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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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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! Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	10.09.2009 \| GRAEF ANNOUNCES LATEST STAFF ADDITION: Rachel Lang, Milwaukee Office Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: Rachel Lang: Rachel is joining the Milwaukee office of GRAEF as an on-call wetland scientist. As such, she will work as a field scientist on various wetland projects with our Infrastructure Group. Rachel’s experience includes work with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission as well as other consulting industry teams. Her focus includes lake and aquatic plant plans, sensitive and critical natural resources areas, threatened and endangered species, Butler\'s garter snake projects, and extensive wetland delineation. Rachel is a welcome addition to the Infrastructure 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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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 Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	08.05.2009 \| Scott Luckiesh Joins GRAEF Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: Scott Luckiesh, P.E., S.E.: Scott joins GRAEF as a Structural Engineer and Business Development Professional. His outstanding background in design for steel, masonry, and site cast and precast concrete structures will be a valuable resource for the firm and our clients. Scott will foster and build relationships within the healthcare and education markets, as well as provide design for ongoing projects. We are pleased to have Scott 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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. ##### Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More... Download the full article (PDF)
	06.01.2009 \| David Lewis joins GRAEF Orlando, FL --- The Orlando office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: David E. Lewis: David joins GRAEF as mechanical engineer in our Orlando office. His background includes large HVAC projects, complex building management, and energy conservation projects, both as a consultant and as a representative for equipment manufacturers. David is an associate member of the American Society of Heating Refrigeration Air Conditioning Engineers and a member of the Association of Energy Engineers. We are pleased to have David 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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More... Download the full article (PDF)
	04.29.2009 \| GRAEF Projects Honored at Top Projects of 2008 Banquet FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. Close More...
	04.15.2009 \| GRAEF Captures Prestigious Design Award FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. ##### Close More...
	04.09.2009 \| GRAEF Projects Honored at Real Estate Awards Luncheon FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. ##### Close More...
	03.18.2009 \| GRAEF ELECTS TWO BOARD MEMBERS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. ##### Close More...
	01.26.2009 \| Paul Lohmiller Joins GRAEF FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. Close More...
	01.12.2009 \| Call us by our FIRST NAME! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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 Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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 Close More...

	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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! Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	10.09.2009 \| GRAEF ANNOUNCES LATEST STAFF ADDITION: Rachel Lang, Milwaukee Office Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: Rachel Lang: Rachel is joining the Milwaukee office of GRAEF as an on-call wetland scientist. As such, she will work as a field scientist on various wetland projects with our Infrastructure Group. Rachel’s experience includes work with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission as well as other consulting industry teams. Her focus includes lake and aquatic plant plans, sensitive and critical natural resources areas, threatened and endangered species, Butler\'s garter snake projects, and extensive wetland delineation. Rachel is a welcome addition to the Infrastructure 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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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 Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	08.05.2009 \| Scott Luckiesh Joins GRAEF Milwaukee, WI --- The Milwaukee office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: Scott Luckiesh, P.E., S.E.: Scott joins GRAEF as a Structural Engineer and Business Development Professional. His outstanding background in design for steel, masonry, and site cast and precast concrete structures will be a valuable resource for the firm and our clients. Scott will foster and build relationships within the healthcare and education markets, as well as provide design for ongoing projects. We are pleased to have Scott 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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. ##### Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More... Download the full article (PDF)
	06.01.2009 \| David Lewis joins GRAEF Orlando, FL --- The Orlando office of GRAEF proudly announces the following staff addition: David E. Lewis: David joins GRAEF as mechanical engineer in our Orlando office. His background includes large HVAC projects, complex building management, and energy conservation projects, both as a consultant and as a representative for equipment manufacturers. David is an associate member of the American Society of Heating Refrigeration Air Conditioning Engineers and a member of the Association of Energy Engineers. We are pleased to have David 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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More... Download the full article (PDF)
	04.29.2009 \| GRAEF Projects Honored at Top Projects of 2008 Banquet FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. Close More...
	04.15.2009 \| GRAEF Captures Prestigious Design Award FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. ##### Close More...
	04.09.2009 \| GRAEF Projects Honored at Real Estate Awards Luncheon FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. ##### Close More...
	03.18.2009 \| GRAEF ELECTS TWO BOARD MEMBERS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. ##### Close More...
	01.26.2009 \| Paul Lohmiller Joins GRAEF FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. Close More...
	01.12.2009 \| Call us by our FIRST NAME! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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 Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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) Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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. Close More...
	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 Close More...