News & Insights
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Mark Lillesand Promoted to Executive Vice President
CG Schmidt, a leading construction management firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Mark Lillesand from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President. With over 26 years of dedicated service to CG Schmidt, Mark has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the company, consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership, industry expertise, and…
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Eric Schmidt Promoted to Chief Executive Officer
Leadership transition positions CG Schmidt for future growth CG Schmidt, a nationally expanding leader in the construction industry since 1920, is proud to announce the promotion of Eric Schmidt to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over 30 years of experience in construction management, Eric has been instrumental in driving CG Schmidt’s strategic growth. From establishing…
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2025 Construction Outlook
By Charlie Haas, AIA, Director of Preconstruction The construction industry is evolving rapidly across the U.S., and two recent CG Schmidt outlooks shed light on regional trends in both the Midwest and Southwest. Although each region has its unique challenges, they share a common drive toward technological innovation and sustainable practices. Midwest: Tradition Embraces Transformation…
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Safety in Healthcare Construction
CG Schmidt uncovers essential trends that will shape the industry and offers market-specific snapshots to keep you fully informed as you consider construction needs in the new year.
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Eric Schmidt Awarded 2024 BizTimes Notable Leaders in Construction, Real Estate & Design
CG Schmidt’s President is one of 33 people recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to their respective industries.
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CG Schmidt Announces Promotion of Ryan Schmidt to Managing Director
Ryan will spearhead education operations from the firm’s headquarters in Milwaukee while supporting the company’s Madison and Arizona branches.
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CG SCHMIDT NAMES CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE NICOLE CUÉLLAR TO BUILD ITS PRESENCE IN ARIZONA
Cuéllar has been named General Manager of construction management firm CG Schmidt’s Arizona office. She has developed an extensive construction background across service markets and arrives in Arizona following five years spent in CG Schmidt’s Madison, Wisconsin.
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CG Schmidt’s 2024 Annual Construction Forecast
CG Schmidt uncovers essential trends that will shape the industry and offers market-specific snapshots to keep you fully informed as you consider construction needs in the new year.
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Student-Centered Construction: The K-12 Education Summer Project Schedule
In K-12 construction, nothing is more important than safety and the uninterrupted learning of students. We go to great lengths to accomplish the most disruptive portions of K-12 projects during the summertime, because your students come first.
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NICOLE SNYDER JOINS CG SCHMIDT AS ARIZONA DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CG Schmidt welcomes Nicole Snyder as Director of Business Development of the company’s recently established Arizona branch. In her role, Nicole is responsible for growing client services across the state by developing and maintaining strong relationships with local businesses, organizations and contacts.
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CG SCHMIDT AWARDED DELOITTE WISCONSIN 75 DISTINGUISHED PERFORMER IN DEI
CG Schmidt is proud to announce its recent achievement of Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75™ Distinguished Performer Award in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) category.
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Meg Mckenna Joins CG Schmidt As Senior Relationship Director
CG Schmidt welcomes Meg McKenna as the Senior Relationship Director of the firm’s Business Development department at Corporate Headquarters. In her role, Meg is responsible for establishing and maintaining key customer relationships to grow and sustain strong client relationships.
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Capitalizing on the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology in Construction
CG Schmidt takes every opportunity to integrate AI and technology to optimize investment and increase quality and value throughout your project’s lifecycle.
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Rick Schmidt Awarded BizTimes 2023 Notable Alumni
As CG Schmidt’s CEO and Chairman, Rick is a proud alumni of Marquette University.
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RILEY CALOUETTE AWARDED 2023 CG SCHMIDT SCHOLARSHIP
The selection committee for the CG Schmidt Scholarship Program is pleased to announce Riley Calouette as the recipient of the 2023 CG Schmidt Scholarship. Riley demonstrates academic excellence and displays a broad range of leadership and community engagement outside of the academic setting in both her undergraduate experience and currently in her current law school…
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CASE STUDY: Lighthouse Food Pantry Project
CG Schmidt’s relationship with Cedarburg School District started over twenty years ago with a multi-phased project at the High School and a large renovation of the Middle School.
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Signing Day Brings Four New CG Schmidt Youth Apprentices
CG Schmidt welcomes its second cohort of youth apprentices as carpenters and project engineers.
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Healthcare Construction Challenges and Opportunities
The healthcare industry has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. Understanding the challenges facing the industry as a whole is critical to successful delivery of construction services in support of patients and staff.
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Milwaukee Headquarter Office Wins 2023 Top Workplace Award
CG Schmidt’s Madison office accepted the Top Workplace Award for the third consecutive year.
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The IRA and IIJA Present Unique Opportunities for both Tax-Exempt and For-Profit Organizations
2023 will reveal a mix of historical firsts and a welcomed return to normalcy, but one thing is for certain: builders across the globe are establishing risk mitigation strategies, both in planning and construction, to keep projects moving forward.
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Sarah Dunn Awarded 2023 BizTimes Notable Women in Construction & Design
CG Schmidt’s Senior Vice President is one of 33 women recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to their respective industries.
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2023 Women in Construction Week
2023 will reveal a mix of historical firsts and a welcomed return to normalcy, but one thing is for certain: builders across the globe are establishing risk mitigation strategies, both in planning and construction, to keep projects moving forward.
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Navigating Construction Supply Chain Challenges
2023 will reveal a mix of historical firsts and a welcomed return to normalcy, but one thing is for certain: builders across the globe are establishing risk mitigation strategies, both in planning and construction, to keep projects moving forward.
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Welcome Jeremy Theis, Managing Director – Healthcare
CG Schmidt welcomes Jeremy Theis as the newest member of our team. In his role, Jeremy will serve as Managing Director of the company’s Healthcare Division, developing growth strategies and driving successful outcomes for the firm’s clients.
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2023 Construction Outlook
2023 will reveal a mix of historical firsts and a welcomed return to normalcy, but one thing is for certain: builders across the globe are establishing risk mitigation strategies, both in planning and construction, to keep projects moving forward.
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The Daily Reporter Top Projects 2021
CG Schmidt has been recognized for three projects by The Daily Reporter Top Projects of 2021. The Top Projects recognition is awarded to outstanding construction projects across the state of Wisconsin. We are honored to be on this list…three times!
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Leadership Promotions
CG Schmidt announced multiple promotions during its quarterly, companywide meeting.
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Women in Construction Week 2022
Highlighting woman’s work and journey in the construction industry
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CG Schmidt Offers First-Ever Youth Apprenticeship Student Letter Signing
On January 21, 2022, CG Schmidt, Racine Unified School District (RUSD), Building2Learn, the Carpenter’s Union and additional supporters gathered at the Belle City Square project site to celebrate Jamarion Cooks, a Senior at Horlick High School, as he signed a letter of intent to join CG Schmidt as a youth apprentice in carpentry. This is…