Madison Children’s Museum is expanding and announcing plans to reopen. The museum broke ground on a new project on Thursday called the “Wonderground.” It’s a 10,000-square-foot outdoor play space behind the museum. It’s going right where a parking garage used to be.
With its one-two sustainable punch, the recently opened Forest Edge Elementary School, Wisconsin’s first net-zero energy public school, is ready to serve as a model for capturing, controlling, and maximizing the economic value of sunshine and ground temperatures.
The 115th Fighter Wing awarded the first of 19 military construction contracts to a local building company ahead of the F-35 conversion in Madison. According to a news release, J.H. Findorff & Sons will assist with the construction. The project is slated to begin in May and will include demolishing a 4,646 square foot facility to make room for a 19,000 square foot F-35 flight simulator facility.
J.H. Findorff and Sons, Verona Area School District’s construction contractor, has received the 2021 Build America Merit Award from the Associated General Contractors of America in the category of “Building New or Renovation over $126 million” for its construction of the high school, according to a news release from the Verona Area School District.
Shine Medical Technologies LLC announced that construction of the exterior structure of its first-of-a-kind medical isotope production facility is complete and the building is weathertight, a major milestone with significance for Shine, the medical isotope industry and patients around the world.
Findorff’s talented people play a significant role in the Company’s success, both on the job and in the community. We are happy to welcome our new Controller and Director of Accounting and recognize team members who were recently promoted. Join us in sending congratulations!
Donnie Bogle-Boesiger: Donnie brings a creative eye to Findorff’s projects in the Milwaukee market. As Senior Virtual Construction Specialist, he is passionate about exploring new ways to use technology that help inform project teams on potential solutions. Donnie, a registered LEED® Accredited Professional, enjoys roasting coffee for family and friends and spending time outdoors fly fishing and camping.
Derek Burdick: As a Madison native, Derek has enjoyed leading a wide range of projects throughout the area for clients including Epic Systems, Dane County Public Works, University Research Park, Exact Sciences, and Sentry Insurance. In his new role as Senior Project Manager, Derek looks forward to lending his industry experience on a couple of large-scale projects scheduled to break ground in the next several months. In Derek’s spare time he enjoys cheering on Wisconsin sports teams alongside his partner, Katie, son, Mason, and daughter, Kensley.
Bob Dillis: Bob began his career at Findorff in 2008 as a Project Engineer in the preconstruction department. Throughout the years, Bob has been an integral team member for many high-profile projects, including Epic Systems, UW Credit Union, and UW-Madison Biochemistry. In Bob’s new role as Senior Estimator, he will lead Findorff’s bidding efforts and collaborate with project teams on architectural design, value engineering, and constructability analyses. Currently living near Verona with his wife Becky, Bob enjoys running, outdoor activities, and lending a helping hand through Meals on Wheels.
Karen Gill: Since joining Findorff in 2012, Karen has displayed a passion for working with technology which aligns well to her new role as Director of Business Technology. In her role, Karen will bring her leadership experience to the Company’s Business Solutions and Information Technology teams. Karen lives in Oregon with her husband, Bryan, three children, Rebecca, Wyatt, Madeline, and their dog, Tula. In her spare time, Karen enjoys volunteering as a lacrosse coach and serving on her local lacrosse board.
John Kaltenberg III, P.E.: John brings over 15 years of industry experience to his new role as a Senior Project Manager. He has been a licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin since 2008 and a member of the Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association (WHEA) since 2016. John has completed several healthcare projects at (Advocate) Aurora, Wheaton Franciscan, and ProHealth Care, in addition to newer endeavors in downtown Milwaukee including the Block 7 Parking Structure and Bader Rutter’s new corporate headquarters. John has spent the past ten years mentoring Milwaukee’s inner-city youth through the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. John enjoys spending time at home with his wife, Lisa, and their two young sons, John IV and Elijah. He is a huge Badger football and basketball fan.Eric Sadler: With over 14 years of experience, Eric has led many iconic and skyline-changing construction projects within the City of Milwaukee. As Senior Project Manager, Eric oversees construction efforts for multi-million-dollar projects and dedicates his time to mentoring the industry’s future tradespeople. Eric, a Milwaukee native, helps guide youth apprenticeships, educates high school students on career options in the construction industry, and helps provide on-the-job experience to college interns and co-ops. Eric currently lives in Franklin with his wife, Rachel, and their two children Declan and Estelle.
Tiffany Scheller: Recently hired as Findorff’s new Controller and Director of Accounting, Tiffany is a graduate from Georgia State University where she earned her Accounting degree. Prior to joining Findorff, Tiffany worked as the Chief Financial Officer for a commercial real estate firm. In her new role at Findorff, she will lead the financial and accounting operations and is responsible for financial reporting and corporate compliance. Tiffany lives in Madison with her husband, Steve, their three children, and two dogs. In Tiffany’s spare time, she enjoys traveling, camping, playing soccer, biking, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Congratulations Donnie, Derek, Bob, Karen, John, and Eric on your well-deserved promotions, and welcome to the team, Tiffany!
Marquette University will break ground soon on business school facility. The $60 million, 100,000 square-foot facility is set to open by the end of 2022.
Following a facilities study by J.H. Findorff and Son, Jefferson school district planners looked over a potential timeline for a referendum to address building needs. The recent study considered all of the facilities needs in the district, determining that East Elementary School, at 80 years old, had the highest level of needs of all the buildings in the district, and would cost the most to maintain without renovation.
– Christin Mlsna, Director of Education Market & Communication Services
As Career and Technical Education (CTE) month® ends, we reflected on the continued investment in new, renovated, or expanded CTE spaces. These areas focus on academic and technical skills, leadership and 21st century skills through career and technical student organizations, and work-based learning.
Curriculum in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Agriculture, or Math (STEAM) and Technical Education are critical components of successful CTE. Updates and expansions to these spaces provide value to students, and we also see benefits for higher education institutions, businesses, and industries across Wisconsin.
Did you know that according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, 58% of the hottest projected jobs between 2018-2028 in Wisconsin require CTE skills? K-12 students who gain experience in these areas are better prepared for high-wage, high-demand careers in several industries such as healthcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and construction to name a few.
Recently, Findorff has renovated or built transformational spaces for multiple districts across Wisconsin. Examples of spaces include:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) labs and classrooms
- Hydroponics
- Large and small animal labs
- Robotics labs
- Technical education
- Welding
- and more!
The recent improvements in K-12 education are not only preparing students for 21st century jobs, but they are helping to increase student enrollment in these programs. One district we partnered with had an 85% increase in students taking CTE-related courses after the renovations and additions were complete. Nearly 30% of the students were female.
Findorff is proud to build spaces and provide work-based learning opportunities that create a foundation for today’s students to be college, career, and community-ready.
Aldevron expands manufacturing capabilities in Madison. Aldevron produces the raw materials that allow clients to make groundbreaking therapies, and its protein business unit has operated within University Research Park since 2009. The facility’s growth from 8,000 to nearly 30,000 square feet includes a new 3,500-square-foot fermentation suite and will allow the company to expand its projects’ scope and scale.