It’s that time of year again—time for spring cleaning. Spring cleaning should be a team effort both at home and on the jobsite. There are plenty of ways to tackle this job in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manner Here are some spring cleaning tips for […]
Miron Construction is used to doing big things. They build hospitals and schools and stadiums (Go Packers!)—projects that shape communities. It’s one of the reasons Cool Choices, a Wisconsin non-profit, approached the company to pilot an employee sustainability program. We were looking for a partner […]
As fall and winter weather start settling in, along comes cold and flu season! If you’re like me, the idea of being proactive and taking mindful steps to stay healthy makes a lot of sense. As they say, the best defense is an strong offense! […]
by Brenda Schanhofer Miron recently began an internal program entitled “Get Lost!” It encompasses weekly weigh-ins for all participants and different health-related topics are discussed at the meetings each week. The intent of the program is to share ideas on weight management and healthy behaviors, […]
Starting in 2012, incoming UW-Madison freshman are likely to feel a little less homesick if they’re assigned to the new Lakeshore Residence Hall, now taking shape on the UW-Madison campus. Miron is serving as general contractor for the $27.1 million project, which will not only […]
Living in this turbulent economy we tend to, more often than not, focus on bleak expectations and negative forecasts. But, there is a time and a place for a positive outlook and enthusiasm about an economic turnaround, and that time is now. After two years […]
Miron is committed to sustainability and truly believes that sustainable design and construction are not only good for the health and well being of the building occupants and for the environment, but makes economic sense as well. We are living in a time when undertaking green […]
Earth Day is fast approaching. Typically around this time everyone thinks about ways they can do their part to minimize their environmental impact. Sustainability has come a long way in the past few years, from LEED certification to eco-friendly vehicles to renewable energy and more; […]
Dieters often say that a slow metabolism keeps them from losing weight. Marketers of weight-loss products capitalize on this belief by offering ways to boost your metabolism and “melt away” unwanted pounds. Is a faster metabolism really the key to weight loss? And is it really possible […]
The Quincy Smelter hasn’t been used since 1971, but there’s been a lot of work over the past few years to restore and find new uses for the site. Sorry, this link is no longer available