TRU by Hilton Hotel Update

The TRU by Hilton Hotel in Lake Delton is going up at a fast pace. This 100-room hotel is primarily constructed out of wood studs and wood panels. Currently, the third floor is being framed and sheathed with MEP rough-ins after each floor is covered. After the fourth floor is completely framed and sheathed, the roof trusses, parapet framing, and sheathing will be installed followed by the windows, masonry veneer, roofing, and EIFS siding. Projected to finish up in early summer 2023, this hotel will be ready for prime vacation season.

Leola Hall Addition Groundbreaking

In September, the school and community celebrated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition to the River Arts Center located in the Sauk Prairie High School, which is the last part of the 2020 Sauk Prairie Referendum. This new addition will be named after Leola Culver who graciously donated a large portion, making the community’s dream a reality. Featuring a secondary theatre, this addition will also consist of a green room, lobby, storage, and a pair of dressing rooms. A much needed space for students and the community, this new theatre room will host visual and performing arts, rehearsals, meetings, shows, and other planned events. Thank you to all who attended this event!

Sauk County Highway Department Groundbreaking

Part of a pair of buildings for our long-term client Sauk County, the new Highway Department Facility in Baraboo broke ground in late September, while their smaller satellite facility located in Reedsburg will break ground in spring of 2023. The sitework for the Baraboo project will continue this fall with the majority of the construction occurring in March of 2023. The 164,000 square foot building in Baraboo features two wash bays, a large fleet parking area, repair shop, equipment and tool storage rooms, and an office portion holding break rooms, supervisor offices, a dispatch room, and a locker room for crew members to use. 

Kickapoo Area School District

EDUCATION PORTFOLIO

Kickapoo area school district

Viola, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

ISG

Square Footage

11,500

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KICKAPOO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Aquatics Facility Renovation

After a lengthy selection process and approved referendum, Kraemer Brothers was awarded the aquatics renovation project for the Kickapoo Area School District located in Viola, Wisconsin. This project encompassed remodeling existing space in the Lee Griffin Pool to include locker rooms, a multi-purpose room, and a natatorium. Also part of the project are equipment and pool storage rooms, laundry/treatment rooms, and a basement housing the mechanical equipment used to run the pool and newly renovated space. Since the new pool’s depth and length decreased, an extensive amount of backfill was required to ensure a solid foundation for the concrete floor pour in the multipurpose room and the new pool floor. Adding a refresh to the pool, it received new tile, coatings, markings, drain and filtration piping, and a new filtration equipment system. New wall coverings and tile matching the Kickapoo Panther’s school colors was installed throughout the natatorium as well as glass windows for viewing and natural lighting. When the project finished, Kickapoo Area School District received a new 41’ x 34’ ADA compliant pool, new refurbished locker rooms, storage and treatment rooms, and a 1,600 square foot multipurpose room that is available for the school and community to use for wrestling competitions and practices, exercise classes, community meetings, activity training, and other scheduled events.

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From the Client

Kraemer Brothers is a contractor that embodies excellence, reliability, and a client-centric ethos. Their dedication to quality work, professionalism, and innovated practices makes them an ideal choice for any construction project. I have full confidence in their ability to successfully execute projects of any size or complexity. If you are seeing a contractor with a proven track record and an unwavering commitment to excellence, I wholeheartedly recommend Kraemer Brothers. They are a valued partner in the construction industry and have earned my utmost respect and trust.

DJ McNamer
Facility Manager | Kickapoo Area School District

Project Hero – Great Lakes Cycling Challenge

Project Hero, an organization that brings together veterans and first responders and helps then heal through outdoor recreational therapy and community programs, made a stop at the Kraemer Brothers’ north yard in Plain as part of the Great Lakes Cycling Challenge ride. Setup at the entrance of our facility, Kraemer Brothers hung an American Flag suspended between two forklifts, providing and inviting atmosphere. Once the cyclists entered the driveway, we had supporters cheering them on up to our overhead doors where refreshments and snacks were available for the participants. Kraemer Brothers employees, supporters, and veterans from the community at the venue were able to visit with the veterans and first responders who were participating in the event, listening, and hearing stories. With the cyclist group and Kraemer Brothers’ employees together, Project Hero presented a signed jersey to Tom and Ryan Kraemer. Thanks to all who participated in this event!

Decatur Cheese Plant Addition Breaking Ground

Decatur Dairy and members of the Decatur Swiss Cheese Cooperative officially broke ground August 16th on their new 50-50 venture, Decatur Cheese Plant, LLC. With Decatur Cheese Plant, LLC owning the building and the land, Decatur Dairy will handle the marketing and will own the equipment in the facility, while the co-op members now have an agreement for milk from their farms to go to this plant. This food & dairy project consists of a new cooler, warm room, dry storage, and a packaging room addition. A total of 27,000 square feet, the addition will nearly double their current facility. Constructed out of precast exterior walls and masonry interior bearing walls, the addition will help expand their operation to produce more of their havarti, muenster, and specialty swiss cheese.

Klondike Cheese Dry Storage Addition Update

After a recent cream room addition and a remodel of 3 silos, Klondike Cheese Company has again selected Kraemer Brothers to construct its latest addition. This 16,500 square foot project consists of a single story, dry storage and shipping office addition to the existing Klondike Cheese plant. This addition will also have an exterior knock-out panel, which can be used for expanding onto the building in the future. Using a 550 ton crane, telescopic boom lifts, and our unmatched expertise, Kraemer Brothers’ crews installed the exterior precast concrete walls with precision, enclosing the structure for interior concrete floor pours, once the underground MEPs are installed. When completed, this addition will grow Klondike Cheese’s facility to over 241,000 square feet! 

Sauk Prairie Police Station

CIVIC & COMMUNITY PORTFOLIO

SAUK PRAIRIE POLICE STATION

Prairie du Sac, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

MSA Professional Services, Inc.

Square Footage

27,500

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SAUK PRAIRIE POLICE STATION

Municipal Building

Given the continuing growth of the Sauk City and Prairie do Sac Communities, the need for a new police station was long overdue. This new facility features police personnel offices, community conference rooms, exercise & wellness areas, evidence processing rooms, and a large indoor parking garage. Using a butterfly-style roof and clerestory windows, natural daylighting shines into the briefing and walking corridors. Decorative natural stone and brick cover the exterior, intermixed with burnt orange metal siding and blue fascia, broadcasting a premium look to the new building. Providing an energy efficient touch, Kraemer Brothers constructed three rainwater retention ponds, implemented electric vehicle chargers, while also installing photovoltaic solar panels covering the entire garage roof, creating an abundance of electricity for this building. Security features of this building include bullet-resistant wall panels, doors and frames, a locking gate system, limited access doors, and security cameras.

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From the Client

Kraemer Brothers is a well-run organization. We worked with the same team throughout the planning, budgeting, and construction process. They were effective communicators, responsive and professional. The work performed by Kraemer Brothers crews and subcontractors was outstanding. Our new building is beautiful and will serve our needs for decades. It was an honor to work with the entire Kraemer Brothers team and I highly recommend them.

Josh Sherman
Chief of Police | Sauk Prairie Police Department

Burnett County Public Safety Facility Breaking Ground

The new Public Safety Facility in Siren, WI hosted its groundbreaking ceremony on June 8th. This project encompasses a large addition and partial remodel to the current Burnett County Government Center. A total of 68,000 square feet, this facility will feature 92 beds, a drive-through sally port, sheriff, deputy, and detective offices, an expanded dispatch center, and security upgrades. The addition is constructed of precast concrete panels around the jail portion and 3 shades of decorative concrete brick around the office area, seamlessly matching the existing facility. Greatly benefiting the sheriffs, county administration, and jail support staff, this building will keep the essential services all under one roof.

Weldcorp Manufacturing

INDUSTRIAL PORTFOLIO

Weldcorp Manufacturing

DeForest, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc.

Square Footage

27,250

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WELDCORP MANUFACTURING

New Facility

WeldCorp Manufacturing, a family-owned structural steel welding and fabricating firm, quickly outgrew their current facility and needed a larger area for their operations. This manufacturing facility features a large fabricating and warehouse area with office and mezzanine space and has been designed for future expansion. Using conventional structural steel and miscellaneous metal components manufactured by WeldCorp itself, this building is extra special. The bulk of the exterior of the building consists of metal panels, with the exception of decorative split-face concrete block around the office portion. With Kraemer Brothers’ unique capability to perform the concrete, steel, masonry, and carpentry work for this project, the project was able to move along at a rapid pace, while keeping the quality and craftsmanship we are known for.

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