Freshpack South Plant Renovation Starting Up

Our new client, Freshpack, has selected Kraemer Brothers to remodel their south plant. Measuring 11,300 square feet, the project will be split into two phases. The first phase, on the west wing of the building, includes demolishing existing walls, ceilings, and MEP systems and converting them into one large production room. The second phase, on the east wing, will consist of demolishing existing walls and removing the concrete floor slab as needed. A new stainless steel drainage system will be installed, and a concrete slab will be poured back into the demolished areas, enhancing an existing production room. Coolers on both wings will have select overhead doors removed and filled in. Insulated metal panels will line the walls, and epoxy flooring will be installed in each production room. Future phases consist of relocating the north wing of the building to another area on the property and replacing its current location with a 42,000 square foot, dry, cold, and finished goods storage addition. A new centralized employee entryway and administrative space will also be created in this addition. Freshpack is a custom packaging and cheese production company located in Monticello. Their custom packaging services include cutting & wrapping goods, converting the goods into a grated or crumbled state, and portion-controlled grab ‘n go snack kits. Their cheese production side focuses on blending dips and spreads.

Reedsburg Area Medical Center Nearly Enclosed

Our latest project at Reedsburg Area Medical Center is going up rapidly. Structural steel has finished up, and the exterior of the building is nearly enclosed. Roofing and concrete topping pours are starting this month. The installation of the exterior masonry veneer will begin in spring after the air and vapor barrier has been installed. This two-story clinic will feature over 50 exam rooms, provider offices, a community pharmacy, and shelled space for future build-outs. The primary clinic will focus on space for women’s health, diabetic care, primary care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and walk-in care. Unique to this rural health clinic, the exam rooms feature a double-sided exam room, with one door leading to the patient hallway and the other to the care team workspace. Creating an inviting environment, entries to each corridor include wood paneling with stainless steel accents, graphics, and LED lighting. This primary clinic marks our 13th project for Reedsburg Area Medical Center over our 31-year relationship!

New Glarus Primary School Update

Our crews at New Glarus Elementary School are taking advantage of the mild weather in February. This project started in October with the earthwork finishing up in December. Just prior to the earthwork finishing, we started the foundations and interior structural pads. Currently, the exterior two-station gymnasium bearing walls are wrapping up with masons now focusing on the rest of the exterior walls and interior bearing walls. Structural steel is scheduled to start this month and continue throughout March. Comprised of brick and metal wall panels, the exterior of the building aims to match the existing structure. Next to the new centralized entry, storefront glass windows bring in ample daylight into the cafeteria. The addition is designed with all 4K – 2nd grade classrooms featuring exterior windows. Each grade has its own collaboration space and cubby lockers. Also included in the project are administrative offices, a speech therapy classroom, and mechanical penthouses.

2023 ABC Projects of Distinction Awards

ABC of Wisconsin honored Kraemer Brothers with four awards at the annaual Projects of Distinction Excellence in Construction awards banquet. The Projects of Distinction Awards recognizes construction projects that are built on merit and are judged by a panel of construction experts based on several criteria, including quality, owner satisfaction, unusual challenges, safety, and sustainability. The projects awarded at the banquet include Kickapoo Area School District Aquatics Renovation, Promega Alan Turing Center Addition & Renovation, Mill Creek Academy, and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Addition & Renovation.

For more information about each project, make sure to check out each project portfolio!

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Royall Schools Taking Shape

The Royall Schools Addition project is starting to take shape. Measuring 28,500 square feet, this addition will connect the Elementary School to the Middle/High School. Featuring a 2-station fieldhouse, this project also encompases a centralized entrance, district offices, reception areas, and an agricultural classroom. Adding a decorative touch to the building, the entryway includes a covered canopy, while the fieldhouse consists of translucent panels on the front end, allowing daylight to shine into the gymnasium. Creating a seamless connection, the exterior brick masonry was hand selected to match both existing buildings. While roofing and masonry veneer are ongoing, concrete slab-on-grade pours have started and are continuing throughout the end of December. Installation of the translucent panels, aluminum entrances, and windows are scheduled to start soon, leading into the middle of January. Interior painting will follow all of these milestones.

Reedsburg Area Medical Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

Reedsburg Area Medical Center recently held their groundbreaking ceremony for a new Primary Clinic addition located at their hospital. Staff, members of the RAMC board, community leaders, and personnel from EUA and Kraemer Brothers lined up in the area of new construction. This new Primary Clinic addition will feature over 50 exam rooms, procedure rooms, consultation rooms, multiple teamwork rooms, and provider offices. The building will encompass areas for a family practice clinic, pharmacy, diabetic care, behavioral health, women’s health, imaging, administrative support spaces, telehealth offices, and space for future build-outs. We are excited to continue our 30-year relationship with this client. Thank you to all who attended this monumental event!

Colorado Commons Update

Located in the growing City of Sun Prairie, Colorado Commons will meet the ever-increasing housing demands in the area. Featuring 108 units consisting of studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites, this 144,000 square foot multi-family complex will also include lower-level underground parking. The roof and window installation has finished, making way for the exterior masonry veneer and fiber cement lap siding. Inside MEP rough-ins are ongoing and will continue into early November. Drywall installation has started in the units and will continue after the MEP rough-ins are complete. Painting will start after the drywall install, followed by doors and hardware, cabinets, and flooring. Future phases will include a clubhouse and additional units.

2023 AGC Build Wisconsin Award Winners

AGC of Wisconsin recently awarded 37 projects for their annual Build Wisconsin awards program. Kraemer Brothers received two awards for projects in the new construction and renovation categories. The two projects include Sauk Prairie Police Station, and Kickapoo Area School District Aquatics Renovation. These two projects were recognized for their sustainable practices, craftsmanship, innovation, and meeting difficult challenges.

The Sauk Prairie Police Station replaced an aging municipal building. Consisting of police personnel offices, community conference rooms, exercise & wellness areas, evidence processing rooms, and a large indoor parking garage, Kraemer Brothers implemented many sustainable features to help support the surrounding environment. Constructed of decorative natural stone and brick, metal siding, and large glass windows, this police station will serve the community for years to come!

The Kickapoo Area School District Aquatics Renovation consisted of converting an inoperable natatorium into a usable pool and multipurpose room. Also included in the project are refurbished locker rooms, equipment and pool storage rooms, laundry/treatment rooms, and a basement housing the mechanical equipment used to run the pool and newly renovated space. 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.

For more information about each project, make sure to check out each project portfolio!

Sauk County Highway Department Update

Both Sauk County Highway Department Buildings are starting to take shape. The new 164,000 square foot facility in Baraboo has finished up the exterior precast concrete wall panels. Currently, the bar joist, roof decking, and interior masonry non-bearing walls are being installed. Precast floor plank is scheduled to finish up soon while the precast roof plank will start middle of August. The slab-on-grade is set to be poured in August and continue into October. Steel stud framing, painting, storefronts, overhead doors, drywall, and MEP finishes will start after the concrete pours have finished.
The Reedsburg facility’s exterior precast wall panels have finished with structural steel, bar joist, metal decking, and interior masonry non-bearing walls, to start this month. Concrete topping and roofing will start in early August followed by the slab-on-grade pour in late August. Painting, MEP above ground rough-ins, tiling, storefronts, and overhead doors will follow the slab-on-grade pour, continuing into Fall. Both projects feature indoor fleet parking, wash bays, locker rooms, administrative offices, and plenty of storage space.

Award Winning Projects!

The Daily Reporter honored 42 construction projects at its Top Projects banquet last month. Kraemer Brothers received three awards for projects in the new construction and renovation categories. The three projects include Promega Nobel Drive Addition & Renovation, Sauk Prairie Police Station, and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Addition & Renovation. These three projects were recognized for their uniqueness, overall objectives, overcoming obstacles, innovative safety programs, and sustainability.

Nobel Drive was originally purchased as a multi-tenant office building, and Kraemer Brothers was called in to renovation and expand the existing building. A 52,000 square foot renovation and 17,000 square foot addition, this new space will accommodate the growing service lines of Promega including cell manufacturing, engineering, instrument manufacturing, and a variety of customer support service departments. Equipped with geothermal systems for heating and cooling, the building also features a combination of red and gray panels paired with glass windows, boasting a premium look to the building.

The Sauk Prairie Police Station replaced an aging municipal building. Consisting of police personnel offices, community conference rooms, exercise & wellness areas, evidence processing rooms, and a large indoor parking garage, Kraemer Brothers implemented many sustainable features to help support the surrounding environment. Constructed of decorative natural stone and brick, metal siding, and large glass windows, this police station is now the pride of the community.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception was a complete remodel of the building, top to bottom. Originally constructed in 1858, this church needed significant upgrades, including a new centrally accessible entrance, adding gathering space, increasing accessibility to the features, adding a kitchen and fellowship hall, restrooms, and a complete renovation of the nave, sacristy, and sanctuary — all while maintaining the look and feel of the historic church. The interior brick, wood beams, stained-glass windows, and the Stations-of-the-Cross remained preserved and reinstalled from the existing church.

For more information about each project, make sure to check out each project portfolio!