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R&D’s Guberud Lauds Project Timeline, Participants for New Secura Insurance Headquarters

2019-11-21T16:40:56-06:00

In his YouTube video debut, Ring & DuChateau Partner and Senior Commissioning Provider Dave Guberud had the opportunity to explain the commissioning process and what it meant for the new Secura Insurance Corporate Headquarters in the Village of Fox Crossing.

“First off, commissioning is making sure a building, when it’s turned over, is actually meeting the owner’s intent,” Guberud explained about the process that tests the HVAC systems function of the building, including chillers, boilers, air handling units and ventilation systems. He noted that the timeline for this particular project was longer than he normally sees, which meant that contractors were able to take the time to do things right.

“With the time that the contractors have taken, and our processes of documentation, we are very confident that there will be virtually no issues at the turnover of this project,” Guberud concluded.

In addition to Ring & DuChateau, project partners for the facility include Eppstein Uhen Architects, Affiliated Engineers, CD Smith, Faith Technologies, August Winters and JF Ahern. The 300,000 square foot facility, the largest office building in the village, opened to workers in October. The video was created in three off-the-cuff takes and presented to the Secura Board of Directors as a construction update prior to the facility opening.

To see the video, go to: Youtube

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R&D’s Guberud Lauds Project Timeline, Participants for New Secura Insurance Headquarters 2019-11-21T16:40:56-06:00

We’re Expanding To Madison!

2019-10-31T16:46:44-05:00

Ring & DuChateau is expanding to Madison! Our second office location means local engineering services for current and new clients in the Madison area. We could not be more excited to be part of our new community! Work is in progress now, and we expect to open our doors in mid-November at 301 S. Blount Street, Suite 101.

“The opening of our second office location will allow us to continue to grow our engineering presence and better serve our existing clients in Madison and the surrounding area,” said Ring & DuChateau President Dave DuChateau. “We hope this expansion will also attract additional clients, create additional employment opportunities and allow us to explore new business markets. We’re looking forward to this new and exciting chapter for Ring & DuChateau.”

Look for additional information when our doors open.

We’re Expanding To Madison! 2019-10-31T16:46:44-05:00

HVAC Adds New Engineers To Group

2019-09-19T13:58:25-05:00

Alec Zambrowicz and Holly Rate have joined Ring & DuChateau’s growing HVAC group as engineers.

Zambrowicz, who started in his new position in August, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He worked previously for a local mission critical engineering firm on data center projects. He hopes to continue that focus at Ring & DuChateau while expanding to challenging projects in other markets like healthcare.

 

Rate, an architectural engineering graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering, joined Ring & DuChateau in early September. Her prior experience includes six years with other engineering firms, where she worked on projects in hospitality, gaming, education and healthcare. She will continue to expand her project experience to include a wide range of commercial and other projects.

HVAC Adds New Engineers To Group 2019-09-19T13:58:25-05:00

Modlinski Joins Electrical Group As CAD Technician

2019-09-19T13:35:27-05:00

Keith Modlinski is the newest addition to Ring & DuChateau’s electrical group, joining the team in early September as an AutoCAD and Revit specialist supporting the power, lighting and technology teams. He has earned degrees in architectural drafting and interior design from Waukesha County Technical College. Additionally, he has four years of practical experience, working on educational and other renovation projects throughout the State.

Modlinski Joins Electrical Group As CAD Technician 2019-09-19T13:35:27-05:00

Ring & Du Steps Out For Briggs & Al’s Run and Walk

2019-09-17T10:53:59-05:00

A Ring & DuChateau team of 24 staff and family members stepped out to support Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin at the Briggs & Al’s Walk and Run September 14. Ring & Du staff also supported the effort by raising more than $1,800 for the event, which the company matched for a total donation of more than $3,600 to support Children’s programs and services that prevent and ease the suffering of children.

More than 11,000 people participated in the 42nd annual event downtown Milwaukee, raising nearly $11 million dollars total.

Ring & Du Steps Out For Briggs & Al’s Run and Walk 2019-09-17T10:53:59-05:00

Crawford Joins Electrical Group

2019-07-31T15:32:57-05:00

Cole Crawford has joined Ring & DuChateau’s electrical group as a senior project engineer. Crawford, a graduate of Milwaukee School of Engineering, has more than 11 years of electrical design experience. He worked at firms in Phoenix and Chicago before his return to Wisconsin this year. He brings to R&D experience in design for healthcare, educational, corporate and municipal facilities. Among the most challenging of his career so far has been the renovation of the Chicago Old Main Post Office with his previous firm.

“It was a building that sat vacant for 10 years,” Crawford explained about the project’s challenges. “It’s also next to the railroad tracks and has Metra running below it. Plus it’s 2.5 million square feet. It was pretty complex.”

Crawford is currently working on several R&D healthcare projects, putting his skill for complex design to good use.

Crawford Joins Electrical Group 2019-07-31T15:32:57-05:00

R&D Named Top Workplace 6 Years Running

2019-07-31T15:34:10-05:00

Ring & DuChateau has been named a Top Workplace for the sixth consecutive year by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Currently a team of 90 engineers, designers, technicians and support staff, R&D placed 17th of 75 companies included in the small company category ((50-149 employees).

According to Ring & DuChateau President Dave DuChateau, the award is really a reflection of staff commitment and dedication.

“It’s because of all of you that Ring & DuChateau is a great place to work,” DuChateau told staff during a company meeting in June. “We work hard, but we try to balance that with opportunities for fun and flexibility.”

Ring & DuChateau is an equal opportunity employer offering a work atmosphere and benefits package that promotes successful work-life balance. For information on R&D employment opportunities, contact Linda Russell at lrussel@ringdu.com.

R&D Named Top Workplace 6 Years Running 2019-07-31T15:34:10-05:00

Cooper Retires To Next Life Phase

2019-05-23T17:35:12-05:00

Senior Lighting Designer Marge Cooper officially retired from her role as Ring & DuChateau lighting design matriarch on May 1. Cooper entered the field of lighting design in 1992, after earning her degree in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She worked in project support for several years then in 1999 joined Ring & DuChateau, where she’s remained for the past two decades. She scaled back her work hours in 2018 to transition into retirement. Cooper has no official plans for the next phase of life, other than to make no commitments for the first month.

“Ring & Du has been very fortunate to have Marge anchoring our lighting design group for the past 20 years. She was directly responsible for the growth and success of the group,” said Ring &DuChateau President Dave DuChateau. “In addition to her design expertise, Marge always spent the extra time to mentor our younger lighting designers. She has left an imprint on our lighting group that will shine for many years and we will miss her,” said Ring & DuChateau President Dave DuChateau.

Cooper Retires To Next Life Phase 2019-05-23T17:35:12-05:00

Plumbing Intern Wins ASPE Scholarship

2019-05-07T13:37:55-05:00

Ring & DuChateau plumbing intern Nora Ureche has been awarded a 2019

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Alfred Steele Scholarship from the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). Ureche is a student at Milwaukee School of Engineering and a member of the Wisconsin Chapter of ASPE. She is one of three recipients, receiving $2,000 to continue pursuing her degree in Architectural Engineering at MSOE. She will return to Ring & DuChateau in early June for her second summer as an intern with R&D’s plumbing group.

The scholarship is named in honor of Steele, a long-time member of ASPE and a visionary and pioneer in advocating education and professional development for plumbing engineers and designers. It is awarded to one or more recipients who are members or immediate family of members who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who are enrolled at or plan to attend a college, university or technical school on a full-time basis enrolled in an engineering program.

Plumbing Intern Wins ASPE Scholarship 2019-05-07T13:37:55-05:00

Van Kauwenberg Joins R&D As Senior Project Engineer

2019-05-08T13:20:46-05:00


Ring & DuChateau’s HVAC group has added Jeff Van Kauwenberg as a Senior Project Engineer. Van Kauwenberg is a Milwaukee School of Engineering graduate with more than 10 years of engineering consulting experience, most recently with local engineering firm RTM. His project experience includes a good portion of healthcare work.

“Jeff’s background and skillset, particularly his healthcare experience, will be a real asset for the mechanical team given our current and future healthcare workload,” said HVAC Department Manager Jeff Saunders.

The addition of Van Kauwenberg brings the total HVAC staff to 32, and the total of all Ring & DuChateau departments to 90 engineers, designers, technicians and support staff.

Van Kauwenberg Joins R&D As Senior Project Engineer 2019-05-08T13:20:46-05:00