Lambeau Field Redevelopment Green Bay, WI

Greenway Station, Middleton, WI

MARATHON, Wis. (May 17, 2004) – Wisconsin Builder Magazine is featuring its 20 Top Projects for 2003 in this month’s issue. County Materials supplied building materials for five of the outstanding construction projects.

Camp Onaway Multipurpose Building, Waupaca
(youth camp owned by Boys and Girls Brigade)
Completed: June 2003
Architect: Marathon Engineers, Architect, Planners, LLC, Appleton
General Contractor: Miron Construction, Neenah
CMU Producer: County Materials, Appleton
Concrete
Ready-mix producer: County Materials, Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point
Materials Overview: Concrete masonry was selected for the $1.9 million project for its appearance, durability and cost. The split face finish blended with the natural stone used in existing buildings on the island. The building included a dining hall, kitchen staff dorms, camp bathrooms and first aid station. Concrete masonry provided a strong structural and visual base to the lower level of the two-story multipurpose building that also needed to serve as a storm shelter for 200 campers and staff.

Lambeau Field Redevelopment, Green Bay
Completed: 2003
Architectural Firm: Ellerbe Becket, Kansas City
General Contractor: Turner Construction Co., Chicago
Mason Contractor: Hein, De Pere and Miron Construction, Neenah
CMU Producer: County Materials, Appleton and Premier Block, Eau Claire
Material Overview: As part of the $295 million renovation, nearly 700,000 standard concrete masonry units were used as load-bearing backup for surrounding wall systems throughout the stadium, locker rooms and concourse areas. More than 36,000 Premier Ultra Burnished Masonry Units in Light Caramel were used on interior applications in the main lobby, around elevators and skyboxes, as well as major portions of the exterior façade.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area, Middleton
Completed: October 2003
Architectural Firm: Potter Lawson Inc., Madison
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son Inc., Madison
CMU Producer: County Materials, Madison & Premier Block, Eau Claire
Material Overview: As part of the $27 million high school remodeling and expansion project, 10,000 units of Premier Block’s Ultra Burnished masonry in Morning Dove and Canyon Tan were installed, along with numerous standard concrete masonry units for back up walls and 8” and 12” sound absorbing Soundblox units.

Greenway Station, Middleton
Completed: September 2003
Architectural Firm: Klover Architects, Overland Park, Kan.
General Contractor: Kraemer Brothers LLC
Landscape Contractor: The Bruce Company of Wisconsin, Middleton
Manufacturer of Landscaping Products: County Materials, Madison
Material Overview: The building exterior features more than 177,000 Triangle Bessemer Grey modular brick and 20,000 standard concrete units in all sizes. 40,000 sq. ft. of concrete pavers create a charming pedestrian environment with extensive landscaping, a centrally located fountain, seating areas and paved walkways. Paving plays a major role in directing pedestrian traffic, which calmly flows through the development. Iron River and Charcoal Holland Pavers were chosen for their durability in this harsh climate, ease of installation and their rich colors.

Greenway Station also received the 2003 Excellence Award in the commercial landscape category for the Wisconsin Concrete Masonry Association’s Hardscape Competition.

Fire Department Station #1, West Allis
Completed: May 2003
Architectural Firm: Plunkett Raysich Architects LLP
General Contractor: WB Corp.
CMU Producer: County Materials
Material Overview: 10,800-square station, red brick exterior