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Super Super of the Year – Ben Kuehn – Findorff
Ben Kuehn began his construction career on rooftops alongside his father, a roofer, before joining Findorff on Dec. 8, 1991, as a carpenter apprentice at age 20. Born in Waukesha […]
Rising Young Professional of the Year – Zach Barrow – Greenfire Management Services
Zach Barrow began his professional journey as an intern at Greenfire while studying at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, spending two years gaining hands-on experience with project teams and observing daily on-site operations.
Engineer of the Year – Xuhuan Zhao – Mortenson
From China to Wisconsin and many stop in between, Xuhuan Zhao has distinguished himself through technical excellence and innovation since joining Mortenson in January 2023.
Project Manager of the Year – Tristan Hickman – Mortenson
Tristan Hickman leads transformative cultural and infrastructure projects across Wisconsin while championing diversity and community development throughout the construction industry.
Project Executive of the Year – Tony Coraggio – The Boldt Co.
Since the age of 14, Tony Coraggio has been immersed in the construction industry.
Project Executive of the Year – Tom Felstead – JP Cullen
Tom Felstead, division construction director at JP Cullen, brings more than 30 years of construction experience to his role leading the company's Industrial Division.
Sustainability Specialist of the Year – Theresa Lehman – Miron Construction
As the director of sustainable services at Miron Construction, Theresa Lehman integrates sustainability into business practices and construction operations while leading the company's building green education program.
Technologist of the Year – Tara Munn – Kahler Slater
Tara Munn's business acumen, communication skills, and technical expertise have driven significant accomplishments for Kahler Slater.
IT Superstar of the Year – Sean Pollock – Tri-North Builders
At Tri-North, Sean Pollock oversees security, network operations, application management and corporate IT initiatives across the company's three national offices.
Project Executive of the Year – Ryan Schmidt – CG Schmidt
A fifth-generation leader at CG Schmidt, Ryan Schmidt has spent 17 years building expertise in construction management with a particular emphasis on education sector projects.
Innovator of the Year -Paul Andersen – GRAEF
Paul Andersen, a practice-area leader at GRAEF, has spent 28 years driving innovation in structural engineering and design technology.
Super Super of the Year – Nick Humburg – The Boldt Co.
Nick Humburg, senior superintendent at The Boldt Co., brings 18 years of construction industry experience to his role overseeing all craft projects.
Today’s News
- (UPDATED) Wisconsin construction union endorses gubernatorial candidate
- Walker’s Point may get publicly financed parking structure
- $24M mixed-use development breaks ground
- Supervisor calls for referendum on Milwaukee County Courthouse revamp
- $19M mixed-use project tackles city’s biggest issues
- US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
- Milwaukee Water Street nightlife locations for sale
- Milwaukee mayor favors improving I-794 freeway over removal
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 13, 2026
- 200-unit apartment project wins 2nd city endorsement
- ON THE LEVEL: Josh Brown takes the torch at Bliffert Lumber
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Tom’s Drive In nears completion in Fond du Lac
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)