Case Studies

Examples of our Projects

We have a completed multitude of completed projects, meeting a wide range of construction and renovation challenges, during more than three decades in business.

We offer some of our favorites below:

234 Florida Street

Renovation of a 100,000 sq. ft. heavy timber building from industrial use into office and retail space for lease. The scope of work included a complete gut and reconstruction of the core and shell, as well as addition of cutting edge amenities and receipt of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design/Core and Shell (LEED-CS) certification.
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  •    Trane Corporation Office Build-out
  •    Natural Resource Technology Office Build-out



Mitchell Building

Stabilization of the historic Mitchell Building, which was sinking due to rotting foundation pile.



Holy Hill Steeple Reconstruction

Restoration of the interior of the south viewing steeple to its original bare brick interior. The work was performed without disturbing the regular church activities of this cherished Wisconsin landmark.



Monroe Building

Conversion of a 30-foot-deep abandoned Wisconsin Electric powerhouse basement to in the a two-story underground parking structure. Though other contractors were asked to consider the project, Barthenheier was the only one able to produce a plan to realize this vision.



Loyalty Building

Evaluation of the condition of the historic Loyalty Building’s foundation system as a part of First Hospitality Group’s due diligence.



Saddlery Building – Milwaukee Ale House

Conversion of an empty 52,000 sq. ft., timber-framed manufacturing/warehouse building into retail and office space with the latest modern amenities.



Sprecher Brewery

Construction of a two-story addition to a brewery production facility, including a second-story catwalk and brewing tank mezzanine.



All Saints' Cathedral

Completion of structural repairs on the 200-foot-tall steeple of Milwaukee’s 1869 Episcopal cathedral.



Phoenix Building

Removal of the deteriorating concrete water tower from the roof of the seven-story Phoenix Building in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.



Wisconsin Paperboard Corporation

Addition of five line shaft bases for bearing blocks, performed during two 3-day shutdown windows to minimize downtime.



Harder Funeral Homes

Design and construction of an addition to the main Harder facility, allowing the funeral home to accommodate a growing business demand while maintaining the existing architectural aesthetic.