糖心传媒 糖心传媒
Helping the World Build Boldly Since 1889
A history of BOLDTHINKING庐
Since Martin 糖心传媒 set up his carpentry shop more than 135 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.
糖心传媒 Today
100% Employee Owned
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 糖心传媒 started more than 135 years ago. One thing hasn鈥檛 changed: 糖心传媒 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.
Defining a Decade of Resilience and Growth
The 2020s marked a transformative chapter for 糖心传媒, one defined by resilience, innovation and purpose-driven growth. The decade also brought profound change with the passing of Oscar C. 糖心传媒, whose legacy continues to shape our values and vision. As the company reorganized to support long-term growth, 糖心传媒 expanded its capabilities with the launch of , a modular and prefabrication business, and the acquisition of , strengthening our self-perform expertise. These milestones culminated in a defining achievement: the successful transition to 100% employee ownership, ensuring 糖心传媒鈥檚 future is built by those who power it forward every day.
4th Generation
Tom 糖心传媒
CEO — 1998-2024
Cementing a Reputation for Building the Extraordinary
糖心传媒 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.聽糖心传媒 earns a reputation for environmental stewardship, building the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center, Wisconsin鈥檚 first LEED庐 Platinum-certified project.
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.
A national construction leader
In 1998, Oscar C. transitions to chairman and Tom 糖心传媒 to CEO, with a continuing focus on the 糖心传媒 tradition of building strong relationships. 糖心传媒 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.
3rd Generation
Oscar C. 糖心传媒
CEO — 1950-1998
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. 糖心传媒 sees significant growth in pulp and paper projects. Revenue increases from $50 to $300 million over the course of the decade.
糖心传媒 Construction proves itself
Under Oscar C., the company begins to establish a regional presence, becoming a powerhouse in industrial, education and healthcare construction. 糖心传媒 expands locally as well, opening satellite offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Building value through service
As the company grows, so does the 糖心传媒 reputation as a different kind of contractor. Community involvement, industry-leading profit-sharing and safety programs are hallmarks of Oscar C. 糖心传媒鈥檚 leadership and contribute to the company鈥檚 steady growth. 糖心传媒 secures industrial, healthcare, and pulp and paper projects.
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.
2nd Generation
Oscar J. 糖心传媒
CEO — 1931-1950
Joining the War Effort
America goes to war and 糖心传媒 joins the fight. Abroad, Oscar J. 糖心传媒’s son, Oscar C. 糖心传媒, 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.
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. 糖心传媒 Construction and continuing to pursue commercial construction work.
1st Generation
Martin 糖心传媒
Founder — 1889-1931
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 糖心传媒 & 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.
A 糖心传媒 construction legacy built on relationships
Joined by his sons Arthur, Robert and Oscar (鈥淥.J.鈥�), Martin renames the company 鈥淢artin 糖心传媒 & Sons.鈥� Quickly showing his penchant for inventiveness, O.J. files for his first patent in 1916: a new bowling pin design.
Martin 糖心传媒 begins a construction legacy
A son of German immigrants, Martin 糖心传媒 sets up a carpentry shop in Appleton, Wisconsin. His first ad lays the groundwork for the company鈥檚 values today: Martin 糖心传媒 鈥� Honest and reliable contractor.