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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION don't have 70,000 visitors. Protecting the fan experience required careful planning with the Packers and project manager Hammes Company Sports Development of Madison. "That was months of planning, going through and saying, 'What's going to work? How are the fans going to react? Which areas can we not be constructing during or near game time?'" says John Murphy. "We always keep in mind what's the best and safest facility for the fans." The community support for the Packers team is legendary, but that support goes both ways. According to the Packers organization, 1,600 workers will be employed over the next two years, earning more than $70 million in wages. Of the $62 million spent through August, excluding the scoreboard, 92.5 percent has been to companies in Wisconsin, 68.3 percent in Northeastern Wisconsin, and 42.5 percent in Brown County. Construction is under way on Lambeau Field, a project which is led by Miron Construction of Neenah and employs dozens of local subcontractors. businesses is good business, quality workmanship is required on this job, and that's what Miron and the Packers organization found here at home. "It was one of the things to try And while employing local and keep the locals employed, the people that go to the games, that do business in the area, Brown County, or surrounding counties, but you also have to [consider] who is actually experienced, who can handle the work," says John Murphy. A project like this could cost less when you build with our Merit Shop contractors concrete pourer, Packer pride in the project is evident. "I think the pride that everybody From the ironworker to the that's employed by Miron, including all the subcontractors that they hire, they take great pride in the work they're doing and they want to make sure that they're leaving Lambeau Field better than when this work started, Mark Murphy. John Murphy agrees. "For a lot of us that don't play sports anymore, it's kind " says We Make Software Work Sage ACT! Steve Engmann Sage 100 ERP Access & SQL Sage CRM Sage 50 Scott Loker Custom Programs Mobility "Merit Shop is a way of doing business in which companies reward employees based on performance and encourage them to reach their highest level of achievement, and in which contracts are awarded based on safety, quality and value, regardless of labor affiliation." The advantage that merit shop contractors bring to your next project is versatility. Our members find the best subcontractor, at the best price for the job, without being restricted by trade agreements. ABC of Wisconsin members are innovative, efficient and are always looking out for your interests first. Give us a call and we will put you in touch with our members. You will find that it pays! Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Inc. 5330 Wall Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53718 Phone: 608-244-5883 Fax: 608-244-2401 Wisconsin Chapter Email: info@abcwi.org Website: www.abcwi.org 36 | INSIGHT • 920-993-1077 Appleton WI www.WeMakeSoftwareWork.com November 2012 Cloud Solutions Tina Beck Kim Engmann Contact us for new ideas, improved efficiency, integration, training and support. Jackie Lingg Christina Theobald www.insightonbusiness .com COURTESY OF THE GREEN BAY PACKERS