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Miron was recently presented with the B2B "Coporate Leadership in Wellness" Award by New North. read more ...

Miron employees made "Goodwill" part of their Earth Day celebration by donating 30,000 pounds of gently-used clothing and other household goods as part of a competition that ended on Earth Day. The donations will benefit Goodwill stores in communities near Miron office locations in Neenah, Madison, Wausau, Milwaukee, and Cedar Rapids, IA. The competition endorsed the "Reuse" portion of the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" motto. read more ...

After years of planning, construction is underway in Green Bay for the new Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center. The center will include a gym, an aquatic center, fitness area, education area, and a performing arts center. Miron is proud and excited to be a part of this community facility that will benefit so many in the area. The Kroc Community Center is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2011. read more ...

Pay attention to clues and look at the customer's experience from the inside-out of the organization, advised Steve Tyink, vice president of business innovation at Miron Construction Co. Inc. and a national speaker on customer attachment tools and strategies. His presentation, "Standing Out: The Clues & The Cause," was sponsored by the Door County Economic Development Corp., Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the Door County Visitor Bureau. read more ...

We are incredibly fortunate to live in a place where environmental leadership has a strong-hold. Each of us must recognize this and continue to propel this legacy. (Miron's Theresa Lehman for the Post-Crescent) read more ...

Miron and Tyco Fire Suppression and Building Products celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony as they begin construction on Tyco's $10 million engineering research and development facility in Marinette, WI. read more ...

Ready to Grow: Miron, the second-largest general contracting firm based in Wisconsin, according to ENR magazine, is opening a Milwaukee-area office at the Mayfair Woods building in the Milwaukee County Research Park. read more ...

Employees in Dane County ranked Miron Construction Co., Inc., as one of Dane County's Top 100 Employers. Miron's Madison office is located at 8215 Greenway Boulevard in Middleton. read more ...

More businesses and homes make the investment. "People are becoming more open to it because it makes financial sense. The price of energy is certainly going to drive that trend,” says Theresa Lehman, Miron's director of sustainable services. "Plenty of grants and rebates are available to help cover costs of alternative energy systems, and technology is improving constantly and competitiveness is starting to driving the price down.” read more ...

Theresa Lehman, director of sustainable services with Town of Menasha-based Miron Construction, recently visited with The Post-Crescent to discuss the growing green building trend and how it's reshaping her industry. read more ...

The walls in the new addition to Lake Mills Middle School are painted several different colors, each representing a class from fifth to eighth grade. But the color the school will be known for will be “green.” The school district utilized the sustainable services and expertise of Miron Construction Co., Inc., to create a school worthy of LEED Certification. read more ...

Recap and reflections on the "Increasing Accuracy Through Color" seminar hosted by Miron Construction Co., Inc. (Peter Lawrence, colorforconstruction.com): Color construction documents help reduce errors and omissions as well as RFIs and change orders, thereby having a positive impact on the project budget and schedule. read more ...

A bio-refinery producing "green" diesel fuel and wax in northern Wisconsin would provide hundreds of steady construction jobs for Fox Valley tradespeople. read more ...

Flambeau River Biofuels today announced it executed a letter that sets the stage for Miron and AMEC, an international engineering and project management firm, to put up the $250 million plant at Flambeau’s Park Falls pulp and paper mill. read more ...

Miron Construction Co., Inc., to build biorefinery that would make diesel and wax out of waste wood and other forms of biomass. read more ...

Workers from Miron Construction put a new copper-clad steeple on the roof of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Rhinelander. The original steeple was destroyed in a storm 15 years ago. Church members signed the steel framework to commemorate the occasion. read more ...

Flambeau River Biofuels (FRB) has selected the team of AMEC and Miron Construction Co. Inc., to construct the largest second-generation “green diesel” plant in the United States. The $250 million project is funded in part with a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Energy. read more ...

Miron constructed the foundations for SCA Tissue's four new wind turbines along U.S. Hwy 10 in Neenah, WI. Emerging technology and alternative energy may assist in economic recovery. read more ...

Steve Tyink knows there only is a 10 percent chance customers will positively recall their experience with his company, but he’s determined to help Miron Construction Co., Inc., hit that mark every time.  read more ...

Wisconsin Builder's A List ranks Miron Construction Co., Inc., number one based on work put in place in Wisconsin according to 2008 figures. read more ...

Miron places the footings for the four 30-meter wind turbine towers on the grounds of SCA Tissue offices. Once the turbines are operating, SCA Tissue will become eligible to receive a U.S. Department of Energy performance grant that could pay for up to a third of the project’s cost. read more ...

For the last three years, Miron has made the season a little brighter for a few of the Littles in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in Wausau. Based on recommendations from the BBBS program, Miron invites up to a dozen children, their Bigs, and families for some crafts, lunch, a visit with Santa and (of course) presents. Families are sent home with enough goodies to make a nice holiday feast as well. Similar events took place at Miron's corporate office in Neenah and Miron's Madison office earlier in the month. 

Miron's Fox River Sediment Processing Facility project has been named “Environmental Project of the Year” by Midwest Construction magazine. This award is in addition to the AGC “Build Wisconsin” Award and Western Builder “Project of the Year” finalist. Project details.  read more ...

Miron Construction Co., Inc. has begun transforming the old Elmwood Commons into the new Student Success Center on the UW-Oshkosh campus. read more ...

The company's aim is to not only serve as an example of sustainable construction, but to also simplify the construction process for its clients and to create a more collaborative environment between departments. read more ...

"BIM technology allows a complete 3D floor-to-ceiling model of the project. We can work out every single detail and problem before we go into construction." Klaus Lemke, Vice President of Milwaukee Operations for Miron Construction Co., Inc. read more ...

On any given day, about 60 workers in hard hats buzz around the Plexus Corp. construction site in downtown Neenah. Miron Construction workers use backhoes, cranes and lifts to transform the former Glatfelter paper mill site into Plexus' $20 million global headquarters. The four-story, 103,000-square-foot building is on pace for completion in May and occupancy in June. read more ...

Miron placed second in the "Small Company Division" of the Healthy Company Challenge as part of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Festival of Races weekend. The Challenge was a way for area companies and their employees to participate in the events on Sept. 19-20 and be recognized for their efforts. read more ...

Tim Andrew, senior project manager of Miron Construction Co., Inc., one of the contractors involved in the pilot construction projects, said the experience has helped to change the way his company operates. “Miron is now recycling on all of our construction projects, regardless of project-specific recycling requirements.” read more ...

Sustainable construction often means more efficient buildings, but a return on investment still requires an investment. "Do you want to pay for it now or pay for it later?" (Miron's Theresa Lehman in Wisconsin Builder) read more ...

What type of jobs will be in demand in the future? Theresa Lehman, Director of Sustainable Services for Miron Construction, says those already working in the construction industry will need a better understanding of green building and design. read more ...

Miron is pleased to announce that the following projects received 2009 "Build Wisconsin Awards" from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin for 2009:
• Best Advantage Credit Union
• Wittman Regional Airport New Air Traffic Control Tower
• Wild Rose Fish Hatchery Phase I
• Tetra Tech Fox River Sediment Processing Facility read more ...

Miron helps the Fox Valley Warming Shelter kick off a fundraising campaign with the donation of construction services. read more ...

Miron Construction of Neenah was awarded the contract to convert the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Elmwood Commons into a Student Success Center after submitting a $7.5 million bid. The work includes expanding the 31,500 square foot building at Elmwood and Lincoln avenues by 11,000 square feet.

The project will be the largest state building to date to incorporate geothermal heating and cooling, which uses the heat of the earth to regulate the temperature inside the building. The result is a building that is expected to be 75 percent more efficient. 

How do you differentiate your brand in the competitive marketplace? Steve Tyink, Vice President of Business Innovation for Miron, explores what it takes to create a memorable consumer experience in this article from InnTouch magazine. read more ...

Miron ranks among the Top 10 in Correctional Facilities according to Engineering News Record. read more ...

“As co-creators of the worker’s compensation process; physicians, clinical assistants and associate practitioner’s modeled the new inspiration of how it could look, feel and ultimately provide better care. Each process was detailed, understood and broken down. We then transformed how it could be, how it should be.” ~ Curt Kubiak, Executive Director, Orthopedic & Sports Institute of the Fox Valley read more ...

Theresa Lehman for the Post-Crescent: Do you make energy conscious decisions and behavioral choices based on money, or because you have a general understanding of a bigger picture...? read more ...

Patient-centric strategies have moved from patient satisfaction and brand awareness to customer attachment. (MEDSURG Nursing magazine). read more ...

Miron builds a 250,000 SF treatment facility and lays 12 miles of pipeline to aid in the $650 million project to remove PCB-laden sand and sludge from the Fox River. read more ...

Miron moves up in rank to 106 among the Top 400 Contractors in the United States (as ranked by construction revenue in 2008 in $ millions). read more ...

Two of Miron's projects were recognized this year as top projects: Time Warner Cable Northern Wisconsin Operations Facility, and the Neuroscience Center of Northeast Wisconsin. 

Miron celebrates the grand opening with the YMCA staff and community. read more ...

Some Fox Cities companies, including Miron Construction, continue moving forward despite the economic downturn. (WFRV broadcast) Watch the video. 

Miron recently hosted Dr. Leonard L. Berry and Kent D. Seltman, authors of the recently published book, Management Lessons from Mayo Clinic, for a week-long presentation tour with Wisconsin-based businesses and healthcare organizations.
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The groundbreakings on April 22 for the new Shawano Primary School and the remodeling of the existing Olga Brener Elementary School also included Earth Day activities -- additionally appropriate because the new school will seek LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Donning 'junior' Miron hardhats, lucky winners of the district's contests participated in activities such as tree planting, scooping up some dirt in a piece of heavy machinery, and designing the safety sticker to go on each of the construction workers' hardhats. In addition to the ceremonial shovel full of dirt, even the grownups joined in the fun.   Watch the video.   View event photos. 

Governor Jim Doyle is joined by local kids and Miron Construction Co., Inc., to break ground at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s improvement projects on April 9, 2009 in Fennimore. read more ...

Our food industry professionals will complete your project safely, within budget and to your quality standards, ensuring that your food products are processed and delivered when time-to-market issues are critical... read more ...

The new office provides improved service to our clients in southeast Wisconsin and strengthens Miron’s commitment to this region. read more ...

The Paul J. Olson Elementary School was selected by the editorial advisory board of the Real Estate & Construction Review as one of the best new green projects in the Midwest region. The project will be publicized as a Green Building of America Award-winning project and will be featured in the upcoming 2009 edition of Real Estate & Construction Review’s Midwest Green Success Stories.
View the project description and photos. read more ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency congratulates Miron Construction and others for their efforts to improve the community and the environment by utilizing landfill gas to create energy. The Brown County East Landfill project captures landfill gas from the landfill in Ledgeview, Wisconsin, to fuel two 925-kilowatt 3516 A+ generators. read more ...

Slow economy or not, contractors like Miron Construction are charging ahead. read more ...

Miron Construction Co. completed training on a workplace stretching program aimed at helping crews limber up before their workdays and at midday. During the seven to 10-minute exercise routines, employees complete a series of five stretches and conduct per-task planning for the day. read more ...

Bids are expected to go out Monday for the first phase of work on construction of the Shawano School District’s new primary school — but preparations are already
underway for a gala groundbreaking event that will occur before bids are even
awarded. It is the first primary school in the country to seek certification under
LEED for schools. read more ...

The future is bright for welding. That was the message conveyed to over 100 Wisconsin high school counselors, educators and administrators at the recent Career Horizons: Welding symposium sponsored by Miron Construction Company, Inc., Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Airgas and AZCO Inc. read more ...

Miron is building University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's new state-of-the-art College of Business and Economics: Timothy J. Hyland Hall. read more ...

Miron Construction integrates sustainability throughout its own facility, business practices and construction operations. read more ...

Nearly five years after Miron Construction Co. stepped forward with a major donation to complete the stalled trestle trail project, the firm is doing it again. read more ...

Brenda Schanhofer, wellness coordinator at Miron Construction Co., Inc., says, "Health and wellness programs aren't a huge investment, and it helps worker morale to know their employer cares about them and their health." read more ...

Workers from Neenah-based Miron Construction Co., Inc., have started a $4.1 million renovation inside the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center and Oneida Bingo & Casino. read more ...

Construction projects become LEED certified: Miron expects its new corporate addition to be well utilized as an education tool for the community, clients and employees. read more ...

Theresa Lehman column: It's an exciting time for those of us emerged in the world of sustainability. The current economy has many area businesses and homeowners looking at their budgets to figure out a way to save every penny they can. read more ...

Miron Construction shares Larry's "glass is half full" perspective after logging more than $600 million in 2008 sales, making it the best year ever. read more ...

For some local firms, designing and building prisons is big business. Miron has built several large prison projects nationwide, including facilities in Colorado, Nebraska, Georgia, and Oklahoma. read more ...

Fox Cities Chamber Business magazine: Development builds up despite economic slowdown read more ...

The UW-Fox Valley Communication Arts Center is expected to be the first academic building within the UW System that will earn a LEED certification when it opens in fall of 2009.  read more ...

Using the same kind of creative thinking used to solve construction challenges, Miron Construction and its suppliers create an effective new safety tie-off system. read more ...

Sound relations with firms and clients lead Miron into national market—including Colorado, Nebraska, Georgia, and Oklahoma—and its largest job in the company's 90-year history. read more ...

A Plunkett Raysich Architects LLP & Miron Construction Co., Inc. Executive Brief
We considered it our privilege to help in writing one of the most compelling chapters in the history of neuroscience medicine and healthcare construction. read more ...

McMahon Business Park neighbors -- SCA Tissue, Miron Construction and McMahon Associates -- take stewardship of the environment seriously with three projects now being tested by the weather. read more ...

Miron Healthcare Services understands that patients’ surroundings affect their well-being. Here is our list of the top innovations for the patient experience this year. read more ...

Wausau Window and Wall Systems has moved to its new, 370,000-square-foot manufacturing center and office building constructed by Miron Construction to meet LEED® Silver-level certification. read more ...

Orthopedic & Sports Institute Case Study: Orthopedic & Sports Institute physicians and administrators understand that the winning differentiator is no longer the product or service, but the level of patient attachment read more ...

The "greenest" school in Wisconsin could well be the new Paul J. Olson Elementary School in Madison, and there's more than just bragging rights at stake here. Pupils, teachers and even property taxpayers will benefit long term from the school board's decision to build the environmentally friendly school. read more ...

Product innovations help drive the construction industry: According to Dan Bayer, BIM Specialist for Miron Construction, the design tools within Building Information Modeling (BIM) provide more accurate information much sooner, and allow better communication in the collaborative environment. read more ...

With a little help from Miron, the Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley won the "Christmas Parade Trophy" for the best noncommercial entry as the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade ushered in the holiday season. read more ...

Miron invites Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley Region to a special, interactive Christmas celebration. read more ...

Don’t just reduce, eliminate. Although the popular green-friendly phrase is, “reduce, reuse, recycle,” that sentiment doesn’t go far enough, some say. Instead, local architects and construction companies are taking on a new challenge with building projects. read more ...

The new library at St. Norbert College took a step toward completion Monday...The ceremony at the $20 million Miriam B. and James J. Mulva Library included placing the last piece of steel on the highest part of the new library... read more ...

Miron received an award in the “General Contractor – Renovation” category for the UW-Madison Mechanical Engineering Building, as well as an award in the “Design-Build – New Construction” category for the Neuroscience Center of Northeast Wisconsin in Menasha. Finally, Miron was recognized in the “Municipal Utility/Underground Construction” category for their work at the Heart of the Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility in Kaukauna. read more ...

Miron was recognized as one of the region’s “Best Places to Work” in the October 2008 issue of New North B2B. Miron Construction was cited for its open office atmosphere, its marvelous employee appreciation events throughout the course of the year, and its comprehensive total coverage of its employee’s health insurance premiums... read more ...

Corey Brumbaugh, vice president of business development for Town of Menasha-based Miron Construction Co., said developers specializing in retail, condominium, and multi-family dwellings and office buildings are finding it difficult to secure loans. read more ...

Theresa Lehman column: Today headline news is centered on two main issues: How are we going to reduce our dependency on foreign oil and how are we going to address the challenges associated with climate change? Many think part of the solution may be our personal choice to drive a hybrid or a vehicle that usesalternative fuel technologies. But does it make sense? read more ...

Patient-centric strategies have moved from patient satisfaction to brand awareness to patient "affinity" or "attachment." What drives patient attachment in today's marketplace? read more ...

Any break in rising raw material and energy costs is welcome news to businesses, who have dealt with record-breaking fuel prices all summer. read more ...

Experience-Based Design in Healthcare. We identify what patients want and need, even if they can‘t articulate it. The Result? A unique experience that creates life-long, loyal customers. read more ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - Two key meals programs orphaned by June's flood - Green Square Meals and the Witwer Senior Center - are moving into a new home together... read more ...

How can you green your business without getting yourself into the red? The most difficult part of integrating sustainability is overcoming the perception that going green is expensive and changing human behavior...  read more ...

Read the latest Miron Newsletter, The Miron News Source... read more ...

It’s official. These are the winners of Corporate Report’s fourth annual Best of Wisconsin Business Awards.... read more ...

Miron's Healthcare Newsletter for the Spring of 2008 read more ...

How many of your last 10 encounters with customer service people stand out as memorably wonderful? If you're like most people, the answer might be one, if that many...  read more ...

A Miron Healthcare Case Study of the Neuroscience Group facility process. read more ...