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.