2011 Wisconsin Constructor Issue #3 by Slack Attack

A Publication of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin

ISSUE 3 • 2011

IDEAL BUILDERS STRONG AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE

A Publication of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin

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Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin

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4814 East Broadway Madison, WI 53716-4195 TEL: 608-221-3821 FAX: 608-221-4446 Laura Cataldo Editor 2011 OFFICERS David Riley President Kurt Boson Vice President Bob Barker Executive Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer STAFF Dave Bohl General Counsel Jim Boullion Director, Government Affairs Jeri Breen Director, Administration Laura Cataldo Director, Workforce and Industry Outreach Jim Falbo Associate Director, Safety Dan Makovec Plan Room Manager Brent Miller Director, Safety & Environmental Services Jackie Troia Team Assistant PUBLISHED BY: Slack Attack Communications Barbara Slack Publisher Nancy Rudd Art Director Kelly Wolf Project Coordinator Beth Vander Grinten Advertising Sales, 608-235-2882 beth@slackattack.com Wisconsin Constructor® is a quarterly publication of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, Inc., 4814 East Broadway, Madison, WI 53716-4195, 608221-3821. It is published in January, March, June, and September by Slack Attack Communications, 5113 Monona Dr., Madison, WI 53716, (608) 222-7630. Printing is by Reindl Printing Inc., PO Box 317, Merrill, WI 54452-0317. For advertising information, contact Slack Attack Communications. Subscriptions included in AGC membership dues; non-member subscriptions: $20 per year. Address corrections or subscription information should be directed to the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, Inc., 4814 East Broadway, Madison, WI 53716-4195. USPS #016128. Periodicals postage paid at Madison, WI and at additional offices. ©Copyright 2011 by the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin. Permission to reprint must be secured in advance of publication and credit given to author and Wisconsin Constructor®.

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8 Ideal Builders Page 8

Over the years this Madison headquartered company has built a very loyal customer base.

AGC SPECIALTY MEMBER PROFILE 14 August Winter & Sons, Inc. AGC ASSOCIATE MEMBER PROFILE 16 Krukowski & Costello, S.C.

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Departments 4

Message from the President — Take Advantage of the Opportunities Through Involvement

Message from the Executive Vice President — AGC Members… Striving to Improve the Industry

AGC of Wisconsin Membership

Index to Advertisers

Professional Directory/Buyer’s Guide

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Message from the PRESIDENT his fall, nine Riley employees attended the SIR Council Pink Bullet Outing. The Riley team came back from the Pink Bullet Outing refreshed, laughing among themselves, and appreciative of having had the opportunity to enjoy a day out. Great results for a minimal investment (that also benefitted the Sir Council)! Saying “yes” to the request to attend this event had many positive impacts on Riley Construction and the AGC. Committing to a “day away” proved that Riley Construction values our employees’ hard work. The opportunity to enjoy a fun event has helped them build better relationships with each other and network with others in the industry. For many of these ladies, the sporting clay outing was the first AGC event they have ever attended and they now have a personal understanding of how AGC brings Wisconsin’s construction community together. A strategic plan and personal initiative of getting younger employees engaged in the AGC and the industry is underway.

T Dave Riley 2011 AGC of Wisconsin President

Take Advantage of the Opportunities Through Involvement

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AGC staff convened a meeting of future leaders to develop a game plan to engage young professionals in the association. One of the interesting results of this meeting is that many of our employees feel that AGC events and opportunities are not open to them. The future of our companies, association and industry relies on the next generation being engaged. The association tries to reach out to your employees through enewsletters and program flyers. If you encourage your employees to attend AGC events, your company and the association will benefit. The employee will feel good about your investment in them and the association will benefit from the support. There are educational programs and events for every employee in your company so take advantage of the opportunity and get your employees involved! 2012 – Time to Get Involved in the Political Process Political experts are already predicting that campaign dollars will reach record

levels in 2012 both in Wisconsin and nationally. The attempt to oust Scott Walker requires that his campaign be financially poised to respond to the attack ads and recall efforts. Some are forecasting that the Wisconsin elections may hit levels typically seen on a Presidential campaign level. 2012 is also a year that presidential campaigning will take center stage and both parties will actively pursue donors to boost their campaign levels. Regardless of your political persuasion, it is critical that your company and employees participate in the political process through financial donations. In the past year, AGC sent recommended giving guidelines to AGC members to share with your management team. Many Board members expressed that there is still reluctance to get involved and more support and information is needed. Jim Boullion, AGC’s Government Affairs Director, is available to join your team in-person or via Skype or conference call to explain the political environment and why political contributions are so necessary. This is a great way to educate your employees about the political process and get them involved in what is likely to be an expensive campaign year. Contact Jim to schedule a date and time to meet with your staff. Building Information Modeling (BIM) – Are You Involved? At the Summer Membership Meeting, the Owner’s panel talked about BIM and how it was changing the way they can deliver complex facilities. At the recent Build Wisconsin Awards, BIM was cited on many of the award winning projects as contributing to the project success and collaboration between design professionals, contractors and building owners. Clearly, BIM is a tool that continues to improve contractor efficiency and collaboration. If your firm has been holding back, 2012 is a good year to get involved. Get involved in the many resources offered by AGC to help contractors incorporate BIM into their businesses: BIM Education Program is offered in multiple locations by the AGC of Wisconsin. This four unit program is designed to give the student a broad understanding of the processes required of BIM, a basic grasp of the technology, and an overview of the legal and insurance issues relevant to BIM. Completion of the BIM Education Program is a requirement to achieve the CM-BIM

credential. Four individuals in Wisconsin have already received this credential – are your employees preparing? AGC BIMForum is an online gathering of leaders throughout the AEC industry who have joined forces to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of BIM. The BIMForum works with all sectors of the industry to jointly develop best practices for virtual design and construction (VDC) through online forums, useful deliverables, and practical industry conferences.

Set a goal for 2012 to increase involvement of your company and employees in the AGC of Wisconsin. You will engage and prepare future generations of industry leaders to understand the issues we face, develop new relationships, and appreciate the value of involvement. Happy New Year! I hope to see you all at the Annual Meeting on January 26th in Madison. ■

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Message from the EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Bob Barker AGC of Wisconsin Executive Vice President

AGC Members… Striving to Improve the Industry

“Every man owes part of his time and money to the business or industry to which he engages. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.” — THEODORE ROOSEVELT Roosevelt lived in a time when many organizations, such as the AGC of America, came into relevance on the national stage. Leading by example, he was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association; he achieved the highest citizen position in the Boy Scouts of America; and he was a founder of the Boone & Crockett Club. Those of us who are hunters, fishermen and conservationists owe him a great deal for his leadership, including establishment of the national park system and conservation of over 230 million acres of land. The AGCA was established in 1918 after a request by President Woodrow Wilson. Wilson recognized the construction industry's national importance and desired a partner with which the government could discuss and plan for the advancement of the nation. AGC contractors have been fulfilling that mission for over 90 years. Roosevelt’s spirit was prevalent in many contractors in the early 1900s and Wisconsin contractors have a long history of supporting the AGC and the industry, dating back to 1926 when the AGC was chartered as a chapter of the AGC of America. The AGC is proud to recognize our members for their long-standing support in excess of 25 years.

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50+ Years J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. ............................1926 C.R. Meyer & Sons Company ..................1927 J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc.......................1931/2010 Ganther Construction, Inc. ......................1935 C.D. Smith Construction Inc. ...................1940 Neenah Foundry Company ......................1941 Hamann Construction Co. .......................1946 Vogel Bros. Building Co. ...........................1946 Janesville Brick & Tile ................................1949 Zeise Construction Co. Inc. ......................1955 Zurich ..........................................................1956 Ellis Stone Construction Co. ....................1959 Wausau Insurance/Liberty Mutual ..........1959 45+ Years Janesville Sand & Gravel...........................1962 Klein-Dickert Co. .......................................1963 Aon Risk Services.......................................1964 American State Equipment.......................1964 Gauthier & Sons Construction.................1964 Immel Construction...................................1964 Madison Crushing & Excavating ............1964 Wingra Stone Company ............................1964 Camosy Inc. ................................................1965 Kraemer Brothers .......................................1965 40+ Years The Boson Company ................................1967 Magill Construction Co. ...........................1967 Scherrer Construction Co..........................1967 Alfredson Bros. Construction....................1968 Hagen Decorators ......................................1968 Riley Construction Co. ..............................1968 Klobucar Construction Co. ......................1970 Travelers.......................................................1970 Vonasek & Schieffer/V&S Construction 1970

Farrell Equipment & Supply ....................1971 McMullen & Pitz Construction Co. ........1971 35+ Years The Boldt Company...................................1972 Cobb Strecker Dunphy & Zimmerman ..1974 Gallagher Construction Services .............1974 Terra Engineering & Construction Corp. 1975 30+ Years Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection .....1980 Miron Construction Co. ............................1981 25+ Years J.F. Ahern Co. ..............................................1982 Block Iron & Supply...................................1982

Endres Manufacturing ..............................1982 FABCO.........................................................1982 Kendall Doors & Hardware......................1982 Lee, Kilkelly, Paulson & Younger S.C.......1982 Monona Masonry ......................................1982 Smith & Gesteland, LLP...........................1982 Willis of Wisconsin .....................................1982 Bachmann Construction Co. ....................1983 Tri-North Builders .................................... 1983 Wickwire Gavin (Akerman Senterfitt).....1983 Lindner & Marsack, S.C. ..........................1984 Staab Construction Corp. .........................1984 Bauer & Raether Builders .........................1985 Bollig Lath & Plaster..................................1985 Brunsell Lumber & Millwork....................1985

Faith Technologies .....................................1985 McCarty Law, LLP......................................1985 McFarland Manufacturing Co. .................1985 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP .................1985 Sjostrom & Sons, Inc. .............................. 1985 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP ..............1986 Hoffman LLC ............................................1986 Lunda Construction Company ................1986 Maryville Construction Co. ......................1986 Robinson Brothers Environmental ..........1986 THANK YOU for sharing your time and money to improve the industry in which you operate. ■

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IDEAL BUILDERS STRONG AND LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE by Mark Crawford

ave Martin, President of Ideal Builders, closed his first deal sitting on a picnic table at the Waunakee Airport. “We had a lead about a company from Europe that needed a new building in DeForest,” says Martin. “We called their North American representative, who lived in Waunakee. We didn’t have any projects to showcase for him, but we convinced him to give us a try. It was a $3.7-million project and we offered him a flat fee. The profit from that job allowed us to buy more tools and trucks, and paid for our first year’s overhead.” That job in 2002 led to a profitable first year of business for Ideal Builders, which went on to complete more than $7 million in commercial construction. Headquartered in Madison, the company has closed out over 700 projects, ranging from $25,000 to $43,000,000 in value. Key markets are manufacturing, retail, office, health care, medical, laboratory, warehousing, and multi-family. “It doesn’t matter if it is new construction or a renovation,” says Martin. “We enjoy projects with a lot of detail and complexity—this is one of our core strengths and helps differentiate us from the competition. The creativity and problem-solv-

“It doesn’t matter if it is new construction or a renovation, we enjoy projects with a lot of detail and complexity— this is one of our core strengths.”

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ing necessary on this kind of project makes it very rewarding—it is much more challenging than just following a blueprint.” Over the years Ideal Builders has built a very loyal customer base. New clients come primarily from word-of-mouth recommendations and client referrals. The company does compete on hard-bid projects but prefers design/build because the company can control the entire process, lowering risk and maximizing efficiency, scheduling, and timeline. “We work with about 10 architectural firms, all of which have different specialties and skill sets that allow us to design-build for a wide range of industries,” adds Martin. Young and Aggressive Martin was raised in Madison. After earning a college degree in mathematics, he worked construction throughout the Southeast as a carpenter, field superintendent, and project manager. He returned to Madison in 2000 and started on with Ideal Builders in 2002. Two years later he acquired a share of the company and became president in 2007. Martin credits his mentor, Marty Ballweg, the founder of Ideal Builders, with providing the trust and guidance to successfully lead the company. In 2008 Ideal Builders enjoyed its most prosperous year, which included the $43-million Arbor Gate project in Madison (still its largest project to date). During that time the company grew rapidly and enjoyed a healthy prospective project list until the Great Recession of 2009-2010 struck, hitting the construction industry especially hard. “As a result of fewer prospects and decreased revenue, we were forced to find ways to lower overhead expenses while increasing project profitability,” says Martin. Strategies included fortifying accounting practices and making timely billings and collections a priority. “Paying subcontractors and vendors faster incentivized them to give us better pricing going forward,” states Martin. Project managers also did a better job of defining scope, which greatly reduced the number of conflicts and reduced guesswork for Arbor Gate — Madison, WI

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Middleton Police & Municipal Court — Middleton, WI

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subcontractors and vendors. “This allowed them to confidently submit aggressive pricing without worrying that some undefined element would be added to their list,” he adds These measures and others allowed Ideal Builders to stay financially strong during the recession and avoid layoffs—a huge accomplishment, especially for a general contractor. The improvements applied to managing overhead and office/field resources are now embedded in the corporate culture; they are part of the standard way of doing business as the company moves forward, allowing them to be highly competitive as the market rebounds. Martin is very proud of his staff’s ability to create an effective team dynamic with owners, designers, and subcontractors.“Our projects are successful because every member of the team is communicating well and working together in a friendly and cooperative manner,” says Martin. “The staff spends a lot of time building personal connections, as well as professional bonds. Everyone at Ideal is aware that being flexible, forthcoming, and pleasant to work with leads to smooth projects and cooperative environments.” Teamwork at Ideal Builders is also reflected by its highly successful safety program. The company’s experience modification rate has been consistently below 0.8 since it was founded in 2002. “We work with AGC as well as our insurance provider to deliver the necessary education to both our field employees and our subcontractors,” says Martin. “Communication is the key in ensuring that everyone knows our high expectations when it comes to safety on the job. Every employee is empowered to stop the job if necessary because of a safety issue.” Ideal Builders has been an AGC member since 2007. “We value the legal and safety services the most,” says Martin. “The safety staff at AGC helps with everything from safety training to support with OSHA. Access to legal service is also very valuable for review of contracts, legal guidance, and the preparation of legal documents. The legal and safety professionals at AGC respond quickly to

our questions with well-reasoned answers that make sense.” Selected Projects Arbor Gate, Madison This design/build, Class-A, six-story office building with attached parking ramp won Daily Reporter’s “top project” recognition in 2008.The $43-million, 212,000-square foot project consisted of demolition, site development, core and shell construction of two buildings, and erecting a 599-car precast parking structure connected by two, three-story skybridges to the office building. The project was completed in 13 months; at peak construction there were over 120 workers on-site. “Ideal Builders brought a lot of experience to the table, from initial design to close out,” indicates Sean Baxter, president of Westwind, the developer. “They helped us with design and costs, well before any contract had been signed. The fact this was their largest project was of no concern for us. Their value engineering saved us about 10 percent on the budget and it was always clear they wanted the very best for us as the client.” Middleton Police & Municipal Court, Middleton Over ten contractors bid on this $8million, 52,000-square-foot police and municipal court building. Features include booking/holding areas, evidence processing and storage rooms, high clearstory areas, underground parking stalls with heated concrete apron, 24/7 dispatch center, and a gym. A vast amount of rich walnut millwork detail and design, as well as customized stained-glass windows, add an elegant touch. “I will admit that I was concerned at first by the youthful appearance of the management staff assigned to our project,” says Brad Keil, Chief of Police for the City of Middleton. “That quickly disappeared after attending my first few construction meetings. It was obvious they were very capable of meeting our needs. Ken Kessenich, the foreman, approached the project as if he was working on his own home. His commitment to quality and customer service was first-class. Our facility is now viewed as a model for other

Humbucker Apartments — Madison, WI

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public safety agencies that are considering designing and building a new facility.” Humbucker Apartments, Madison This privately owned student housing complex for University of Wisconsin students is located near Camp Randall Stadium. The 98,000-square-foot, nine-story building was completed in ten months and ready for student move-in August 2011. Features include 75 apartments and below-grade parking. The pre-cast concrete components were shipped from Beloit and assembled on-site. Value engineering resulted in the selection of closet organizer systems without doors instead of closets. “After exploring the idea with the project team we decided to omit the traditional closet and provide contemporary built-in shelving/organizer systems,” says senior project manager Travis Dettinger.“This saved cost, minimized future maintenance, and, as we found out, was a feature that tenants loved.” “Ideal Builders was very straightforward and easy to deal with,” says Otto Gebhardt, President of Gebhardt Development, owner of the apartment building. “There were no problems with change orders and they came in on budget and ahead of schedule. These guys are the complete package.”

Green Ttec — Village of Plain, WI

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Green Ttec, Village of Plain The Village of Plain hired Ideal Builders to construct Green Ttec, a 14,000-square-foot, LEED-certified, green technology training and incubator facility. Environmentally friendly features include photo-voltaic power generation equipment, 14 geo-well field with heat pump HVAC, Glu-lam construction, and insulated panels. The project was completed in five months. “The building was designed to showcase sustainable building systems and practices,” comments Shawn Murphy, Green Ttec director. “It is not a conventional business design, so it required a lot of knowledge and attention to detail. We also had a very aggressive timeline. Ideal Builders was very accommodating and worked very well with our team—communication was outstanding and they did a great job on the project.”

Dean Clinic Orthopedic Center — Madison, WI

Dean Clinic Orthopedic Center, Madison Located on the sixth floor of Arbor Gate, this 14,848-square-foot clinic and office opened June 2011. The project required fast-track construction schedule and was completed in less than three months. Highlights include curvilinear soffitting, natural daylighting, rehabilitation gym, treatment rooms, physician offices, exam rooms, and two outdoor patios. “Our staff loves the new space,” reports Justin B. Hanel, Corporate Project Manager for Dean Clinic. “Ideal did a great job on big project with a short timeline. They never missed a deadline and always kept us up-to-date with their progress.

A Promising Future Ideal Builders is known for actively managing its projects. ”We are small enough that we can dedicate all the time and attention that’s needed,” says Martin. “Owners frequently comment that we seem to be more in control of our projects than other general contractors. We are constantly communicating goals and expectations to everyone on the team, including the owner. We do everything possible to ensure owners feel they received fair treatment, great value, and the quality of construction was high.” Martin is in no hurry to get bigger. “We’re very comfortable with our current size from a staff and facilities standpoint,” he says. The company is well-positioned to increase revenue by 20-30 percent in

the next five years—with probable expansion into the health care, senior housing, and assisted living markets. “Our sales team has been very effective in identifying projects that are good opportunities for our company,” says Martin. “We’re focusing on fewer leads, but giving those leads better attention and procuring better-suited projects. 2011 has been a good year—we are financially strong and looking forward to future growth.” ■

Ideal Builders has been a member of the AGC of Wisconsin since 2007.

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MEMBER PROFILE

Specialty Contractor

August Winter & Sons, Inc. aximizing “best of the old” with “best of the new” is a sound business practice that has well served August Winter & Sons, a Wisconsin company that has been in business for over 80 years. August Winter & Sons, a mechanical contractor located in the heart of the Fox River Valley, is a leading fabricator of piping systems as well as a custom sheet metal fabricator for HVAC and industrial systems. August Winter & Sons also has a 24/7 service department capable of providing commercial and industrial plumbing and HVAC systems services as well as boiler inspection and repair services. The business was started as a residential mechanical company in 1929 by August Winter, a pipefitter by trade. August Winter, with his sons Roy and Wally, built their shared dream with limited resources, limitless hope and firm convictions about the nature and importance of quality. Emphasis on quality is a principle still followed by the company today. In the 1950’s August Winter & Sons began servicing commercial and industrial markets and they have seen steady growth ever since. This multiple market customer base has provided a stable business source able to withstand changing economic conditions. From a fabrication plant in Appleton and a

satellite office in Schofield, the company conducts business nationally for water treatment, health care and industrial facilities, with an average of 250 employees, including office staff and professional engineers. Focusing on commercial and industrial markets provides an effective balance for the company that has also led to a strong base of customers and employees. With very low turnover, their experienced, long-term employees build loyal relationships and trust with customers, providing the kind of personal service that keeps customers coming back year after year. Another specialty of August Winter & Sons is the design and fabrication of commercial and industrial projects. Fabrication work is done right in their shop and includes specialty fabrication serving healthcare, education, and the food processing industry, as well as the pulp and paper industry. The company also holds the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) “U”,“S”, and “R” stamps. The company’s specialty staff has created a unique niche in the fabrication shop with manufacturers seeking them out for specialty fabrications—often shipped across the globe. With their capabilities in piping and sheet metal fabrication, they can take any drawing

and produce unique custom items that can be fabricated in a timely manner to satisfy a customer’s special requirements. One of the construction techniques August Winter & Sons regularly uses is the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model. IPD allows integration between building owners, users, maintenance staff, architects, engineers, designers and constructors. The use of this technique results in saving the customer money while creating an improved process and product. August Winter & Sons reviews and improves its processes constantly by incorporating Lean Construction principles. By continually examining, streamlining, and tracking the metrics of these processes, the company finds more efficient ways to benefit its customers. As a proud AGC Specialty Contractor member, August Winter & Sons plans to move ahead for the next 80 years, safely serving customers throughout the Midwest and across the United States, by continuing to combine the best of proven practices with a variety of new processes. ■

August Winter & Sons, Inc. has been a member of the AGC of Wisconsin since 2004.

October 14, 1913. Garden Theater, 4023 Queens Ave N., Minneapolis, MN. August Winter with his crew that installed the steam heating.

2009 Heart of the Valley WWTP - 8" air lines and 42" BAF influent piping feeding the Biostyr Process Building.

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MEMBER PROFILE

Associate Member

Krukowski & Costello, S.C. rukowski & Costello, S.C. is a boutique law firm, established in 1979, representing a wide range of employers in claims arising out of the employment or collective bargaining relationships. As part of our practice, we represent many general contractors and subcontractors against labor organizations, employees, former employees and government agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Department of Labor (DOL). Krukowski & Costello, S.C. has indepth experience assisting contractors in the areas of grievance arbitration, labor contract negotiations, OSHA matters, discrimination, pre-employment screening issues, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and OFCCP/affirmative action matters. An Associate Member of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin

Tim Costello

since 1990, Tim Costello has been practicing labor and employment law since 1980. Tim has successfully handled numerous arbitrations and has represented many contractors in collective bargaining contract negotiations. He has been the Chair of the Legal Advisory Committee for the AGC of Wisconsin, and a long-time member of the Labor and Employment Lawyers Council for AGC of America. He also represents the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association and many of their member contractors. Bob Bartel has been an Associate Member of the Associated General Contractors for over twenty years and has been practicing labor and employment law since 1981. Bob’s practice emphases are in collective bargaining, union activity, including unlawful picketing, and secondary boycotts. Bob also represents the Allied Construction Employers Association, Inc., the AGC of Greater Milwaukee, and the Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association and many of their member contractors.

Bob Bartel

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Located in downtown Milwaukee in the historical Pabst Brewery complex, now known as “the Brewery,” we work with employers to develop strategic, practical, and low-cost ways to prevent disputes and litigation. In addition to the legal services we provide, Krukowski & Costello, S.C. also publishes two comprehensive employment law manuals: the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers and the FMLA Manual for Wisconsin Employers. We also provide seminars, audio programs, on-site training and a monthly enewsletter. Visit www.krukowski.com for more information about the services that Krukowski & Costello, S.C. offers, or contact Tim Costello at (414) 988-8405 or tgc@kclegal.com or contact Bob Bartel at (414) 988-8407 or rjb@kclegal.com. ■

Krukowski & Costello, S.C. has been an Associate Member of the AGC of Wisconsin since 1990.

MEMBERSHIP General Contractors ACS, Inc. Alfredson Bros. Construction Co., Inc. Bacco Construction Company Bachmann Construction Co., Inc. Bauer & Raether Builders, Inc. Blue Sky Contractors, LLC Oscar J. Boldt Construction Co. The Boson Company, Inc. Camosy Incorporated Capitol Underground, Inc. Community Living Solutions LLC J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. Dane County Contracting, LLC Dell Construction Co., Inc. Ellis Stone Construction Company, Inc. Marshall Erdman & Associates Paul V. Farmer, Inc. J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. Fowler and Hammer, Inc. Ganther Construction, Inc. Gorman & Co., Inc. Gundlach Champion, Inc. Hamann Construction Company Hammersley Stone Company Hoffman, LLC Holster Construction, Inc. Homburg Contractors, Inc. IEI General Contractors, Inc. Ideal Builders, Inc. Howard Immel Inc. Klobucar Construction Company, Inc. Kraemer Brothers, LLC Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. Lunda Construction Company Magill Construction Company, Inc. Market & Johnson, Inc. Maryville Construction Company, Inc. McCabe Construction, Inc. McGann Construction, Inc. McKee Associates, Inc. McMullen & Pitz Construction Company C.R. Meyer and Sons Company Miron Construction Company, Inc. The OCI Group Parisi Construction Co., Inc. Progressive Construction Services, LLC Quasius Construction, Inc. Rasch Construction and Engineering, Inc. Riley Construction Company, Inc. Rossi Construction Co., Inc. Ruzic Construction Co. The Samuels Group, Inc. Scherrer Construction Company, Inc. The Peter Scherrer Group Jos. Schmitt & Sons Const. Co., Inc. Sjostrom & Sons, Inc. C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. Speedway Sand & Gravel, Inc. Staab Construction Corporation Stevens Construction Corp. Kenneth F. Sullivan Co. TCI Architects, Engineers, Contractor, Inc. Tri-North Builders, Inc. Urban Construction Administration, Inc. Vogel Bros. Building Co. Vonasek & Schieffer, Inc. Frank O. Zeise Construction Company, Inc.

Specialty Contractors A&A Environmental, Inc. Acme Construction Metals, Inc. J.F. Ahern Co. Appleton Lathing Corporation Applied Ecological Services Architectural Products of Wausau, Ltd. August Winter & Sons, Inc. Austad & Son, Inc. Badger Swimpools Inc. Badgerland Metal Building Erectors, Inc. Balestrieri Environmental & Development, Inc. Bartingale Mechanical, Inc. Bassett Mechanical Bollig Lath & Plaster Co., Inc. Braun Corporation C&S Construction, Inc. Ceco Concrete Construction Central Ceiling Systems, Inc. Coppens Metal & Roofing Corner Stone Construction of Janesville, Inc. Crowley Masonry

DHO Mason Contractors, Inc. Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling E&A Enterprises, Inc. Faith Technologies, Inc. Falcon Drilling & Blasting, Inc. Forward Electric, Inc. Gauthier & Sons’ Construction, Inc. General Heating & Air Conditioning Howard Grote & Sons, Inc. H&H Group Holdings, Inc. H&H Industries, Inc. Hagen Decorators, Inc. & North Central Insulation Marshall Hanes Steel Erectors, Inc. Hasheider Roofing & Siding, Ltd. Hillcraft Ltd. Hooper Corporation Hurckman Mechanical Industries, Inc. Klein-Dickert Co., Inc. Lewis Construction Inc. Madison Crushing & Excavating Co., Inc. Madison Gas & Electric Company

Martell Construction, Inc. H.J. Martin & Son, Inc. Middleton Constrction Middleton Insulation Systems, LLC Monona Masonry, Inc. Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection, Inc. Neuman Pools, Inc. North American Mechanical, Inc. Northern Electricians, Inc. Omni Glass and Paint, Inc. Ostrenga Excavating, Inc. H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corp. Prairie Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Pro-Foamers, Inc. Quality Erectors & Sheeters, Inc. Quality Insulators, Inc. Robinson Brothers Environmental, Inc. Rockwell Group, Inc. Rohde Brothers, Inc. SPE, Inc. Continued on next page.

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Specialty Contractors (continued) Terra Engineering & Construction Corporation Don Theobald Masonry Tri-City Refrigration, Inc. Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. Van Ert Electric Co., Inc. Veit, Inc. Ver Halen, Inc. Wall-Tech, Inc. Wallcovering One WI, LLC Westphal & Co., Inc. Zander Insulation/Solutions

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Wisconsin Constructor® / Issue 3 • 2011

AON Risk Services of Wisconsin Akerman Senterfitt Wickwire Gavin Allied Insulation Supply Allstar Financial Group American State Equipment Company, Inc. A. N. Ansay & Associates, Inc. Arch Insurance Group Axley Brynelson, LLP Badgerland Supply, Inc. Baker Tilly Benes & Krueger, S.C. Block Iron & Supply Company Blueprints, Inc. The Bruce Co. of Wisconsin Brunsell Lumber & Millwork CNA Surety Corporation Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Clifton Gunderson LLP Cobb-Strecker-Dunphy & Zimmerman, Inc. Construction Data Services Construction Risk Associates, Inc. County Materials Corporation The Daily Reporter Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental DeWitt Ross & Stevens DirectNetworks, Inc. Discher Architectural Millwork Endres Manufacturing Company Scott Engroff, LCC Enterprise Fleet Services Fabco Equipment, Inc. Farrell Equipment & Supply Company, Inc. The Forker Company Gallagher Construction Services Gerdau Ameristeel–Appleton Grant Thornton LLP Accountants & Business Advisors Hatch Building Supply Hausmann-Johnson Insurance Hayden Murphy Equipment/Hausmann Insurance John Heugel, Attorney at Law

Ideal Crane Rental, Inc. Iron Planet Janesville Brick & Tile Janesville Sand & Gravel Company Johnson Insurance Services J.J. Keller & Associates Kelly Financial Kendell Doors & Hardware, Inc. Komisar & Spindler, S.C. Krukowski & Costello, S.C. LaForce, Inc. Lakes Brick & Block, LLC LarsonAllen Lee, Kilkelly, Paulson & Younger, S.C. Liberty Mutual Surety Lincoln Contractors Supply, Inc. Lindner & Marsack M3 Insurance Solutions, Inc. Manitowoc Cranes, Inc. MasterGraphics McCarty Law LLP McElroy Metal Inc. McFarlane Manufacturing Company, Inc. Melli Law, S.C. Murphy & Desmond, S.C. Neenah Foundry Company Nimsgern Steel Corp. North East Wisconsin Precast O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C. Park Bank Quarles & Brady, LLP R&R Insurance Services, Inc. RSM McGladrey Reynolds Crane Service River Steel, Inc. J. Ryan Bonding, Inc. Safe-Con, LLC Sand Source Services, US Schenck Business Solutions Schwarz Insurance Security Insurance Slack Attack Communications Smith & Gesteland, LLP Spancrete Inc. Spider Staging LLC Stetson Building Products SVA Construction Services Temp-Air, Inc. Travelers Truck Country Vander Bloemen Group LLC Verona Safety WK Construction Co. Inc. T. Wall Properties Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, S.C. Willis of Wisconsin, Inc. Wilderness Development Wingra Stone Company—Wingra Redi-Mix, Inc. Wipfli LLP Zurich

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

American State Equipment .........................15 Balestrieri ................................................IBC General Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.....4 Hooper Corporation....................................4 Hurckman Mechanical Industries, Inc...........17 Ideal Crane Rental, Inc. ............................IFC

J.F. Ahern Co..............................................7 Kelly Financial, Inc. .....................................5 Lycon Inc....................................................7 Middleton Insulation Systems .....................IBC M3 Insurance & Business Solutions ...............7 Pro-Foamers, Inc. .....................................IBC

Spancrete Group .....................................!BC Stetson Building Products ..........................IBC Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. ....................18 Vogel Bros. Building Co.............................15 Wall-tech, Inc. ............................................6 Wall-tech, Inc. ..........................................BC