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Catholic Financial Life Parking Structure
Catholic Financial Life Parking Structure In downtown Milwaukee, a five-story parking garage built in 1969 had reached a breaking point. Decades of deferred maintenance left the structure cracked, corroded, and leaking, so compromised that plastic sheets were strung up to catch water dripping through holes in the slabs. What made the situation even more complex…
Read MoreFroedtert Hospital Blue Parking Structure
Froedtert Hospital Blue Parking Structure The Froedtert Hospital Blue Parking Structure exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to campus infrastructure, designed to meet the evolving needs of patients, visitors, and staff while supporting long-term growth and sustainability. Situated on the west end of the hospital campus, this five-level, post-tensioned concrete facility accommodates approximately 2,400 vehicles and integrates…
Read MoreGRAEF Traffic Engineer Alex Motl Named ENR Midwest 40 Under 40 Honoree
GRAEF Traffic Engineer Alex Motl Named ENR Midwest 40 Under 40 Honoree GRAEF is proud to share that Alex Motl has been named to the ENR Midwest 2026 Class of Top Young Professionals (40 Under 40)—a recognition celebrating the region’s rising leaders who are shaping the future of the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Alex…
Read MoreCity of Franklin Ballpark Commons Master Plan
City of Franklin Ballpark Commons Master Plan GRAEF played a pivotal role in the planning of Ballpark Commons, a dynamic 200-acre development anchored by the existing Rock Sports Complex. GRAEF provided civil and traffic engineering, planning and urban design, stormwater, and environmental services to support the creation of a vibrant mixed-use destination that blends recreation,…
Read MoreThe Pierce at 7 Van Buren
The Pierce at 7 Van Buren The Pierce at 7 Van Buren is a six-story, 44-unit apartment community in Oak Park, Illinois, totaling 41,000 square feet. Offering a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, it is the first net-zero energy apartment building in the Midwest, producing more energy than it consumes. Designed to meet…
Read MorePaul Andersen and Kyle Poklar Named 2025 Daily Reporter Newsmakers of the Year Honorees
Paul Andersen and Kyle Poklar Named 2025 Daily Reporter Newsmakers of the Year Honorees GRAEF is proud to share that two of our team members were selected as 2025 Newsmaker of the Year Honorees by The Daily Reporter! Paul Andersen was named Innovator of the Year, and Kyle Poklar was recognized as a Rising Young Professional. This…
Read MoreIDOT Kennedy Expressway
IDOT Kennedy Expressway The Kennedy Expressway is one of Chicago’s busiest and most important roadways, carrying more than 275,000 vehicles each day between O’Hare International Airport and downtown. After three decades since its last major rehabilitation, the aging infrastructure showed clear signs of wear. Bridges and pavement were deteriorating, overhead sign structures were reaching the end…
Read MoreDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport BHS Expansion
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport BHS Expansion GRAEF designed a baggage handling system (BHS) expansion at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) for Okaloosa County, Florida. On this project, GRAEF provided site/civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural engineering. The scope of work included the design and all related elements for the expansion and optimization…
Read MoreMilwaukee Mitchell International Airport Concourse D Jet Bridges
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Concourse D Jet Bridges GRAEF supported jet bridge upgrades at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport’s Concourse D, enhancing gate infrastructure and passenger accessibility through comprehensive design and engineering services. As part of the airport’s modernization efforts, GRAEF led the replacement and installation of jet bridges at Gates D35 (formerly D28) and D36,…
Read MoreDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Ticketing Terminal Expansion
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Ticketing Terminal Expansion GRAEF led the design and engineering efforts for the expansion of the ticketing terminal at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Okaloosa County, Florida. Serving as the prime consultant, GRAEF oversaw all aspects of project management and delivered site/civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural engineering services.…
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