Redevelopment of Brillion Iron Works site begins

Ariens Co. has partnered with the City of Brillion to breathe new life into the massive site. Redevelopment of Brillion Iron Works site begins Work has begun on the redevelopment of the former Brillion Iron Works plant site in Calumet County. Ariens Co. has partnered with the City of Brillion to breathe new life into…

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Skywaukee tours take visitors through Milwaukee’s skywalk system

Skywaukee tours take visitors through Milwaukee’s skywalk system GRAEF played a significant role in developing downtown Milwaukee’s skywalk system, now known as “Skywaukee.” And soon, our new headquarters will be connected to that 1.8-miles of indoor walking space. The temperature outside was in the single digits, but it was a balmy 65 degrees from my perch in…

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West Side Story: Former Grand Avenue Mall begins transformation

Construction crews demolish the interior of the lobby West Side Story: Former Grand Avenue Mall begins transformation The former Grand Avenue Mall is unrecognizable this week, as construction crews demolish the interior of the lobby at 3rd and Wisconsin. The Avenue, as the property is now called, is undergoing a transformation, not only in the…

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GRAEF CEO Kissinger wins Bravo! Entrepreneur Award

Awards for business leadership will be given at BizExpo on May 30 GRAEF CEO Kissinger wins Bravo! Entrepreneur Award John Kissinger, president, and chief executive officer of GRAEF, will receive a Bravo! Entrepreneur Award from BizTimes Media LLC. The awards salute southeastern Wisconsin business executives for their bold leadership, business growth, and innovation. The winners…

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Marquette’s Commons project to receive In Business Commercial Design Award

GRAEF provided structural and civil engineering for new residence hall Marquette’s Commons project to receive In Business Commercial Design Award The Commons, Marquette University’s new, state-of-the-art residence hall, will receive an In Business magazine Commercial Design Award as one of Wisconsin’s most outstanding commercial construction projects of 2018. The award will be presented to J.H.…

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The Executive Consult Podcast: Episode 3 Steve Jagler

The Executive Consult Podcast: Episode 3 Steve Jagler A veteran business journalist who is now our Director of Corporate Communications, Steve pulls back the newsroom curtain for listeners of The Executive Consult Podcast. He shares insights and stories from decades of covering Fortune 500 executives. He even recounts a conversation with business legend George Dalton,…

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South Milwaukee Moves Forward with Downtown Streetscaping Plan

Common Council Approves Plan South Milwaukee Moves Forward with Downtown Streetscaping Plan The City of South Milwaukee is moving forward with a downtown streetscaping plan that was designed by GRAEF. The plan to provide upgrades to sidewalks, lighting and decorative features was approved by the South Milwaukee Common Council on March 5. The council will…

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GRAEF Receives Merit Award for Design of Oak Creek’s Drexel Town Square

Project created a new 21st century downtown GRAEF Receives Merit Award for Design of Oak Creek’s Drexel Town Square The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects awarded GRAEF a Merit Award for the design of Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek, WI. Oak Creek is a fast-growing suburb of Milwaukee, but the…

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GRAEF President and CEO John Kissinger appointed to serve three-year term on the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County board

Area leaders to head up the organization’s 2019 community campaign GRAEF President and CEO John Kissinger appointed to serve three-year term on the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County board United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County has named four Milwaukee area leaders to head up the organization’s 2019 community campaign. Campaign co-chairs…

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ACE Design, Construction Mentorship Program Grows in Milwaukee

The ACE Mentor Program is an industry-led nonprofit intended to grow a future workforce for architects, engineers and construction contractors. ACE Design, Construction Mentorship Program Grows in Milwaukee A national training program aiming to attract high school students to construction and design careers more than doubled its enrollment during the second year in Milwaukee and…

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