9708 jimt@concrete4me.com www.concrete4me.com
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Asphalt Paving Munson, Inc. Rob Fetherson 6747 N. Sydney Pl. Glendale, WI 53209 414-351-0800 fax: 414-351-0879 rob@munsoninc.com www.munsoninc.com
Tri County Paving, Inc. Terry Wenger 7579 S. Meixner Rd. DeForest, WI 53532 608-846-4657 fax: 608-846-2570 tcpaving@chorus.net www.tricountypaving.com
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Awnings & Canopies Gallagher Tent & Awning John Gallagher 809 Plaenert Dr. Madison, WI 53713 608-255-7286 fax: 608-255-7293 john@gallaghertentandawning.com www.gallaghertentandawning.com
Building Automation Systems RF Technologies Kathie Vick 3125 N. 126th St. Brookfield, WI 53005 262-373-5179 fax: 262-790-4699 kvick@rft.com www.rft.com
Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors Edward E. Gillen Company Eric W. Bahner, PE 218 W. Becher St. Milwaukee, WI 53207 414-769-3120 fax: 414-769-3135 eric.bahner@gillenco.com www.gillenco.com
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Bathtub, Tile & Countertop Resurfacing Miracle Method of S. WI, Inc. Scott Sievert 4384 Huntington Ave. Janesville, WI 53546 608-449-0963 fax: 608-758-4509 ssievert@miraclemethod.com www.miraclemethod.com
809 Plaenert Dr. Madison, WI 53713 608-255-7286 fax: 608-255-7293 www.gallaghertentandawning.com
Cabinets American Woodwork, Inc. Gary Busateri 4997 N. 33rd St. Milwaukee, WI 53209 414-438-0400 fax: 414-438-1495 garybusateri@sbcglobal.net www.amerwoodwork.com
Edward E. Gillen Company Contractors • Engineers Since 1894 www.gillenco.com inform@gillenco.com DEEP FOUNDATION AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS DEEP FOUNDATIONS: Drilled Caissons • Driven Piling • Helical Piers • Dynamic Compaction EARTH RETENTION SYSTEMS: Sheeted Cofferdams • Soil Nailing • Tieback Anchors MARINE CONSTRUCTION: Breakwaters • Dock Walls • Shore Protection • Intakes / Outfalls
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218 West Becher Street Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 769-3120 Fax: (414) 769-3135
3166 S. River Road, Suite 131 Des Plaines, IL 60018 (847) 827-8660 Fax: (847) 827-1800
Carpentry Contractors Cathedral Builders, Inc. Dean Giacomini/Jody Giacomini W143 N9340 Henry Stark Rd. Menomonee Falls, WI 53057 262-250-1985 fax: 262-250-1988 mail@cathedralbuilders.com www.cathedralbuilders.com
Carpet & Tile Contractors Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Les Lippert, President N89 W14260 Patrita Dr. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262-437-9300 fax: 262-437-9695 lippert@lipperttile.com www.lipperttile.com (see corporate profile p. 97)
Chimney Pots ChimneyPot.com/ The Chimney Pot Shoppe Mark Smith, Director of Sales 1915 Brush Run Rd. Avella, PA 15312 724-345-3601 fax: 724-345-8243 office@chimneypot.com www.chimneypot.com (see corporate profile p. 96)
Communication Contractors CC&N, Inc. Rowland Morrison N27 W23588 Paul Rd. Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-523-0299/800-944-1715 fax: 262-523-0393 rmorrison@cc-n.com www.cc-n.com
Wellenstein & Sons Inc. Bart Wellenstein 227 Sussex St. Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-695-3580 fax: 262-695-3585 wellenstein@wellensteinandsons.com
Ceramic & Marble Contractors Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Les Lippert, President N89 W14260 Patrita Dr. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262-437-9300 fax: 262-437-9695 lippert@lipperttile.com www.lipperttile.com (see corporate profile p. 97)
Civil Engineers JSD Professional Services, Inc. Jan Schroeder, Business Development 161 Horizon Dr., Ste. 101 Verona, WI 53593 608-848-5060 fax: 608-848-2255 jan.schroeder@jsdinc.com www.jsdinc.com
hit the nail on the head
Concrete Contractors Ceco Concrete Construction, LLC Mike Dastrup, Sales Manager 2626 Warrenville Rd., Ste. 500 Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-852-0505 fax: 630-852-0404 mdastrup@cecoconcrete.com www.cecoconcrete.com
“Wellenstein & Sons, Inc. is a third generation construction company specializing in rough and finish carpentry. Wellenstein & Sons, Inc. has a strong commitment to delivering an on-time, high quality service to our clients.�
227 Sussex Street Pewaukee, WI 53072 Phone: 262-695-3580 Fax: 262-695-3585 wellenstein@wellensteinandsons.com
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The largest selection of chimney pots in the world Based in Avella, Pa., ChimneyPot.com offers the broadest variety of both new and antique chimney pots in the world. This one-of-a-kind company offers its distinctive products to architects, builders, masons and homeowners who want to add unique character to their homes or other architectural projects. A flourishing business Originally founded in 1995 by Michael Bentley as The Chimney Pot Shoppe, ChimneyPot.com started off as an importer of British antiquities. However, a growing trend in the building industry soon led the company to focus solely on chimney pots. “We found that chimney pots were experiencing a resurgence in popularity as a building product,” says Bentley. “Architects and builders who specialized in the design, restoration and new construction of high-end custom, European-style or period homes were once again turning to chimney pots as a way to add character and interest to the exterior of the house.” This trend soon expanded to incorporate many other residential styles. In 2006, the company changed its name to ChimneyPot.com. Today, it has partnerships with all major chimney pot manufacturers and antique chimney pot collectors throughout the world. ChimneyPot.com also offers custom chimney pots to meet the specific design interests of their clients. “For these reasons, we are able to stock and sell the broadest selection of new and antique chimney pots in the world,” explains Ola Lessard, spokesperson for the company. “This is not a side business for us,” says Lessard. “Our staff is extremely knowledgeable about both the product and the installation process. We carefully inspect all antique chimney pots, many of which are hundreds of years old, before selling. Finally, we take great care to offer both the largest selection and the best service to every client.”
Superior attention to detail ChimneyPot.com’s customer base is divided equally between homeowners and trades people. The company makes it extremely easy for its clients to select the best chimney pots for each distinctive project. For instance, the company offers a cutting-edge website with a vast amount of information. “Our website is an absolute treasure trove of information,” says Lessard. “Many customers start there, learning about the hundreds of sizes, styles and finishes that are available, and seeing how different chimney pots look on different house styles. We also offer step-by-step installation tips, an online catalog and more.” Customers may also request a free print catalog or simply call to discuss their project with one of the company’s professional staff members. “Our customers are talking to someone who understands their needs, not just an order taker,” says Bentley. “We walk them through the process of selecting chimney pots to ensure that they not only look great but fit properly, as well. Although customers may visit chimneypot.com to determine what kind of chimney pot they want, they must call when they are ready to order. “We take orders only by phone,” explains Lessard. “Unlike some sellers, we take this extra step, because it allows us to be sure that the chimney pots the customer has selected will fit the chimneys and flues.” If necessary, the experts at ChimneyPot.com can explain how to properly measure the flues and chimneys to ensure an accurate fit. The company also provides free design assistance to customers who aren’t quite sure which pots will best enhance their project. “We work with large and small builders, architects and masonry firms who recognize the visual impact chimney pots can add to their designs,” says Lessard. “We also work with homeowners and other ‘do-it-yourselfers’ who want to add some character to their rooftop, or even to an outdoor fireplace or courtyard.” Once the customer orders a chimney pot, one of ChimneyPot.com’s professionals expertly crates the product to ensure a safe and timely delivery to the construction site. Unparalleled products and service There is no doubt that ChimneyPot.com stands in stark contrast from the competition. First and foremost, the company offers the largest selection of chimney pots in the world, including every size, style and finish imaginable. Additionally, ChimneyPot.com specializes solely in chimney pots. “Chimney pots are what we do. Period,” says Bentley. “Our staff is highly trained, and knows how to help a builder, architect, homeowner or other customer find the right chimney pots for each project.” Lastly, the ChimneyPot.com team stands firmly behind their incomparable products and offers unequaled customer service. “In the history of our company, we’ve rarely had a problem,” says Lessard. “But when things go wrong, we take care of them. We keep our customers happy, and they come back. That’s just good business.” Because of its unique products and unparalleled customer service, ChimneyPot.com has received recognition throughout the industry. The company has been featured in countless industry magazines and television shows, including HGTV’s I Want That! and Curb Appeal, This Old House magazine, Custom Home, Old House Journal, and Journal of Light Construction to name just a few. Recently, the company was asked to develop a photo gallery and article for ThisOldHouse.com. “We’ve achieved the success we have,” says Bentley, “because we take care of our customers. We take great pride in our products, and stand by them 100 percent.” — Corporate Profile
Representing Three Generations of Integrity, Craftsmanship and Responsive Service We want our clients to know that we will do everything we can to provide them with workmanship that is according to the best practices of the industry; that we will be accurate and reliable with our estimates; that our project management will be proactive and cooperative; that we will be fair and honest at all times; and that we view every project as another chapter in an ongoing relationship rather than as a single transaction. — Les Lippert, President When William Lippert Sr. began a small residential
followed by his brothers — Al in 1955, Gary in 1959
Another recent project required the installation of carpet
tile installation contracting company in Milwaukee in
and Wayne in 1961. During this time, Lippert Tile
tile, broadloom carpet, resilient flooring, resilient treads
1949, the values he established would be the principles
steadily grew, eventually branching out into commer-
and risers on stairs, porcelain tile flooring, glass wall tile,
guiding Lippert Tile Company, Inc. three generations
cial tile and stone installation in the early 1960s and
and cushioned maple athletic flooring.
later — integrity, craftsmanship and responsive service.
commercial floor coverings in 1992. Today, Lippert
“On all these projects,” says Lippert, “we have spent
“We have the capacity to handle projects of every size
Tile is owned and managed by Al’s sons — Les,
many hours working with the architects, designers and
and complexity,” says Les Lippert, current president of
as President, and Jeff, as Executive Vice President.
contractors to determine the scheduling and sequence
the company. “All our work is performed by our own
Both joined the firm in 1982.
of the work, and in the proactive problem solving
employees. We control every aspect of service and crafts-
Today, what was once a modest business venture
mode needed to ensure the project is completed in a
manship from bidding to closeout to ensure that the high
has grown from a few family members into a thriv-
unified and cooperative manner. Beyond the installed
standards we commit to are actually delivered.”
ing company employing nearly 100 craft workers
materials, we are experience providers for the rest of
The expertise, dedication and enthusiasm William
specializing in the installation of tile, stone, carpeting,
the construction team and the owner.”
Lippert Sr. used to build a thriving business have
hardwood and resilient flooring, furniture lift, and
This dedication to its clients and the project at hand
become a family affair. Bill Lippert Jr., William’s
other services throughout the construction market
demonstrates Lippert Tile’s adherence to its found-
son, joined the company at its inception, and was
of southeastern Wisconsin.
ing principles, which guide the company every day. In
“We strive to be every client’s most reliable and
addition, involvement in organizations and associations
trustworthy team member, the one that will preemp-
such as the AGC of Greater Milwaukee, American
tively solve problems rather than create them,” says
Subcontractors Association, Milwaukee Tile Contractors
Lippert of his firm’s ongoing client relationships. “We
Association, Floor Coverers Association of Southeastern
seek to consult with them, offering them expert knowl-
Wisconsin, Tile Contractors Association of America,
edge so they can make informed decisions.
International Masonry Institute, Joint Apprenticeship
“Addressing each project’s unique challenges
Committees of both the Bricklayers and Carpenters
before they become problems is a key strategy for
locally, ASID, IFMA, National Tile Contractors
making the experience of working with us a reward-
Association, StarNet, Marble Institute of America, Floor
ing one,” adds Lippert.
Covering Installation Contractors of America, and oth-
A recent restaurant project required the use of numerous tiles and stones of differing thicknesses and sizes that
ers keeps the company at the forefront of the industry, continually growing to serve clients’ every need.
had to be installed evenly and uniformly in thinset on all interior surfaces as well as on exterior walkways and walls.
Lippert Tile Company, Inc.
— Corporate Profile
www.lipperttile.com N89 W14260 Patrita Dr. • Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 • phone: 262-437-9300 • fax: 262-437-9695
Concrete Sawing, Drilling & Breaking Litgen Concrete Cutting & Coring of Milwaukee Tom Gattas P.O. Box 420 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0420 414-257-2221 fax: 414-257-4140 sales@litgen.com www.litgen.com
Construction Managers/ General Contractors Riley Construction Company, Inc. Barbara J. Riley 5614 52nd St. Kenosha, WI 53144 262-658-4381 fax: 262-658-0312 barbr@rileycon.com www.rileycon.com
Construction Waste Management WasteCap Wisconsin Jenna Kunde 2647 N. Stowell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-961-1100 fax: 414-961-1105 wastecap@wastecapwi.org www.wastecapwi.org
Consulting Engineers ccrd partners David B. Duthu, PE, Principal 808 Travis St. Houston, TX 77002 713-237-8900 fax: 713-237-0123 davidd@ccrd.com www.ccrd.com
Countertops Specialty Finishing Inc. Kim Peuschold 14010 Leetsbir Rd. Sturtevant, WI 53177 262-321-0010 fax: 262-321-0355 info@specialtyfinishing.net www.specialtyfinishing.net
Ramaker & Associates, Inc. James Skowronski, PE 1120 Dallas St. Sauk City, WI 53583 608-643-4100 fax: 608-643-7999 aquatics@ramaker.com www.ramaker.com
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Design-build Contractors Chris Greene, Inc. Construction Andy Farrell Copperwood East, Ste. 300 N112 W15237 Mequon Rd. Germantown, WI 53022 262-253-1399 fax: 262-253-1550 andyf@chrisgreeneinc.com www.chrisgreeneinc.com
Doors/Frames/Hardware EDS Architectural Openings, Inc. Rick Zimmerman, Vice President of Operations 6926 46th St. Kenosha, WI 53144 262-654-5600 fax: 262-654-7505 rrzim97@hotmail.com www.edsdoors.net
Reliant Glass & Door Systems LLC Brent Henschel 3208 Washington Ave. P.O. Box 1044 Sheboygan, WI 53082-1044 800-234-7432 fax: 920-458-4927 bhenschel@reliantglassanddoor.com www.reliantglassanddoor.com
Quality Door & Hardware, Div. of Wisconsin Valley Concrete Jeff Kulick 311 5th Ave. N Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495 715-423-7500 fax: 715-423-8616 qdhsales@wvcp.com www.wvcp.com
• Commercial Glass & Glazing • Hollow Metal, Doors & Hardware • Toilet Partitions & Accessories www.reliantglassanddoor.com PO Box 1044 • 3208 Washington Ave • Sheboygan, WI 53082 800-234-7432 • fax 920-458-4927
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Drywall & Metal Stud Contractors Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Patrick Forliti, Vice President 17150 W. Pheasant Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 262-787-7006 fax: 262-787-7010 pforliti@olywall.com www.olympicwall.com
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Wall-tech, Inc. Pete Braun 7025 Raywood Rd. Madison, WI 53713 608-257-1595 fax: 608-257-2846 pbraun@walltechinc.com www.walltechinc.com
Electrical Contractors Dnesco Electric, Inc. Brian Klein 11019 W. Layton Ave. Greenfield, WI 53228 414-425-3700 fax: 414-425-2343 bklein@dnesco.com www.dnesco.com (see display ad p. 104) Electri-Tec Electrical Construction, Inc. Renata Feiner 100 David Cir. Arena, WI 53503 608-753-2442 fax: 608-753-2564 renata@electri-tec.com www.electri-tec.com (see corporate profile p. 102-103) MCR Services, LLC Mike Chevalier 2649 Hwy. 175 Richfield, WI 53076 262-644-6400 fax: 262-644-4393 mike.chevalier@mcrservicesllc.com www.mcrservicesllc.com (see display ad p. 104)
Preferred Electrical Contractors Eric Ehlers 2450 S. 162nd St. New Berlin, WI 53151 262-784-5930 fax: 262-784-5939 eric@preferredelectrical.com (see display ad p. 104) Spectrum Electric, Inc. Michael Hahlbeck W222 N5734 Miller Way, Ste. 106 Sussex, WI 53089 262-820-8335 fax: 262-820-2575 mike@spectrumelectric.com www.spectrumelectric.com (see display ad p. 104) Uihlein Electric Co., Inc. Tim Rigsby 12660 W. Townsend St. Brookfield, WI 53005 262-781-1260 fax: 262-781-9366 office@uihleinelectric.com www.uihleinelectric.com
Engineering/Surveying/ Planning R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. Jason Houle 2857 Bartells Dr. Beloit, WI 53511 608-365-4464 fax: 608-365-1850 jhoule@rhbatterman.com www.rhbatterman.com
Engineers Wolter Power Systems Dan Martin 3125 Intertech Dr. Brookfield, WI 53045 800-236-1625 fax: 262-790-6229 dan.martin@wolterps.com www.wolterps.com
Epoxy Coating Protective Coating Specialists, Inc. Steve Sitzberger, President 826 S. Westland Dr. Appleton, WI 54914 920-733-0688 fax: 920-731-1254 steves@theepoxypeople.com www.pcs-floors.com
• Engineers • Land Surveyors • Planners • Project Management Wisconsin and Illinois Registered
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Maintaining positive relationships “with everyone we come in contact with” is a current that flows through Electri-Tec Electrical Construction, Inc. The philosophy has powered the company since its inception in 1987, shaping Electri-Tec into one of the largest electrical contractors in the Madison metropolitan area specializing in electrical construction, maintenance and design-build installations.
“We do electrical construction; mostly commercial work, like high-rise condos, student housing, schools, retail stores, hospitals and assisted living,” says Electri-Tec’s Renata Feiner. Tim Forseth, Electri-Tec’s vice president, says the company was started more than 20 years ago by his father, who turned his experience with another electrical contractor into his own business endeavor.
“What we wanted to build on was honesty,” he says. “We wanted to be open with generals and employees, and we wanted to be one of the top performers in the electrical industry. It took a while to get those things, but with the right plans in place, we feel we are accomplishing just that.” Forseth says one of the company’s first jobs put them to work at The Springs Resort in Springs Green, Wis., (now known as The House on the Rock Resort). “It’s quite a resort. At the time, they were putting in another 18 holes and building a large hotel with more than 500 condos,” he says. “It’s quite a unique building and design.” According to Forseth, the work completed at the golf club set the pace for the company’s growth over time. The company put plans in place to ensure total performance from the day it received that contract.
Pre-planning and prefabrication keep complex projects on point For Electri-Tec, achieving their goals meant building their reputation and landing a host of noteworthy projects, including the Tanger Factory Outlet Center in the Wisconsin Dells. The 270,000-squarefoot, single-story outlet mall project, which began in late October 2005 with completion scheduled for early August 2006, involved $3.1 million in electrical work spread over just eight months, utilizing 27,000 man hours of labor. “It was a lot of work in a little amount of time,” Forseth says. The thing that really set Electri-Tec apart on the job was the use of prefabrication. According to Forseth, a majority of the project’s branch circuiting was constructed in the relative comfort of a warehouse while winter weather was bearing down on the jobsite. “It’s built in a controlled environment, and then it’s shipped to the jobs as needed,” he says. “The foreman, as part of the turnover meeting and the preplanning, needs to develop the pre-planning list. He’s building this thing on paper — and in his mind — before he even steps on the site. “When it’s on site, all the electricians have to do is install it. They don’t have to roll spools. They don’t have to locate boxes for rough-in. It’s all assembled and ready for installation,” he says. Electri-Tec’s crews were among the driving forces on the project. “Before the building was being built we were already building our prefab assemblies back in the shop,” says Forseth. “As soon as the roof went on and the steel went up in the air, we were there installing. Basically, we were pushing the entire job. We definitely set the pace.” Also in 2006, Electri-Tec went to work on a 42,000-square-foot addition at the Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark, also located in the Wisconsin Dells, where the installation of new attractions presented challenges both in terms of space and time. ElectriTec coordinated with other contractors in order to meet design challenges that left only one-third of the floor space flat and workable. Again, through their coordinated pre-planning and scheduling, workdays
remained productive, the jobsite remained safe, and a technically difficult construction project was completed smoothly and on schedule. In 2008, the company took on one of its largest challenges at the Blackhawk Church in Madison. Work at the 112,000-square-foot structure came with a $1.88 million electrical contract and a chance to work with a new general contractor, all of which added to the challenge. Again, Electri-Tec’s commitment to planning and organization paid off. Meetings were held to put the minds of the owners and general contractors at ease, and through careful labor coordination and project management, a workable and efficient construction schedule came together with Electri-Tec once again setting the pace. “Our strengths lie in the pre-planning of a project; our pre-planning and prefabrication of a project,” says Forseth. “We spend a lot of time prior to even stepping on the site.”
A team committed to quality and organization “But the strengths of our company are not only in just keeping the general contractors happy. It’s also keeping the employees happy,” he says, adding that Electri-Tec typically employs approximately 70 nonunion electricians. According to Forseth, the electrical construction business is very competitive in southern Wisconsin — Electri-Tec also serves portions of Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota — and that the company has put itself in a good position by assembling a group of first-class employees. “We do that with just a free exchange of information. Everyone is involved with most or all of the decisions made in this company. Everyone is part of the team. They’re not just a number. They know everything that’s going on with this company.” That being said, it helps that Electri-Tec’s commitments to quality and organization are exactly what general contractors want to see in an electrical contractor. “We try to set ourselves apart with the relationships we make with generals,” says Forseth. “A lot of our work comes from the relationships we’ve built through the years.” Safety and training, quality testing and inspections, preventative maintenance, and a close working relationship with building systems commissioning agents are other areas in which Electri-Tec has set itself apart from the competition. Today, the company’s sales total approximately $9 million annually. — Corporate Profile
100 David Cir., Arena, WI 53503 • (608) 753-2442 • Fax: (608) 753-2564 • etec@electri-tec.com • www.electri-tec.com
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CONTRACTORS Dnesco is a full service Union Electrical Contractor that has been providing quality service in Southeastern Wisconsin since 1959. Our full fleet of service vehicles and 48-foot bucket truck help us handle a wide variety of electrical tasks, specializing in commercial and industrial projects.
2450 S. 162nd St. New Berlin, WI 53151 11019 W. Layton Avenue • Greenfield, WI 53228 414-425-3700 fax: 414-425-2343 www.dnesco.com
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Multifaceted Site Work Construction Company Specializes in Diversity A solid work ethic based on strong integrity is intrinsic to family-owned Allen Steele Company, Inc. of Lake Delton, Wis. This exceptional trait is evident in its half-century heritage as well as in its current staff, many of whom have served the company for three decades; in its relationship with its clients; and in the success of its projects. “We would like to be known for performing the best work for the dollar,” says Vice President Richard A. Steele. Steele runs the daily operations of this company specializing in site work construction for development, grading, undergrounding of utilities, pipe bursting, directional drilling and demolition. “Sometimes, that means telling the client what they don’t want to hear. When a client asks me for a budget price, I never low-ball the price just to get the work, then charge for extras down the road. I may lose the job to a company that operates that way, but we always look at what is best for the client, and we preserve our integrity.” That integrity is three generations in the making, with a fourth now on board. As a child, Richard Steele worked with his grandfather, Deane Steele, making concrete lawn ornaments. Deane’s son and Richard’s father, Allen, began his excavating business in 1957; now retired, Allen retains the title of president. Richard’s son, Travis, 20, is on his way up the corporate ladder, currently working as a pipe laborer while he attends school. Richard’s wife, Pam Steele, is also an active employee. A Relationship-based Business The close-knit family atmosphere also extends to staff. “We go by the Golden Rule,” says Steele, praising his 40-plus valued employees. “You treat people the way you want to be treated.” That approach accounts for the good relationships the company has developed while working directly with owners. “We work as a partner and always try to get the most work for the client’s money,” Steele adds. “We like direct communications with owners, because many clients modify plans as the work proceeds. We like to provide the client with budget numbers before work begins and stay on budget throughout construction.” In addition to “specializing in everything,”
as a value-added benefit, Allen Steele works with several area engineering and specialty construction firms to assist clients with permitting, water and other issues. The company also encourages the move to green construction by advising developers how to keep construction debris such as felled trees out of landfills. From the First Shovel to the Last Steele’s business has shifted from a majority of municipal to a majority of commercial projects, including resorts and water parks such as the Pirates Cove Fun Center in the famed Wisconsin Dells. On many projects, Steele is involved for the duration. “We start by handling the clearing, stump grubbing and grading, and we’re there at the end to put down the last seed of grass. We’re the first shovel in and the last shovel out,” he says. The company recently performed all site work — from removal of the first tree to the final paving — on a major expansion of the Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort in the Dells. “Despite facing great scheduling and weather challenges, we finished on time and on budget,” adds Steele. As a company, Allen Steele relishes being ahead of the technological curve. In 2006, it entered the pipe bursting business in a huge way, replacing 24,000 lineal feet of four-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) sewer force main with eight-inch HDPE for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Rainbow Casino in Nekoosa, Wis. Pipe bursting is becoming the preferred method of pipe rehabilitation and replacement, explains Steele. He says that this project was the most monumental effort performed to date. Even the company’s bulldozers have gone high-tech. A global positioning system (GPS)-driven satellite control system at the office plots out the grading of a project. A CD containing the parameters is placed in the bulldozer, enabling the operator to know the exact grades of the jobsite. He operates the bulldozer and views the monitor while the computer automatically controls the blade. All of this new technology adds to, but does not replace, Allen Steele Company, Inc.’s time-tested way of doing business. The company’s continuing success, and successful culmination of projects to the immense satisfaction of its clients, all come down to “Steele-clad” integrity. — Corporate Profile
Allen Steele Company, Inc. S2044 County Road T P O Box 430 Lake Delton, WI 53940 Phone: 608-254-2595 Fax: 608-254-2433 www.allensteeleco.com
Excavating Contractors Allen Steele Co., Inc. Richard Steele S2044 CRT P.O. Box 430 Lake Delton, WI 53940 608-254-2595 fax: 608-254-2433 pam@allensteeleco.com www.allensteeleco.com (see corporate profile p. 105)
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Exterior Wall Cladding/EIFS Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Patrick Forliti, Vice President 17150 W. Pheasant Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 262-787-7006 fax: 262-787-7010 pforliti@olywall.com www.olympicwall.com (see display ad p. 100)
Flooring Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home Paul Dominie 250 W. Beltline Hwy. Madison, WI 53713 608-257-0291 fax: 608-258-7248 pdominie@coylecarpet.com www.coylecarpetonemadison.com Coyle Contract Bob Finley 250 W. Beltline Hwy. Madison, WI 53713 608-258-7256 fax: 608-258-7248 bfinley@coylecarpet.com www.coylecontract.com
Johnson Controls, Inc. 10201 Innovation Dr., Ste. 300 Milwaukee, WI 53226 414-259-2800 2140 American Dr. Neenah, WI 54956 920-831-3800 2400 Kilgust Rd. Madison, WI 53713 608-226-5100 www.johnsoncontrols.com
Lippert Tile Company, Inc. Les Lippert, President N89 W14260 Patrita Dr. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 262-437-9300 fax: 262-437-9695 lippert@lipperttile.com www.lipperttile.com (see corporate profile p. 97) Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Patrick Forliti, Vice President 17150 W. Pheasant Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 262-787-7006 fax: 262-787-7010 pforliti@olywall.com www.olympicwall.com (see display ad p. 100)
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Foodservice Equipment The Boelter Companies, Inc. N22W23685 Ridgeview Pkwy. W Waukesha, WI 53188 262-523-6200/800-263-5837 fax: 262-523-6003 bboelter@boelter.com www.boelter.com
Furniture & Woodworking Repair Furniture Medic Tara Kramer W226 N887 Eastmound Dr. Waukesha, WI 53186 262-436-2200 fax: 262-436-2202 tara@furnituremedicofmetromilwaukee.com www.furnituremedicofmetromilwaukee.com
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Glass & Glazing BGS Glass Service LLC Shannon Williams 1620 Arcadian Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186 262-513-2806 fax: 262-513-2812 shannon@bgsglass.com www.bgsglass.com
Reliant Glass & Door Systems LLC Brent Henschel 3208 Washington Ave. P.O. Box 1044 Sheboygan, WI 53082-1044 800-234-7432 fax: 920-458-4927 bhenschel@reliantglassanddoor.com www.reliantglassanddoor.com (see display ad p. 99)
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BGS Glass Service LLC “Where quality counts from start to finish” Commercial — Industrial — Residential • Storefronts • Thermopanes • Heavy Glass Shower Doors • Patio Doors • Mirrors • Replacement Windows shannon@bgsglass.com www.bgsglass.com
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HVAC Systems Liechty & Associates Inc. Randall Liechty 15220 Gebhardt Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122 262-366-3676 fax: 262-784-4199 rliechtype@msn.com
Thermo Dynamics Kevin Bauer/Steve Meassick 112 N. Lexington St. Spring Green, WI 53588 608-588-7079 fax: 608-588-2267 tammyl@tdhvac.com www.tdhvac.com
Mared Mechanical Jay Dubester 4230 W. Douglas Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 414-536-0411 fax: 414-536-0534 jdubester@maredmechanical.com www.maredmechanical.com
Insulation Contractors Thermal Comfort, Inc. Dason Schultz 8648 W. Kaul Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-358-1255 fax: 414-358-1282 dason@thermalcomfort.net www.thermalcomfort.net
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Irrigation Acme Systems, Inc. Tom Laur Jr. 6101 N. Flint Rd. Glendale, WI 53209 414-351-8866 fax: 414-351-8878 t.laur@acmesystems.net www.acmesystems.net
Labor & Employment Law Services Michael Best & Friedrich LLP 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 3300 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-271-6560 fax: 414-277-0656 adhartwig@michaelbest.com www.michaelbest.com
Landscape Contractors The Bristol Group Paul Kranstover 19201 84th St. Bristol, WI 53104 262-857-9191 fax: 262-857-9098 www.thebristolgroup.com
Trees on the Move Gary M. McHugh, President 5611 S. Calhoun Rd. New Berlin, WI 53151 262-679-5200 fax: 262-679-5215 gary@treesonthemove.com www.treesonthemove.com
Lighting Design
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Noele Stollmack Lighting Design LLC Noele Stollmack 3059 N. Weil St., Unit 405 Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-264-3044 noele@stollmack-lighting.com www.stollmack-lighting.com
Belonger Corp., Inc. Nicole Mueller 2334 Stonebridge Cir., Unit D West Bend, WI 53095 262-334-9111 fax: 262-334-9199 nicolemueller@belonger.net www.belonger.net
Manufacturers McFarlane Manufacturing Co., Inc. Mike Plank, Operations Manager 1330 Dallas St. Sauk City, WI 53583 608-643-3321 fax: 608-643-3976 mplank@mcfarlanes.net
Nelson Landscape Incorporated Dale Nelson, President P.O. Box 823 Waukesha, WI 53187-0823 262-549-6111 fax: 262-549-9229 info@nelsonlandscape.com www.nelsonlandscape.com
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Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor 2334 Stonebridge Circle, Unit D West Bend, WI 53095
800-766-9918
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Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Unionized • Certified • Safety Program • Confined Space Entry Program • EPA Reclamation Program • Quality Control Program • “TQM” Total Quality Management • Army Corps of Engineers Quality in Construction Management
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Kinateder Masonry Relationship focused. Quality driven. Founded in 1992, Kinateder Masonry has built a reputation on commitment to detail, responsiveness and a willingness to partner with customers. With extensive experience in brick, block, stone and cast-stone materials, Kinateder is a true solutions partner. From the bid stage through final completion, Kinateder Masonry works with contractors to ensure the job is done on time, on budget and to the client’s specifications. According to Fred Kinateder Sr., co-founder and CEO, Kinateder Masonry was born
out of a need for a masonry contractor willing to honor its customers’ demands for quality, timeliness and safety. “Customers have come to trust us because of our proven ability to deliver quality craftsmanship on time,” he says. “Customers see quality in our staff, in our product, and in our crew members who continually deliver an unmatched safety record.” Project Manager Fred Kinateder Jr. emphasizes that safety is critical to contractors. “Safeguarding workers is very important to
us and crucial for the construction managers and the owners.” Improved safety measures and ergonomically designed scaffolding keep Kinateder employees comfortable and out of harm’s way. Kinateder Sr. notes that focusing on customer relationships is key to the company’s success. Collaboration and open communication with clients continues throughout the project and never really ends. Kinateder Sr. says every project the company approaches requires attention to detail, the ability to listen and the ability to perform. He cites a job at West Bend Mutual Insurance Corporate Headquarters in West Bend, Wis., as an example of Kinateder Masonry’s ability to partner and perform. The
job was a $4 million brick, block and precast stone project that at one point brought 38 employees to the site during a four-month period, working with CG Schmidt. “We kept their existing facility open while we doubled its size,” says Kinateder Sr. “The logistics were tough, but we were able to finish the job within a very aggressive 10-month schedule. At one point, we had three cranes working, setting precast stone and lifting the building materials.” The company’s ability to perform was tried and tested again at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. A more than $2 million project with Mortenson Construction, the Kinateder Masonry job consisted of mostly brickwork, with some block elevator shafts.
“We spelled-out ‘Harley-Davidson 1903’ in different-colored brick,” explains Kinateder Sr. “The letters take up the side of the building — 16 feet high and 10 feet wide. We worked on site for about a year and completed most of the work by November 2007.” Other standout projects for Kinateder Masonry include: Miller Park, the home of Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers, where the company’s work included a $4 million stone and block contract — including more than 450,000 blocks — through the Hunt Construction Group and Hunzinger Construction Co. joint venture team.
Park Lafayette, a more than $2 million brick, block and stone job for Hunzinger at the high-rise condominium development in downtown Milwaukee. Although the jobs noted above are multimillion-dollar projects, the owners emphasize that no commercial job is too big or too small for Kinateder Masonry. Kinateder partners with contractors for small- and mid-size jobs and applies its best practices from larger projects to ensure the company’s core values of quality, timeliness and safety are always delivered. Kinateder Masonry: Relationship focused. Quality driven. — Corporate Profile
2307 Badger Dr. Waukesha, WI 53188 262-548-9876
Marble & Granite Contractors Lakeside Stoneworks Robin Swernoff 5333 W. Beaver Creek Pkwy. Brown Deer, WI 53223 414-354-6100 fax: 414-354-6107 rswernoff@lakesidestoneworks.com www.lakesidestoneworks.com
Masonry Contractors Ballou Masonry, Inc. Bill Ballou P.O. Box 477 Beloit, WI 53512 608-365-2791 fax: 608-365-4021 balloumasonry@aol.com
Tri-State Masonry, Inc. Jon Kostner N5971 Apple Blossom Tr. Onalaska, WI 54650 608-782-7425 fax: 608-790-4273 justjonj@yahoo.com
Kinateder Masonry, Inc. Mike Kinateder 2307 Badger Dr. Waukesha, WI 53188 262-548-9876 fax: 262-548-0102 info@kinatedermasonry.com www.kinatedermasonry.com (see corporate profile p. 110-111)
Ballou Masonry, Inc. Ballou Masonry, Inc. Ballou Masonry, Inc. Ballou Masonry, Inc. Ballou Masonry, Inc. Ballou Masonry, Inc. Ballou Masonry, Inc.
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Mechanical Contractors Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. Ed Tonn 1669 S. 1st St. Milwaukee, WI 53204 414-645-1535 fax: 414-645-7622 etonn@buttersfetting.com www.buttersfetting.com
Miscellaneous Metals Custom Metals, Inc. Tony Cole 4544 Don’s Rd. Madison, WI 53711 608-222-4699 fax: 608-222-7026 info@custommetals.com www.custommetals.com
Metal Truss & Wall Panel Manufacturers Superior Truss & Panel Inc. Bryce Welty 2204 W. 159th St. Markham, IL 60426 708-339-1200 fax: 708-339-1248 bryce.welty@superior-truss.com www.superior-truss.com
Natural Stone Buechel Stone Corp. Jed Owen 180 Knight’s Way, Ste. 100 Fond du Lac, WI 54935 800-236-4473 fax: 920-907-4059 jowen@buechelstone.com www.buechelstone.com
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Custom Metals, Inc. Tony Cole 4544 Don’s Rd. Madison, WI 53711 608-222-4699 fax: 608-222-7026 info@custommetals.com www.custommetals.com (see display ad p. 113)
Mayer Helminiak Architects, LLC Clifford Mayer, AIA 10521 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-3700 fax: 262-241-3706 emayer@mayer-helminiak.com www.mayer-helminiak.com
Painting & Wallcovering Contractors D.L. Couch Wallcovering Source Anne Grintjes/Roxanne Lancour, Sales Representative 3900 S. Memorial Dr. New Castle, IN 47362 800-433-0790 fax: 800-882-6824 dlcouch@dlcouch.com www.dlcouch.com Olympic Wall Systems Inc. Patrick Forliti, Vice President 17150 W. Pheasant Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005 262-787-7006 fax: 262-787-7010 pforliti@olywall.com www.olympicwall.com (see display ad p. 100)
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Wall-tech, Inc. Pete Braun 7025 Raywood Rd. Madison, WI 53713 608-257-1595 fax: 608-257-2846 pbraun@walltechinc.com www.walltechinc.com (see display ad p. 100)
Plumbing Fixtures Bradley Corp. Kris Alderson W142 N9101 Fountain Blvd. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 800-BRADLEY fax: 262-251-0128 info@bradleycorp.com www.bradleycorp.com
Pools & Spas Neuman Pools, Inc. Randal Neuman W9684 Beaverland Pkwy. Beaver Dam, WI 53916 800-472-1214 fax: 920-885-3371 info@neumanpools.com www.neumanpools.com
Precast/ Prestressed Concrete High Concrete Group LLC Gary Reed 125 Denver Rd. Denver, PA 17517 800-PRECAST fax: 717-336-9301 concrete.answers@high.net www.highconcrete.com (see display ad p. 116)
Precast Concrete Providers Spancrete Kimberly Wacker P.O. Box 828 Waukesha, WI 53187 414-290-9000 fax: 414-290-9125 info@spancrete.com www.spancrete.com
Retaining Walls/ Brick Pavers Skid Steer Guy Mitch Horvat, Owner N1417 Hwy. 85 Mondovi, WI 54755 715-829-6215 fax: 715-875-4863 skidsteerguy@yahoo.com www.skidsteerguy.com
Skid Steer Guy • Brick pavers • Retaining walls • Plants, sodding
715-829-6215
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Roofing Contractors J.T. Roofing 350 Tower Dr. Saukville, WI 53080 262-284-7128 fax: 262-284-6078 jtroofing@jtroofing.com www.jtroofing.com The Penebaker Enterprises Khary Penebaker 2233 N. 30th St. Milwaukee, WI 53208 414-272-7663 fax: 414-272-6245 khary@penebakerent.com www.penebakerent.com
Pioneer Roofing, LLC John Boettcher 151 Maple St. Johnson Creek, WI 53094 P.O. Box 277 Johnson Creek, WI 53038 920-699-2731 fax: 920-699-2733 pioneerroofing@charterinternet.com www.pioneerroofing.net
Signs ASI Modulex Wendy Pajor, CEO 534 N. Water St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 612-332-1223 fax: 612-332-1224 wpajor@asimodulex.com www.asimodulex.com
JT Roofing Any Time. Any Roof.
Everywhere. All over the USA, your roof has to protect you from all of the weather, all of the seasons, all of the time. That’s why, from Maine to California, JT Roofing puts Quality Above All. We have qualified crews, we’re bonded and our safety program and training programs are second to none. We’re progressive, using the most advanced equipment and testing techniques. You get the most trusted name in roofing countrywide, and 24 hour access to us just in case. See how we put our clients above everyone and quality above all.
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Specialty Contractors ISEC, Inc. Mark Rowland 5329 N. 118th Ct. Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-393-9600 fax: 414-393-9601 marowland@isecinc.com www.isecinc.com JWC Building Specialties, Inc. Jim Cogan, President 722 N. Grand Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186 262-522-9100 fax: 262-522-9101 jcogan@jwcbldgspec.com www.jwcbldgspec.com
Stone Fabricators Stone Dimensions, Inc. Peggy Heuler, Marketing Manager W237 N2872 Woodgate Rd. Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-513-3912 fax: 262-513-3910 mick.kohl@stonedimensions.com www.stonedimensions.com
Subsurface Radar Solutions LLC Marvin Pitney, Owner Lake Geneva, WI 262-206-3121 fax: 815-485-1621 marvin@4srs.com www.4srs.com Timber Holdings Ltd. A.J. Bumby, Executive Vice President 600 E. Vienna Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-445-8989 fax: 414-445-9155 aj@ironwoods.com
Hufcor Folding Partitions • Irwin Auditorium And Lecture Room Seating • Won-Door Accordion Fire & Smoke Barriers • Smoke Guard Smoke Containment Systems For Elevator Hoistway Doors • Hufcor Folding Glass Partitions • Skyfold Vertical-Lift Partitions
Structural Engineers Pierce Engineers, Inc. Sarah Frecska, PE, SE, Senior Structural Engineer 241 N. Broadway, Ste. 500 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-278-6060 fax: 414-278-6061 pe@pierceengineers.com www.pierceengineers.com
Serving all of Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan
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Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors Superior Structural Corporation Renee Severson 20230 W. Lincoln Ave. New Berlin, WI 53146 262-547-7721 fax: 262-547-7945 superior25rhs@aol.com www.superiorstructural.com
Surface Preparation Surf Prep, Inc. Kurt Gottinger P.O. Box 470 Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-746-1010/800-899-4948 fax: 262-746-1011 kgottinger@surfprep.com www.surfprep.com
Victory Steel Supply Co., Inc. Ty Morgan P.O. Box 14276 Milwaukee, WI 53214 414-774-3300 fax: 414-774-9419 ty@victorysteel.com
Underground Utility Contractors Allen Steele Co., Inc. Richard Steele S2044 CRT P.O. Box 430 Lake Delton, WI 53940 608-254-2595 fax: 608-254-2433 pam@allensteeleco.com www.allensteeleco.com (see corporate profile p. 105)
Superior Structural Corporation serves
small to large size projects in the commercial, industrial and government sectors. Our customer base consists of general and masonry contractors, churches, health care facilities and schools as well as residential customers. Bids are prepared from your plans and specifications and include, if necessary, shop drawings, material certifications, welding certifications and testing. Quality is guaranteed by in house inspection and, if required, by contract inspectors.
Structural • Steel Beams, Columns, Roof Frames • Trusses • Girders • Supply Steel Joists and Metal Deck Miscellaneous • Mezzanines • Platforms • Catwalks • Ladders • Stairs • Gates • Railings 20230 W. Lincoln Ave. • New Berlin, WI 53146 p. 262.547.7721 • f. 262-547-7945 www.superiorstructural.com
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advertisers’ index AG Architecture...................................IFC, 49, 50, 69, 88, 93
Dnesco Electric, Inc............................................21, 101, 104
ASI Modulex...................................................70, 71, 91, 117
EDS Architectural Openings, Inc.......................36, 83, 89, 99
Acker Millwork Co., Inc.......................................................93
Edward E. Gillen Company..................... 38, 44, 46, 49, 51, 52, 70, 74, 76, 94
Acme Systems, Inc.................................. 40, 46, 60, 89, 109 Allen Steele Co. Inc.....................................22, 105, 106, 119 Ambrose Engineering, Inc.............................................20, 62 American Woodwork, Inc..................................20, 24, 27, 94 Ayres Associates..............................................64, 65, 88, 93 BGS Glass Service LLC...............................................50, 107 Ballou Masonry, Inc..............................................35, 54, 112 Belonger Corp., Inc...............................................18, 58, 109 The Boelter Companies, Inc............... 24, 27, 28, 69, 89, 107
Electri-Tec Electrical Construction, Inc......................101, 102 Furniture Medic..........................................................19, 107 Gallagher Tent & Awning........................................19, 20, 94 High Concrete Group LLC.........................................115, 116 hillcraft, ltd.......................................... 19, 54, 78, 79, 88, 93 ISEC, Inc.........................................................74, 75, 91, 118 JSD Professional Services, Inc................... 27, 45, 70, 88, 95 J.T. Roofing................................................................76, 117
Bradley Corp...............................................................20, 114
JWC Building Specialties, Inc...........................17, 19, 20, 27, 34, 40, 49, 56, 58, 62, 67, 70, 72, 118
The Bristol Group........................................................69, 109
Janesville Brick & Tile........................................................54
Buechel Stone Corp....................................................45, 113
Johnson Controls, Inc........................ 36, 58, 76, 77, 78, 106
Buettner & Associates........................................................66 Butters-Fetting Co., Inc............................ 19, 21, 44, 77, 113
Kinateder Masonry, Inc..............................17, 18, 24, 46, 52, 58, 69, 76, 77, 110, 112
CC&N, Inc.................................................. 36, 69, 82, 89, 95
Lakeside Stoneworks..................................................51, 112
ccrd partners..........................................................59, 89, 98
Liechty & Associates Inc.............................................16, 108
Cathedral Builders, Inc......................................21, 58, 93, 95
Lippert Tile Company, Inc..........................19, 24, 34, 38, 46, 52, 72, 74, 76, 77, 95, 97, 106
Ceco Concrete Construction, LLC..................................16, 95 ChimneyPot.com/The Chimney Pot Shoppe............48, 95, 96 Chris Greene, Inc. Construction..........................................99 Corporate Contractors, Inc..................................................54 Coyle Carpet One Floor & Home.................................48, 106 Coyle Contract................................................19, 55, 70, 106 Custom Metals, Inc.............................................52, 113, 114 D.L. Couch Wallcovering Source...........................78, 90, 114 Diamond Cut Inc...........................................................52, 93
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Litgen Concrete Cutting & Coring of Milwaukee............44, 98 MCR Services, LLC.............................................31, 101, 104 MM Schranz Roofing, Inc....................................................38 Mared Mechanical..........................................19, 52, 80, 108 Mayer Helminiak Architects, LLC....... 56, 57, 88, 90, 93, 114 McFarlane Manufacturing Co., Inc..............................45, 109 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP................................51, 90, 109 Miracle Method of S. WI, Inc.........................................19, 94 Munson, Inc............................................... 31, 32, 46, 62, 94
advertisers’ index Nelson Landscape Incorporated......... 32, 33, 40, 41, 90, 109
Surf Prep, Inc.......................................................46, 72, 119
Neuman Pools, Inc......................................................19, 115
Terra Engineering & Construction Corporation..............45, 70
Noele Stollmack Lighting Design LLC.........................17, 109
Thermal Comfort, Inc..................................................51, 108
Olympic Wall Systems Inc........16, 18, 38, 46, 51, 52, 56, 62, 66, 69, 72, 74, 76, 77, 80, 100, 106, 114
Thermo Dynamics......................................................64, 108
The Penebaker Enterprises.........................................49, 117
Timber Holdings Ltd.............................................51, 52, 118 Trees on the Move..... 18, 20, 24, 27, 36, 62, 72, 84, 90, 109
Pierce Engineers, Inc.................................27, 34, 36, 38, 44, 56, 60, 69, 86, 91, 118
Tri County Paving, Inc...................................................64, 94
Pioneer Roofing, LLC..................................................70, 117
Tri Formed Top Corporation....................................34, 80, 93
Polished Concrete & Retaining Walls, Inc......................24, 93
Tri-State Masonry, Inc......................................................112
Preferred Electrical Contractors..........................24, 101, 104
Uihlein Electric Co., Inc............................ 16, 60, 74, 77, 101
Protective Coating Specialists, Inc..............................35, 101
VerHalen Commercial Interiors................. 46, 56, 62, 72, 108
Quality Door & Hardware, Div. of Wisconsin Valley Concrete............................................67, 99
Victory Steel Supply Co., Inc.................................31, 69, 119
RF Technologies...........................................................72, 94
Wall-tech, Inc................................16, 38, 39, 46, 47, 51, 52, 54, 55, 70, 78, 100, 114
R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc...........................................54, 101
WasteCap Wisconsin..................... 18, 35, 51, 70, 74, 77, 98
Ramaker & Associates, Inc...........22, 23, 89, 98, Back Cover
Wellenstein & Sons Inc.....................................46, 69, 93, 95
Reliant Glass & Door Systems LLC..... 20, 31, 56, 58, 99, 107
Wojan Window & Door Co...................................................21
Riley Construction Company, Inc........................5, 36, 88, 98
Wolter Power Systems................................................54, 101
S & E Enterprises................................................................59 Sigma Development, Inc.....................................................51 Skid Steer Guy............................................................25, 115 Spancrete......................................20, 31, 35, 40, 46, 51, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62, 70, 90, 115 Specialty Finishing Inc............................................49, 52, 98 Spectrum Electric, Inc............................ 27, 32, 40, 101, 104 Stone Dimensions, Inc..........................................19, 52, 118 Subsurface Radar Solutions LLC.....................72, 73, 91, 118 Sunny Slope Grading..........................................................40 Superior Structural Corporation..................................46, 119 Superior Truss & Panel Inc.........................................55, 113
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Marcus Theatre Corporation...............................................20 Medical College of Wisconsin.......................................60, 76
ARBED TOSA 100, LLC.......................................................24
Meriter Hospital..................................................................78
BBC Investments................................................................50
Milwaukee Protestant Home...............................................69
Bayshore Town Center, LLC................................................46
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park/Nick Laskaris................22
Beloit College.....................................................................54
New Berlin School District..................................................62
BUYSEASONS Inc................................................................27
Opus North Corporation......................................................32
Children’s Hospital and Health System...............................76
Orion Seven, LLC................................................................45
Children’s Research Institute..............................................76
RiverBend Place LLC..........................................................38
City of Madison...................................................................64
Sentry Equipment Corporation............................................40
Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital..............................................77
Steve Brown Apartments....................................................48
Community Health..............................................................74
Tom Mulhaney....................................................................31
Concordia University Wisconsin..........................................56
University Club Tower LLC..................................................52
Corporate Express, US Inc..................................................32
University Research Park....................................................59
Discovery World..................................................................17
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority........70
Edgewood College..............................................................55
VIP Services, Inc.................................................................42
The Flatiron LLC.................................................................49
Waukesha County Technical College...................................58
Forest County Potawatomi Community...............................25
WillowTree Development....................................................27
Froedtert Hospital.........................................................74, 80
Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs............................67
Harley-Davidson Motor Company........................................18
Wisconsin Department of Transportation............................66
The Horton Group...............................................................34
The Zoological Society of Milwaukee County/Milwaukee
Jewish Home and Care Center...........................................72
County................................................................................21
JohnsonDiversey Inc...........................................................36 KL Hotel, LLC......................................................................16 Kettle Foods, Inc.................................................................35 Liberty Property Trust.........................................................36 Mandel Riverfront Holdings I/II, LLC....................................51 Marcus Hotels & Resorts....................................................19 122
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Architects/Engineers
Hammes Company.......................................................60, 76
AG Architecture......................................................49, 50, 69
Irgens Development Partners, LLC AMOÂŽ...........................25
Ayres Associates................................................................64
Johnson Controls Inc..........................................................38
Barrientos Design...............................................................25
Project Management Advisors, Inc......................................66
Boer Architects Incorporated..............................................52
Smocke & Associates, Inc............................................52, 77
Bray Associates Architects..................................................62
Vanguard Development Group, LLC....................................49
Brownhouse.......................................................................48 Development Design Group, Inc..........................................46 Eppstein Uhen Architects........................... 38, 44, 46, 52, 66 Fischer-Fischer-Theis, Inc..................................................67
Developers
Flad Architects..............................................................35, 59 HDR Architecture, Inc.........................................................70
BBC Investments................................................................50
HGA Architects and Engineers..........................18, 51, 76, 80
Greystone Communities, Inc...............................................69
HOK....................................................................................77
Legacy Real Estate Development, LLC................................49
Holabird & Root LLC...........................................................54
Liberty Property Trust.........................................................36
Kahler Slater...........................................................38, 69, 77
Mandel Group, Inc........................................................51, 52
Kehoe-Henry & Associates, Inc...........................................42
Milwaukee Intermodal Partners, LLC..................................66
Knauer Incorporated...........................................................19
Project Management Advisors, Inc......................................66
Krueck + Sexton Architects................................................52
Steiner & Associates Mall Prop...........................................46
LA DALLMAN Architects, Inc.........................................17, 52
Weas Development.............................................................44
M+A Architects...................................................................46
WillowTree Development....................................................27
MSI General Corporation.....................................................31
Wilton Partners, LLC...........................................................66
Mayer Helminiak Architects, LLC........................................56 OWP/P................................................................................74 Opus Architects & Engineers, Inc..................................32, 40 Pavlecic Trudeau Architects................................................52 Pentagram Architects.........................................................18
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Gilbane Building Company......................................38, 76, 80
Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP.............................34, 77, 78
Hunzinger Construction Company.................................34, 46
Potter Lawson, Inc..............................................................55
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc........................ 51, 52, 54, 55, 70, 78
Ramaker & Associates, Inc.................................................22
Jos. Schmitt Construction...................................................56
Schroeder and Holt Architects............................................20
Klobucar Construction Company, Inc..................................54
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP.........................................52
Kraemer Brothers, LLC.......................................................45
Stephen Perry Smith Architects, Inc....................................36
MSI General Corporation.....................................................31
Strang Architects, Engineers & Interior Designers...............45
McGann Construction.........................................................48
TWP Architecture................................................................16
Mortenson Construction............................. 16, 18, 60, 74, 77
Thomas M. Slater Architecture...........................................52
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park/Nick Laskaris................22
Tsoi/Kobus & Associates.....................................................76
Opus North Corporation................................................32, 40
Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Inc................... 21, 24, 27,
Peter Schwabe, Inc.............................................................50
58, 60, 72, 74
Riley Construction Company, Inc........................................36 Scherrer Construction Co., Inc............................................42 The Selmer Co....................................................................25 Tri-North Builders.............................................17, 19, 20, 76
Construction Managers/General Contractors/ Design-builders
VJS Construction Services............................................62, 72
ACS, Inc........................................................................35, 59 Altius Building Co...............................................................49
Program/Project Managers
Bachman Construction Co., Inc...........................................64 The Bentley Company.........................................................69 Berghammer Construction Corporation...................24, 27, 44 The Boson Company, Inc....................................................67 CG Schmidt Inc...................................................................66 Corna Kokosing Construction Company..............................46 Creative Constructors, LLC...........................................21, 58 Discovery World..................................................................17 124
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