MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY – TODD WEHR CHEMISTRY BUILDING RENOVATION
Milwaukee, WI



Complete renovation of 3rd and 6th floors along with major renovation of exterior building structure.   The renovation included state-of-the-art undergraduate teaching laboratories for organic and biophysical chemistry.  Floor areas were completely demolished and reconstructed in multiple phases over a 12-month period to allow scheduled classes and research to continue without disruption.  Eight exterior vertical wall shafts had to be removed and reconstructed to allow for larger supply and return air ductwork.  A new penthouse structure was constructed on top of the existing roof to accommodate the new air handling equipment and associated ductwork.  The entire project was completed over a 12-month period with no major disruption to the schools operation, classes or research schedules.   


CREEKSIDE CENTER
N52 W6135 Mill Street, Cedarburg, WI

Jens renovated a former 20,000 square foot grocery store into a modern multi-tenant medical office building including physician suites, retail pharmacy, dialysis clinic and physical rehabilitation areas.
Before
After


                                               

CHR. HANSEN, INC.
16300 W. Lincoln Avenue, New Berlin, WI

The project at Chr. HANSEN New Berlin facility included the complete renovation of a 100,000 square foot former tire distribution center to a manufacturing plant for food enzymes and additives.  Included was the complete renovation of the existing office portion of the facility, and a new façade for the structure.  Numerous additional projects have been constructed at this clients West Allis facility as well.
Before
After




MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY – SERVICE BUILDING RENOVATION
Milwaukee, WI

A complete renovation of 38,000 square foot four story building to be occupied by Marquette Facility Services Departments.  Exterior renovation included installation of a 2” exterior insulation finish system and new windows.   The windows and EIFS system were installed for both aesthetics and energy efficiency.  Infrastructure modifications to the building included a new hydraulic oversized passenger elevator to replace an old traction elevator and an additional stair structure to meet code egress requirements with new building occupant load.  The shell building electrical service and HVAC systems were completely replaced.   A new variable air volume HVAC system with hot water reheat coils was designed and installed on all four floors.  The first floor was renovated to include a new entrance/building lobby, a carpentry shop, mail distribution area and grounds/custodial storage.  The second and third floors were redesigned for office space along with additional service shops, a large cafeteria/kitchen area and locker/shower rooms.  The fourth floor was reconstructed for Facility Service design and management staff.  Two 12’ x 20’ custom ridge skylights were added to the fourth floor roof area to provide ample light to interior open partition space.


MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN – MEDICAL EDUCATION BUILDING
4TH FLOOR RENOVATION
8701 West Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI

This project consisted of a total renovation of the 4th floor in the Medical Education Building.  The 8365 square foot space was completed in multiple phases in order to allow the owner to maintain their operations while construction was being completed.  The new space consisted of multiple research suites and research office areas.  

IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1100 North Astor Street, Milwaukee, WI

This project entailed the complete renovation of a historic church located on Milwaukee's lower east side.  A new Chapel was constructed on the second floor that incorporated a rose shaped stained glass window that had been “lost” in the attic for many years.  In addition, a columbarium with wall niches for cremated ashes was constructed in the lower level, and a three-story elevator, new public toilet rooms, and modifications to the vestibule were completed to bring the church into compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Before
After




COMMUNITY CARE ORGANIZATION
1545 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI

Renovation of 10,000 square feet of former rehabilitation hospital space for an elder care facility, including health clinic space, dining, recreation areas and a dementia unit.


MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY – ALUMNI MEMORIAL UNION DINING ROOM
Milwaukee, WI

Renovation of Dining Serving area to accommodate new food service lines and vendors.  This project required detailed coordination with mechanical, electrical and food service subcontractors.  All work was completed in 3 months during summer break eliminating any disruption of food service to students.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN – TRANSGENIC SMALL ANIMAL LAB
8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI

This project involved 2,400 square feet of interior construction of a new Transgenic Small Animal Lab with three animal holding rooms within the Medical College facility.   Special construction materials included a structural steel deck ceiling erected within the existing building, an epoxy floor and wall and ceiling finishes.
                                           

ELM GROVE VILLAGE HALL
13600 Juneau Boulevard, Elm Grove, WI

Jens Construction completed a 23,000 square foot expansion of the existing Library, Police and Fire Department spaces to accommodate the Villagers growing needs.  An eye for detail was necessary to blend the existing architectural style with the new expansion.  An additional 22,000 square feet was renovated in the existing facility allowing administrative and governmental departments to expand into the existing Police and Fire department areas, and provide complete access for people with disabilities.


MILWAUKEE COUNTY RESEARCH PARK – 5TH FLOOR RENOVATION
10437 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, WI

Jens renovated 11,000 square feet of previously abandoned sanitarium space into new incubator high tech space.  The project included significant restoration work and wiring for high tech use.


GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE – CAPITOL CLINIC RENOVATION
675 West Washington Avenue, Madison, WI
Renovation of the second floor to accommodate the integration of electronic medical records for the health care organization.  The project was redesigned for additional exam rooms along with new nurse stations, reception area, and office space.  Extensive use of borrow lights to provide natural light in interior office areas.  The project was completed over a 4-month period in three construction phases.


ALLEN BRADELY / ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
6400 West Enterprise Drive, Mequon, WI

Manufacturing lab expansion and high power lab construction consisting of extreme temperature testing lab and mezzanine.


Health and Elder Care        Industrial and Manufacturing        Commercial and Office        Post-Secondary Education        Renovation