Milwaukee 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,…

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Green 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.…

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Quad 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…

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National 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…

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City 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…

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GRAEF 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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New Projects Reshape Green Bay’s Urban Landscape

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…

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West Bend Downtown Master Plan Wins ‘Best Practice’ Award

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,…

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Downtown Companies Build Brand Awareness Through Prominent Building Signage

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…

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Green Bay Officials Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Highly-Anticipated JBS Redevelopment Site

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…

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