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40 | I nsIgh t • F e b r u a r y 2 0 14 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m ompson says. "is includes the contractor, plumber, electrician, even designer. It's quickly carrying over into the private business sector, which is allowing an immediate conversation about going green with every project. I don't even consider it a trend anymore, but a common part of the planning known as adaptable reuse. Can we save and use what's already there or recycle it somewhere else? We'll put natural light and well-insulated walls in every plan and look into any possible construc tion services incentives from the power company, with solar increasingly on the business must-have list." ompson also values social history, calling old buildings an important part of a city's culture, and has gone to great lengths to preserve when possible. "Creating something, then providing full service through the design, build and completion in a collaborative manner isn't just good for the client," ompson says. "It is good for our industry and should be expected." his largest in Winnebago County. "We were all competing prior to it, but now we're finding we can work together to pool resources. some of us are even sharing staff, especially on the bigger building or remodeling projects. I don't see this ending anytime soon. "We collaborate on public projects starting very early in the process," "During the last few years, there have been quite a bit of these new boxes built and many have vacancies — which is why we may be seeing a return to renovating what's available. Both old and new, but already constructed space, is what we're being asked to work on right now." — K e n K o z i c z k o w s k i , s e n i o r m a n a g e r a t G a n t h e r C o n s t r u c t i o n Kelly Thompson, owner of Kontext Architects, LLC in Sun Prairie, says the economy has created a more collaborative approach among companies working on building and remodeling projects. At MIRON CONSTRUCTION, we're about more than just building buildings. We're about building lasting RelaTIONShIpS. From clients, architects, subcontractors and suppliers to community organizations and the residents they serve, we strongly value all of the partnerships we've created and look forward to continuing to strengthen them. miron-construction.com Join the conversation at miron-constructionnews.com/blog an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. relationships Foth inFrastructure & environment, LLc new corporate oFFice De pere, wisconsin