Leading this unprecedented wave of construction are six young, highly talented Marquette University Opus College of Engineering graduates. These engineers are managing many of Milwaukee’s latest signature projects worth more than $1 billion combined. And they’re thrilled to be literally building Milwaukee’s future.Mike Stern, Eng ’10, is a proud Marquette grad who feels a special connection to his current project — the university’s first new residence hall in 50 years, the Rev. Robert A. Wild, S.J., Commons, which will house 890 freshmen and sophomores when it opens in fall 2018.
Once the new tower is done, Irgens will redevelop BMO’s existing downtown office at 770 N. Water St. and bring new uses to its first floor. The BMO bank branch in the 770 building at Water and Mason streets would become about 7,000 square feet of new retail space and perhaps a hotel lobby. New storefronts and fast-casual restaurants will be added on North Broadway.
The DeForest Area School District was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with a Spectrum Award of Excellence for its work in school communications.
Work on a glassy new, 25-story, 360,000-square-foot high rise is about to get underway in Downtown. Crews from J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. and Viet & Co. are securing the BMO Harris Bank parking garage at N. Water St. and E. Wells St. in anticipation of demolishing the garage and erecting the new tower in its place.
The construction firm Findorff last year completed a facility study for Poynette Schools — “an in-depth investigation of not only maintenance but the instructional viability” of the district’s facilities, Shappell said. Big-ticket upgrades would include new roofs, while also enhancing “21st-century learning” opportunities, which could involve bigger classrooms.
Blog written by Findorff’s Jeff Eckstein, Business Development Healthcare
In the last few weeks, this country has seen several unfortunate events resulting in tremendous despair. Recent hurricanes lead to significant flooding in Florida and Texas, where many were displaced from their homes. We’ve also experienced heartbreak in Las Vegas with a tragic shooting. At times like these, I’m reminded of the critical role healthcare facilities play in caring for people. Facility management during normal operations is a challenge at best on good days. During emergency circumstances, however, it’s truly an all-in, well-choreographed effort. Whether your facility is a large academic medical center, a community hospital, or critical access hospital, your role is crucial to maintain an environment of care. This is not news to you, regardless of the scale or location of your facility. As you plan for emergencies, you ensure vital systems are ready for that horrible day you hope never comes.
I’ve watched our own healthcare partners prepare for tough times. I’ve watched you learn about and adjust to the new CMS Emergency Preparedness rules that take effect on November 16, 2017. I know when your community needs your care, your facility is ready…like an airliner at the end of the runway waiting for takeoff. Regardless of the emergency, I’m confident you will provide the extraordinary environments that are necessary to serve your community. That said, let’s all take a moment to not only recognize National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week, but to also reflect on all you do for your patients, their families, staff, and administrators on good days and bad. It’s truly remarkable.