The demand for new ways to live and travel including greater on-site amenities like dog parks, dining and entertainment space is driving a shift in housing throughout the world. C.D. Smith is partnering with housing developers to offer the very best in housing options at competitive market rates.
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Lean Construction: Building the World's Tallest Mass Timber Hybrid | Ascent MKE
BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
C.D. Smith explores the importance of lean practices and planning principles from mass timber construction that can be built into any project.
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At 284 feet tall, Ascent MKE is the world's tallest hybrid mass timber structure. The 25-story residential tower is home to 259 luxury apartments constructed on a six-story cast-in-place concrete parking structure. As one of the construction team leaders on this project, C.D. Smith ensured a commitment to safety and a positive experience throughout construction by being your source for the latest news and construction updates. Discover more information and stay current with the latest media news on this exciting project by visiting our Ascent MKE page.
Neutral Edison Breaks Ground on Tallest Mass Timber Building in U.S. | 06.16.2025 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
Neutral Edison breaks ground on the nation’s tallest mass timber building in Milwaukee. Discover how this landmark project is setting new standards for sustainable construction and urban living.
Bakers Place Opens: Mass Timber High-Rise Redefines Health Living in Madison | May 2025 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
The wait is over: Bakers Place officially opens, redefining what it means to live well in downtown Madison. This mass timber development offers a home in the heart of the city and a place to thrive throughout all stages of life - where sustainability, wellness, and community come together.
3-Hour Fire Test Proves Mass Timber’s Strength for High-Rise Construction | BENEATH THE HARD HAT® 04.30.2025
3-Hour Mass Timber Fire Test: A Milestone for Safe, Sustainable High-Rise Construction
Did you know mass timber can withstand three hours of fire exposure without losing strength? A three-hour fire test at Southwest Research Institute recently proved this. Discover how this test series supports safer, more efficient high-rise construction and the future of mass timber construction.
Construction begins for downtown’s next high rise, The Edison | BizTimes Milwaukee Business News 03.17.2025
Construction Underway at Neutral.Edison in Milwaukee | Neutral on LinkedIn 03.13.2025
Neutral.Edison Joins the Living Building Challenge | Neutral Blog 02.24.2025
Madison multifamily projects expected to ease housing shortage | Bakers Place | 01.23.2025 Finance & Commerce
The Edison: Milwaukee Mass Timber Building Secures $133.3M Financing | 01.2025 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
The Edison secures $133.3M for sustainable mass timber building in Milwaukee. Learn how this luxury development is advancing urban living and construction.
Bakers Place: Luxury + Sustainability Mass Timber in Madison, Wisconsin | Fall 2024 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
Madison's skyline is changing, with the addition of its first mass timber high-rise. Bakers Place, a mixed-use development, is nearing completion. It blends historic charm with sustainability while offering luxury living spaces and community-focused amenities, setting a new standard for eco-friendly urban development in Wisconsin's capital.
Mass timber: the future of construction? | 10.25.2024 FINANCIAL TIMES
(24 October 2024) | Ascent MKE, the world's tallest hybrid mass timber building, was featured in Financial Times' latest video "Mass Timber: The Future of Construction."
The Rise of Mass Timber: A Sustainable Building Solution For Wisconsin | Spring 2024 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
C.D. Smith is leading the way in sustainable construction with their involvement in numerous mass timber projects, including Ascent MKE, the world's tallest hybrid mass timber building. These projects demonstrate the company's commitment to an innovative and eco-friendly approach. By embracing mass timber, C.D. Smith is helping to shape a greener future for the construction industry.
The Beauty of Bainbridge | Healthcare Construction Design-Build Memory Care Facility Project | Spring 2024 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
C.D. Smith revitalizes a former skilled nursing home on Bainbridge Island into a state-of-the-art memory care facility.
Construction Set to Begin on The Edison: Taking Mass Timber to New Heights in Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 06.20.2024
Building the Future: How Skilled Trades are Adapting to Mass Timber Construction | Spring 2024 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
Discover innovations in mass timber high-rise construction from the collaboration between ironworkers and carpenters. Learn how skilled trades professionals are working together to build sustainable urban architecture.
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Bakers Place Project Tops Off as Madison's First Mass Timber High-Rise | 03.29.2024 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
Madison welcomes its first mass timber high-rise. Bakers Place, a mixed-use development, celebrates its topping-off, showcasing sustainable construction with stunning luxury apartments and amenities for fostering a connected community and regenerative living experience.
Bakers Place Mass Timber Construction Project Update: Madison, Wisconsin | 03.29.2024 BENEATH THE HARD HAT®
Madison's landmark mass timber construction project, Bakers Place, approaches topping-out milestone as it rises in the city's skyline.
Milwaukee Plan Commission will review 32-story mass timber project
