Activity is underway at the Harlow & Hem project site in Wauwatosa, WI, with site preparation activated on the Blanchard Street parking lots. This 157-unit residential development will introduce new housing, structured parking, and shared amenities in the heart of the downtown Village. Developed by Mandel Group, the project is positioned near Wauwatosa’s retail, commercial, and entertainment corridors and is designed to expand public parking while advancing a comprehensive redevelopment of the site.

Greenfire is managing the construction of the project, providing both preconstruction and construction services. Early coordination with Continuum Architects + Planners, Spire Engineering, and The Sigma Group aligned design, cost, and schedule to support the owner’s phasing strategy. The team established procurement plans for long-lead items, sequenced early packages, and integrated workflows across sitework, structure, enclosure, and MEPFP systems. Greenfire also partnered with Mandel Group and Prism Technical Management & Marketing Services to host a DBE Meet & Greet, connecting diverse businesses with upcoming trade opportunities and supporting inclusive participation.

Harlow & Hem totals 241,100 SF and includes five floors of residential and amenity space above 83,900 SF of structured parking across two levels. The development offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, supported by 188 private residential parking stalls and 94 public parking stalls onsite. Scope includes demolition of existing structures, site preparation, foundations, precast parking, framing, enclosure, exterior finishes, MEPFP systems, interior build-out, and site landscaping.

Progress will continue through structure and enclosure before advancing into interiors and amenities. As the project moves forward, coordination across trades and proactive procurement remain key priorities. Harlow & Hem is anticipated to open in Summer 2027, adding new housing options and reinforcing connectivity within the Village of Wauwatosa.

Construction is underway at Wangard Partners‘ Solhaven Grand Chute. Careful planning and cold-weather execution strategies have kept work moving, allowing the project to advance steadily through the early phases of construction. Located in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, the development expands housing options in a growing Fox Valley market. The development is located in a bustling corridor near Wisconsin Avenue and N McCarthy Road, just west of Interstate 41.

Solhaven Grand Chute is a new multi-family apartment community consisting of eight two-story residential buildings with 208 units totaling 119,335 SF. The buildings are organized as stacked flats with a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes. The site also includes a 3,000 SF clubhouse with a pool, attached and detached garages, surface parking, an enclosed dog park, access drives, landscaping, and supporting infrastructure.

Greenfire began adding value during preconstruction by helping clarify priorities, cost drivers, and site logistics tied to garages, utilities, and shared amenities. Early coordination with local stakeholders supported approvals and alignment, while a phased eight-building delivery strategy was developed to support leasing and long-term operations. That planning continues to guide sequencing and site management.

Greenfire provides CMAR services, leading both preconstruction and construction. The team is responsible for sitework, utilities, building infrastructure coordination, and oversight of trade partners across the full development campus. The project team consists of design from JLA Architects, civil engineering from Pinnacle Engineering Group and structural engineering from Spire Engineering.

Current construction activities include underground utilities, foundation and structural work, and initial framing of the first residential building sequence. During subzero temperatures, the team has maintained concrete pouring operations using tarping systems and forced-air heating. This helps maintain quality and safety standards and the project on schedule.

As work progresses, construction will continue building by building to support phased delivery. Solhaven Grand Chute is another collaboration with Wangard Partners, adding to a history of several completed projects together. That repeat engagement reflects a working relationship built on familiarity with expectations, coordination, and delivery—with Wangard’s resident experience a top priority.

As the Village 43 project nears completion, the final phase of construction is underway in Brown Deer at the intersection of Brown Deer Road and Green Bay Avenue. Developed by F Street Development and designed by RINKA+, the market-rate community introduces 156 garden-style townhome apartments to the rejuvenated village. Seven residential buildings and the centrally located clubhouse have reached occupancy, with work now focused on delivering the final residential building and completing site-wide finishes.

Greenfire’s involvement with the project began early, with preconstruction planning that established a clear phasing and turnover strategy. Sequencing was developed to support leasing activity while maintaining separation between occupied buildings and active construction areas. Early site logistics planning also addressed work within a high-traffic corridor, allowing infrastructure, access drives, and parking to be delivered in step with resident use.

Greenfire’s scope included construction management of all residential buildings, the clubhouse, and shared site elements, including utilities, access drives, parking, and open spaces. The team coordinated closely with design and trade partners, managed phased turnovers, and maintained alignment through regular Owner, Architect, and Contractor (OAC) meetings and ongoing safety planning.

Construction activity is now centered on final interior and exterior work for the last residential building, along with completion of amenities and landscaping, including the dog run for residents with furry friends. Final preparations are focused on maintaining schedule certainty and supporting leasing move-in dates while ensuring continuity across the completed portions of the community.

As Village 43 approaches full delivery, attention is turning to the next phase of work with F Street. Building on the collaboration established in Brown Deer, Greenfire has begun construction management services for The Axis Apartments in West Allis. The project continues the working relationship between Greenfire, F Street, and RINKA+, carrying forward shared standards for coordination, phasing, and execution. Advancing directly from one development to the next shows that a consistent team structure reinforces Greenfire’s focus on repeat clients and long-term project partnerships.

F Street has broken ground on The Axis Apartments, a new residential development planned for the corner of 92nd and Greenfield in West Allis. Greenfire will manage construction of the project, continuing our work with F Street on multi-family developments across the region, like Village 43 in Brown Deer.

The Axis Apartments will introduce 147 units through a two-phase plan designed by RINKA+ with civil engineering by Pinnacle Engineering Group. Phase 1 will deliver 42 garden-style units. Phase 2 will add a 105-unit midrise building along Greenfield Avenue. The combined approach uses lower-density buildings to transition into the surrounding neighborhood while placing higher-density housing along the corridor. The project replaces the underutilized St. Aloysius Church site, creating new housing options while making full use of infill land in a growing area of West Allis.

Greenfire’s early involvement has supported F Street’s planning efforts, aligning design, cost, and schedule through preconstruction. Our team will continue to manage coordination with design partners and trade contractors, guide procurement for long-lead materials, and sequence sitework and construction activities across both phases. This includes managing infrastructure work, precast and framing packages, utilities, building enclosures, MEPFP systems, and interior build-outs from start to completion.

The development includes a mix of junior one-, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. Garden-style units feature private entrances and direct access to outdoor space. The midrise building will offer underground parking, balconies, and shared community areas. Planned amenities include in-unit washers and dryers, stainless steel appliances, attached garages, a fitness center, a dog spa and run, an entertainment room, and a rooftop deck.

With work now underway, site preparation and grading will lead construction efforts, followed by phased building activity through 2026 and 2027. As the project progresses, Greenfire will focus on delivering a coordinated approach that supports F Street’s goals and keeps the development moving toward full occupancy.

Atlantic Residential celebrated the ribbon cutting for Rowe MKE, a new luxury apartment community along the Milwaukee River on the city’s East Side. With construction managed by Greenfire, the project marks the second phase of the River House development and continues the transformation of Milwaukee’s riverfront into a vibrant residential destination.

The ribbon cutting was attended by project partners, stakeholders, and residents. Leadership from Atlantic Residential and the Rowe MKE management team shared remarks recognizing the collective effort that brought the project to completion. They thanked Greenfire for its leadership, guidance, and collaboration throughout construction, noting the teamwork and communication that helped deliver the project safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards for their residents. The festivities included live music, delicious eats and refreshments poolside in the courtyard.

Following the success of River House Phase I, Greenfire managed the construction of two additional four-story towers totaling 333,400 SF. The podium-style structures include two levels of underground parking. The project team maintained progress through tight site conditions and urban constraints, including complex excavation and infill work along Water Street in Milwaukee.

Rowe MKE introduces 205 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed by HKM Architects + Planners, Inc. The development features amenities including a saltwater pool, terrace, fitness center, co-working spaces, pet spa, and entertainment courtyard. The development includes a putting green and dog washing station, expanding the variety of amenities for residents.

In addition to the new towers, Greenfire completed a 500’ continuation of the public riverwalk that links the property to downtown Milwaukee’s retail and entertainment corridor. The riverwalk enhances access to the city’s waterfront and further connects the community to nearby neighborhoods. The completion of Rowe MKE extends Greenfire’s partnership with Atlantic Residential and reinforces the firm’s expertise in multi-family construction and complex urban projects.

The Landing at Hub City held a ribbon cutting in Plymouth, WI, celebrating progress on a new market-rate residential community by Wangard Partners. Greenfire is managing construction and has already turned over the first two residential buildings for residents while additional construction on the remaining buildings moves forward.

Located at Kiley Way and Carr Road with direct access to WI-57 and WI-23 and minutes from Downtown Plymouth and Sheboygan, the development spans 139,000 SF across six residential buildings and a maintenance garage. The project delivers 156 apartments with studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. Units feature private entries, in-unit washer and dryer, and fully equipped kitchens. Community amenities include an enclosed dog park, on-site leasing and maintenance, and a loyalty rewards program. Site improvements include a resident access road, surface parking, and retention ponds.

Greenfire is sequencing phased turnover, aligning procurement and trade onboarding, and coordinating site access, public interface, and stakeholder communication to keep activity consistent and completions on track. During the ribbon cutting, speakers included Matt Moroney, CEO of Wangard Partners, and Donald Pohlman, Mayor of Plymouth.

Matt Moroney stated, “We want to deliver the highest-class experience to [our residents] so we thank you, Greenfire, for all your efforts on this project and all future projects we’re going to work on together.” Following the program, stakeholders cut the ribbon and toured completed units and the grounds while construction continued on other buildings.

The project team includes Wangard Partners as developer, Greenfire as construction manager, JLA Architects, Pinnacle Engineering Group for civil engineering, and Spire Engineering for structural engineering. The group has collaborated on multiple developments across the region.

Impact Seven held a groundbreaking for Forest Grove Cottages on Odanah Road in Hurley, Wisconsin, a new housing community supported by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). Impact Seven—a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Wisconsin’s only statewide Certified Housing Development Organization (CHDO)—is leading the development to expand affordable rental housing.

The Forest Grove Cottages are part of the Housing Opportunity and Mobile Education Solutions (HOMES) Initiative, a regional effort backed by WHEDA, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), and private partners. Northwood Technical College joined the initiative to strengthen ties between housing and workforce training opportunities across the district. In Hurley, where the last major rental development was built three decades ago, Forest Grove Cottages will provide safe, affordable homes that address a long-standing community need.

Greenfire is managing construction through an open-book approach, weekly Owner–Architect–Contractor coordination, and disciplined preconstruction to align scope, budget, and schedule requirements common to LIHTC projects. Greenfire representatives at the event included Jeb Meier, President; Paul Hackbarth, VP of Construction; Alex Hoffman, Project Manager; and Tim Koch, Superintendent.

The development includes seven buildings totaling 62,800 SF with 40 affordable units in one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, and each home has a dedicated garage space. A 3,550 SF clubhouse will feature a leasing office, fitness room, dog wash, community room, and classroom. Site improvements include 28 parking stalls at the clubhouse, 18 visitor stalls, a new access road, utilities, sidewalks, stormwater retention basins, and landscaping.

Project partners include Dimension IV Madison Design Group as architect, Coleman Engineering Company for civil engineering, C&S Design & Engineering, Inc. for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, and MP-Squared for structural engineering. Together with Greenfire, the team is coordinating design and construction requirements for efficient delivery of the project.

Forest Grove Cottages will add 40 affordable homes to Hurley, expanding access to housing while reinforcing the HOMES Initiative’s commitment to investing in rural communities.