A nearly 70-foot-tall steel dragon sculpture arrived at the Dellshire Resort in the Wisconsin Dells Tuesday morning, delivered all the way from Las Vegas just days before the resort’s grand opening.
Wisconsin Dells is getting a massive new guardian at the gates of the Dellshire Resort: a 70-foot-long, steel fire-breathing dragon that is the largest steel-fabricated dragon in the world.
ARCHITECT
Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc.
Square Footage
100,275
Storage Warehouse
Bursting at the seams, Klondike Cheese Company sought solutions to expand storage capacity for both dry and finished goods. After evaluating multiple locations, the company chose to construct a large climate-controlled warehouse across the road from its production plant. The new facility supports cold and dry storage and was strategically designed for future build-outs. The aggressive 10-month schedule began with controlled rock blasting and excavation, removing an estimated 110,000 cubic yards of bedrock. Kraemer Brothers’ AISC-certified ironworkers erected the structural steel and joists throughout the facility, while concrete crews poured the floors, and award-winning carpenters completed the interior finishes. A new 200,000-gallon above-ground water tank and pump house were also constructed on site to serve both this warehouse and the existing production plant. As a leading food and dairy construction firm in Wisconsin, Kraemer Brothers continues its long-standing partnership with Klondike Cheese Company.
The first phase of the School District of Reedsburg’s capital referendum, which consisted of remodeling the library into the Innovation Center and renovating the cafeteria, finished before school started in 2025. The second phase is currently starting, with foundations underway. Consisting of an addition and renovation to the Career & Technical Education Department, the high school’s Agriculture Education program is being expanded with a larger greenhouse, aquaponics room, large and small animal lab, and a revamped classroom. The manufacturing shop is being redesigned to include additional welding booths and new equipment. To address previous logistical issues, the construction wood shop is receiving an addition to store rough lumber, which can be delivered directly outside instead of being transported and stored inside the shop. Existing storage rooms and offices will be demolished, creating a large auto shop with industry-leading tools. Designed by EUA, flexible classrooms can be used for multiple educational purposes, while the dedicated collaboration space creates a friendly gathering area. Kraemer Brothers has partnered with the School District of Reedsburg since 1956, including the construction of the High School in 1997. We are excited to continue this long-standing relationship.
The Meister family officially broke ground on the next major phase of the Nex-Gen expansion project, a state-of-the-art facility.
The Daily Reporter honored Kraemer Brothers with it’s annual Top Projects award for the New Glarus Elementary School Addition and Renovation. This awards program recognizes Wisconsin’s top construction projects and tells the stories of its impact to the state. The projects were judged through a rigorous process based on: overall impact to the community; challenges/obstacles overcome in building the project; scope/importance of the project; teamwork involved in turning over a successful project; and the importance of the project, including any innovative building techniques.
For more information about the project, make sure to check out the project portfolio!
ARCHITECT
Sketchworks Architecture
Square Footage
14,250
Childcare Facility
Located in Culver Community Park, the Sauk Prairie Early Learning Center provides 168 new openings for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Through a crucial public-private partnership, the Village of Prairie du Sac owns the building, while the Sauk Prairie School District operates the center. Funded by private donations, the Early Learning Center was created to address childcare accessibility challenges in the Sauk Prairie community and support long-term success for local children. The project also strengthens employee recruitment and retention throughout the region. The facility’s design complements the surrounding architecture in Culver Community Park, including nearby community shelters, concession stands, and athletic fields. Cedar beams and masonry pillars welcome parents and children, while vibrant classrooms contribute to the inviting and engaging atmosphere. The center was completed under budget and in time for the new school year.
Five years after completing a classroom addition, Kraemer Brothers has returned to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Middleton to support the continued growth of its congregation and Westside Christian school. Designed by ADCI, the expansion includes two new entrances and a sanctuary that will increase seating capacity by 40 percent. An atrium, located outside the sanctuary, will provide a welcoming gathering space, while adjacent rooms will add space for offices and student services. Inside the sanctuary, a circular wall introduces a distinctive architectural element to the space. Large glass windows connecting to the cry and sensory rooms will allow occupants to remain visually engaged in the service. Once the new sanctuary is complete, crews will transition to renovating the existing sanctuary, converting it into four classrooms. This transformation will allow Westside Christian School to increase enrollment up to 30 percent. Drywall installation is currently underway, with painting to follow. Flooring is scheduled to begin in March, and finishes will continue thereafter. Kraemer Brothers has carefully phased the project and utilized temporary secure entrances to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the congregation.
Dellshire Resort, a medieval-themed hotel complex, is planned for Wisconsin with a mixed-reality adventure, rides, and water activities.
ABC of Wisconsin honored Kraemer Brothers with four awards at the annual Projects of Distinction awards banquet. This awards banquet recognizes Wisconsin’s most impressive and unique construction projects that are built on merit, by skilled employees who do not belong to organized labor. The projects were judged through a rigorous process by a panel of construction experts based on a number of criteria, including safety, quality, owner satisfaction, execution and coordination, budgeting, difficult and unusual challenges, and overall distinctiveness.
The projects awarded at the banquet include New Glarus Elementary Addition & Renovation, Reedsburg Area Medical Center Primary Clinic Addition, and Freshpack Addition & Renovation. Kraemer Brothers also received the Build on Merit award for the Reedsburg Area Medical Center project, which recognizes the dedication to support merit shop philosophy.
For more information about each project, make sure to check out each project portfolio!
Ryan Kraemer
President
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