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    Atrium Spiral Staircase of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Warner Grande Theatre historic restoration construction building modern Bradley Symphony Center

    For centuries people have gathered to enjoy music and visually feast on works of art. C.D. Smith has successfully built, remodeled, renovated and even moved walls to construct state-of-the-art halls, theaters and performing art spaces.

     

    Modern Renovations, Additions and Historic Restoration Construction | Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's Warner Grand Theatre Historic Wall Move


    Historic Brick & Modern Glass Facade of Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Warner Grande Theatre historic restoration construction building modern Bradley Symphony Center

     

    Behind the Historic Wall Move with C.D. Smith Project Executive Cory Henschel


    It took years of planning to successfully complete the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's historic wall move. A feat like this could not have been possible without the collaboration of an amazing team of experts.

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    Arts + Entertainment Projects in the News

    EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces Special Award Winners in its 2025 Centers of Excellence Awards | Exhibitor Magazine  11.14.2024

    Baird Center Expansion Project Overview: Wisconsin's Largest Convention Center Project | Beneath the Hard Hat®  Fall 2024

    Baird Center exterior entrance from street and interior collaborative staircase CD Smith Construction photos from Milwaukee Wisconsin project completion

    ENR 2024 Midwest Best Projects | Award of Merit, Sports/Entertainment: Baird Center | ENRMidwest  11.15.2024

    Baird Center street view at dusk in downtown Milwaukee Wisconsin and interior photos for ENR Midwest Awards after project completion by CD Smith Construction

    How Gilbane | Smith used AI to track 21,000 documents | Construction Dive 08.28.2024

    ENR Midwest Announces Best Project Awardees | ENR Midwest 08.16.2024

    Baird Center street view at dusk in downtown Milwaukee Wisconsin after project completion by CD Smith Construction

    Wisconsin Center District celebrates completion of expanded Baird Center in Milwaukee | Beneath the Hard Hat® 05.22.2024

    CD Smith Construction Team at Baird Center Expansion Project Grand Opening Gala in Milwaukee Wisconsin

    Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area Breaks Ground to Begin Construction at Future Ripon Site | Beneath the Hard Hat® 05.15.2024

    Youth and stakeholders gather for group photo in front of CD Smith Construction crane at Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area groundbreaking ceremony for new Ripon facility

    Baird Center expansion rises in Westown: Timeline | Milwaukee Business Journal 05.04.2024

     

    Street view photo of Baird Center expansion under construction in downtown Milwaukee for Business Journal

     

    Who built, made money from the Baird Center project? | Milwaukee Business Journal 05.03.2024  

    Street view photo of Baird Center expansion under construction in downtown Milwaukee for Business Journal

     

    Convention center expansion long time coming, but impact will be felt for years | Milwaukee Business Journal 05.02.2024 

    Street view photo of Baird Center expansion under construction in downtown Milwaukee for Business Journal

    Baird Center expansion will draw more tourism money | Milwaukee Business Journal 05.02.2024  

    Expansion of convention center was timed perfectly | Milwaukee Business Journal 05.02.2024 

    The opening of the Baird Center in May 2024 coincides with Visit Milwaukee's rebranding efforts and is expected to boost the city's economy by attracting more conventions and events.

    See Inside The Massive Baird Center Expansion | Urban Milwaukee 04.18.2024 : Milwaukee-area events spur increased tourism, economic impact | Milwaukee Business Journal 04.18.2024

    First look: Convention center's modern new expansion | OnMilwaukee 04.15.2024

    WISN 12 News Exclusive: Inside the new Baird Center | WISN 12 News 04.03.2024

    Milwaukee's Baird Center reaches milestone before grand opening | FOX6 Milwaukee 04.01.2024

    Baird Center on track for May opening as expansion reaches substantial completion | The Daily Reporter 04.01.2024

    Construction for $456 million Baird Center expansion reaches ‘substantial completion’ | BizTimes 04.01.2024

    Photo from street in downtown Milwaukee Wiscsonsin of Baird Center Expansion Construction Project with CD Smith general contractor BizTimes article photo

    Baird Center expansion project shoots past minority business and local resident goals | The Daily Reporter 03.18.2024

    Baird Center project exceeds goals for minority contractors, Milwaukee resident workers | Milwaukee Business Journal 03.15.2024

    In Milwaukee, Double the Space for Conventions and Exhibitions | MeetingsNet 03.06.2024

    Baird Center's structure is engineered for big boats and 'Jump Around' | Milwaukee Business Journal 02.22.2024 and Downtown's Baird Center will play a key RNC role. A $456 million expansion is almost done | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  02.22.2024

    Feature images for Baird Center Expansion Project Construction Interiors for Milwaukee Business Journal and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

     

    WATCH: Wisconsin’s Morning News tours The Baird Center construction site | 620WTMJ Wisconsin's Radio Station  02.05.2024 and See the Baird Center's $456M expansion project as it nears completion: Slideshow | Milwaukee Business Journal  02.08.2024

     

    Baird Center Expansion Construction Project Feature Images for WTMJ Wisconsin Radio Station Video Tour and Milwaukee Business Journal Article

    Baird Center completion, entertainment venue construction will highlight Milwaukee-area development activity in 2024 | BizTimes Milwaukee Business News 01.29.2024

    Baird Center Expansion project construction photo from street as feature image for BizTimes Milwaukee Business News article

    Baird Center expansion to hit completion target in late March | Milwaukee Business Journal 01.11.2024

    Baird Center to add two large video boards | BizTimes 1.7.2024

    Get Married in this Gorgeous New Downtown Expansion: Baird Center | TMJ4 The Morning Blend 1.4.2024

    Drone view of Baird Center Expansion Project in Milwaukee with renderings of rooftop ballroom with CD Smith Construction

    Idina Menzel, voice of Elsa in ‘Frozen,’ to perform at Baird Center grand opening gala | BizTimes 11.13.2023

    Baird Center books Idina Menzel for its grand opening gala | OnMilwaukee 11.14.2023

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    Warbirds Locker Room Renovation at Blue Line: A Win for Fond du Lac Hockey | Beneath the Hard Hat® Press & Blog 10.24.2023

    🍂 As the crisp autumn air heralds the return of hockey season, we look back to a momentous event from last fall when the Warbirds moved into their new 2,800 SF locker room at the Blue Line Family Ice Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin...

    Warbirds ladies ribbon cutting girls by locker room cubbies after addition and renovation project at Blue Line Family Ice Center with CD Smith Construction

    Baird Center to host grand opening gala on May 16 | BizTimes Milwaukee Business News 10.16.2023

    Inside look at construction progress on $456M Baird Center expansion: Exclusive | Milwaukee Business Journal 10.05.2023

    Baird Center Expansion Project Construction Update with Photo Slideshow Images in Milwaukee Business Journal Article

    Notable Leaders in Sustainability: Marty Brooks | BizTimes 09.11.2023

    Baird makes its mark on Milwaukee | BizTimes 09.08.2023

    Here's what you need to know about downtown's $456 million Baird Center expansion | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 08.24.2023

    Still screenshot of drone video showing Baird Center expansion project in Milwaukee Wisconsin from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

    Meet the Members of Ironworkers Local 8 on the Baird Center Expansion Project in Milwaukee | Beneath the Hard Hat® Press & Blog 07.18.2023

    Hook-on Ironworkers with Steel Beams Rigging Construction Cranes at Wisconsin Baird Center Expansion Construction Project in Milwaukee

    It's no longer the Wisconsin Center as 'Baird Center' takes effect | Milwaukee Business Journal 06.30.2023

    Inside look at progress on $456M expansion of Milwaukee's convention center: Slideshow | Milwaukee Business Journal 06.15.2023

    Wisconsin Center District Construction Expansion Project Slideshow in Milwaukee Business Journal

    Wisconsin Center District and Gilbane | Smith Celebrate Topping Off Milestone on the expanded Baird Center | CISION PRWeb 05.19.2023

    WISCONSIN CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT CELEBRATES FINAL BEAM INSTALLATION | Beneath the Hard Hat® Press & Blog 05.12.2023

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    Beam Raising Ceremony | Baird Center & buildingmore.com 05.12.2023

     

    Wisconsin Center expansion project hits milestone with topping off ceremony | CBS58 05.10.2023

    A Symphonic Celebration: The Milwaukee Symphony's New Home | Milwaukee PBS 10.02.2021

    The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Moves into a Restored Movie Palace | Metropolis 09.15.2021

    Bradley Symphony Center among 2021 Mayor's Design Award winners | Milwaukee Business Journal 06.07.2021

    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Warner Grande Theatre historic restoration construction building modern Bradley Symphony Center

    At Last, We Can Say It: Welcome! | Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra YouTube Channel 05.25.2021

    Inside the Herculean Task to Build the MSO's New Home | Milwaukee Business News 04.26.2021

     

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    Wade House Carriage Museum Building Arts & Entertainment Construction Projects C.D. Smith General Contractor Solutions

    With veteran leadership, we're proud to provide self-performing skilled trades and have proudly placed our name on Arts + Entertainment projects of all sizes across the United States. By applying our own talented trades teams of the best people to your project, we directly control the project schedule and the work for a safe jobsite with superior quality reflected in the results.

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    What Our Clients Are Saying

    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Warner Grande Theatre restoration renovation & addition as Bradley Symphony Center opens.

    “I’m not sure I can think of another project where so many of the spaces were in conformance with the project goals upon initial assessment. The design and construction teams should be commended for their diligent efforts to meet the noise and vibration control objectives of this concert hall. Their efforts have met with success.” - Paul Scarbrough, Akustiks referencing the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Hall, Milwaukee, WI

     

    HISTORICAL RESTORATION | THEATRE | ACOUSTICS | MUSEUMS | RENOVATION | ADDITIONS | NEW CONSTRUCTION

    UW-Madison Camp Randall Stadium Performing Arts & Entertainment Projects Building Construction & Restoration C.D. Smith Construction Design-Build Solutions

     

    About C.D. Smith

    C.D. Smith Construction is an industry leader in safely providing the highest quality commercial construction services. Utilizing an integrated approach and self-performing trade services combined with technical expertise, our team serves as a solutions provider throughout all phases of a project, from planning through construction. With veteran leadership and a dedication to our employees and clients, we proudly place our name on projects of all sizes across the United States.

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    C.D. SMITH CONSTRUCTION. BUILDING SPACES TO GATHER TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY WHERE CULTURE, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE ENJOYED AND SHARED BY THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART.

     

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    Arts + Entertainment CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXPERIENCE

    Silver Lake College Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance Arts + Entertainment Commercial Construction Project

    Your project is one-of-a-kind and deserves a focus on delivering a construction experience tailored to meet your unique needs and requirements. That's why our team, adaptable and solid, will give you a custom construction plan and approach that fits you, your budget, your timeline and your overall expectations. Scroll down for a preview of our ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EXPERIENCE or explore more arts + entertainment construction projects using this link to the YOUR INDUSTRY: ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT CONSTRUCTION pages of our website.

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    Beneath the Hard Hat®, our company press and blog, offers an intimate look at the people and stories that make C.D. Smith Construction. With the latest industry news and project updates, we share insights on the superior spaces we are safely delivering year-round. Our team of technical experts provides useful tips and topics to help plan your next Arts + Entertainment preservation, restoration, renovation or new construction project.
     
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    About Us

    C.D. Smith Construction is an industry leader in safely providing the highest quality commercial construction services. Utilizing an integrated approach and self-performing trade services combined with technical expertise, our team serves as a solutions provider throughout all phases of a project, from planning through construction. With veteran leadership and a dedication to our employees and clients, we proudly place our name on projects of all sizes across the United States.

    Visit www.cdsmith.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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    Culture of Safety

    Through a proactive safety program, strict standards and our Think Safe. Work Safe.® mentality, we've built a solid culture where safety is our number one priority day in and day out.

    Go to our website's SAFETY page to learn more about how our Think Safe. Work Safe.® culture is integrated into everything we do. Safety is our number one priority. 
     
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    Sustainability
    High-Performance Building

    Our commitment to holistically enhancing the current and future environmental, economic and societal well-being of the communities in which we live, work and play begins with education. We have a team devoted to understanding the difference between green building and a sustainable built environment. Our team will help you weigh the financial and business impacts of building green through a sustainable approach to make the most informed decisions. Join us in our commitment to creating better-performing buildings by increasing sustainable construction practices. It’s more than a trend… it’s the right thing to do!

    Our Sustainability

    We went for LEED Gold®, and now we're living green in the best possible way. According to the USGBC LEED Project Directory, the C.D. Smith Corporate Office is the first recognized LEED BD+C: New Construction-v4 Gold Certified building in Wisconsin, the next-generation standard for green building design, construction, operations and performance.

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    C.D. Smith supports many local organizations through sponsorship programs and monetary donations in our community and in the communities with which we work. In the past 10 years, we have donated over $4 million to businesses and organizations throughout the state of Wisconsin, from small community clubs to large non-profit organizations.


    Building community is the foundation of our organization. By supporting community initiatives, economic growth and development, we feel privileged to help ensure our team members have solid places to live, work, volunteer, serve and play.

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    If you are interested in working with us or would like to request adding your company to our bidder’s database, please complete our Trade Partners & Bids Form, Click here.

     

     

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    Our self-perform capabilities are a direct result of our talented team members' skilled trade career paths in the communities in which we live and work.

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    Experience

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    Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center | Ashwaubenon, WI

    Fond du Lac Children's Museum | Fond du Lac, WI

    Galloway House and Village | Fond du Lac, WI

    Germantown Performing Arts Center | Germantown, WI

    Kohler Memorial Theater Renovation | Kohler, WI

    Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI

    Port Washington High School Auditorium | Port Washington, WI

    Road America (Concession Stand) | Plymouth, WI

    Thelma Sadoff Center of the Arts | Fond du Lac, WI

    Wade House Carriage Museum | Greenbush, WI

    Weber Center for the Performing Arts | La Crosse, WI

     

     

     

     

     

     

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