Author: Sean Cullen

8 Ways to Exceed Diversity Goals on Your Next Project

By Sean Cullen | October 19, 2022

Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 23 seconds One of the top questions I get from clients undertaking a construction project is “what is our approach to achieving targeted business and residency goals for diverse and underrepresented firms and social groups?” The best strategy involves proactive outreach, hosting community...

How to Apply for Historic Restoration Tax Credits

By Sean Cullen | October 11, 2022

Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes 9 seconds Owners of historic income-producing properties in Wisconsin may be eligible for two income tax credits that can help pay for their building’s rehabilitation. The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program returns 20% of the cost of rehabilitating historic buildings to owne...

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Turf’s Down It’s Time to Play – Athletic Complexes with Turf on the Rise

By Sean Cullen | July 06, 2022

Working for all of Wisconsin’s professional sports teams, including the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Admirals, as well as for collegiate teams such as the Wisconsin Badgers, has taught us a few things about athletic facilities over the years. Like the thought that turf was only f...

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Historic Restoration Experts

By Sean Cullen | February 03, 2022

JP Cullen has over $300 million in recent experience on projects that are on the National Register of Historic places, proving our expertise with historic restoration projects. From small projects like the Milwaukee Public Museum Exterior Restoration to massive projects like the Wisconsin State Capitol Restoration, we ...

Navigating Your Next Sensitive Construction Project

By Sean Cullen | July 20, 2021

The schedule and operations of a construction project is heavily based on the location and environment. As the Tough Job Experts, JP Cullen teams have been navigating successful sensitive construction projects for decades. These projects can be in a busy downtown environment, require full stop shutdowns to a manufactur...

VA Milwaukee Soldiers Home Welcomes Its First Residents

By Sean Cullen | May 28, 2021

After 18 months of construction and 30 years of vacancy prior to that, the VA Soldiers Home welcomed its first residents in the Old Main building on March 12, 2021. The VA Soldiers Home Historical Renovation has been a passion project for JP Cullen, The Alexander Company and Ramlow/Stein. Many of our staff members at [...

On-Site Window Restoration: Saving Time and Money

By Sean Cullen | February 02, 2021

Historical restoration of buildings in the Milwaukee area has been booming. One of the many requirements for historical buildings is to keep the original windows. We have been lucky enough to work on several historical restoration projects and have found a main way to save on costs and schedule is doing the majority of...

Revitalize Milwaukee Block Build

By Sean Cullen | August 20, 2020

This past weekend, JP Cullen participated in the Revitalize Milwaukee’s Block Build MKE event. This annual event is where volunteers and community partners come together to transform a neighborhood block in one weekend. Revitalize Milwaukee Revitalize Milwaukee is a non-profit organization whose goal is to preserve aff...