January 29, 2020 – WCD Building More

OPENING 2024

THE BAIRD CENTER EXPANSION

A Residential Preference Program (RPP) mandates at least 40 percent of on-site construction labor hours will be performed by trade workers residing in the city of Milwaukee.

As part of the expansion project, the WCD has committed to a 31 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, with at least 25 percent minority-owned businesses, five percent women-owned businesses, and one percent disabled veteran-owned businesses for construction.

The expansion will stimulate at least $12.6 billion in total spending in the state over a 30-year period, and generate at least $150 million in incremental state income.

Wisconsin Center District names consulting firms for Wisconsin Center expansion

NewsBy buildmorewcd January 29, 2020

January 29, 2020 The Wisconsin Center District has named five consultant subcontractors for preconstruction work on the long-planned expansion of the Wisconsin Center convention facility in downtown Milwaukee. The following companies have been selected for specific roles in the project: The WCD is required to ensure that at least 25% of its construction spending goes to…