January 23, 2024 – 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 Places Final Piece of Structural Steel for $456 Million Expansion Project

NewsBy buildmorewcd January 23, 2024

MILWAUKEE– (May 12, 2023) – On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, The Wisconsin Center District (WCD), with the help of its construction management team Gilbane I Smith installed the final piece of structural steel to complete the frame of the $456 million Baird Center expansion and celebrated with a formal ceremony. Ceremony speakers included WCD President…