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Boldt Projects Earn Recognition in The Daily Reporter’s Top Projects Awards
The Daily Reporter’s 2026 Top Projects Awards recently recognized Boldt’s Charter Steel — Rolling Mill CCW Improvements project in Saukville, Wis., and Children’s Wisconsin Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) project in Milwaukee. These recognitions highlight the strength of collaboration, innovation and execution across complex environments.
The $11.8M Charter Steel project delivered major infrastructure improvements in one of the most challenging settings possible: a fully operational steel mill. Improvements included modernizing critical systems without a single hour of downtime, a 1,423 SF addition for new filtration equipment, a 12,658 SF concrete drive and scale pit and comprehensive upgrades to the plant’s contact cooling water system.
Working adjacent to active billet storage and live truck routes, the team relied heavily on advanced planning and technology to execute safely and efficiently. Additionally, nearly half the work was self-performed, including carpentry, steel and precast erection, rigging and a 600-cubic-yard concrete pour.
Boldt’s work on Children’s Wisconsin Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) represents another example of delivering critical infrastructure under demanding conditions.
Serving as construction manager, the team completed the $19.5M, 28,090 SF expansion and renovation while the hospital remained fully operational. The project increased capacity from 32 to 44 beds, helping to meet growing patient needs without disrupting care.
Construction began during the COVID-19 pandemic and unfolded amid additional challenges, including high patient census levels, supply chain disruptions and community impacts following the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy. The work took place within an existing hospital wing — above an inpatient unit and below active operating rooms — requiring precise phasing and daily coordination to maintain bed availability.
To navigate these complexities, the team used laser scanning, OpenSpace documentation and virtual design and construction tools to connect two buildings with differing floor elevations.
This success was the result of strong collaboration with project partners, including Kahler Slater and GRAEF, whose expertise helped to address unforeseen structural conditions uncovered during demolition.
These awards reflect more than project outcomes; they recognize the teams who plan, adapt and deliver under challenging conditions. From industrial modernization to healthcare expansion, both projects demonstrate Boldt’s commitment to thoughtful execution, safety and partnership.
About The Boldt Company
The Boldt Company (Boldt) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, Boldt is a 100% employee‑owned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, Boldt delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.
