Swoop Search Moving Into 660 W. Washington

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Swoop Search is taking over approximately 3500 square feet of office space in the 660 West Washington Building which is owned and managed by The Alexander Company. Engineered Construction will be handling the tenant improvements which will include reconfiguring walls, ceiling and adding new finishes. The work began the first week of September and is schedule for completion by mid-October.

Swoop Search provides users with a search and analytics engine that enables 1st of its kind capabilities empowering users to more quickly discover valuable and productive insights from data. For more information visit www.swoopsrch.com.

Eddie Z’s Opens New West Side Location

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Eddie Z’s, a popular blinds and drapery retailer, has opened a new West side location in the Gammon Place Retail Center.  The retail center, owned by Park Town Development, is located at 420 Gammon Place.  The 8100 sq. ft. building was completed in early April with the anchor tenant, a national bank branch, opening on April 14th.

As the second tenant to open in the retail center, Eddie Z’s took over just under 2000 sq. ft. of the building.  Engineered Construction handled the build out by providing two main spaces including a showroom, workroom, bathroom and small kitchen area.  The showroom features an exposed wood ceiling with a grid system.  Work was completed at the end of August with Eddie Z’s opening on August 29th.

To learn more about Eddie Z’s products, visit www.eddiezs.com.

Executive Management Inc. Makes Updates to Office

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Executive Management, Inc. is a commercial real estate developer with over 40 years experience in the Madison market.  Engineered Construction is proud of the relationship they have with EMI and the many projects they have been involved in with them.  Most recently, Executive Management was interested in making some changes to their offices located at 2901 International Lane and Engineered Construction was happy to help.

Included in the remodel was the addition of an interior partition wall with a 6′ glass entry door along their reception area to create more public space for people coming off the elevator and access to the restroom that they share with another tenant.  Also in the building they added two interior windows, a kitchen sink to a break room with no plumbing and interior walls to create two private offices for MSA Professional Services who occupy the third floor and part of the second.

Colony Brands Sun Prairie Expansion

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Colony Brands is taking over an existing 425,000 SF  office and warehouse in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin to help with Colony’s expanding business.  Engineered Construction, Inc.  did work in six different areas of the building to convert portions of the building to better serve the needs of Colony Brands new distribution and warehousing functions. Included were modifications to loading docks, new dock receiving office,   new interior doors and fire shutters for better interior circulation, remodel of employee break room,  reconfiguration of emergency exits and remodel to employee locker and restrooms.    The owner started use of portions of the building in July and the locker rooms, the final piece, are scheduled to be done by the end of August.

Tornado’s Cause Damage to UW Platteville Campus

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In the late evening and early morning hours of June 16-17 two tornado’s struck the city of Platteville as a powerful line of storms rolled across southern WI. The first tornado was identified on the UW Platteville campus and was considered a low-end EF2 with 120 mph max wind speed.  The track was about two miles west of Platteville running through the UW Platteville campus and causing damage to numerous buildings including Rountree Commons, Brideway Commons, Southwest Hall, Engineering Hall and Pioneer Stadium. The second tornado was identified near Platteville Golf and Country Club and was considered a high-end EF1 tornado with 105 mph max wind speed.  Damage included downed trees and a roof off an apartment. Engineered Construction was brought in to assist with the repairs and reconstruction of numerous buildings on campus including Southwest Hall, the Engineering Hall, three Greenhouse structures and some misc. repairs at Memorial Park.  The most significant repairs were needed at Southwest Hall and Engineering Hall which included roofing, masonry, windows, curtain walls, lighting, drywall, paint, floor coverings and other various finishes. Construction has remained on or ahead of schedule with both the Engineering Hall and Southwest Hall scheduled for occupancy on August 15th with faculty and staff to move back in on August 18th.

Fire at GEF-1 Office Building

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On May 15th, an overnight fire caused damage to GEF-1, a state office building in Downtown Madison.  The four story building, located at 201 E. Washington Ave.,  houses both the Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Children and Families.   Approximately 1000 workers were displaced by the fire which was discovered to have started in an area of cubicles located in the southwest portion of the fourth floor.

Engineered Construction has been involved in the clean up and restoration of the building since the beginning.  Their main efforts have included the removal of debris resulting from the fire on the fourth floor and the reconstruction to the damaged portions of the fourth floor which amount to approximately 15,400 square feet.  ECI is also handling the removal of debris and replacement of finishes  in the affected areas of floors one, two and three which amount to an additional 43,600 square feet and include acoustical ceilings, carpeting, painting, electrical devices and new insulation.

Work for the areas outside of the fourth floor is scheduled to be completed by the end of July.  The new build back in the area where the fire occurred has an estimated completion of late September.

Gammon Place Retail Center Completed

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Construction of the 8100 square foot retail center located at 420 Gammon Place has been completed.  The project, developed by Park Town Corp., began in October 2013 with the demolition of the existing building which was originally built for a TGI Fridays restaurant.   Engineered Construction of Verona was the project contractor and Gary Brink and Associates was the architect.

The building was finished in early April with the anchor tenant, a branch for a national bank, opening on April 14th.  The second tenant, Eddie Z’s Blinds, will be occupying the center space.  Engineered Construction did the build out on the bank and is doing the build out on Eddie Z’s as well.  Construction for Eddie Z’s began in late June and is schedule for completion by August 30th.  Currently there is no confirmed tenant for the third space.

Scheff Joins ECI as New Project Superintendent

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Verona, WI – Engineered Construction is proud to announce the addition of Thomas (T.J.) Scheff to our team as a Project Superintendent. In this new role Scheff will be responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, while ensuring compliance with Engineered Construction’s quality standards.

Scheff has an extensive background in construction and restoration, and received a degree in Marketing and Business Administration. He is eager for the opportunity to work on large scale and commercial projects with EC.

In his free time T.J. enjoys traveling, fishing and golfing, as well as spending time with friends and family.

Engineered Construction, Inc., headquartered in Verona, Wisconsin, is a design/build general contractor serving customers throughout the country since 1983.  Other satisfied partners include The University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Alexander Company, The Gialamas Company, Executive Management Inc., MG&E, Pizza Hut of Southern Wisconsin as well as Parktowne Development. For more information please visit Engineered Construction’s website, located at www.engineeredconstruction.com.

ECI Breaks Ground on new MG&E Training Facility

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Verona, WI – Engineered Construction Inc. is very proud to have been chosen to construct the new Madison Gas & Electric training facility in Fitchburg, slated for completion on October 31, 2014. The 9,650 square foot facility, at 2343 Market Place Drive, will provide indoor and outdoor areas for field workers to train and gain experience.

The facility will be of modern design with a metal and brick exterior façade, and incorporate several environmentally-friendly features. The building will have a translucent exterior wall panel system that allows natural daylighting and has good insulating value, as well. There will also be polished, concrete floors with radiant, in-floor heating and an energy-efficient lighting system.

The outdoor training area will feature climbing poles and overhead lines that can be energized as well as space and apparatus for trench digging and gas valve training. A storm water management system will be incorporated into the drainage system of the property.

This project will be carefully completed under the direct supervision of Project Manager, Jim Ladika and Job Superintendent, Greg McGuire, of Engineered Construction. It was designed by Potter Lawson of Madison, with Jim Moravec as lead architect.

Engineered Construction, Inc., headquartered in Verona, Wisconsin, is a design/build general contractor serving customers throughout the country since 1983. EC’s valued client list includes the University of Wisconsin – Madison, American TV & Appliance, Executive Management, Pizza Hut of Southern Wisconsin, the Gialamas Company, the Alexander Company, UW Provisions and numerous others. For more information regarding EC’s 24-hour Immediate Response Program please visit our website located at www.engineeredconstruction.com

Dunn joins ECI as new Director of Marketing and Business Development

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Engineered Construction is proud to announce the addition of Heidi Dunn to our team as the new Director of Marketing and Business Development. In this role Dunn will enhance our relationships with our current clients, build new affiliations in the community, and work to create business-to-business partnerships.

Dunn’s background will serve EC’s Client’s well as she comes with a wealth of diverse experience in real estate, property management and restoration as well as marketing and business development. She received her education locally, with a business degree from Edgewood College in Madison.  Heidi is excited to be involved in EC’s upcoming projects.

Outside of work, Dunn likes to stay active.  She is an avid golfer and also enjoys playing volleyball, going fishing, reading, cooking, baking, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Engineered Construction, Inc., headquartered in Verona, Wisconsin, is a design/build general contractor serving customers throughout the country since 1983.  Other satisfied partners include The University of Wisconsin-Madison, The Alexander Company, The Gialamas Company, Executive Management Inc., MG&E, Pizza Hut of Southern Wisconsin as well as Parktowne Development. For more information please visit Engineered Construction’s website, located at www.engineeredconstruction.com.