Progress on Irving & Dorothy Levy Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is advancing steadily with C.D. Smith as construction manager.

^{The girders were staged adjacent to the jobsite. Street closures were in place from 4:30 to 11 a.m. on a Saturday.}

Project features include:

• Five levels, including a lower-level lecture hall, three green roofs and an outdoor balcony
• Neighboring faculty offices

• 13 classrooms and two lecture halls
• Modern technology and flexible layouts
• Sustainable architectural practices prioritizing energy efficiency and longevity

^{View of the girder in place, carefully placed by a skilled team from C.D. Smith.}

Strength in Steel and Teamwork

One of the most striking features of Levy Hall is its main lecture hall, a structural marvel that required precise engineering and placement of two 78-foot-long girders, each weighing 115,431 lbs.

^{Start to finish, each girder took approximately 1 hour to set.}

Four ironworkers, a superintendent, a laborer managing road closures and jersey barriers, two crane operators, and truck drivers were onsite to self-perform this piece of the project.

^{The girders must be placed with precision for perfect beam-to-rod alignment.}

Safety remains a top priority at every step of the way and the effort reflects the craftsmanship, expertise and teamwork that define C.D. Smith’s approach to construction. 

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Date: Spring/Summer 2025 | Author: Molly Haack

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