Structural Engineering
Milwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa Hippo Haven
Milwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa Hippo Haven Hippo Haven is the second phase of a two-part development – Adventure Africa – at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The project represents the largest physical change to the award-winning zoo since it opened in 1961. Adventure Africa transforms 25% of the zoo’s footprint. Phase I included a new…
Read MoreLongfellow Middle School Softball Fields
Longfellow Middle School Softball Fields Wauwatosa East High School’s softball team now hosts their opponents a the artificial turf field at Longfellow Middle School. Wauwautosa School District’s newest field at Longfellow Middle School is the new home diamond of the Tosa East High School softball team. The $1.8 million field renovation includes an artificial turf…
Read MoreUniversity School of Milwaukee
University School of Milwaukee University School of Milwaukee is 3K-12 educational leader in Milwaukee and ranked among the top independent schools in the country. The institution launched the Common Bond campaign to raise funds to enhance critical areas of the school and provide crucial updates, and additions to its buildings. Projects include The Jack Olson…
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West Ridge Elementary School GRAEF completed site/civil and structural engineering design for the new, 120,000-square-foot West Ridge Elementary School on a three-acre site. The building is three stories with steel frame and masonry construction. Site improvements include a new parking lot, access drives, permeable fire lane, and outdoor plaza, in addition to new utilities and…
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Latin School of Chicago GRAEF provided structural design when the Latin School of Chicago underwent a significant renovation. Lower School The Lower School, originally built in 1926, acquired 18,000 square feet of additional space and 14,000 square feet of renovated space. The renovation included updated classrooms, new offices, an expanded library and art facilities, and…
Read MoreFincantieri Marinette Marine Plant Expansion
Fincantieri Marinette Marine Plant Expansion Headquartered in Italy, Fincantieri is one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world. One of the company’s US locations, Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), was originally founded to meet America’s growing demand for naval construction in 1942. Now as a modern shipbuilding powerhouse, FMM is undergoing a major campus update…
Read MoreDane County Regional Airport Multi-Phase Parking Expansion
Dane County Regional Airport Multi-Phase Parking Expansion Dane County contracted GRAEF to provide parking planning and design, transportation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering, and sustainable design as part of a major multi-phase parking expansion for the Dane County Regional Airport terminal at Truax Field. The overall project involved an assessment of parking needs and…
Read MoreThe Nick: UW-Madison Southeast Recreational Facility
The Nick: UW-Madison Southeast Recreational Facility Originally built in 1983, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Southeast Recreational Facility (SERF), now referred to as “The Nick,” is the main recreation and fitness center for students. The amenities were outdated, and the space was not large enough to accommodate student demand. After a cost-benefit analysis, the University decided…
Read MoreMRMC 87th Street Reconstruction
MRMC N. 87th Street Reconstruction Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) is a consortium of six healthcare institutions located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. MRMC enlisted GRAEF for planning and engineering services for the reconstruction of N. 87th Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Watertown Plank Road. 87th Street is a comprehensive multimodal transportation corridor, also known as a…
Read MoreNelson Family Heritage Crossing
Nelson Family Heritage Crossing The Nelson Family Heritage Crossing is a 1,131-foot bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Fox River between Heesakker Park in Little Chute and a new rail trail connection to downtown Kaukauna. The project broke ground in August 2020, and opened to the public in June 2021. The Crossing serves as a…
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