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Cost Benefits of Working with a Self-Performing Contractor

Posted by Jubilee In Blog

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 [...]

Ford Maximizes Budget and Efficiency for Sheridan Mold & Engineering

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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 [...]

Milwaukee Motorwerks receives Metallic 2020 Design Build Award

Posted by Tyra In Blog

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 [...]

Ford gives an old building new purpose

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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 [...]

Ford Construction receives an ABC of Wisconsin 2019 Projects of Distinction Award

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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 [...]