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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,…

New Projects Reshape Green Bay’s Urban Landscape Green Bay and the Fox Cities have seen significant growth and development over the past years but are still pressing on when it comes to addressing housing needs in northeast Wisconsin. Last week, Green Bay officials broke ground on what will be its largest housing development in the…

West Bend Downtown Master Plan Wins Best Practice Award American Planning Association (Wisconsin Chapter) awarded the “Best Practice Award” to the city of West Bend and GRAEF engineering and consulting firm for the Downtown and Streetscape Master Plan at the 2024 APA-Wisconsin Annual Conference in Madison on Thursday and Friday, the city announced. In 2023-’24,…

Downtown Companies Build Brand Awareness Through Prominent Building Signage Travel eastbound along I-794 in downtown Milwaukee and you’re sure to notice a mix of branding sprinkled among the city’s skyline. U.S. Bank, Quarles and Chase stand out atop the tallest office buildings just north of the elevated highway. Closer to eye level, the Milwaukee Public…

Green Bay Officials Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Highly-Anticipated JBS Redevelopment Site Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld came together on Tuesday to host a groundbreaking event for the City’s newest housing development. The JBS Project, the most extensive community-led housing development in Green Bay’s history, began with a ceremonial…

GRAEF President and CEO John Kissinger Named Engineering Fellow GRAEF is proud to announce that President and CEO, John Kissinger, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) College of Fellows for 2024. This prestigious honor recognizes John’s outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and his unwavering commitment to…

Amy Stevenson Named 2024 Daily Reporter Woman In Construction and Innovator of the Year GRAEF is thrilled to announce that Amy Stevenson has been selected as a 2024 Daily Reporter Woman in Construction Honoree as well as Innovator of the Year. This prestigious recognition underscores Amy’s exceptional contributions to the field and her pivotal role…

Officials Host Ribbon-Cutting to Celebrate Opening of Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge On Tuesday, village officials in Ashwaubenon hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge. The bridge was designed by GRAEF and constructed by Michels Construction. It now connects the Ashwaubomay River Trail over Ashwaubenon Creek and lands in the new…

GRAEF Announces Newly Elected Principals and Associates GRAEF is proud to announce the recent election of two new Principals and six new Associates. Each year, GRAEF selects an elite group of individuals within our firm to be named the newest collective of Principals and Associates. These individuals bring a remarkable skill set and a wealth…

Aston Martin Opens 66-Story Residential Tower in Miami Miami has a new addition to its skyline – a 66-story residential tower built by Aston Martin, marking the British luxury sports carmaker’s first foray into the residential real estate market. Comprising of 391 units, Aston Martin Residences Miami sits at the mouth of the Miami River on Biscayne Bay,…