June
10
2026
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Cost Benefits of Working with a Self-Performing Contractor
Key Takeaway: Working with a self‑performing contractor saves money by eliminating a layer of markup, reducing the need for separate supervisory staff, and providing reliable, in‑house support for warranty and follow‑up issues. As you contemplate the right contractor for your project, there are numerous factors to consider. Business owners want to work with a builder [...]
February
02
2026
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Ford Maximizes Budget and Efficiency for Sheridan Mold & Engineering
A company known for “precision, innovation, and expertise” needs a construction partner who upholds the same values, a team that will advocate for their best interests. Sheridan Mold & Engineering excels in precision injection molds, micro moldmaking, and liquid silicone rubber tooling. In business since 1978, this St. Francis, Wisconsin, manufacturing company sought to invest [...]
October
06
2021
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Milwaukee Motorwerks receives Metallic 2020 Design Build Award
Ford Construction is pleased to announce that Milwaukee Motorwerks received an Excellence Award in the Metallic 2020 Design Build Awards. The Metallic Design Build Awards is an annual awards program by Metallic Building Systems—an opportunity for the company to celebrate work from its authorized builders. This year 19 projects were highlighted as standout metal building [...]
April
15
2020
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Ford gives an old building new purpose
The Ford Team is practicing strict COVID-19 precautions as they remain on the job at the Milwaukee Makerspace project in St. Francis. Whether a Ford team member, subcontractor or inspector, anyone entering the site goes through a daily verbal check-in in order to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. While practicing social distancing, the [...]
February
23
2020
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Ford Construction receives an ABC of Wisconsin 2019 Projects of Distinction Award
Ford Construction is pleased to announce that Frame Park received a 2019 Projects of Distinction Award from ABC of Wisconsin. The unique project was recognized with a Silver Award in the General Contractor, Public Works/Environmental category. The Ford Team overcame poor soil conditions and high water levels to complete a new, 200-foot retaining wall along [...]
November
18
2019
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White Stone enjoys expanded fellowship and worship space
White Stone Community Church is a liturgical community in the midst of growth. While they have plans for a major expansion in the future, interior remodeling was necessary to address immediate needs while additional funds are raised for the more comprehensive project. Ford played a key role in developing the plan for the interim interior [...]
October
02
2019
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Did You Know – Ford Worked on the Les Paul Grave Site Monument
Waukesha is called the home of Les Paul and there are ten-foot-tall fiberglass guitars decorated by Wisconsin artists located around town to prove it. As one of the recognized Gibson Guitar Towns, this artistic guitar display is not the only tribute to Les Paul. He was born in Waukesha, and he now lays to rest [...]
September
24
2019
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Did You Know – Ford Refreshed the Little Red Store in Wauwatosa with an exterior renovation
If you have been to the Village of Wauwatosa, you have probably noticed the Little Red Store. This historic gem has been a post office, railroad station, general store, library, harness shop, grocery, plumbing shop and a venue for political meetings. It is owned by the City of Wauwatosa and operated by the Wauwatosa Historical [...]
August
14
2019
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Concrete Project Improves the View at Frame Park
Ford Construction was hired by the City of Waukesha to construct a new 200-foot concrete retaining wall along the third base line at Frame Park. The project features a ten-foot wide sidewalk adjacent to the parking lot which provides an elevated viewing area. To add depth and visual interest to the retaining wall, baseball bat [...]
July
14
2019
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Pedestrian Bridge Construction in Hartland
Ford Construction is proud to work in areas such as the Village of Hartland on unique projects that enhance communities and encourage activity. The Ford team is replacing an existing narrow bridge to provide a wider pedestrian passageway over the Bark River in downtown Hartland. The new pedestrian bridge construction uses a pre-fabricated steel truss […]