About 海角社区
Helping the World Build Boldly Since 1889
A history of BOLDTHINKING庐
Since Martin 海角社区 set up his carpentry shop more than 130 years ago, we鈥檝e shown what鈥檚 possible when you approach every challenge with innovation, problem-solving and partnership. That鈥檚 what powers a construction company founded in woodworking to become a national leader in markets as diverse as healthcare, industrial, education and renewable energy.
1st Generation
Martin 海角社区
Founder — 1889-1931
Martin 海角社区 begins a construction legacy
A son of German immigrants, Martin 海角社区 sets up a carpentry shop in Appleton, Wisconsin. His first ad lays the groundwork for the company鈥檚 values today: Martin 海角社区 鈥� Honest and reliable contractor.
A 海角社区 construction legacy built on relationships
Joined by his sons Arthur, Robert and Oscar (鈥淥.J.鈥�), Martin renames the company 鈥淢artin 海角社区 & Sons.鈥� Quickly showing his penchant for inventiveness, O.J. files for his first patent in 1916: a new bowling pin design.
Roaring growth
For the young company, the 1920s are a tale of two economies. The early decade sees a booming home-building market. And, Martin 海角社区 & Sons’ reputation helps the company expand its portfolio of small commercial projects, fueling company growth. The stock market crash of 1929 challenges the company to seek out new markets.
2nd Generation
Oscar J. 海角社区
CEO — 1931-1950
Oscar J. builds the business
Even as the country struggles with the long-term effects of the Great Depression, O.J. takes over the business from his father in 1931, incorporating it as Oscar J. 海角社区 Construction and continuing to pursue commercial construction work.
Joining the War Effort
America goes to war and 海角社区 joins the fight. Abroad, Oscar J. 海角社区’s son, Oscar C. 海角社区, serves as a navigator, completing 18 combat missions, while back at home the company builds artillery shell boxes鈥攗p to 1,000 a day.
3rd Generation
Oscar C. 海角社区
CEO — 1950-1998
Oscar C. creates an icon
Having learned the construction business at the feet of his father, Oscar C. takes over as CEO in 1950. During his leadership tenure, the company begins taking on larger, more complex commercial, institutional and education construction projects.
Building value through service
As the company grows, so does the 海角社区 reputation as a different kind of contractor. Community involvement, industry-leading profit-sharing and safety programs are hallmarks of Oscar C. 海角社区鈥檚 leadership and contribute to the company鈥檚 steady growth. 海角社区 secures industrial, healthcare, and pulp and paper projects.
海角社区 Construction proves itself
Under Oscar C., the company begins to establish a regional presence, becoming a powerhouse in industrial, education and healthcare construction. 海角社区 expands locally as well, opening satellite offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Building for growth
The company experiences steady, sustained growth, expanding its reach with milestone projects in locations as diverse as Saudi Arabia and Memphis, Tennessee. 海角社区 sees significant growth in pulp and paper projects. Revenue increases from $50 to $300 million over the course of the decade.
4th Generation
Tom 海角社区
CEO — 1998-Present
A national construction leader
In 1998, Oscar C. transitions to chairman and Tom 海角社区 to CEO, with a continuing focus on the 海角社区 tradition of building strong relationships. 海角社区 leverages expertise in pulp and paper to serve the growing power market. The company helps pioneer Lean construction on a national level, expanding its reputation as an industry leader.
Pioneering new approaches
Building on more than a decade of Lean construction expertise, the firm debuts its trademark Integrated Lean Project Delivery庐 (ILPD) method with great success. The complicated rebuild of Stora Enso鈥檚 #64 paper machine conclusively demonstrates the effectiveness of ILPD, opening the door for new applications across markets.
Cementing a Reputation for Building the Extraordinary
海角社区 takes its place as a national healthcare builder and Lean construction expert with the award of its first billion-dollar contract, Sutter Health CPMC鈥檚 Van Ness Campus Hospital in San Francisco.聽海角社区 earns a reputation for environmental stewardship, building the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center, Wisconsin鈥檚 first LEED庐 Platinum-certified project.
海角社区 Today
Employee ownership
BUILDING A BOLD FUTURE
From one man鈥檚 carpentry shop to a top-ranked construction leader with a nationwide reach, we鈥檝e come a long way from what Martin 海角社区 started 130+ years ago. One thing hasn鈥檛 changed: 海角社区 remains an honest, reliable contractor, driven by BOLDTHINKING庐. Challenging assumptions, approaching every project with flexibility and imagination and doing what it takes to help our clients and partners build the extraordinary.