Spring has sprung at Greenfire! This past month has been filled with project progress, award ceremonies and jobsite tours! We welcomed our new team members into the fold, celebrated project milestones, and are looking to keep the momentum going into Summer!

Take a break from your endless scrolling and get caught up here – the May 2024 edition of #TheSpark

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Greenfire was the construction manager for Prairie’s Edge first commercial building on a newly developed site owned by Black Cap Halcyon. Prairie’s Edge is a new development along the shores of Lake Michigan in Port Washington. Among the high-end homes, condos and apartments there is a new commercial building that will be the home of Lakeside Alliance Church. The Church will occupy 6,000 SF while an additional 1,500 SF will be available for a future tenant.

The building includes multiple spaces for the growing church to have a variety of functions. There is a main worship space that will seat up to 165 members and visitors. The space includes integrated A/V and electronic window shades. The ceiling features true timber beams that echo the natural landscape of the development. Adjacent to the worship space is a gathering space with a kitchenette and pastor’s office. There is a nursery/mother’s room, child care space and a classroom that will be used by younger members of the church. Each room has a TV for viewing the service as it is broadcasted from the worship space. The finishes throughout the building reflect light, natural colors and a feel that is cohesive with the location on the water.

The site offers direct views of Lake Michigan, future walking paths with access to the adjacent public park, and a variety of parking with electric vehicle parking. Project Manager, Marc Wisniewski and Superintendent, Alan Augustynowicz managed this project, and Greenfire looks forward to this commercial building being a central hub in the growing Prairie’s Edge development.

Team Greenfire welcomed University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Architecture grad students for a jobsite tour of Concordia 27 – One of Greenfire’s current projects and the future home of Near West Side Partners new offices, affordable apartments, nutritious food retail options, community health and wellness services, and workforce training and development. Alongside Allyson Nemec of Quorum Architects, Inc., Students got to walk an active construction site, and gain real world insight into the collaborative construction process. Lead by Project Manager, Ryan Hermes, and Superintendent, Marty Cole, the students took the opportunity to ask questions and learn not only about how unique and challenging a project like Concordia 27 is, but also learn how communication is key between all project stakeholders and partners.

2024’s Milwaukee Business Journal Real Estate Awards ceremony was held at Potawatomi Casino | Hotel. Fitting that such a prestigious event was hosted here, as the Casino is celebrating its latest renovation project being named to a Real Estate Award for 2023!

A joint venture with Gilbane, Greenfire completed Project First Strike, the 114,000 SF renovation that implemented four new gaming areas, a new bar and three restaurants, a gift shop, an all-new VIP lounge, and over 300 new slot machines located on the second level. The project won the award in the Best Renovation – Hospitality category.

Another Greenfire project that won an award was SoftwareOne, which took the honors of Best New Development – Office. The SoftwareOne North American Office project is a full interior renovation and build-out of the second floor of an historic building in downtown Milwaukee. The office serves as the new North American Headquarters for the international software company. The office space is located on the second floor of the historic Dye House and focuses on employee-centric elements that increase collaboration and engagement. The project consists of the remodel and build-out of the entire floor, totaling 17,000 SF.

Greenfire was honored to stand alongside our client partners and stakeholders to commemorate our project successes!

Members of Greenfire’s Marketing & Business Development team were proud to represent at this year’s Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce Business Expo! Held at the Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center, there was a phenomenal turnout for Wisconsin’s largest commerce tradeshow. Pepi Randolph, Maureen Carlson, Michael Moe and Robert Boelter all took the opportunity to connect with other Wausau businesses, past and current clients, and embolden our presence in the Wausau area. We look forward to this event every year and look forward to seeing you there next year!

Greenfire welcomed Maya Marion and 16 members of the Milwaukee Christian Center Youth Build program for a tour of the Wgema Campus!

As part of Greenfire’s community engagement and involvement with the MCC, we partake in many efforts like job interview training, charitable drives and volunteer opportunities! The Youth Build program is a free-to-join career, learning, and life skills building program for Milwaukee residents ages 18-24. Through opportunities to learn skills in the trades, young people can gain valuable experience and go on to lucrative careers and pursue their passions, while supporting themselves, loved ones and the betterment of their community.

Big thank you to Brianna Robertson and Jake Menore from the Wgema Campus team for taking the time to show the Youth Build members around our campus!