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New Berlin Recycling Center Cold Storage Buildings
New Berlin Recycling Center Cold Storage Buildings The City of New Berlin was in need of relocating two prefabricated steel buildings at its recycling center site. GRAEF provided full services for the two approximately 22,000 square feet buildings. Due to the relocation of the proposed buildings, additional geotechnical work was required in addition to survey,…
Read MoreGRAEF Joins SE 2050 Commitment – A Sustainable Engineering Initiative
GRAEF Joins SE 2050 Commitment – A Sustainable Engineering Initiative GRAEF, a leading engineering, planning and design firm has taken a critical step towards advancing sustainable building practices by joining SE 2050, a voluntary commitment dedicated to promoting sustainable design. The SE 2050 Commitment Program is a voluntary initiative aimed at achieving net zero…
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UW-Madison Chemistry Building
UW-Madison Chemistry Building UW-Madison had a need to expand its chemistry department, as the original building, which was built in the 1960s, was a bottleneck for students finishing their undergraduate prerequisites. The $133 million project consisted of two phases: the renovation of the existing Daniels building and the construction of a nine-story addition. The new…
Read MoreVillage of Germantown Department of Public Works Facility
Village of Germantown Department of Public Works Facility In response to growing operational needs and aging infrastructure, the Village of Germantown embarked on what would become the largest capital project in its history—a modern, centralized Department of Public Works (DPW) facility. GRAEF partnered with the Village to develop a future-ready solution that would not only…
Read MoreClimate Ready Oak Park Honored in Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Regional Excellence Awards
Climate Ready Oak Park Honored in Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Regional Excellence Awards Strong leadership, bold ideas, and a shared responsibility to improve quality of life for the nearly 8.6 million people who call our region home are a few of the reasons why the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) presents the Regional…
Read MoreWest Bend to Develop Downtown Master Plan
West Bend to Develop Downtown Master Plan The city is moving forward on the creation of a master plan for downtown, as private sector members are working with the city to come up with both short-term and long-range plans for the area’s growth. The Common Council on Monday received a presentation from the planning firm…
Read MoreEmerald Beach
Emerald Beach GRAEF provided coastal engineering services to restore the highly eroded shoreline at Emerald Beach and a new inlet channel constructed to provide boat access for sport and commercial fishing. GRAEF acquired all Turks & Caicos Islands regulatory permits in 2004, prepared contract documents and drawings, and managed construction bidding and contractor selection. As…
Read MoreAmbergris Cay
Ambergris Cay GRAEF designed a phased approach for the development of the Ambergris Marina. Phase 1 was designed to restore the navigability of the entrance channel and “beautify” the marina by excavating the salt flats to provide circulation as well as provide a tidal connection between the marina basin and the entrance channel to promote…
Read MoreEast Grace Bay
East Grace Bay GRAEF completed the final beach restoration plans and design for a one‐mile beach nourishment project and four T-head groins. The design was based on an alternative analysis and evaluation of sediment quality and quantities that maximized beach quality material for placement. The final design maximizes project longevity, minimizes adverse impacts to biological…
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