Project Overview
Mortenson renovated Milwaukee Tool’s five-story, 370,000-square-foot downtown office into a modern workplace with offices, conference rooms, and open workstations. The phased approach allowed employees to occupy completed floors while construction continued.
Key Takeaways:
- Renovated a five-story, 370,000-square-foot office building in downtown Milwaukee.
- Created modern offices, conference rooms, and open workstations.
- Used phased construction to support occupancy while work continued.
- Supports Milwaukee Tool’s downtown expansion for more than 1,200 employees.
- Completion Date
June 2023
- Delivery Method
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Construction Manager at Risk
- Additional Project Facts
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5 Story Office Renovation
370,000 Square Feet
Milwaukee Tool selected Mortenson to serve as their construction partner for the renovation of their new downtown Milwaukee office building. The project, known as “Project Red Beacon” will remodel the existing five-story, 370,000-square-foot building in multiple phases.
The first phase includes the interior demolition of the first through fifth floors and the build-out of the third and fourth floors. The build-out includes new offices, conference rooms, and open workstations. The final phases include the build-out of the first, second, and fifth floors. This allows for occupancy on the 3rd and 4th floors while continuing construction on the floors above and below.
Milwaukee Tool's project is the largest-ever influx of jobs by a suburban-based firm to downtown Milwaukee. The completed building will house over 1,200 employees within subsequent years.
Awards
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Real Estate Awards - Best New Development - Industrial, 2024 - Milwaukee Business Journal
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Top Project Award, 2023 - Wisconsin Builder / Daily Reporter
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Mayor's Design Award, 2024 - Milwaukee Department of City Development
