Education

Building Champions: Inside the Complex Construction of UWM’s OHOW Center Expansion

Education, The Latest / Colleen Wischnewski

Welcome to the exciting world of sports and construction! Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a place where basketball dreams come true? Let’s take a journey behind the scenes of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s OHOW Center expansion project. This project turned a regular building into a special place for the Panthers men’s […]

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Navigating Excellence: Insights from Leading Experts on Facility Assessments at the WiRSA Conference Panel

Education, JP Cullen, Services, The Latest / Colleen Wischnewski

The recent Facility Assessments panel at the Wisconsin Rural School Association (WiRSA) conference brought to light crucial insights into the complex yet essential realm of evaluating and improving educational facilities. With representatives from JP Cullen, Clinton Community School District, and EUA at the forefront, the discussion revolved around the imperative nature of comprehensive assessments. This

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Mental Health in the Workplace: How to Help a Colleague in Need

Services, Commercial, Community, Education, Healthcare, Historical, Industrial, JP Cullen, Lean, Meet the Crew, Science & Tech, Student Opportunities, The Latest / Colleen Wischnewski

While the construction industry is synonymous with rugged determination and unparalleled craftsmanship it’s important to remember that the men and women who build our world are not immune to the trials of life. In fact, the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide of any industry in the United States. As we

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Be Kind to Your Mind: The Impact of Mental Wellbeing in Construction

Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Historical, Industrial, JP Cullen, Science & Tech / George Cullen

The Pandemic has brought the topic of mental wellbeing to the forefront of most conversations. For decades, mental wellbeing has been impacting more workers within the construction field than you may think and at some point, in their career, every worker will experience some type of mental wellbeing challenge due to some type of stressor.

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Student Jobsite Visit Reflections

Careers, Education, JP Cullen / Guest Author

Today we are featuring two guest authors from Evansville Community School District on their reflection from their recent visit to our Cedar Crest jobsite. A 76-bed nursing home addition and a 24-unit assisted living complex in Janesville. The students were able to see real-life construction, including schedules, budgets, and career opportunities. Tucker Peterson, Junior at

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Jeannie Cullen Schultz and George Cullen Make Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leaders List

Commercial, Community, Education, Healthcare, Historical, Industrial, JP Cullen, Meet the Crew, Science & Tech / Colleen Wischnewski

Real Estate and Development | Construction Co-presidents JP Cullen & Sons | Janesville George Cullen and Jeannie Cullen Schultz were named co-presidents of JP Cullen in 2020. The children of company chairman Mark Cullen, George Cullen and Jeannie Cullen Schultz represent the fifth generation of leadership for the Janesville-based contractor. The firm, which has more than

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Leading in Style

Commercial, Community, Education, Healthcare, Historical, Industrial, JP Cullen, Meet the Crew, Science & Tech / Colleen Wischnewski

Five area women in the C-suite discuss leadership, flexibility, and generational differences. Women have come a long way since 1920, when the 19th amendment granted them the right to vote, but long before that, Anna Bissell became America’s first female CEO, taking the reins at her husband’s carpet sweeper company after he passed away in

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8 Ways to Exceed Diversity Goals on Your Next Project

Commercial, Community, Education, Healthcare, Historical, Industrial, JP Cullen / Sean Cullen

Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 23 seconds One of the top questions I get from clients undertaking a construction project is “what is our approach to achieving targeted business and residency goals for diverse and underrepresented firms and social groups?” The best strategy involves proactive outreach, hosting community meetings and pre-bid conferences with prospective diverse

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On, Wisconsin – How Daktronics Brightened up Camp Randall Stadium

Education, JP Cullen / Colleen Wischnewski

Estimated Read Time: 1 minute 26 seconds The University of Wisconsin stadium has a new video wall and other enhancements in the Champions Club. To bring new visual aspects to Camp Randall Stadium, Daktronics (opens in new tab) in conjunction with JP Cullen, a commercial construction company based in Wisconsin, has continued a long-term partnership with the University

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Mitigating Material Pricing, Lead Times & Supply Chain in Construction

Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, JP Cullen, Science & Tech / George Cullen

Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes 42 seconds If you are planning or managing a construction project, your most significant risk right now is likely material pricing, lead times, and supply chain issues. In this blog, we will take a deep dive into this topic from the perspective of the owner, and you will learn strategies

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