Major Construction Materials Testing Projects

The Moderne-Residential High Rise, Milwaukee, WI

The Moderne is a 375,000 square feet, 30 story residential high-rise building constructed in 2011-2012. The building includes 14 condominiums, 203 contemporary apartments, a retail ground floor, one level of underground parking & six levels of above ground parking and is located in downtown Milwaukee. The Structure was constructed using cast-in-place, post tensioned concrete.

Warehouse & Distribution Center Construction & Renovation, Pleasant Prairie, WI

The new 250,000 square feet distribution center is being constructed on 60 acres and the existing 560,000 square feet building is being renovated.  The development includes: 25 acres of pavements, access roadways, and parking for over 500 tractor trailers. GESTRA performed bearing capacity observation for foundations; conducted density testing of structural fill and asphalt; performed subgrade
observation and testing; sampled and tested concrete, mortar, and grout; observed concrete reinforcement; and observed structural steel.

Pumping Station No. 18 Force Main, Madison/Monona, WI     

GESTRA provided vibration monitoring services during installation of a 60-inch force water main beneath the Beltline Highway and the Yahara River.  Vibrations originating from the pipe driving operation were monitored utilizing seismic recording instruments, so
that vibrations reaching adjacent buildings were within specified limits.

Monroe WWTP Alterations and Additions, Monroe, WI

GESTRA performed construction materials testing as part of this project, which consisted of extensive upgrades to a significant amount of the waste water treatment plant’s aging infrastructure and equipment, as well as improving its capacity.  The project is slated to cost upwards of $25 million dollars.  GESTRA performed bearing capacity verifications for foundations; conducted density testing of structural fill, and sampled and tested concrete.  The project began in Spring 2013 and will be completed Winter 2014.  Over 160 sets of concrete cylinders were cast throughout the duration of this project.

Marquette University, Zilber Hall, Milwaukee, WI

GESTRA provided inspection services for the new 122,400 square feet, four story student services building on Wisconsin Ave. Construction included cast in place concrete floors and panels.  The facility opened for student use during the fall, 2009. 

Cannonball Path Phase 3, Madison, WI                                                                            

This project consisted of the construction of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge over the Beltline Highway and its frontage road, located between Todd Drive and Fish Hatchery Road in Madison.  GESTRA performed Quality Control field and laboratory testing of the bridge structures as part of this 2013 project..

Ruud Lighting / CREE Addition, Sturtevant, WI

GESTRA performed the construction materials testing for the 250,000 square feet building addition.  We performed the bearing capacity verification for foundations; conducted density testing of all placed backfill, and sampled and tested the concrete.   For this non-DOT project GESTRA completed compression testing on over 400 concrete cylinders.

Aloft Hotel and Condominium, Milwaukee, WI

 Aloft Hotel and Condominium was a  construction of a new 5 story hotel along the Milwaukee River.  GESTRA observed caisson
construction and created caisson foundation records for the new construction.   GESTRA also sampled and tested concrete for the new caissons.

The Marriott Hotel, Milwaukee, WI          

The Milwaukee Marriott hotel is a 184,000 square feet, 9 story hotel project that included redevelopment of 204 rooms, 1 suite, 6 meeting rooms, 2 concierge levels, an indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, coffee house, restaurant and a bar. The foundation was driven steel piles filled with concrete, with spread footings under the two story portion of the new building.  GESTRA performed construction materials testing for the project.