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Welcome to BENEATH THE HARD HAT®, our company blog that offers an intimate look at the people and stories that make C.D. Smith WHO WE ARE. With the latest industry news and C.D. Smith Construction project updates, we share insights on the superior spaces we're safely delivering year-round. Planning your next project? Our team of technical experts offers useful tips and topics to help any organization planning its next construction project.

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BUILDING CAREERS: 2023 SKILLED TRADES CONSTRUCTION GRANT WINNERS
Skilled Trades Construction Grant awarded to three graduates pursuing skilled trades career paths for building talent & shaping the future of the industry.
BUILDING SCHOOLS WITH EXCELLENCE: HORIZON AWARD-WINNING ACE PROGRAM
Fond du Lac School's Architecture Construction Education [ACE] Program is reshaping the future by delivering hands-on learning to the next generation.
RITE-HITE & ASCENT PROJECTS WIN MILWAUKEE MAYOR'S DESIGN AWARDS
Award-winning Rite-Hite & Ascent projects recognized at 2023 Mayor's Design Awards, for design & construction excellence & innovation: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
BUILDING FUTURES: ACE ACADEMY APPRENTICE SIGNING + GRANT SUPPORT
Collaborative efforts among Fond du Lac School District, C.D. Smith & businesses nurture commercial construction talent with apprenticeships & grants.
MORAINE PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE AIR CENTER CONSTRUCTION GROUNDBREAKING
Moraine Park Technical College's Automation, Innovation, Robotics (AIR) Center construction groundbreaking celebrates educational + industrial innovation.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE WITH INNOVATIVE UPGRADES TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Impressive Upgrades at Isle La Plume Wastewater Treatment Plant: Construction update with the latest news on project progress from La Crosse, Wisconsin.
WISCONSIN CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT CELEBRATES FINAL BEAM INSTALLATION
Final beam placed at $456M Wisconsin Center Expansion project construction in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
ACE ACADEMY'S MASONRY WEEK PREPARES CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS FOR SKILLED TRADES
ACE Academy students explore skilled trades during Masonry Week, with hands-on experience from C.D. Smith masons and professional mentors in construction.
VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: LEAN CONSTRUCTION COLLABORATION LEADERS
Learn how Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) team drives LEAN processes with early adoption of collaborative technology to deliver project satisfaction.
COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BUILD A CULTURE OF SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION
C.D. Smith Construction prioritizes safety with education, dedication and proactive prevention. Our Think Safe. Work Safe.® is an all-the-time dedication.

 


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