For More Information, Contact:Jim Parks, Executive Vice President
Berghammer Construction Corporation
P.O. Box 918
4750 North 132nd Street
Butler, WI 53007
T 262-790-4750
F 262-790-4755
jimp@berghammer.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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BERGHAMMER BREAKING GROUND FOR DRS TECHNOLOGIES
March 24, 2008 – Butler, WI – Berghammer Construction Corporation has been selected by DRS Technologies as the construction manager for a multi-phased renovation and consolidation of existing operating space within their facility located at 4265 North 30th St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Berghammer has partnered with the Building Industry Group Skilled Trades Employment Program (BIG-STEP) for this project. BIG-STEP will assist Berghammer in generating participation through the Residential Preference Program to involve local workers on the project, as well as, subcontractors certified as Emerging Business Enterprises.
The first phase of the project, designed by HGA Architects and Engineers, will commence in second quarter of 2008, with all construction activities completed by the end of 2009.
DRS Technologies provides advanced defense technology to the United States Army and allied military forces. The company is a member of the 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corporation, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and maintaining the economic vitality of the Corridor by promoting the mutual interests of companies and stimulating economic growth in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor region of downtown Milwaukee.
Located in Butler, Wisconsin, Berghammer Construction Corporation provides construction management services and builds diversified projects throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, with core competencies in construction for commercial office, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, institutional and multi-family markets.# # #