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Tivoli Phase II

Project Spotlight | Tivoli Green Phase II

January 1, 2025

The second phase of Racine County’s first multi-family development in the past 20 years is now complete. Tivoli Green Apartments, located three miles east of I94 in Mount Pleasant, WI broke ground on its Phase two of construction in September of 2023. Following the successful completion of Wangard Partners’ first phase of the project, Greenfire began the construction of the additional nine apartments buildings, adding 180 units to the now 458-unit development. Greenfire
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Sparking Interest

Greenfire Holiday Party

February 1, 2023

In appreciation of another successful year, the Greenfire team and extended family gathered to celebrate our annual holiday party this month. The party was held at the Milwaukee Yacht Club and was an opportunity to reflect upon our accomplishments this
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Greenfire’s Annual White Elephant & Ugly Sweater Luncheon

December 30, 2022

The team got together again for our annual Greenfire Ugly Sweater Competition and White Elephant gift exchange. The Milwaukee and Wausau offices got in the holiday spirit and donned our ugly sweaters to exchange white elephant gifts and vote on
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Midwest Real Estate News Magazine 2022 Best of the Best

December 30, 2022

For the sixth year in a row, Greenfire was named by Midwest Real Estate News Magazine in their Top Construction Companies list. Each year, the publication honors the top commercial real estate and construction companies in a thirteen-state proximity for
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41st Annual MARKETPLACE and Governor’s Awards

December 30, 2022

Greenfire attended WEDC’s 41st Annual MARKETPLACE Conference at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. MARKETPLACE is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. This event connects businesses from across Wisconsin seeking to partner with state, federal and local governments as
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The Spark | November 2022

December 1, 2022

November may have brought the cold, but Greenfire stayed hot with activity this month. We celebrated milestones for a couple projects, partnered with several organizations on various events, and still had time to savor the flavor with our annual Chili
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November 2022 Project Spotlight | MIAD Interior Renovations

December 1, 2022

The Greenfire team recently wrapped up interior renovations at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design’s academic building. The project consists of renovations and the build-out of the main and lower floors. Overall, the purpose of this renovation is to
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2022 Greenfire Chili Cook-off

December 1, 2022

November is chili month at Greenfire – which means it’s the return of the Greenfire Chili Cook-off! Both offices hosted a cook-off with the judging performed by fellow team members. The Milwaukee cook-off had eight participants (and one control chili)
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REACH Bowling Tournament

December 1, 2022

Greenfire came ready to bowl as we brought two teams to participate in Real Estate Alliance for Charity’s Annual Roll for REACH Outing. REACH is a non-profit real estate organization that raises funds through interactive and engaging activities, and this
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Recognized for Blazing Trails

Recognized for Blazing Trails

Over the years, Greenfire has been recognized for leading the way in construction management. Greenfire started from the ground up by managing projects for the Forest County Potawatomi Community and is now a leading firm for large, mixed-use developments. Expansion throughout Wisconsin and in various markets makes Greenfire a firm to watch. We are proud of each and every award that features our people, our projects, our services and our heritage.

Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2023

Mayor’s Design Awards

  • Wgema Campus Redevelopment

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – # 10

Milwaukee Business Journal Real Estate Awards of 2023

2024 Cream of the Cream City Awards

  • Wgema Campus Redevelopment

2024 AIA Wisconsin Awards

  • Adventure Rock
  • Wgema Campus Redevelopment

2024 SMPS Red Granite Marketing Awards

  • Award of Excellence for Holiday Piece
  • Best In Show

2024 Indigenous Business Group Tribally-Owned Business of the Year

Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2022
– The Locklyn

NAIOP Wisconsin 2023 Chapter Awards
– Community Within the Corridor: Thrive Award

Mayor’s Design Awards
– Tribute Apartments
– The Wheatley

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – # 12

Wisconsin Masonry Alliance’s Excellence in Masonry Awards
– Waukesha City Hall: Best of Show & Excellence in Natural Stone Masonry
– Chiswick at Dunwood: Excellence in Concrete Masonry

2023 Appleton Downtown, Inc. Award

– The Residences at Zuelke

 

Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2021
– Forest County Potawatomi Community Center
– Waukesha City Hall

LISC MILWAUKEE 2022 MANDI Awards
– America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Midwest Real Estate News Magazine’s 2022 Best of the Best Top Construction Companies – #37

Milwaukee Business Journal 2022 Real Estate Awards
– Waukesha City Hall

Milwaukee Mayor’s Design Awards
– 37th Street School Apartments
– Eagleknit Innovation Hub

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – # 14

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Area-based Minority-owned Businesses – # 4

Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2020
– Gold Medal Lofts
– St. James 1868

Midwest Real Estate News Magazine’s 2021 Best of the Best Top Construction Companies – #41

Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2021 Real Estate Award winners
– Badger Mutual Insurance Headquarters
– St. James 1868

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – # 11

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-area Based Minority-owned Businesses  – #4

Daily Reporter Newsmakers of the Year – Estimator of the Year – Joe Kolavo

Daily Reporter 2020 Diversity in Business

Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2019
– No Studios
– Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Phase II and Casino Infill Project
– Vim + Vigor
– Wgemas

Mayor’s Design Award
– Vim + Vigor

Midwest Real Estate News Magazine’s 2020 Best of the Best Top Construction Companies – #52

Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2020 Real Estate Award winners
– No Studios

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – # 22

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Minority-Owned Business – # 5

Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women 2020 Showcase Awards
– St. James 1868 – Project of the Year Award Winner
– No Studios

USGBC Wisconsin 2020 Leadership Award, Innovative Project – Interiors – Wgemas Building Renovation

Daily Reporter’s 2019 Diversity in Business

Daily Reporter’s Top Projects of 2018
– Legacy Lofts
– The Griot Apartments & America’s Black Holocaust Museum

MARKETPLACE Governor’s Award – Wisconsin Minority Business Enterprise Award – Outstanding Large Business

Mayor’s Design Award 
– The Griot & America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Midwest Real Estate News Magazine’s 2019 Best of the Best Top Construction Companies – #48

Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2019 Real Estate Award
– Historic Garfield Apartments and The Griot Apartments & America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #19

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Based Minority-Owned Businesses – #5

Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission’s 2019 Cream of the Cream City Award
– Legacy Lofts

USGBC Wisconsin 2019 Leadership Award, Innovative Project – Interiors
– Wgechda Building Renovation

American Architecture Award
– Belay MKE

Daily Reporter’s Diversity in Business Award

Daily Reporter’s Top Projects of 2017
– Historic Garfield School Renovation

Mayor’s Design Award
– Historic Garfield Apartments

Midwest Real Estate News Magazine’s 2018 Best of the Best Top Construction Companies – #52

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Diversity in Business Award – Medium-sized Companies

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Firms – #13

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #18

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Based Minority-Owned Businesses – #6

Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2018 Real Estate Awards – Best Renovation – Health Care
– Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center Renovation

Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Women 2018 Showcase Awards  –Judge’s Choice Vision Award
– Historic Garfield Redevelopment and America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Midwest Real Estate News Magazine’s 2017 Best of the Best Top Construction Companies – #40

Daily Reporter’s Newsmakers of the Year – Minority-Owned Business of the Year

Milwaukee Business Journal’s CFO of the Year – Brian Kraus (Medium-sized Companies)

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Firms – #1

Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission‘s 2017 Cream of the Cream City Award
– Wgetthta Building Historic Preservation

Milwaukee Business Journal‘s Real Estate Awards –Best New Development – Residential
– Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Real Estate Awards – Best Renovation – Office
– Wgetthta Renovation at Wgema Campus

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #14

Daily Reporter‘s Top Projects of 2016
– Echelon Apartments at Innovation Campus

Daily Reporter‘s Top Projects of 2016
– Wgetthta Renovation at Wgema Campus

Mayor’s Design Awards
–Paper Box Lofts

Milwaukee Business Journal‘s Largest Milwaukee-area based Minority Owned Businesses – #3

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Firms – #3

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #16

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Real Estate Awards
– Beaumont Place

Tribal Business Journal‘s Top 100 Awards –Top 25 Fastest Growing Tribal Companies

Daily Reporter’s Top Projects
– Beaumont Place & Ward 4

Mayor’s Design Award
– Potawatomi Hotel

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-area based Minority Owned Businesses – #6

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #21

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Real Estate Awards
– Potawatomi Business Development Corp./Data Holdings

Milwaukee Business Journal’s Largest Milwaukee-Area Construction Firms – #20

Daily Reporter’s Top Projects
– Data Holdings Data Center & FCPC Renewable Generation Biodigester

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