Breaking Ground - Madison, WI CCI Kicks Off Construction on the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI) is excited to collaborate with the City of Madison, the Madison Public Library, and their partners as construction has officially commenced on the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park (ICRP), marked by a groundbreaking ceremony in May. This innovative library and community space will serve Madison’s growing northeast side. As the Madison Public Library celebrates its 150th anniversary, the ICRP is the city’s first new library in more than 25 years, and the very first to be built within a city park. Set within Reindahl Park, this innovative facility will serve as a multifunctional indoor-outdoor hub, offering community gathering spaces, public computers, and free Wi-Fi. Designed to support civic engagement, cultural activities, and access to city services, the Imagination Center is expected to serve more than 19,000 local residents. Corporate Contractors, Inc. main office: 3800 Milwaukee Road, Suite 200 | Beloit, Wisconsin 53511 phone: 608.362.2912 | fax: 608.362.8970 | email: info@cciwi.com | website: cciwi.com Spring/Summer 2025 continued on the next page Rendering - JLA Architects
CCI Earns Daily Reporter Top Project Award As the general contractor, CCI is honored to lead the construction phase of this forward-thinking project, working alongside an outstanding design team that includes JLA Architects, Margaret Sullivan Studio, GRAEF, Saiki Design, and InteriorLOGIC. The facility is a result of a strong partnership between Madison Public Library, Madison Public Library Foundation, City of Madison Engineering, and Madison Parks. This groundbreaking represents more than just the start of construction, it’s the culmination of over a decade of visioning, community input, and strategic planning. CCI is eager to bring the long-envisioned ICRP facility to life and to help shape a welcoming environment where people of all ages can learn, connect, and thrive. “As builders, CCI doesn’t just pour concrete and raise steel, we build the foundations of connection and opportunity,” said Heather Dobson, Business Development Manager at CCI. “We understand how important this space is to Madison. It’s been shaped by hundreds of voices, neighbors, families, young people, and our job is to honor that trust by delivering a facility that meets the high hopes of this community.” Working together, CCI is committed to delivering a space that reflects the vibrant spirit and needs of the community. Our team is excited about the journey ahead and look forward to bringing the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park to life while continuing the same collaborative spirit that has brought the project to this point. In May at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, CCI received recognition at The Daily Reporter’s Top Projects awards for the construction of The Grain Mass Timber Development in Delafield, Wisconsin. This prestigious awards program highlights the most significant and innovative construction projects in the state. The Grain stands out for its sustainable mass timber design, positive impacts on the community, and successful collaboration that brought this incredible endeavor to life. The judges praised the team for tackling construction challenges, noting the project’s significance and scale, as well as its use of innovative, environmentally friendly building materials. “This project reflects what’s possible when visionary design meets sustainable building practices and strong teamwork,” said Homer Auge, President of CCI. “We’re incredibly proud of our role in delivering a space that benefits the community while pushing the boundaries of construction innovation.” Hendricks Commercial Properties developed The Grain, collaborating with Johnson Design for architecture and CCI as the construction partner. A previously unused lot was transformed into a lively, four-story mixed-use destination. It includes 60,000 square feet of office space and 18,000 square feet dedicated to retail and dining, representing Delafield’s first mass timber development. Rendering - JLA Architects Imagination Center…continued from the previous page
1) A farrier specializes in which aspect of horse care? a. teeth/mouth b. hair/hide c. hooves/shoes d. knees/legs 2) Who was the first American to travel to space twice? a. Virgil “Gus” Grissom b. John Glenn c. Charles Conrad d. Alan Shepard, Jr. 3) Which of these pizza toppings is by far America’s most popular? a. pepperoni b. mushrooms c. sausage d. peppers 4) In the U.K. and Australia, biro is a brand-name-turned-generic-name for which of the following devices? a. photocopy machine b. ballpoint pen c. disposable razor d. space heater 5) Introduced in 1961, the Cricket was the first brand-name disposable what? a. lighter b. pen c. flashlight d. syringe Answers: 1) c; 2) a (Tragically, he died during a 1967 test of the Apollo craft prior to a third journey); 3) a; 4) b; (Named after inventor Laszlo Biro.) 5) a Pet Owner Statistics Forbes Advisor conducted a deep dive into the latest available pet owner statistics. Here are just a few: • As of 2024, 66% of U.S. households (86.9 million homes) own a pet. • Pet ownership has increased significantly over the past three decades. In 1988, only 56% of U.S. households owned a pet. • More than half of pet owners (51%) consider their pets to be as much a part of their family as a human family member. • 78% of pet owners surveyed acquired pets during the pandemic. • Households with annual incomes of $100,000 and over are most likely to own pets: 63% of households in this income bracket own dogs and 40% own cats. • Homeowners are more likely to own pets than renters: 58% of homeowners have a dog and 36% have a cat versus 39% and 29% of renters respectively. • Americans in rural areas are more likely to own pets than Americans in suburban and urban areas; 71% of adults living in rural areas have a pet. • 42% of dog owners and 43% of cat owners got their pets from a store, while 38% of dog owners and 40% of cat owners got their pet from an animal shelter or rescue. Problem Solving 101 Some problems require a fresh approach. One way to search for creative solutions is to remember the acronym SCAMPER: • Substitute. Replace an element that’s part of the problem. Use a different material, an ingredient, or person and see what happens. • Combine. Put elements together. If you can’t decide whether to use salt or pepper in a recipe, for example, try both. • Adapt. Look outside the problem for someone or something you can use to address it. Velcro was invented by someone who looked closely at how burrs stuck to clothing and adapted the principle. • Minimize or maximize. Make something smaller or larger. Instead of targeting the mass market with a new product, for example, maybe you can find a small niche to sell it to. Conversely, maybe a specialized tool has wider potential. • Put things to a different purpose. Look for a different application. Bubble wrap was originally designed to be textured wallpaper, then greenhouse insulation. It wasn’t until IBM announced their new 1401 variable word length computer when the creators of bubble wrap pitched it as a packing material for this fragile new technology. • Eliminate. Look for elements you don’t need. Often we include steps in a process out of habit, whether they still serve the original purpose or not. • Rearrange. Put the elements in a different order or reverse them completely. You can spot what’s missing more easily in a new arrangement. Other than cheese, which pizza topping is America’s most popular? Bird Brains Humans and apes aren’t the only creatures that use tools. Scientists at Cambridge University have observed that crows can use pebbles to get what they want. In an experiment, crows were shown a plastic tube six inches tall with a tasty worm floating in some water at the bottom. The birds, unable to reach the worm on their own, quickly began dropping nearby stones into the tube, raising the water level until the worm came up into range of their beaks. The crows also realized the larger stones lifted the water—and the worm—more quickly. One small stone for a crow, one giant leap for birdkind?
Roadblocks To Innovation You may not be able to summon creativity with a snap of your fingers, but you can extinguish the spark with some of the wrong habits. Here are a few actions to avoid when you need to find inspiration: • Multitasking. Eliminate distractions. Don’t try to be creative in the midst of interruptions and other activities. • Fear. Admit failure as a possibility, but don’t let it paralyze you. • Fatigue. Being creative takes energy. Get enough sleep and rest, so your mind can perform at its peak. • Pressure. New ideas are hard to generate when you’re worried about deadlines, competition or the rent. You may not be able to erase all the pressures you face, but don’t let them overwhelm you. • Disorder. Concentration can be difficult when you’re surrounded by chaos. Maintain a tidy working environment, so you can find what you need and aren’t distracted by the desire to clean up. • Routine. Break out of your everyday habits. Look for fresh challenges and perspectives to shake up your thinking. • Poor health. Take care of your body—exercise, eat right and practice healthy habits so you have the energy you need to be productive. Perspective On ‘Useful’ Talents A woman hired a bricklayer to build a wall outside her home. Talking with him while he worked, she was amazed to discover he was the brother of a brilliant concert violinist whom she’d recently seen perform. “Oh, you’re so lucky to have such a talented brother,” she said. Then, fearing the man might be sensitive about his manual labor job, she added: “Of course, we can’t all be equally talented.” “You said it, lady,” the man responded earnestly. “Take my brother. When it comes to doing something important like building a house, he’s useless.” Sweet Satisfaction Studies have found that there are multiple components within chocolate that can give us that feeling of happiness and satisfaction. One element in particular is called tryptophan—an amino acid that helps the brain to make serotonin; a neurotransmitter that makes us feel good. Phenylethlalanine and Theobromine are other components in chocolate that can make us feel happy. Phenylethlalanine creates similar to feelings to when we fall in love—increased alertness, increased heart rate, and motivation. It also acts as a natural antidepressant. Theobromine creates more of a relaxed effect, and relieves us from stress. There is also a psychological explanation. Over the years, the media has portrayed chocolate to be the cure for a broken heart, or just simply as something that makes you feel better when you are down or need a “pick me up.” Another reason chocolate makes us happy is the sugar content. When we eat chocolate that contains sugar, our taste buds send signals to our brains telling us that we have eaten something sweet, which is instantly recognized as pleasure. How To Answer Questions You don’t have to be an oracle when it comes to answering questions. Just give each inquiry—whether from a boss, co-worker or client—your best reply: • Be sure you understand the question. Miscommunication can occur if you don’t pay close attention to what others are saying. Make sure you understand what you’re being asked before trying to answer. Clarify the question if you’re confused. • Don’t ramble. If you know the answer, provide it quickly and succinctly. Don’t spend a lot of time discussing irrelevant information. (“That reminds me of the time the CEO said…”) • Remember that you’re the expert. Don’t be intimidated when a manager who has more responsibilities (but less knowledge of the daily workings of your position) asks you a question. Back your answer up with facts and details, written and otherwise. • Keep your opinions to yourself. If you’re asked for facts or data, give them. Refrain from adding observations. • Don’t guess. If you can’t immediately answer a question, don’t try to fake it. Let the questioner know how soon you can get back to him or her (the sooner the better). • Don’t be critical. Never respond to a question with a condescending remark like, “You don’t know that?” • Admit when you don’t know. Be honest when you can’t answer the question, but make an extra effort to refer the questioner to sources who can be of better help. If you can’t immediately answer a question, don’t try to fake it. SPEED BUMP Dave Coverly
Betting On Beloit Premieres On A&E With CCI Behind The Build New Home Renovation and Design Series Premieres on A&E July 12th at 1pm/12 Central CCI is proud to share that our team played an important role in the making of the highly anticipated A&E docuseries Betting on Beloit, premiering Saturday, July 12th. The 12-episode lifestyle series follows entrepreneur, and CCI co-founder, Diane Hendricks, her daughter Konya Hendricks Schuh and Konya’s dynamic team—which includes her husband Matt (a plumbing contractor and former home builder), good friend and CCI project manager Pete, and her realtor nephew Connor, as well as local artisans and designer friends Kristin and Mitch—as they lead an ambitious effort to transform Beloit, Wisconsin, one historic home at a time. CCI’s contributions are front and center throughout the series. Pete Woodkey, a seasoned CCI Project Manager, as well as several highly skilled CCI carpenters and tradespeople are featured as part of the on-screen renovation team. They contribute their expertise, hands-on skills and leadership to help drive the revitalization efforts. A Mission to Rebuild and Reimagine Beloit Rising from humble beginnings to owning the largest wholesale construction supplier in the nation, Diane settled in the area in the 1970s and became a titan of industry—and one of Beloit’s biggest employers—helping build up the region as an industrial epicenter where thousands flocked to achieve the American dream. While Diane’s headquarters remained local, the 1990s saw too many industrial employers move overseas, forcing many residents of Beloit to find opportunity elsewhere. Determined to restore Beloit to its former glory, Diane has spent the last several decades working to improve the city through major economic development efforts. Beloit’s remarkable transformation to date has been fueled by the Hendricks family’s vision and investments in infrastructure, community spaces, schools, and hospitality. Betting on Beloit takes viewers inside the next chapter of that journey: restoring historic homes to create welcoming, vibrant neighborhoods. With Konya Hendricks Schuh leading the charge and Diane Hendricks backing the mission, the series offers an inspiring, behind-thescenes look at what it takes to breathe new life into a community, from design challenges to construction execution. CCI’s Role in the Series As the main general contractor behind the renovation work featured in the series, CCI brings decades of construction and management expertise, craftsmanship, as well as a local commitment to these revitalization projects. The CCI team worked closely with Konya, her husband Matt, and a talented group of designers and artisans to ensure each home retained its character while meeting the needs of modern families. Pete Woodkey’s project management insight, along with the expert craftsmanship of CCI’s talented tradespeople are showcased throughout Betting on Beloit demonstrating their commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and the quality of construction CCI is known for. “What we’re doing here is helping rebuild the fabric of the community,” said Pete Woodkey, Project Manager at CCI. “There’s a lot of pride in being part of something that’s going to make a lasting impact in people’s lives, and it’s happening right here in Beloit.” Watch the Transformation Unfold Check out the official series trailer at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=m0ujkKAKXbM. From forgotten fixer-uppers to stunning dream homes, each episode highlights the grit, collaboration, and heart required to make lasting change, values that align closely with CCI’s mission. Tune in to all 12 episodes to get an inside look at the vision, challenges and triumphs of a bold revitalization journey that proves the American dream is still alive—and rooted in places you might not expect. “There’s a lot of pride in being part of something that’s going to make a lasting impact in people’s lives, and it’s happening right here in Beloit.” —Pete Woodkey
Visit us online at cciwi.com for more information about Corporate Contractors, Inc., our people, our services and our projects. Visit us online at cciwi.com Planning a project? Look to CCI! CCI is your trusted, single-source provider for all your building needs. Whether expanding, renovating, or creating new, the dedicated and hardworking professionals at CCI are uniquely qualified to provide a full range of innovative solutions. Contact us today! CCI Partners With Pistons and Props From vintage planes to stunning cars, it’s a chance to honor the past while fueling curiosity and connection CCI is thrilled to announce its support for the 2025 Pistons and Props annual celebration event to be held in July. This partnership reinforces CCI’s commitment to strengthening the community and fostering the next generation of young innovators and construction professionals. “Our CCICares mission is about giving back and creating positive, lasting impacts locally,” said Heather Dobson, Business Development Manager at CCI. “By supporting events like Pistons and Props and their STEAM Career Day, we are investing in the future of our community and actively encouraging youth to explore a variety of career path opportunities.” The Pistons & Props event, scheduled for July 18-19, 2025, at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport located in Janesville, Wisconsin, will feature a two-day celebration of aviation, classic cars, and community spirit that will also feature an incredible salute to our veteran heroes as well as family-friendly activities. Their newly introduced STEAM Career Day was held in April and provided local 7th and 8th grade students with hands-on activities and direct interactions with industry professionals, offering insights into various career paths. For the latest details and ticket information, visit the Pistons and Props website: pistonsprops.com The CCI Difference At our core, CCI is about building positive relationships while bringing your vision to life. As a trusted, single-source provider for your building needs, the dedicated and hardworking professionals at CCI are uniquely qualified to provide a full range of innovative solutions. Why wait? If you are expanding, renovating, or building new, contact our team today!
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