Miron Construction to expand corporate office

Miron Construction Co. plans an expansion of its corporate office, located at 1471 McMahon Dr., Town of Menasha.

The project, which is scheduled to break ground in July, will have an impact on both the local economy and support the existing and future growth of Miron.

The project will add 46,000 square feet on to the existing 65,000-square-foot building. The addition will consist of two,two-story wings, which will extend from the west and east ends of the existing structure and allow for additional office space, conference rooms, and an expansion of the health and fitness center. Renovations will also take place inside the existing structure. Two unique features of the expansion will be the wood roof structure in an inverted-arch design, and the construction of two sky bridges, which will provide a walkway for employees between the different areas of the facility.

Another highlight of the expansion is the health and fitness center, which will feature an aerobics room and encompass 3,800 square feet. This new center will be 2,500 square feet larger than the current fitness space.

The new expansion will be built to LEED standards, and the renovation of the existing structure will also incorporate sustainable elements. Features will include outdoor sunshades on the glass walls, an immense amount of daylighting, and a focus will be placed on energy efficiency. Miron has incorporated numerous “green” initiatives into its corporate culture, and this new and renovated space will reflect that.

“Miron can attribute the growth of the company to our incredible employees who understand the importance and value of providing superior service,” says David G. Voss, Jr., president of Miron. “In placing an immense amount of value on creating unforgettable client experiences, our organization has undergone tremendous growth. In fact, one of the reasons for this expansion is to provide sufficient space for our existing staff while also looking to the future to allow for further expansion of our team, services and technological capabilities. Ultimately, creating a comfortable and welcoming working environment that grows along with our family is extremely important to us as a company.”

Voss also notes the importance of being able to provide conference and training rooms for non-profits and schools across the Fox Valley. In the past, schools have used the main atrium for school events and non-profits have utilized the training and conference rooms for meetings. “We value this opportunity to continue to contribute to the community,” he says.

Cost for the building addition, building renovations and site development is estimated at $6 million. With plans to use local materials, and to hold 30 to 40 subcontractor contracts, the local economy will also benefit from the expansion. Along with the additional space, the project will allow for continued future growth at Miron, providing space for an additional 75 employees. The project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2009.

Tim Kippenhan, vice president of Miron, says the corporate office expansion will support future construction work out of the corporate office, and regional office support in Wausau and Madison, Wis., and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

“Miron continues to lead with new innovations in construction and needed the support of additional space to allow for this,” he says. “It’s evident how quickly the construction industry is changing with technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and a focus on preconstruction activities to enhance the services provided to our clients. With this new addition, we are able to grow and integrate these capabilities even further into our business strategies and support our regional efforts, as well as numerous recently acquired national accounts.”

The architectural firm chosen for the expansion project is Wenzler Architects based in Milwaukee. The firm designed the original building, which was built in 2001.