Promega Corporation – Kepler Center

INDUSTRIAL PORTFOLIO

Promega Corporation KEPLER CENTER

Fitchburg, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

Ramlow/Stein Architecture + Interiors

Square Footage

321,500

KEPLER CENTER

Packaging & Shipping Facility

Named after the 17th Century astronomer and physicist, Johannes Kepler, Promega’s Kepler Center was built to assemble, package, store and ship the company’s rapidly growing line of biotechnology products. More advanced than an everyday distribution center, this processing center features an enormous warehouse space with fixed high bay racking, kit assembly space, finished goods storage, and additional shipping & receiving areas. A high-tech freezer farm, cryogenic rooms, and vertical lift modules with strict temperature variance requirements from floor to ceiling, aid in storing and retrieving finished goods, and limits employees’ exposure to freezing temperatures. While the first floor is utilized for shipping and receiving, an open office space occupies the second floor. A glulam and cross-laminated timber upstairs courtyard offers a connection to nature, and multiple wellness and fitness areas help keep employees active. When the original facility was constructed eight years ago, Promega strategically designed the building knowing they would need to expand in the future. Exterior metal panels were incorporated into the design, allowing for easy modular growth to the size it is today! Those same metal panels were reused and moved to the exterior of the addition, now featuring an architectural mesh living wall screen. Adding to the sustainability of the building, the parking lot features electric car chargers. Through phasing and intricate planning, Promega was able to remain operational throughout the duration of the project with minimal impact on its critical supply chain operations.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton

HOSPITALITY PORTFOLIO

Home2 Suites by Hilton

Milwaukee, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

Gary Brink & Associates, Inc.

Square Footage

60,000

HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON

Hotel

Kraemer Brothers completed the new 63,000 square-foot Home2 Suites by Hilton located adjacent to the Milwaukee Airport. The three-story hotel is one of Hilton’s newest brand concept hotels that caters to the extended-stay business traveler. The eco- and pet-friendly hotel features 110 spacious suites, a fitness room, a common breakfast and lounge area in the lobby, indoor pool and whirlpool. The exterior facade includes burnished block, EIFS, metal panels and cement board siding.

The construction was safely performed less than 100 yards from a fully operational Hilton Garden Inn, which was also built by Kraemer Brothers five years earlier. Due to the proximity of Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport, Kraemer Brother’s team had to learn and adhere to the FAA regulations. For example, the height of the hotel was restricted due to airport regulations, which presented interior mechanical space limitations that were successfully overcome through the design-build process. The building was also designed and constructed to an exceptionally high STC (sound transmission class) level to reduce exterior noise transmission from the airport. This was achieved by installing exterior aluminum windows with triple glazing for sound insulation and high performance insulation systems, as well as interior wall and floor system enhancements.

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From the Client

Congratulations to Kraemer Brothers for building another outstanding Hilton Hotel in the Raymond Management portfolio. The Home2 was built and delivered within our schedule and budget. The hotel quality and attention to detail was delivered to the highest standard. We are very proud to operate such a high-quality hotel in the Milwaukee market

David Emerich
Director of Development | Raymond Management Company

AC by Marriott – Liberty Center

HOSPITALITY PORTFOLIO

AC BY MARRIOTT - Liberty Center

Liberty Township, OH

Overview

ARCHITECT

Gary Brink & Associates, Inc.

Square Footage

110,000

AC BY MARRIOTT - LIBERTY CENTER

Hotel & Retail

Our long-term client, Raymond Management, selected us for a 28th construction project together – this time to build their first AC by Marriott, a European hotel brand being introduced to the North American market. Because this hotel was the prototype for future AC by Marriott Hotels in the U.S., our pre-construction interface with the architect, Marriott, and our client was far more involved than usual. Located in the Liberty Center development in Liberty Township, OH, a northern suburb of Cincinnati, this new six-story hotel features 132 rooms, an indoor pool, spa, conference center, and ground floor retail space. The unique opportunity to build this hotel allowed us to apply our market-leading hospitality experience and to offer ideas that would bring the best value to the project while maintaining the desired level of quality and aesthetics that can be used in future AC branded hotels. Shortly after we completed this project in 2015, Kraemer Brothers started construction on another AC by Marriott Hotel, this one located in Madison, WI.

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From the Client

The Kraemer Brothers’ field team again drove project quality and schedule. Hotel openings require vast amounts of coordination and precise execution of finishes. The attention to details and workmanship was on top display. Your field supervision did a great job of communicating with the hotel staff and brand representatives. Our hotel opening was a great success!

David Emerich
Director of Development | Raymond Management Company

Cedar Grove Cheese

FOOD & DAIRY PORTFOLIO

CEDAR GROVE CHEESE

Plain, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

Jewell Associates Engineers, Inc.

Square Footage

3,600

CEDAR GROVE CHEESE

Cold Storage Addition

Our long-time friends and neighbors at Cedar Grove Cheese, just down the road from Kraemer Brothers in Plain, are enjoying full use of their new cold storage addition. The building’s exterior is constructed out of split-face concrete block along with center scored CMU and metal ribbed siding. Featuring a loading dock for easily transporting the cheese, this facility also has an insulated sectional overhead door that seamlessly connects the new addition to the existing facility. To keep the products cold during storage, multiple ceiling-mounted, high-output evaporators are equipped in the cooler. Kraemer Brothers built the first addition to their plant in 1994, and this latest significantly increases the cheese plant’s capacity of traditional and specialty artisanal cheeses every year – and every morning they buy 30,000 pounds of milk from over 30 dairy farmers in southwest Wisconsin.

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Wind River Payments

CORPORATE & OFFICE PORTFOLIO

WIND RIVER Payments

Madison, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

Gary Brink & Associates, Inc.

Square Footage

10,500

WIND RIVER PAYMENTS

Financial Headquarters

Wind River Payments story exemplars the American dream. Originally renting space from a developer in the American Center, Wind River Payments doubled their square footage, building in that same business park on Madison’s East Side. From the start, this project was a perfect fit; Wind River Payments, a credit card processing firm, is also a family-owned business based on core principles of relationship, trust, and service. Now standing next to giants like American Family Insurance, Alliant Energy, UW-Hospital, and Fairway Independent Mortgage, their dream became a reality. The new 10,500 square foot headquarters is designed to re-create a sense of outdoors and improve employee experiences. The focal point of the building, the glulam timber beams and wood decking, adorn the exterior of the main entrance and are visible as open, vaulted ceilings that are seen from interior working spaces. An open cubical workspace is surrounded by private offices and the employee break room features partition dividers, allowing the room to be utilized as a large conference room or separated into multiple meeting rooms. A wooden trellis framing system overhangs an exterior patio while the site boasts an employee garden, natural prairie grass, and walking trails that tie into the park-wide walking path. Built to house Wind River’s 35 employees, the design allows for expansion of both the building and parking lot to accommodate future growth.

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From the Client

They continue to be fair and perform their work in a timely and professional fashion and have met their schedules on most every occasion. As a company from the dop down, they continue to work hard and strive to provide the best quality and service possible. Their team of administrators, project managers, and superintendents are focused and experienced in every aspect of their projects and are carefully managed to ensure a smooth and positive workflow.

Jeffrey Brenkus
President | Gary Brink & Associates, Inc.

Mercedes-Benz of Rochester

RETAIL PORTFOLIO

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCHESTER

Rochester, MN

Overview

ARCHITECT

Gries Architectural Group

Square Footage

22,800

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCHESTER

Luxury Car Dealership

Although Kraemer Brothers has constructed three new dealerships for Ballweg in less than ten years, the Ballweg Mercedes-Benz building proved to be unique. For this facility, we took innovative steps to compress the schedule to open the dealership on an accelerated date. This new dealership followed the Mercedes Autohaus design standards, which allowed our craftsmen to showcase their skills working with some unique materials while performing detailing associated with this design concept. Due to our inventive strategies, the 22,800-square-foot dealership earned rave reviews from Mercedes-Benz and was open for business in plenty of time to meet the target date. As an added bonus, Kraemer Brothers returned twenty thousand dollars to the owner by finishing under budget

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Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown Madison

HOSPITALITY PORTFOLIO

Hampton Inn & Suites - Downtown Madison

Madison, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

Gary Brink & Associates, Inc.

Square Footage

196,000

HAMPTON INN & SUITES - DOWNTOWN MADISON

New Hotel

Like the previous 26 projects we completed for this client, the 194-room Hampton Inn & Suites located in downtown Madison was finished on time and on budget. As this unique Hampton ascended into the Madison skyline with precision and a high level of craftsmanship, we attentively managed a myriad of contractors on one of the tightest sites in the downtown area. The high quality that we’re known for shows throughout the facility, and our skills in exterior masonry and interior finishes make this new downtown structure an immediate landmark. The exterior of the building includes all-glass curtainwall, metal panel, brick, and EIFS materials, but also integrates an open air 203-stall parking garage on the 2nd-4th floors which seamlessly blends into the look of the hotel tower above. At the time, this project included the biggest single concrete pour in Kraemer Brothers history, using 11 miles of post-tension cable and 1,200 cubic yards of concrete!

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Schmitt Woodland Hills

HEALTHCARE PORTFOLIO

SCHMITT WOODLAND HILLS

Richland Center, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

Community Living Solutions

Square Footage

53,000

SCHMITT WOODLAND HILLS

Retirement Community

Kraemer Brothers is close to completion of a new two-story addition to Schmitt Woodland Hills’ retirement home in Richland Center, an expansion that increases the number of residents from 25 to 50. We built the original facility in 1964, returned in 1982 to construct a two-story addition and were invited back in 1987 for another addition. All four projects required special scheduling and construction methods so as not to disturb the residents of the existing facilities. Today, the Schmitt Woodland Hills retirement community has grown to serve Richland area seniors with a full spectrum of services including house calls, independent- and assisted-living apartments, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and therapy and transportation services.

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From the Client

Kraemer Brothers was exemplary as the general contractors on the project. The contract was a guaranteed maximum price, not to exceed contract. They were very good at keeping the contract price in line. Their workmanship was excellent. They kept the jobsite very clean and workman safety was a high priority on the project.

Kathleen A Zurawski
Former Architect | USDA Rural Development

Greenway Station

RETAIL PORTFOLIO

GREENWAY STATION

Middleton, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

Gary Brink & Associates, Inc.

Square Footage

4,200

GREENWAY STATION

Lifestyle Retail Center

Over a decade after constructing the landmark, 11-building, 35-store Greenway Station retail center for RED Development in Middleton, the company selected us to return and construct an additional building to match the signature style of the development. Kraemer Brothers’ craftsmen installed the unique combination of high-end brick, stone and slate that was specified by RED for the one-story facility, located on the northeast corner of Greenway Blvd and Deming Way, with Noodles & Co. and another tenant as yet to be determined.

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Fennimore School District

EDUCATION PORTFOLIO

FENNIMORE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fennimore, WI

Overview

ARCHITECT

HSR Associates

Square Footage

11,500 Renovation
27,000 Addition

FENNIMORE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Renovation/Expansion

After a successful referendum with 83% of voters supporting the referendum, Kraemer Brothers expanded the middle/high school to include grades 6 through 12 in a single facility. The 27,000 square foot addition and 11,500 square foot remodel was completed in August of 2015 before the opening of the school and includes eight classrooms, a competition-size gym, a wrestling room, a commons space, a cafeteria with an expanded serving kitchen, a secure entry adjacent to the main office, and ADA-compliant restrooms. Outside the initial scope of the project, Kraemer Brothers installed sprinklers throughout the existing facility, protecting over 56,000 square feet of a building previously lacking fire protection. Working collaboratively to address building code considerations, Kraemer Brothers provided value engineering options, ultimately saving over $986,000, a savings passed entirely to the school district! The project is intended to make a bold aesthetic statement while staying true to the original architecture, so materials were selected to match the existing building in order to create a seamless visual transition.