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GRAEF Acquires Steel Detailing Firm Ken Boitz & Associates
GRAEF Acquires Steel Detailing Firm Ken Boitz & Associates Pat Kressin (GRAEF President) Larry Dearman (Former KBA President and Owner), and Mike Vogel (GRAEFaccelerāte Lead) GRAEF is excited to announce the acquisition of Ken Boitz & Associates (KBA), a steel detailing firm based in Illinois. The addition of KBA is a pivotal component of GRAEF’s…
Read MoreTammy Pearce Named Crain’s Chicago 40 Under 40 Honoree
Tammy Pearce Named Crain’s Chicago 40 Under 40 Class GRAEF is extremely proud to announce Tammy Pearce’s selection as one of Crain’s 40 under 40, Class of 2024. This program spotlights Chicago’s rising stars in leadership across numerous industries. This award highlights Tammy’s remarkable impact on the engineering industry as well as her influence and…
Read MoreWisconsin Dells Parkway (US 12) WIS 13 to Adams St.
Wisconsin Dells Parkway (US 12) WIS 13 to Adams St. Wisconsin Dells Parkway (US 12) is a unique urban arterial through two communities that are nationally recognized as a family vacation destination. The roadway serves a variety of users and is an essential transportation link in the area and is nearing the end of its…
Read MorePat Kressin, GRAEF President Featured on Brews and Blueprints Podcast
Pat Kressin, GRAEF President Featured on Brews and Blueprints Podcast As GRAEF prepares for an exciting new chapter, Pat Kressin, our incoming president, recently sat down with The Daily Reporter’s Ethan Duran to discuss his journey and the highly anticipated leadership transition at our firm. This pivotal moment not only marks a new era for…
Read MoreMilwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee Bucks Fiserv Forum When the Milwaukee Bucks set out to build Fiserv Forum, it wasn’t just about constructing a new arena—it was about creating an iconic structure that would define the city skyline and serve as a centerpiece for the community. GRAEF provided erection engineering and designed essential steel bracing for key components—beams, columns,…
Read MoreGreen Bay Country Club
Green Bay Country Club As part of an $8.5 million renovation completed in 2022, the Green Bay Country Club transformed its outdoor spaces into a striking, multi-level oasis. Spanning approximately 11,000 square feet, the outdoor areas feature cozy seating nooks, a wrap-around veranda on the clubhouse’s upper level, and a retractable awning for sun protection.…
Read MoreQuad Graphics
Quad Graphics Since 1982, GRAEF has provided ongoing engineering services for Quad, one of the largest printers of magazines, catalogs, books, and commercial materials in North America. The company is headquartered in a 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Sussex, WI, where GRAEF has provided civil, structural, and MEP engineering services along with architectural design for several…
Read MoreNational Railroad Museum
National Railroad Museum The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay dates back to 1956 as the home to over 100,000 artifacts, seasonal train rides, indoor and outdoor exhibits, and a venue for special events. As their artifact and rail car collection has grown, project “Full Steam Ahead!” was created. This project includes plans to double…
Read MoreCity of West Bend Downtown Master Plan
City of West Bend Downtown Master Plan The City of West Bend is transforming from a manufacturing-based community into a vibrant, walkable destination. The Downtown Master Plan aims to address the surge in development interest, particularly in multifamily residential projects, and to build on recent enhancements to the Riverwalk along the Milwaukee River. These improvements…
Read MoreGRAEF Announces New President and Fourth Generation of Leadership
GRAEF Names Pat Kressin Fourth Generation President Pat Kressin and John Kissinger GRAEF is excited to announce that Pat Kressin has been named the firm’s new President, marking the start of the fourth generation of leadership at GRAEF. Kressin, a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, has been with GRAEF since 1995. Throughout his nearly 30-year career,…
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