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Kaukauna Hydro Park
Kaukauna Hydro Park For over a decade, Kaukauna Utilities (KU) collaborated with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to secure a new license for upgrading the Badger Hydro Plant in downtown Kaukauna. This project included constructing a new powerhouse and modifying the power canal, located within the historic Badger Hydro-Electric District, which has been on…
Read MoreKalahari Family Resort Entertainment Center Addition
Kalahari Family Resort Entertainment Center Addition Kalahari brings “a world away” experience to travelers in the Midwest. The authentically African-themed Kalahari Resort includes spectacular indoor and outdoor waterparks, spas, extensive retail and shopping areas, multiple dining options, and convention centers. Built in 2000, the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin has expanded in several phases over…
Read MoreHoan Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction
Hoan Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction GRAEF conducted an in-depth inspection of the Hoan Bridge over the Milwaukee River. Wisconsin-certified bridge inspectors examined the three-span tied arch and the girder and floor beam system from the Lakefront Interchange to Carferry Drive; completed detailed reports that documented all changing conditions since the 1999 inspection; identified new deficiencies;…
Read MoreHart Park Athletic Fields
Hart Park Athletic Fields The City of Wauwatosa wanted to restore this community asset back to the regional athletic venue it once was. Hart Park’s usage had steadily declined due to age and declining quality of the grass football field, running track and stadium. GRAEF prepared a detailed report of different alternatives for renovations including a…
Read MoreGreen Bay VA
Green Bay VA The new Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic dramatically increases services offered by the VA in the Green Bay area. The two-story clinic has 200,000 square feet and 1,200 parking spaces. It includes ambulatory surgery, a specialty clinic, women’s clinic, mental health department and diagnostic imaging. GRAEF provided structural engineering services for the clinic that…
Read MoreGreat Lakes Packaging Corporation
Great Lakes Packing Corporation Great Lakes Packaging Corporation (GLPC) had identified that it needed to expand the productivity of its corrugated printing and converting business. The company did not know in what way it should take on expansion – adding a 3rd shift, upgrading equipment, or building addition space for a new piece of equipment. GRAEF teamed…
Read MoreGE Healthcare Guardhouse
GE Healthcare Guardhouse The entrance to GE Healthcare’s West Milwaukee campus was in need of replacement and upgrades. This was due to Department of Homeland Security requirements, aging infrastructure that was failing, a less than optimal configuration, inadequate capacity to accommodate traffic, and sub-standard facilities for site security. The design of the new guardhouse and…
Read MoreFranklin Sewer & Water Building
Franklin Sewer & Water Building GRAEF provided the City with architectural/engineering services related to design and construction of a new facility for the Franklin Sewer and Water Utility. GRAEF provided project management services, civil engineering; landscape architectural design; architectural design; structural engineering; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; and construction administration to remodel the…
Read MoreFountaindale Public Library
Fountaindale Public Library The City of Bolingbrook was outgrowing its existing public library and sought public support for a replacement. Through a series of public meetings, a design was developed and approved by a community referendum vote. The replacement library is a 96,000-square-foot, three-story structure that blends into a beautiful natural setting and maximizes views…
Read MoreFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Terminal 3 Modernization
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Terminal 3 Modernization GRAEF provided structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and civil engineering services as part of a design-build team for the modernization of Terminal 3 for JetBlue Airways at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The modernization included the relocation of Gate F1 for JetBlue. The scope of work entailed utility, apron…
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