Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s new Pumping Station 15 has earned the first Envision Gold Award for sustainable infrastructure in the State of Wisconsin. The award, presented by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, rates projects based on their environmental, social and economic impacts and benefits. The location, […] Read more
Recent advancements in LEED and sustainable construction are focusing more and more on people’s health and well-being. This means constructing spaces that are healthier environments for people, which aligns perfectly with Miron’s mission to affect the triple bottom line: PEOPLE, Planet, and Payback. This focus […] Read more
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College students are getting creative to turn trash into treasure. Miron Construction hosted a special day of events in Neenah Friday ahead of Earth Day. Students in NWTC’s architectural technology program created projects using repurposed materials. The American Institute of Architects and […] Read more
University of Wisconsin–Madison Memorial Union Redevelopment Phase II & Alumni Park wins Project of the Year, Best New Development or Renovation – Mixed Use, Best Outdoor Landscaping Project: When UW–Madison set out to redevelop the Memorial Union, one of the most beloved, historic spots on […] Read more
The inaugural Food Energy Forum was recently held at Miron Construction Co., Inc.’s headquarters in Neenah, Wisconsin, in partnership with Focus on Energy and the Midwest Food Products Association. More than 90 food industry engineers, managers, and owners participated in the event, which provided a […] Read more
Miron Construction Co., Inc., in partnership with the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education and the Meemic Foundation, recently hosted a free workshop for area school teachers, staff and administrators to learn how to incorporate more green and healthy initiatives into their schools. The health and […] Read more
Theresa Lehman, director of sustainable services at Miron Construction Co., Inc., declared her thoughts on environmental education to the State Department of Public Instruction (DPI) during its Standards Council Meeting about the importance of environmental education (EE) when it comes to Wisconsin’s business needs. EE […] Read more
This isn’t your father’s farm. Or anyone’s vision of a farm, really, outside of a science fiction novel. This “farm” of indoor plastic growing modules looks like it came off a spaceship. Fork Farms is a small, young, agriculture technology company that manufactures plastic hydroponic […] Read more
Bring natural light further into your building: Your building’s access to natural light isn’t limited to the daylight that comes through the windows. Theresa Lehman, LEED Fellow and Director of Sustainable Services for Miron Construction Co. Inc., tells how a simple horizontal surface called a […] Read more
Miron Construction Co., Inc. was recently awarded two 2017 BUILD Wisconsin Awards from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin. Miron has been awarded 55 BUILD Wisconsin Awards since the program’s inception in 2003. Miron Construction will be honored at the AGC BUILD Wisconsin Awards […] Read more