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01.13.2012 | GRAEF Wins Award from American Sports Builders Association
Ellicott City, MD – A project designed by GRAEF, located in Milwaukee, WI has been recognized as a winner in the American Sports Builders Association's (ASBA) annual awards program. GRAEF was presented with an award for distinguished single field facility for its design of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Engelmann Soccer Field. ASBA is the national organization for builders, designers and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA members, which best exemplify construction excellence.
Presentation of awards was made at the ASBA Technical Meeting, recently held in Palm Desert, California. A panel of ASBA members judged entries anonymously and projects were scored based on considerations such as layout and design, site work, drainage, base construction, surface, amenities, innovation and overall impression.
Engelmann Field has been the home of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men’s and women’s soccer since their inception. The Field holds the reputation as one of the top soccer environments in the region, a reputation it plans to uphold with its most recent improvements.
GRAEF was retained to change the surface of Engelmann Field from natural grass to synthetic turf, with the desire to increase playability, extend the use over a longer season, and provide the finest college soccer venue in the Midwest. The field captures a unique atmosphere due to its location in the middle of a busy urban campus. Design services included synthetic turf design, retaining wall design, walkway replacement, storm sewer and drainage improvements, grading and landscape.
The new Polytan synthetic turf playing surface has received certification as a FIFA 2-star rated field, (FIFA’s highest field ranking) making it just the third of such fields in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association of Football (CONCACAF).
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Orlando, Florida. GRAEF has 50 years in the consulting engineering business and designs a variety of sports facilities, including running tracks, athletic fields and indoor recreation facilities. GRAEF designs new sports facilities as well as upgrades and expansions and can provide consultations for owners with questions relating to their sports facilities.
For more information about GRAEF and its sports services, contact Joe Pepitone at 414 / 266 9039.
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10.21.2011 | Rich Bub Named Corporate Leader of the Year!
In September, the Daily Reporter announced the winners of its 2011 Newsmakers of the Year awards. Twenty local honorees, including both individuals and organizations, were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the construction industry and their effect on the building community. Notable among the 2011 award recipients is Richard Bub, P.E., GRAEF’s President and CEO, who was named Corporate Leader of the Year. Rich was recognized for his unfailing leadership during the recent turbulent economic times. He steadfastly held to GRAEF’s values and principles, keeping constant communication with the employees via his blog, emails, and company meetings. Rich also steered GRAEF through the choppy waters our industry endured and made sure the firm came out stronger and more unified. Rich’s attention to detail and his commitment to honest, frequent communication reassured employees and helped to maintain confidence in the firm and its mission. He always had a plan and provided direction that contributed to a very successful business. All the while, Rich maintained a focus on what remains in the best interests of our staff in spite the trying times.
A special October awards magazine will feature the winners and include full profiles of each and why they were chosen. Rich, CONGRATULATIONS on a well deserved recognition!
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10.13.2011 | Two Projects Receive LEED Certification
We are happy to announce that two of our client’s projects recently achieved LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Union South pursued and was award LEED gold certification. GRAEF provided site/civil engineering, structural engineering, landscape architecture and sustainable design for this 187,000 square feet student center.
The Goodwill Store and Donation Center in Pewaukee was also awarded LEED certification. GRAEF engineers provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, commissioning and LEED administration for the new building.
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09.30.2011 | Fountaindale Public Library Receives Interior Design Award
GRAEF is proud to congratulate the interior design team members on the Fountaindale Public Library project. On September 29, 2011 they received a First Place Award from the American Society of Interior Designers-Illinois Chapter in the 2011 Design Excellence Competition. The library was acknowledged in the Institutional Category and the award was accepted by lead architectural firm Nagle Hartray.
Congratulations on a job well done!
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09.13.2011 | Ron Van Straten Joins GRAEF
Milwaukee and Green Bay, WI --- GRAEF proudly announces that Ronald Van Straten has joined the firm as an Economic Development Specialist. Ron offers more than 25 years of experience, and in recent years has directly assisted in securing over $20 million in grant and loan funding for clients.
Ron is passionate about devising funding strategies that assist in meeting community needs and fostering economic development. He applies a variety of tools and programs to help communities and businesses obtain the critical funding they need to start, grow, and succeed. Ron spends time in each of the firm’s offices assisting clients with funding needs. This effort includes ongoing evaluation of state and federal program requirements, matching needs with the necessary program qualifications, writing funding applications, and negotiating with governmental agencies. Ron is also knowledgeable about funding mechanisms such as Tax Incremental Financing and can serve as key member of the TIF Team.
At GRAEF, the firm continues to look for ways to offer value to its clients. Ron is playing a key role in that effort by helping to sustain and grow communities and the businesses located there.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Orlando, Florida. In 2011, GRAEF proudly celebrates 50 years in the consulting engineering business!
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09.10.2011 | September 10 Marks Grand Opening of Lakeshore Preserve
On Saturday, September 10, 2011, Openlands celebrated the Grand Opening of the Lakeshore Preserve. GRAEF has worked closely with Openlands since 2007 ont he restoration, preservation, and design of the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve located in Lake County, Illinois. The preserve spans one mile of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
GRAEF's involvement has included restoration of the Bartlett Ravine, a mile long wooded ravine that provides access to the lake via a paved roadway. The ravine had been failing structurally due to improper storm water management up stream and was also overtaken by invasive plant species. Today it has been restored and is in the process of developing into a vegetated bluff habitat while managing storm water more effectively from off-site influences before it enters Lake Michigan.
GRAEF also helped develop a walking trail along the bluff-top. The trail includes several interpretive elements intended to help visitors understand the bluff and lake shore\'s native plant habitats and geologic history.
Well dont to all involved in this interesting natural project that will be enjoyed by thousands of visitors for years to come!
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09.06.2011 | GRAEF Welcomes Kevin Henning!
GRAEF welcomes a new office manager in our Chicago Loop location. Kevin Henning joins the firm with an extensive background in consulting engineering, development representation, and owner representation. Kevin has previously worked as a consultant providing structural engineering services, and also on the owner side of the table hiring and managing professional service providers. Kevin is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio as well as the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Kevin, Welcome aboard!
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08.04.2011 | BizTimes Features Witzling OpEd
Economic Uncertainty Highlights the Need for Municipal
Planning
http://tinyurl.com/4y9b5wn
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07.18.2011 | GRAEF Welcomes Erik Loven
GRAEF welcomes Erik to the Milwaukee Facilities Group. He joins the team as Mechanical Engineer with more than 10 years experience working with HVAC systems for commercial and industrial projects.
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07.11.2011 | GRAEF Welcomes Maria Espinoza
GRAEF is pleased to announce that Maria M. Espinoza has joined the Facilities Group as a CAD Technician in our Milwaukee Office. Maria works as a member of the MEP Team within the Facilities Group. Welcome, Maria!
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07.08.2011 | Ribbon Cutting at newly opened Wildlife in Need Center
Joe Pepitone and John McCarthy of GRAEF attended the ribbon cutting ceremony last evening for the new Wildlife in Need Center (a.k.a. WINC) at the UW-Waukesha Field Station property in the Town of Ottawa. GRAEF provided Landscape Architectural and Civil Engineering services for the project, through The Kubala Washatko Architects. The project included a large pervious paver parking lot and pervious paver connecting walkways to the building. The Field Station, on 92 acres of property through which the Glacial Drumlin Trail passes, includes a series of nature trails that wind through forests and fields of native Wisconsin trees and plants. The facility is located off of Waterville Road in Waukesha County, Wisconsin and is open to the public.
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07.08.2011 | Milwaukee Mayor, Alderman, and Commissioner Proclaim GRAEF Day!
On Friday, July 8, 2011, in honor of GRAEF's 50th Anniversary, the Milwaukee office was paid a visit by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Michael Murphy, and Commissioner Rocky Marcoux of the Milwaukee Department of City Development. Both Mayor Barrett and Alderman Murphy came bearing proclamations declaring July 1st to be GRAEF Day in the City of Milwaukee for years to come. Each guest also offered kind words and extolled on their relationships with GRAEF and the people who work here.
Mayor Barrett appreciated that GRAEF has been a part of the City through notable design projects, but also commented that the firm’s commitment to being a solid community member shines through collectively and as individuals. Rich Bub and Alderman Murphy recalled the key role the Alderman played in the business park that houses the Milwaukee Office. Alderman Murphy was a strong supporter of the sale and development of the property as an office complex. Finally, Commissioner Marcoux commented that GRAEF has not only been involved in the “big” projects - like the Milwaukee Art Museum - but the firm has played a key role in improving the City’s neighborhoods through work with the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. He noted that these projects, although lower in profile, are providing a service to a population that does not always have a big voice in the City.
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07.06.2011 | GRAEF 2011 Principals
We invite you to join us in congratulating our newly elected principals for 2011, our 50th year in business! Our principals are recognized for excellence and significantly contributing to the success of the firm.
Scott Hinrichs SE, PE
Scott joined GRAEF in 1997 as a structural engineer in our Chicago Office. Since that time, he moved south to take on the role of Manager in our Orlando Office. In this position, Scott enjoys developing new markets, working with a technically diverse group of engineers and designers, and continuing a tradition of growth within the firm.
Scott has been instrumental in establishing the transportation engineering discipline for GRAEF in the State of Florida, and he is currently serving as Project Manager on GRAEF’s first project with the Florida Department of Transportation, a bridge replacement project in Escambia County.
Outside of the daily grind, Scott enjoys spending time with his family and coaching youth sports. Scott received his Bachelor’s Degree from Valparaiso University and an MBA from Roosevelt University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the States of Florida and Illinois as well as a licensed structural engineer in the State of Illinois.
Jeff Rosner PE, LEED AP
Jeff joined GRAEF in 1996 as a structural engineer. During his career, he has had the opportunity to work with clients in all of the firm’s Wisconsin offices; Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. His experience is quite diverse working with and on a broad range of client and project types.
Jeff presently serves as the Facilities Group Leader within the Green Bay office. He has been involved with the management and/or technical design of an array of projects. This work has included bridge projects, numerous large building projects, recreational facilities, and water park and swimming pool projects throughout the United States. A cross section of Jeff’s projects include structural engineering for the Health Sciences Learning Center – University of Wisconsin-Madison; Plexus Global Headquarters Building - Neenah, Wisconsin; Toyota of Oakland, Oakland, California; Aquatica-SeaWorld’s WaterPark, Orlando, Florida, and the Friendship Trail - Menasha Trestle Trail Conversion, Menasha, Wisconsin. Among his projects that have been recognized for excellence, the Menasha Trail received numerous awards and citations including the national AASHTO Legacy Award.
Outside of the office, Jeff is a volunteer coach involved with students in middle school track, recreational league soccer, and YMCA youth sports including football and basketball.
Jeff is an alumni of Marquette University having received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from MU. He is also a professional engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional.
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06.27.2011 | GRAEF Welcomes Michael Krohn
GRAEF is pleased to welcome Michael Krohn to the Milwaukee Transportation Group as a Construction Technician. He will be actively working on road and bridge construction projects throughout Southeastern Wisconsin.
Welcome Michael!
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06.04.2011 | GRAEF Celebrates 50 Years with Hot Summer Picnic at Miller Park
GRAEF is celebrating 50 years in business in 2011. On June 4th, in recognition of the momentous occasion, employees, families, and friends met at Miller Park to share memories and enjoy a beautiful day.
GRAEF founders Lou Graef and Len Anhalt, along with the firm’s current president and CEO Rich Bub and future president and CEO John Kissinger joined past and current employees and clients at the celebration. Rich Bub greeted guests with a video message thanking everyone for being an important part of the company during the last 50 years.
GRAEF has worked on nearly every one of Milwaukee’s most notable developments, including Miller Park. Other developments and attractions GRAEF has contributed to include the Milwaukee Art Museum Addition, Harley Davidson Museum, Frontier Airlines Center, The Downtown Intermodal Station, General Mitchell International Airport, Grand Avenue Mall, Marcus Amphitheater, State Fair Exposition Center, Pettit National Ice Center, Bayshore Town Center, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Sandburg Hall Tower and the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
Guests had the opportunity to see the stadium from the players’ point of view as they enjoyed lunch on the infield, met the racing sausages, and took a behind the scenes stadium tour. Additional entertainment included the kids FunZone and raffles.
Fun was had by all!
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05.23.2011 | GRAEF Welcomes Heather Carroll
Heather Carroll, P.E., joins GRAEF as an Electrical Engineer in the Milwaukee Facilities Group. We look forward to having her as a part of the firm's Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing team.
Welcome Heather!
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05.19.2011 | GRAEF Welcomes Andrew Genz
Andrew Genz has joined the Transportation Group at GRAEF as a Transportation Engineer. Andrew recently completed his term as a co-op student with GRAEF, and upon graduation joined the firm full time.
Welcome Andrew!
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05.02.2011 | GRAEF Welcomes Julie Chapman
GRAEF welcomes Julie to our Madison office. She joins the firm as a Transportation Engineer in our Madison Transportation Group. Julie’s Her project involvement includes design layout, alternative analysis, environmental impact studies, public involvement, utility coordination, analysis of traffic data, and the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates.
Welcome Julie!
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04.25.2011 | GRAEF is 313!
We are proud to announce that GRAEF has been ranked number 313 in the latest ENR Design Firm Top 500 rankings! The Top 500 Design Firms list, published annually in April, ranks the 500 largest U.S.-based designs firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue.
http://enr.construction.com/toplists/DesignFirms/301-400.asp
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04.25.2011 | Lawrence University Warch Student Center Receives ACEC-WI Award
GRAEF is pleased to announce that the Lawrence University Warch Student Center received a “Best of State” award in the Structural Systems category in the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC-WI) 2011 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. The submittal detailed the extremely complex structural design required for the new student center on the Appleton university’s campus. The building overlooks the Fox River, was built into a bluff with two levels above grade and three levels built into the hill. BIM technologies helped the client visualize the structure and make decisions during design and preconstruction processes. “The Warch Student Center is attractive and functional. It sets a standard of sustainability that can be admired throughout the construction industry. All this was accomplished in a building that constantly challenged the design and construction teams because of its uniquely difficult setting. Lawrence University can proudly show off its newest building as a difficult challenge met and exceeded.”
In 2011, ACEC marks the 40th year of recognizing exceptional ideas and innovations in engineering. All of the entries demonstrate the critical role engineers play in designing and maintaining our state’s and nation’s infrastructure. GRAEF is proud to recognized in this peer reviewed competition and thank our clients for the key role they play in each of projects.
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04.25.2011 | Dane County Regional Airport Recieves ACEC-WI Award
GRAEF is pleased to announce that the Dane County Regional Airport received a “State Finalist” award in the Transportation category in the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC-WI) 2011 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. Over the last several years, Dane County Regional Airport has experienced a large surge of travelers. It became obvious that additional parking and other upgrades were needed to handle the influx of passengers. A primary project focus was construction of a new three-story parking facility that has accommodations for further vertical expansion when the need arises. Other improvements included additional surface parking, a new exit plaza and parking administration offices, an entry plaza, a rental car canopy, site lighting, and a revenue control system upgrade. The project took advantage of modern design techniques and has made the airport a model of efficiency and environmental considerations.
In 2011, ACEC-WI marks the 40th year of recognizing exceptional ideas and innovations in engineering. All of the entries demonstrate the critical role engineers play in designing and maintaining our state’s and nation’s infrastructure. GRAEF is proud to recognized in this peer reviewed competition and thank our clients for the key role they play in each of projects.
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02.28.2011 | GRAEF Participates in Menomonee Falls "Clean River Clear Falls Stormwater Expo"
GRAEF was excited to be on-hand for Menomonee Falls' "Clean River Clear Falls Stormwater Expo" held at Menomonee Falls Fire Station 3 on Saturday, February 26. Check out the video here: http://menomoneefalls.patch.com/articles/video-clean-river-clear-falls-stormwater-expo#video-5051332
To learn more about storm water management, contact Paul Lohmiller at paul.lohmiller@graef-usa.com or at 414 / 266 9043.
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02.11.2011 | GRAEF Wins ACEC-IL Merit Award
February, 2011 - (Itasca, IL): Forty-seven Illinois firms were recognized for excellence in engineering before an audience of over 350 engineers, clients and government officials at an Awards Luncheon held February 4, 2011 at The Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca. The firms were recognized for award-winning engineering projects in the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois’ Fortieth Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Competition. The competition recognizes outstanding projects designed by private practice engineering firms from the State of Illinois.
GRAEF of Chicago won a Merit Award for their project \"Eola Road Interchange at I-88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway)\" which was designed for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Merit Awards are given for projects \"worthy of recognition for the engineer and the client.\"
Judges for the 2011 Engineering Excellence Awards Competition were: Amr S., Elnashai, PhD, Dept Head Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois-Champaign; Lisa, Mattingly, Administrator of Professional Service, Capital Development Board; James, Mayka, Community & Land Revitalization Branch Superfund Division, USEPA; Scott, Stitt, Bureau Chief of Design & Environment, IL Dept. of Transportation; Greg, Stukel, Deputy Director of Program Controls/System Integrity, Illinois Tollway; Somali, Tomczak, Sr. Manager of Environmental & Safety, NICOR.
For More Information contact: Gaye Kick, American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois, 217 / 529 7430, acecgaye@acec-il.org or Eileen Mack, GRAEF,
414 / 259 1500, Eileen.mack@graef-usa.com
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12.08.2010 | Kressin to Manage GRAEF Planning, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture Group
Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces that Patrick Kressin, ASLA, LEED® AP, Principal and Sr. Landscape Architect, has been appointed Manager of the Planning, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture (PUDLA) Group. John Goetter, Vice President and Milwaukee Office Manger, noted that “Pat’s enthusiasm, business development expertise, and experience in project management will help these technical areas continue to grow and prosper.” The PUDLA Group combines planning and urban design expertise with landscape architecture and GIS specialties. Pat joined GRAEF in 1995 and has been a part of numerous award-winning project teams, including the Cudahy Gardens at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
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12.08.2010 | Pitcher Appointed Manager of GRAEF Madison Office
Milwaukee & Madison, WI --- The Milwaukee and Madison offices of GRAEF proudly announce that Brent Pitcher, P.E., LEED® AP, Principal and Project Manager, has been appointed the new Madison Office Manager following the recent retirement of Kevin Hagen. The firm’s CEO, Rich Bub, noted that “Brent brings a passion for creatively solving problems for our clients. He will complement the existing skill sets of our Madison staff, and further our objective for the office to grow and be successful.” Brent joined GRAEF in 2000 as a civil engineer doing site development for both public and private clients.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
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11.29.2010 | PETER FERRETTI, GISP, JOINS MILWAUKEE OFFICE OF GRAEF
November 29, 2010__Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: Peter Ferretti, GISP: Peter joins the Infrastructure group as a GIS Professional. He brings more than eight years of GIS experience mapping, coordinating large-scale GPS projects, managing data, and developing custom applications for end users. He is also a highly experienced map designer with proficiency in a variety of software packages for GIS, data management, web design and graphic design. Peter will be involved in a variety of public and private sector projects, always designing with the end-user in mind.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
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10.21.2010 | Eola Road Wins ASCE-IL Engineering Achievement Award
GRAEF is pleased to announce that the Eola Road Interchange at I-88 (Reagan Memorial Highway) project has been honored by ASCE Illinois Section in the 2010 Engineering Achievement Award competition. The project was awarded the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement of the Year Award – Over $5 Million.
The Eola Road project was a multi-agency effort that delivered numerous benefits and addressed the concerns of various stakeholders. As the first all-electronic toll facility on the Illinois Tollway system, this state-of-the-art facility is keeping the Illinois Tollway at the forefront of modern tolling facilities. The design minimized right-of-way take and addressed traffic congestion in a well-developed area in southwestern DuPage County.
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10.20.2010 | The Milwaukee City Hall Renovation gets National Award
GRAEF is very proud to have been part of the team that worked to give the Milwaukee City Hall a much needed historical facelift. In 2010 the project is being awarded a National Preservation Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/awards/ or http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/105333013.html
The National Preservation Honor Awards recognize the efforts of individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and corporations whose skill and determination have given new meaning to their communities through preservation. These efforts include citizen attempts to save and maintain important landmarks, as well as architects, craftsmen, and developers whose exemplary work restores the richness of the past. The projects demonstrate commitment, leadership and achievement worthy of national recognition.
GRAEF provided structural evaluation of the building for the tie-backs of the contractor’s scaffolding system. In addition, GRAEF performed dimensional and condition surveys of the terra cotta, brick, and stone on the building exterior and provided recommendations for repairs or replacement at deteriorated areas. During the construction phase, GRAEF designed the support systems for the new terra cotta replacement pieces.
Congratulations to all involved, and to the City of Milwaukee for leading such a worthwhile project.
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09.22.2010 | THIEL|GRAEF Team Garners Awards
Recently, we received the really nice message copied below from our friends at Thiel Design. Needless to say, we are extremely proud of the work we’ve done together. Stop by their website for a peek!
Dear GRAEF:
Normally we don't like to brag, but we can't resist. One of our recent brand identity programs has just been recognized for its 4th business marketing award and we wanted to share the news with you.
When we were called on stage to accept the Business Marketers Association Bell Award for the GRAEF brand identity, we were excited. When that same project was selected as the Best of 2010 at the Wisconsin Society of Marketing Professional Services awards event, we were honored.
When it went on to win the SMPS Regional Pinnacle Award and then the SMPS National Marketing Communications Award, we were speechless...until now that is.
Never in our 30-year history has one single project brought home this much glass and gold. Needless to say, this honor affirms the working relationships we have with our clients and the proven results our collaborative efforts bring. Allow us to bask in the glow...just a little.
http://www.thiel.com/TF/work/clients/graef/
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06.07.2010 | HILLEL HOUSE, JOSEPH & VERA ZILBER BUILDING WINS MILWAUKEE MAYOR’S DESIGN AWARD
MILWAUKEE, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce that the Hillel House, Joseph and Vera Zilber Building received a 2010 Mayor’s Design Award from Tom Barrett, Mayor of the City of Milwaukee. The project was recognized at a reception on May 20, 2010 at the University of Wisconsin School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Award winning projects are selected for contributing to the character of their surroundings, adding value to their neighborhood, and contributing to the urban fabric.
GRAEF was hired by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and La Dallman Architects Inc. to provide site/civil engineering and landscape services. The stormwater management plan incorporated sustainable design through a green roof and rain garden. The building is modern, sustainable and reflective of the Jewish culture.
Congratulations to all involved in this the design and construction of Hillel House! We are proud to be a part of this outstanding project team.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing engineering and design consulting services since 1961.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Eileen Mack
414.259.1500
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05.07.2010 | REBRANDING EFFORTS WIN SMPS REGIONAL CONFERENCE PINNACLE AWARD
REBRANDING EFFORTS WIN SMPS REGIONAL CONFERENCE PINNACLE AWARD
Innovative company recognizes importance of capitalizing on its brand and image and has executed its rebranding successfully.
Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Orlando & Fort Myers, FL --- Continuing a winning track record, THIEL Design was again recognized at April’s Society of Marketing Professional Services regional conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. THIEL received the organization’s Pinnacle award for the direct mail program created for GRAEF during our 2009 rebranding efforts. The creative concepts along with the accomplished results were praised during the ceremony.
The award winning direct mail booklet was the first official GRAEF branded publication received by the firm’s client base. The award winning piece described the goals of GRAEF’s new name and identity including overcoming the complicated nature of the old name (Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc.); taking the firm into the future; and developing a contemporary, creative identity.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
THIEL Design is a branding and marketing firm located in Milwaukee Wisconsin, which specializes in creating unique and compelling visual identities for companies throughout the United States. Their work can be viewed at www.thiel.com.
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If you\'d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with John Kissinger, please call Eileen Mack at (414) 259-1500 or e-mail eileen.mack@graef-usa.com.
www.graef-usa.com
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04.26.2010 | 2010 SMPS Award of Excellence Winners Announced
Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Orlando & Fort Myers, FL --- THIEL Design has been awarded the Best of 2010 Award by the Society of Marketing Professional Services for their work on the 2009 GRAEF rebranding campaign. The award was presented at the SMPS Awards Program held at the Country Springs hotel in Waukesha, WI on April 15.
This year’s SMPS competition generated the largest response in recent SMPS history. Submittals came from all over the state of Wisconsin and were judged based on six categories on a 100-point scale. Entrants had one month to submit their entries to the SMPS Director of Awards, Jamie Keehn. Ms. Keehn commented, “We were very impressed with the quality of this year’s award submittals. We eliminated specific, cookie-cutter categories and just asked companies to submit their very best work from this year. The results were amazing.”
In their award winning submittal, THIEL Design described the goals of GRAEF’s new name and identity, including overcoming the complicated nature of the old name (Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc.), taking the firm beyond the names of the founding partners, and developing a contemporary, creative identity. The submittal also explained how THIEL partnered with GRAEF’s internal rebranding team and performed targeted research focused on the naming and identity process and identified opportunities to position and differentiate the firm among competitors within the industry.
The submittal’s conclusion described how the rebranding goals were met. The new identity has been a major positive influence in bringing together the firm’s national offices; it has helped to promote a common culture among employees; and it has established the new firm identity among clients, prospects, partners and the professional community. John Kissinger, GRAEF COO noted, “We’ve received outstanding feedback. Everyone who took the time to comment on the rebranding efforts (both internally and externally) said it was well done and that they really liked the new look. Very contemporary, clean, and an excellent choice.”
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
THIEL Design is a branding and marketing firm located in Milwaukee Wisconsin, which specializes in creating unique and compelling visual identities for companies throughout the United States. Their work can be viewed at www.thiel.com.
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If you\'d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with John Kissinger, please call Eileen Mack at (414) 259-1500 or e-mail eileen.mack@graef-usa.com.
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04.21.2010 | GRAEF Names Associates for 2010
Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL --- GRAEF proudly announces the election of six Associates in 2010. Sandy Carpenter, P.E.; Jason Gerke, P.E., LEED AP; Matt Lininger, P.E., LEEP AP; Jason Matson, P.E.; Nick Skiffington, P.E.; and Michael Vogel, P.E., S.E. were nominated and elected Associates at this year’s annual meeting.
Sandy Carpenter, a transportation engineer in GRAEF’s Green Bay, Wisconsin office, has demonstrated excellence in design and project management. Her wide-ranging skills include urban and rural projects as well as construction related services. She is a recognized expert in roundabout planning and design, regularly participating in state and national training seminars. Sandy served on the ACEC Roundabout Implementation Task Force created by WisDOT and is a State Certified WisDOT Qualified Roundabout Designer. In addition to serving on the GRAEF Transportation Technical Area Committee, Sandy served a three year term as the Deputy Coordinator for the Outagamie County Traffic Safety Committee. Sandy is a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.
Jason Gerke is a mechanical engineer working from our Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. For the past five years he has been managing and designing HVAC and plumbing systems. Communicating with clients is of paramount importance and Jason has demonstrated a commitment to serving them and meeting their goals. Jason is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Commissioning Authority. He has also served on the ASHRAE WI Chapter Board of Governors for four years and is the current chapter president. Jason volunteers with the American Red Cross in SE Wisconsin as part of a disaster action team responding to area fires and other disasters. He also organized an elementary engineering day program, encouraging youngsters to learn about the field. Jason is a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Matt Lininger joined GRAEF in 2006 and has demonstrated dedication and commitment through outstanding client service. He has used his teaming experiences with other engineering disciplines, in combination with an extensive HVAC design resume, to successfully minimize his clients’ construction costs while maximizing their design flexibility. Matt is a certified LEED Accredited Professional and a Project Management LEAD. He is an active member of the St. Matthew parish in Oak Creek, WI and a supporter of the Oak Creek Community Center. He regularly volunteers at the Racine Public Library and at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, helping with recruitment mentoring activities. Matt graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Jason Matson has been designing transportation projects since joining GRAEF. After beginning as co-op student, he continued as a professional at the firm in 2000. His expertise in transportation and traffic projects allows him to work with state and local officials as they improve their infrastructure. Jason’s success listening to clients and offering them successful project solutions has resulted in long-standing relationships. He participates on the GRAEF softball and basketball teams and is a member of the golf league. Outside of the office he actively participates in Marquette University Engineering Alumni Association Events and serves as a Marquette University Senior Design mentor. Jason graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Nick Skiffington joined GRAEF ten years ago and has provided outstanding transportation design services from the Milwaukee, WI office. His projects include large-scale transportation facilities and smaller site improvements - with a focus on WisDOT efforts. He serves on the GRAEF Roads & Highways Technical Area Committee, overseeing design software upgrades and managing the technical staff. Nick provides training to CADD software users and functions as the firm GeoPAK lead and the WisDOT Trns*Port and Paramics specialist. Outside of the office, Nick is a Marquette University Senior Design Mentor and served on the Engineers Without Borders International Conference Planning Committee. Nick is a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For ten years, Mike Vogel has demonstrated excellence and dedication while providing structural design services to industrial, municipal, and commercial clients. His ability to work seamlessly with owners, architects, and contractors has been extremely beneficial on large, complex projects. His expertise with various design software and his commitment to client communication have resulted in successful project outcomes, including award winning designs for Bucyrus International in Milwaukee, WI. Mike has both his Master’s and his Bachelor’s Degrees from Marquette University.
Please join us as we extend our thanks and congratulations to our newest Associates!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
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04.21.2010 | GRAEF Names Principals for 2010
Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL --- GRAEF proudly announces the nomination and election of two Principals in 2010. Steve Huberty, P.E. and Michael Paulos, P.E., CDT, LEED AP were nominated and elected Principals at this year’s annual meeting.
Steve Huberty joined GRAEF in 2000 as an engineer in the transportation group. He has more than eighteen years experience designing transportation projects, as well as site design, traffic signals, hydraulic analysis, and stormwater. As a key member of the Milwaukee Highway team, he demonstrated dedication as a strong technical asset and team leader. He is recognized within the firm as a mentor to younger staff, producing high quality results. Additionally, Steve’s project work and commitment to client relationships has garnered repeated praise.
Outside of the office, Steve has managed the GRAEF Golf League since 2005 and has chaired the annual GRAEF golf outing twice over the past five years. Steve is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Mike Paulos has demonstrated dedication and excellence since joining GRAEF in 1993. He is a highly experienced municipal engineer, applying his knowledge and developing trusted relationships with many clients in an increasingly challenging market. He currently serves as the Municipal Market team leader, generating significant work for the Infrastructure Group. Additionally, Mike is one of GRAEF’s leading experts in the design and analyses of water distribution systems.
Outside of his daily work, Mike is a driving force behind the Association of Milwaukee Metropolitan Area Public Works Administrators and Engineers. He is also an active member of ASCE, Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Wisconsin Water Association, and American Public Works Association. Away from the office, Mike coaches soccer for his two daughters, and with his wife and family is an active member of his local parish. Mike graduated from Michigan Tech University.
Please join us as we extend our thanks and congratulations to our newest Principals!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
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03.15.2010 | Castillo and Naumann Re-Elected to Board of Directors
Date of Issuance: March 15, 2010
Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; and Orlando, FL --- GRAEF is pleased to announce two Board of Director appointments. Burt Naumann, R.L.S. and David Castillo, P.E. have been re-elected to serve three-year terms.
Mr. Naumann currently serves as a Principal and Vice President. Burt has been with GRAEF for 32 years, having filled many roles including Manager of Field Services and Manager of the Milwaukee Transportation Group. With this election, Burt continues his role on the Board of Directors and keeps an eye toward a positive future. “…I am committed to continue to look for new opportunities and markets so that we can be even stronger as we start what appears to be a slow climb out of this recession and assure future sustainable growth.”
Mr. Castillo serves the firm as a Principal, Vice President, and Manager of the Chicago O’Hare Office. Over the past 27 years Dave has been selected for numerous positions of responsibility. He has had the unique opportunity to have management positions in both the corporate and branch offices. Continuing his role on the Board, Dave’s diverse experience offers special firm insights. “[Corporate and branch office positions have] provided me with an understanding of our culture from a branch office as well as the corporate office perspective.”
In addition to Mr. Naumann and Mr. Castillo, other members of the GRAEF Board of Directors include Richard Bub, P.E.; Paul Eiring, P.E.; Kenneth Grebe, P.E.; John Goetter, P.E.; and John Kissinger, P.E.. Luther Graef, P.E., Chairman Emeritus, and Robert Agnew serve as advisory directors to the corporation.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
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03.15.2010 | KISSINGER Named GRAEF COO
Milwaukee, WI --- Richard M. Bub, President and CEO of GRAEF, is pleased to announce that John Kissinger has been named the firm’s Chief Operating Officer.
“One of a CEO’s most difficult jobs is to prepare the firm for a new, future leader” said Bub. Five years ago, Bub implemented a company restructuring with an eye toward succession. “These actions were in concert with GRAEF’s strategic planning.” said Bub “The announcement we are making today is the result of this careful process. John and I will be working closely together throughout the next 21 months, culminating in January 2012 when John will become the next CEO of GRAEF”.
Kissinger joined GRAEF in 1984 as a structural engineer in the firm’s Milwaukee office. Since that time, he has held positions of increasing responsibility including project engineer, project manager, principal, vice-president, and most recently, regional vice president. Kissinger has also served on the GRAEF Board of Directors since 2002.
Among many notable projects on Kissinger’s resume is the Milwaukee Art Museum Addition, on which he served as engineering project manager. The spectacular building, designed by famed European architect Santiago Calatrava, has received countless awards. For his work on that facility, Kissinger was named one of the “Top 25 Newsmakers for 2001” by Engineering News-Record Magazine. The MAM Addition was also named the No. 1 Design of 2001 by Time Magazine. Other notable facilities involving a key design role for Kissinger include The Midwest Airlines Center in downtown Milwaukee, The McCormick Place West Expansion in Chicago, and the Lambeau Field renovation in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Kissinger is also active in the Milwaukee area. He is a member of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and also is the current chairman of the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board, appointed to that position by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. He is also a past member of the City of Wauwatosa Design Review Board.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering, design and planning firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida. The firm has been providing consulting services for 49 years.
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03.08.2010 | Laura Giese Joins GRAEF
Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: Laura Giese, PhD., CF, PWS, PWD, CSE, CT. Laura has joined the Milwaukee Infrastructure Group at GRAEF with 20 years experience as an environmental scientist and restoration ecologist. Her comprehensive background includes work as a consultant as well as an adjunct professor and researcher in various locations around the United States.
Laura’s certifications as a Professional Wetland Scientist, Professional Wetland Delineator, and Professional Forester make her a valuable asset to our clients as they move forward with various environmental projects. In addition to her impressive technical background, Laura has been regularly publishing and presenting at a national level since 1998.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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02.25.2010 | Scott Cain Joins GRAEF
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Eileen Mack
(414) 259-1500
February 25, 2010
Chicago, IL --- The Chicago-O’Hare office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: Scott Cain: Scott joins GRAEF as a Transportation Engineer in the Chicago O’Hare office. His background includes site/civil and transportation engineering design for urban and suburban projects with a focus on roadways, water resources, and drainage. Scott has provided design leadership for projects throughout the United States and we are very pleased to welcome him to the firm!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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02.03.2010 | Bucyrus International Named Finalist in the Business Journal Real Estate Awards
MILWAUKEE, WI: GRAEF is pleased to announce that the campus renovation completed for Bucyrus International in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been named a finalist in the Milwaukee Business Journal Real Estate Awards. The successful Bucyrus©¦GRAEF team paired new construction with a long-standing campus history to achieve state-of-the-art facilities that blend with local residences and businesses. Highly technical manufacturing upgrades were entirely designed and constructed while not only maintaining, but significantly increasing production capabilities. The successful nature of the project was a real-life demonstration that engineering success translates into economic success, not only for the company involved, but for the community in which it resides.
Congratulations to all involved in this the design and construction of this great project!
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01.05.2010 | TRAVEL GUARD PROJECT RECEIVES LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION
MILWAUKEE, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce that the recently completed Travel Guard Office Building in Stevens Point, Wisconsin was awarded LEED® Silver Certification. The new four-story office building was designed by architects at Eppstein Uhen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
GRAEF provided Fundamental Commissioning and Enhanced Commissioning services for the mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems within the building.
Congratulations to all involved in this the design and construction of this great project!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing engineering and design consulting services since 1961.
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12.21.2009 | GRAEF PROJECT WIN CONCRETE AWARD: Carroll University Track
MILWAUKEE, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce that a recently completed project, the Carroll University Athletic Field Track in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized by the Wisconsin Concrete Masonry Association (WCM) in their annual Excellence in Hardscape competition.
A component of the overall athletic field project, a large retaining wall surrounding the track, was recognized for its excellence in design and construction. In addition to GRAEF’s role as project manager, the award recognizes the excellent work of Best Block Company – the supplier, and Northern Landscape – the landscape contractor.
Congratulations to our clients and all firms involved with this deserving athletic field project!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing engineering and design consulting services since 1961.
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12.07.2009 | GRAEF Project, BAYSHORE TOWN CENTER, Captures Design Award!
MILWAUKEE, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce that the Bayshore Town Center project located in Bayshore, WI was recently presented with a Silver Award by the ICSC US Design and Development Awards. The shopping venue won Silver in the category honoring renovations of a retail space 500,001 square feet or greater. This competition recognizes the premier design and development trends of retail projects and retail store design within the United States.
“Bayshore Town Center integrates residential, retail, dining, office, a health club and two freestanding pavilions framing a central town square into the partial demolition and renovation of a preexisting indoor mall. A hybrid town center and enclosed mall, Bayshore includes an eclectic blend of architectural styles, featuring a prominent two-level octagonal grand rotunda, a powerful linking element between indoor and outdoor components. The heart of the new Bayshore, the rotunda includes double-height windows and clear stories, and opens onto a valet plaza. A connecting walkway runs from the rotunda to an adjacent parking deck. The Grand Hall highlights the interior renovation, using windows, light fixtures, graphics and signage to convey the impression of a street transformed into a covered, colorfully animated retail galleria. The project features over 215,000 square feet of office and 115 loft-style residential-above-retail apartments, while 75 condominium-style residences laminate the four-level eastern parking deck and interface with adjacent neighborhoods. A diverse mix of restaurant, retail and entertainment options includes an eight-screen art-house cinema and a comedy club. Brick and stone facades and copper roofing add Milwaukee character and architectural flavor, while outward-facing retail engages the surrounding community and integrates with an existing commercial avenue.”
Winners of ICSC’s U.S. Design and Development Awards program will automatically be entered into the ICSC’s Global Design and Development Awards competition, the Best-of-the-Best, and eligible to be named “The Shopping Center of the Year” or the “Best Sustainability Project”. The winners of the Best-of-the-Best Awards are announced during RECon, ICSC’s annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2010.
GRAEF is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services since 1961.
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11.06.2009 | GRAEF ANNOUNCES LATEST STAFF ADDITION: Melissa Pol, Milwaukee Office
Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition:
Melissa Pol: Melissa has joined the Corporate Marketing Group at GRAEF as a Marketing Proposal Coordinator. In this position, Melissa is responsible for proposal development in cooperation with our Infrastructure Services. Specific tasks include researching leads, writing and designing proposal documents, and coordinating presentations for the purpose of generating work. Melissa is a welcome addition to the Corporate Marketing Group!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers
and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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10.09.2009 | GRAEF Project Wins ASCE-WI Engineering Achievement Award
MILWAUKEE, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce that a recently completed bridge project has been recognized by the American Society of Civil Engineers – Wisconsin Section (ASCE-WI) in their recent 2009 Engineering Achievement Award competition. The STH 29 Westbound Over USH 51 bridge was honored among projects with construction costs over $10 million and under $20 million.
STH 29 is a 1,991 foot long, 14-span bridge on the west edge of Wausau. Wisconsin. The bridge provides a free flow connection carrying westbound STH 29 interchange traffic over USH 51, Sherman Street, and the CN Railroad. The goal of this project was to creatively use engineering knowledge to provide Wausau, Wisconsin with a safe and functional bridge.
From the project’s onset, the design team was in tune with the needs and wishes of the community and nearby stakeholders. Through the use of the Value Planning Process, extensive local interest involvement was a key to making sure the outcome was successful. The final alignment, as selected through this process, required highly skewed crossings of USH 51 northbound and southbound, as well as Sherman Street and the CN Railroad. Steel, in combination with prestressed concrete, was the design choice for both stability and aesthetic reasons.
The highly skewed crossings challenged the design team. Necessary for space, height, and congestion reasons, the team needed to use a finite-element analysis of the steel tub that was well beyond standard design detail practice. The use of longitudinally split and bolted bottom flanges to reduce risk from use of non-redundant two girder systems is a first in Wisconsin. The central section of the bridge, the curved steel trapezoidal tub girder, has spans of 199, 233, 170, and 145 feet. These spans are comparable to the longest span for this structure type in Wisconsin.
Additional challenges and solutions were met and used throughout the project. As a result, motorists and pedestrians on Sherman Street see an aesthetically pleasing structure that is safe, economical, and efficiently moves travelers. Because engineers creatively combined the use of steel and concrete, the appearance is pleasing, the cost was reduced, and the structure is sound. The decking is overlayed with a safety-enhancing polymer resin to reduce skidding and lengthen the life of the concrete, while sight-lines for drivers are enhanced through design decision and 3-D analysis. Finally, the future maintenance of the bridge will be more easily and effectively accomplished because excellent forethought was used during the design process.
The people of Wausau wanted a safe, functional structure. Their goal was not a bridge that stood out and made a strong architectural statement, but instead a structure that subtly blended into the northwoods area. The USH 51/STH 29 structure accomplishes these goals and is an example of how sound engineering and creative thinking can result in a financially responsible project that attains its goals on time and on budget.
Congratulations to our clients and all firms involved with this deserving bridge project!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing engineering and design consulting services since 1961.
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09.16.2009 | Ronald Dorszynski Joins GRAEF - Milwaukee Office
Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition:
Ronald Dorszynski: Ron is joining the Milwaukee office of GRAEF as a roofing consultant. As such, he will work closely with our Facilities Group providing design and consultation for new and rehabilitated structures. Ron’s expertise is a welcome addition to our Facilities Group in Milwaukee and firm-wide!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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09.16.2009 | Segundo Bethencourt-Diaz Joins GRAEF - Orlando
Orlando, FL --- The Orlando office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition:
Segundo Bethencourt-Diaz: Segundo joins GRAEF as a Commissioning Agent in our Orlando office. He has a background featuring large-scale buildings including airports, industrial facilities, and light railways. His areas of focus include HVAC, fire protection, plumbing, sewer, and security/data/telephone communications. Having worked throughout the southeastern United States and in Spain, Segundo brings valuable experience and wide-ranging commissioning experience. We are pleased to have Segundo join the firm!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Orlando and Fort Myers, Florida; Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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08.28.2009 | Join GRAEF at the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council Day of Service
On SATURDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009, GRAEF employees, friends, and friends of the Chicago Wilderness Corporate Council (CWCC) will participate in a DAY OF SERVICE.
Throught the region [NE Illinois, SE Wisconsin, NW Indiana], there are many treasured natural areas including forests, prairies, wetlands, and rivers. These green spaces are our legacy, to be preserved, enjoyed, and passed along to future generations. Many of these natural areas, however, are suffering. Non-native plant and animal species overtake these areas and threaten the health and longevity of our green spaces.
Come and join us on September 26 as we work to improve the quality of various natural areas throughout the region through such tasks as removing non-native and invasive plants, repairing trails, mulching, and more.
It is an opportunity for your to make a difference, make a friend, and have fun in the great outdoors!
www.chicagowilderness.org
contact: dayofservice@chicagowilderness.org
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08.24.2009 | GRAEF Projects Win ASBA Awards
FORT MYERS, FL — GRAEF is pleased to announce that two recently completed projects have been recognized by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA).
The Texas Tech University Track is being recognized as the winner in the Outdoor Track category. GRAEF provided site/civil engineering services for the renovation of the existing R.P. Fuller Track and Soccer Stadium at Texas Tech University. The renovation scope included new synthetic running surface for the existing 400 meter, eight lane running track, interior steeple chase runway, and additional infield sprint lanes, long/triple jump runways, pole vault runways, and two new shot-put pads and landing areas. All track and field events were designed in full compliance with the NCAA and IAAF specifications. Engineering services for the track and field renovation included a Track Demolition Plan, Track Layout Plan, Grading and Erosion Control Plan, Drainage Plan, Irrigation Renovation Plan, and Construction Details Plan.
The second project being honored by the ASBA in the Outdoor Track category is the University of North Florida Hodges Stadium. The multi-phase renovation project makes the 9,400 seat Hodges Stadium Track & Field facility only the third in the U.S. to offer IAAF Class II amenities. Hodges Stadium boasts a 400-meter, 9-lane running track featuring a Mondo Super X surface with full markings for all NCAA and IAAF events. All field event areas are located within the stadium, including four horizontal jump pits, eight pole vault locations and multiple areas for each throwing event. The new track surrounds a natural turf athletic field which was upgraded to comply with current multi-purpose design standards, allowing the University to host NCAA soccer, football and rugby events on the field.
Congratulations to our clients and all firms involved with these deserving athletic field projects!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing engineering and design consulting services since 1961.
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08.24.2009 | Richard Koenig Joins GRAEF
Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition:
Richard Koenig, P.E: Richard joins GRAEF as a Plumbing Project Engineer in the Milwaukee Facilities Group. He will provide leadership on a wide variety of plumbing design projects for both public and private clients. We are very pleased to have Richard join the firm!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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08.17.2009 | Mustafa Mahamid Joins GRAEF
Mustafa Mahamid, Ph.D., S.E., P.E., LEED AP: Mustafa rejoins GRAEF as a Structural Engineer in the Chicago Loop office.
His outstanding background in the design of complex structures and high-rise buildings will be a valuable addition to our firm. Mustafa has provided design leadership for many commercial, healthcare, institutional, residential, and industrial facilities. We are very pleased to welcome Mustafa back the firm!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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08.05.2009 | Gary Bazan Joins GRAEF
Milwaukee, WI -- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition:
Gary Bazan joins GRAEF as an on-call construction inspector with our Milwaukee Construction Services Group. He brings an excellent background in utility construction and replacement, crew management, and on-site troubleshooting. Gary has established relationships with many area city inspectors, engineers, and utility heads. We are pleased to have Gary join the firm.
GRAEF is an employee owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, FL; and Phoenix, AZ. The firm has been providing consulting services since 1961.
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06.15.2009 | Nicholas Willick Joins GRAEF
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Eileen Mack
(414) 259-1500
Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition:
Nicholas Willick: Nicholas joins GRAEF as a construction engineer with our Milwaukee office Transportation Group. In this role, he will work in field situations monitoring and problem solving a variety of transportation projects. Nicholas will work closely with construction crews and client representatives to make sure that project goals are met and clients are happy with the end result. We are pleased to have Nicholas join the firm!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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06.08.2009 | GRAEF Encourages Local Students through Participation in the Earn & Learn Program
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Eileen Mack or Carrie Kopischkie
(414) 259-1500
Milwaukee, WI --- GRAEF is very pleased to announce its participation in Earn & Learn program. Earn & Learn is a collaborative public/private initiative…to promote the future vitality of Milwaukee’s regional economy by preparing students to become life-long learners, productive workers, and self-sufficient citizens. The "Earn and Learn" program is administered jointly by the City of Milwaukee Department of City Development and Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB). The program matches student workers between the ages of 16-24 with employers seeking part time, seasonal help. This year over 6,500 students signed up with MAWIB looking to be placed in a summer job through Earn & Learn.
GRAEF is happy to welcome two of these students. One is a junior at UW Platteville and the other a senior at Hamilton High School. Both students will be assisting staff in technical and administrative groups with office and clerical needs.
GRAEF is excited about offering students within the community an opportunity to experience a positive corporate culture, observe a vibrant technical business, and interact with area professionals for mentoring and learning.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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06.05.2009 | Public Information Meeting for Phase One Lower Yahara River Trail Planning - June 17th, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Dane County is working together with a stakeholder team and consulting firm Graef to prepare construction drawings and estimates for a multi use trail that would extend from the Capital City Trail at Lake Farm County Park to McDaniel Park in the Village of McFarland.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison, WI 53711.
For further information, please contact Jennifer Kraft at 414-259-1500.
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05.01.2009 | GRAEF Named in ENR Top 500
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Eileen Mack
414.259.1500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MILWAUKEE, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce a ranking of 305 on the 2009 Engineering News Record (ENR) list of Top 500 Design Firms. The Top 500 Design Firms list, published annually in April, ranks the 500 largest U.S.-based designs firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue. Moving up by nearly 50 places, GRAEF made a leap in 2009 from a ranking of 354 in 2008.
ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms generated design revenue of $90.58 billion in 2008. GRAEF is pleased to have continued upward movement in the rankings. Please visit this link to learn more about the ENR annual ranking program.
http://enr.construction.com/toplists/DesignFirms/001-100.asp
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing engineering and design consulting services since 1961.
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04.29.2009 | Randolph Videkovich Joins GRAEF
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Eileen Mack
(414) 259-1500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition:
Randolph Videkovich, PH, PE, D.WRE: Randy joins GRAEF as the Land and Water Resources Team Leader in our Milwaukee office. Randy specializes in flood risk reduction and stormwater management services. He has the ability to take technical data and translate the results into recommended design solutions; often times incorporating sustainable and green design features. Randy is a member of the Waukesha County Stormwater Advisory Committee and the Industrial Advisory Council, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee. He is a citizen member and chair of both the Transit Commission and the Board of Public Works of the City of Waukesha. He is also an adjunct professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where he teaches senior design. We are pleased to have Randy join the firm!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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04.29.2009 | New Associates Nominated for 2009
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Date of Issuance: April 29, 2009
Eileen Mack
(414) 259-1500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL --- GRAEF proudly announces the election of six Associates in 2009. Terry Foster, P.E.; Paul Gorski, S.E., P.E.; Bryan Mentzel; Joseph Pepitone, Jr. ASLA, RLA; Mike Rudolph; and Steven Schowalter, P.E. were nominated and elected associates at the firm’s annual meeting this year.
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04.29.2009 | GRAEF Projects Honored at Top Projects of 2008 Banquet
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Eileen Mack
414.259.1500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MILWAUKEE, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce that they were members of six award winning design teams honored at the Daily Reporter/Wisconsin Builder Top Projects of 2008 Awards banquet on April 28, 2009.
GRAEF proudly had representation on teams for the Froedtert & the Medical College Clinical Cancer Center in Milwaukee, WI; the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, WI; the Kalahari Indoor Theme Park in Lake Delton, WI; the Marquette Interchange project in Milwaukee, WI; the Milwaukee City Hall Renovation in downtown Milwaukee; and the Potowatomi Casino Expansion in Milwaukee, WI. Congratulations to all involved!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services since 1961.
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04.15.2009 | GRAEF Captures Prestigious Design Award
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Robert Schmidt
920.592.9440
GREEN BAY, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce that the Claude Allouez Bridge in De Pere, WI was awarded the GRAND AWARD from ACEC-WI at their recent annual meeting in Kohler, Wisconsin. The Claude Allouez Bridge was dedicated and opened to traffic in the City of De Pere on October 6, 2007. The official grand opening event was the culmination of an extensive planning, design and construction effort that spanned more than a decade.
The new bridge spans the Fox River just south of the previous bridge and immediately adjacent to the De Pere dam. The bridge connects the downtown business districts on the east and west sides of this growing community of 21,000. The bridge has a length of nearly 1700 feet and includes four traffic lanes in addition to bike and sidewalk accommodations.
Located on the east approach to the bridge is Northeast Wisconsin’s first two-lane roundabout. The roundabout was constructed in lieu of a signalized intersection for a number of reasons. The roundabout required less right-of-way, was more cost effective to build, requires less long-term maintenance than a traffic signal, is more efficient at moving traffic and is considered operationally safer for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
During the course of this project, communication played a critical role in navigating a number of controversial issues and resulted in a successful outcome. Not only did the project team have to manage the day to day issues and controversies surrounding a project of this complexity, but the local elected officials also needed to deal with an attempt at direct legislation through a binding referendum. In the end, the community overwhelmingly embraced the project and celebrated its success during grand opening ceremonies.
Community sensitive design consideration and creation of a visual statement for the new structure were a high priority. During the preliminary design, the City requested that an architect be commissioned to assist in determining the final look of the structure. David Kahler, FAIA, who worked on the 6th Street Viaduct and the Art Museum in Milwaukee, assumed that role.
The existing character of downtown De Pere is quaint and historic. As a result, the final concept proposed was for a modern looking bridge. A modern looking structure emphasizes that visual disparity and actually strengthens the historic downtown appearance. To add a sense of solidarity, 50 foot high concrete pylons were positioned on the four corners of the bridge providing a gateway effect, simultaneously proclaiming both a beginning and ending of the structure.
Each of the bridge’s 12 piers was also designed to be significantly slimmer than normal, extending well beyond the bridge deck with a wedge shape on either side. The affect gives the viewer an appearance of cutting the water like a knife. As an additional bold step, a white finish was applied to the bridge. It was selected because white responds better to low levels of ambient light, thus highlighting the subtle design features of the bridge. The white color also unifies the diverse components of the bridge into a cohesive unity.
Now that the reconstruction is complete and bridge has been operational for nearly seventeen months, the Claude Allouez has become an identifiable landmark in De Pere. It has successfully connected two halves of a community, added spectacular design flair to the river crossing, and provides safe access for motorists and pedestrians. What began as a feat of community relations has ended as a design success!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services since 1961.
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04.09.2009 | GRAEF Projects Honored at Real Estate Awards Luncheon
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Eileen Mack
414.259.1500 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MILWAUKEE, WI — GRAEF is pleased to announce that they were part of four award winning design teams honored at the 2009 Business Journal Real Estate Awards luncheon on April 9, 2009.
GRAEF proudly had representation on teams for the Harley-Davidson Museum, the McCauley Apartments, Northwestern Mutual’s Phase II development, and the Froedert & Medical College Clinical Cancer Center. Congratulations to all involved!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services since 1961.
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03.18.2009 | GRAEF ELECTS TWO BOARD MEMBERS
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Eileen Mack
414.259.1500
Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison, WI, Chicago, IL, Fort Myers and Orlando, FL, Phoenix, AZ --- GRAEF is pleased to announce two Board of Director appointments. Richard Bub, P.E., President and CEO, and Paul Eiring, P.E., Principal and Vice President, have been elected to serve three-year terms.
Mr. Bub is the current President and CEO at GRAEF. Having been with the firm for 32 years, he has a long and successful history in a variety of roles. With this election, Rich is continuing his role on the Board of Directors and describes his leadership style as that of a coach. “I enjoy watching people succeed, but am there if something goes wrong. I believe recognizing team success is important, and I strive to talk in terms of ‘we’ as a matter of course.”
Mr. Eiring serves as a firm Vice President and leader of the Infrastructure Group. Over the past 29 years, Paul has been selected for positions of responsibility in many different areas, including both technical and managerial roles. He has served on numerous corporate advisory committees and is currently serving on the PARC and OST committees. His diverse experience has been “a valuable tool in successfully coordinating the many different services provided to clients by the GRAEF Infrastructure Group.”
In addition to Mr. Bub and Mr. Eiring, other members of the GRAEF Board of Directors include David Castillo, P.E.; Kenneth Grebe, P.E.; John Goetter, P.E.; John Kissinger, P.E.; and Burt Naumann, R.L.S. Luther Graef, P.E., Chairman Emeritus, and Robert Agnew serve as advisory directors to the corporation.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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01.26.2009 | Paul Lohmiller Joins GRAEF
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Eileen Mack
414.259.1500
Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition:
Paul Lohmiller: Paul joins GRAEF as the Business Development Area Leader for Civil, Environmental, and Transportation Services in our Milwaukee office. In this role, he will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships in the public and private sectors, ascertaining their needs, and sharing information about GRAEF’s services with prospective clients throughout SE Wisconsin. We are pleased to have Paul join the firm!
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services for 48 years.
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01.12.2009 | Call us by our FIRST NAME!
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Eileen Mack
414) 259-1500
Date of Issuance: January 9, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MILWAUKEE-BASED CONSULTING FIRM CHANGES NAME
Milwaukee, WI; Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI --- A stalwart in the Wisconsin engineering and design community for nearly 50 years is proud to announce that they have changed their name from Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc. to GRAEF.
From now on, the firm will simply be known as GRAEF. It is easier to pronounce, easier to remember, and reflects the national organization that the firm has become in recent years.
GRAEF is a national consulting firm offering diverse, multidisciplinary, and integrated services for the built and natural environments.
GRAEF has grown from the talents and vision of our founding partners, Luther Graef, Leonard Anhalt, and Robert Schloemer.
GRAEF will continue to be a quality-driven and customer-focused organization. We collaborate with our clients, formulate effective and efficient solutions, and innovate through an integrated package of forward-thinking infrastructure and professional technology services.
GRAEF is an employee-owned consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Myers and Orlando, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. The firm has been providing consulting services since 1961.
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11.24.2008 | Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer Acquires Planning Design Institute, Inc.
Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc (GAS) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Planning & Design Institute, Inc. (PDI) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Effective December 2008, PDI will officially join GAS and operate under the name PDI/GRAEF. At that time, Larry Witzling, PDI founder and president, will become a Principal of GAS, and Carolyn Esswein, Brian Peterson, and Mark Smith of PDI will become Associates of GAS.
Founded in 1988 by Witzling, PDI is a recognized leader in the areas of comprehensive planning, urban design, master planning, main street and corridor redevelopment, property development, plan reviews, and strategies for sustainability and economic development. The new partnership will combine the skills of both firms to provide additional, fully-integrated resources for all of our clients.
PDI/GRAEF will operate as part of the GAS Milwaukee office, while remaining in their current Third Ward office space located at 241 North Broadway.
GAS is a multi-disciplined design and consulting firm providing a wide variety of services including civil; transportation; structural; environmental; and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering. In addition, GAS provides GIS, landscape architecture, industrial facility design, operations consulting, field services and other allied services for the Facility, Infrastructure, and Transportation markets. Founded in 1961, GAS is a national firm with offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, and Arizona.
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11.24.2008 | John McCarthy Names Engineer of the Year by Wisconsin Builder Magazine
Wisconsin Builder magazine honored John McCarthy, P.E., as their 2008 Engineer of the Year. Selected for his non-nonsense approach that includes "honest communication on cost and timing, a willingness to embrace green building principles, and a good eye for the big picture," John was honored by peers and clients at this year's celebration of the building and design industry.
http://www.wibuilder.com/wb-nov-08/engineer.html
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04.07.2008 | Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin Wins Grand Award!
The 2008 Engineering Excellence Award winners were announced on April 4 at the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC WI) Awards Banquet in Kohler, Wisconsin. Receiving the competition’s highest honor, the Grand Award, was the Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin. The project team of Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc. in partnership with HGA Architects and Engineer, provided design services. (Click here to view the PDF)
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04.04.2008 | Claude Allouez Bridge Replacement Receives Notable Recognition
Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) is proud to announce multiple awards won by the Claude Allouez Bridge in De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin. Among recently named awards is the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Excellence in Design Award for 2007 and the American Public Works Association 2008 Wisconsin Chapter Award. (Click here to view the PDF)
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03.24.2008 | GAS Elects Three Board Members
Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) is pleased to announce three Board of Director appointments. John Goetter, P.E.; Kenneth Grebe, P.E.; and John Kissinger, P.E. have all been re-elected to serve additional three year terms. (Click here to view the Press Release)
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03.24.2008 | GAS Announces Five New Associates
Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) proudly announces the election of five new associates in 2008. Paul Andersen; James Hansen, P.E.; Daniel Knapp, P.E.; Shana Mogensen, P.E.; and Daniel Windorski, P.E. (Click here to view the Press Release)
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03.24.2008 | GAS Announces Election of New Principal
Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) proudly announces the election of Daniel Kilbert, P.E., as a principal of the firm in 2008. Mr. Kilbert was nominated and successfully elected at the firm’s annual Principal’s Meeting this spring. (Click here to view the Press Release)
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01.28.2008 | GAS Announces Orlando, Florida Location
Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) proudly announces the acquisition of BCA Consulting and Design Engineering, Inc. (BCA) in Orlando, Florida. BCA is an engineering firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) design, and commissioning services. (Click here to view the PDF)
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12.01.2007 | Little Lake Butte Des Morts Trestle/Trail Receives Multiple Awards
Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) is proud to share the numerous awards won by the Little Lake Butte des Morts Trestle Trail pathway project. The centerpiece of the Friendship Trail between the Cities of Manitowoc and Stevens Point, WI, is the Little Lake Butte des Morts Trestle/Trail in Menasha. (Click here to view the PDF)
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05.01.2007 | GAS Recognized as Best in State at 2007 ACEC-WI Engineering Excellence Awards Competition
Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) was recognized as a Best in State award recipient in the 2007 ACEC-WI Engineering Excellence Awards Competition. Winners were announced in February 2007 as part of the national Engineers’ Week celebration. Below is a summary of the project’s highlights.
GREEN BAY, WI — the centerpiece of the Friendship Trail between the Cities of Manitowoc and Stevens Point is the Little Lake Butte des Morts Trestle/Trail in Menasha. The City and Town of Menasha, with the help of the GAS design team, undertook an adaptive reuse of this community asset. It was recognized early on that factors surrounding this project would significantly complicate the effort, but also create some unique and interesting opportunities. By reusing the old railroad trestle structure, and taking advantage of its local history and interest, a pedestrian and cycling trail with four unique elements was developed.
The design team overcame challenges including crossing a navigation lock by designing a charming European-style lift bridge; creating a boardwalk crossing a wetland area, thereby avoiding a still active railway; developing special use platforms housing pavilions and fishing piers to work double-wide trestles into the design; and eliminating an uncomfortable tunneling affect on long, linear trail sections by using an open, yet safety conscience, railing system.
The completed trail, the longest (1600 feet) pedestrian trail crossing a body of water in Wisconsin, is maintenance friendly and available for use 24 hours a day seven days a week. Material selection considered maintenance issues, safety lighting, and overall experience enhancements for the users.
In August 2005, the dream was realized when completion of the Little Lake butt des Morts Trestle Trail Project culminated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. An estimated 1000 local citizens stood ready to begin using this new community link, and usage counts have demonstrated this support. Weekday totals reach 400 - 600 people during warmer months, and weekend counts average 1000-1500/day. Viewed locally as a glowing success, the project has received significant attention and use. It has received recognition from a number of sources. In many ways, the trail has became much more than “just a trail.” It functions as an expansive recreational resource that is proving to be a great asset to the area communities.
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05.01.2007 | GAS Opens Its Doors in Phoenix, Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ - Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Phoenix, Arizona. LP/GAS Engineering is a partnership between one of Laguna Pacific Companies’ subsidiaries, LP Group, and Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates. It was created to provide services to the Phoenix area and the general southwest, including Arizona, California, and Nevada. Our combined engineering and construction management practice dates back to 1961, and includes the resources of 350 employees in six states.
The LP/GAS Engineering practice includes healthcare, communications, industrial and manufacturing, sports and recreation, retail and hospitality, education, infrastructure, government, transportation and bridges, and residential/commercial and master planned community design.
LP/GAS Engineering’s ability to provide a full range of services related to the development and construction industry provides clients with a “one-stop-shop” for many of their project needs. Our proven ability to take large, complex projects from the initial concept through successful completion has provided value to hundreds of clients throughout the United States.
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02.28.2007 | Charles Kopplin Named Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) Engineer of the Year
Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Associates, Inc. (GAS) is pleased to announce that Charles W. Kopplin, P.E., was named AFE Engineer of the Year. A statement from his nomination letter aptly describes the qualities Chuck possesses that make him worthy of this award. “His good judgment and mature outlook ensure a logical and practical approach to his involvement in our AFE endeavors.” Chuck, a Principal and past member of the Board of Directors, has been employed by GAS since 1973 and has worked with such notable clients as Briggs & Stratton, John Deere, A.O Smith, and Harley Davidson.
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09.25.2006 | GAS Engineers Serve as Leaders in Guatemala Bridge Building Projects
MILWAUKEE, WI - Many places outside the doors of GAS, or any other firm in the United States, are not as fortunate as we are. Marquette University developed a relationship with the Guatemalan nonprofit organization, PAVA, to facilitate design and construction of infrastructure projects in less fortunate areas of that Central American country. Since 2002, seven GAS staff members have traveled to Guatemala to volunteer work on infrastructure projects. Early volunteers included Nick Skiffington, Jacqueline Herington, Shelly Cornelius, and Kendra Hansen. In 2005, three current GAS engineers were involved with building infrastructure and building community.
The Rio Grande Motagua Bridge in La Garrucha, Guatemala was the senior design project of Andrew Thorson and three other engineering students. The bridge replaced an aging footbridge with a swing and sway not unlike that seen in many cartoons. The old footbridge limited access to health care and education for people living on both sides of the large river valley.
Andrew Thorson and Jackie Martinez were involved with the project and are now full-time engineers at GAS. Kevin Hagen, vice president and principal of the firm, was also a key player on the Motagua bridge team. Through his involvement with Engineers Without Borders, he served as an experienced bridge engineer mentoring the students as they designed and built the bridge.
With the help of nearly 100 Guatemalan residents daily, teams of 20 students and a handful of professionals built forms, footings, and trusses. Everything was done with manual labor including transporting and mixing material for concrete, building lengthy bridge trusses, and setting trusses in place on perches 20 feet above a shallow riverbed. The project took four weeks to complete with volunteers sleeping in tents on the riverbanks and working from 6 a.m. until well after dark.
Peace Corp volunteers present at the site helped with interpreting to Spanish and local Mayan dialects. The community’s residents, few of whom spoke English, expressed their gratitude with a welcome celebration and good-bye feast.
The bridge, dubbed the Friendship Bridge, not only makes crossing the river safer, but it has forged a new bond between local villages, El Quiche‘ and Chimaltenango, whose residents had suffered years of repression during a guerilla war.
Please click the link below to see coverage of this program in the Milwaukee Business Journal: http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2006/09/25/focus1.html?page=1
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