New Medical Center Serves Workers, Employers

One of Concentra Occupational Medical Centers' five facilities in metro Milwaukee has moved from its National Avenue location to a new building at 15465 W Howard Avenue in New Berlin.

Concentra specializes in services related to Worker's Compensation claims. Its services include physical therapy for injuries sustained on the job, as well as pre-employment physical exams and drug screening.

Concentra occupies one-third of its new 15,000 square foot building and leases the remaining space. Wildflour Bakery and Trenz Seekers Hair Salon have already moved in and negotiations are proceeding with other prospective tenants.

Operating on a tight schedule, Beyer Construction broke ground for the building last fall after helping Concentra locate the siteand obtain the plan commission approval and building permit. By securing the necessary authorizations in time for a fall construction start, Concentra was able to avoid costly lease penalties at its former location.

With the relatively late season start, wood trusses and decking were used rather than the traditional steel joists and metal decking. Steel orders placed in late summer and fall can result in lengthy shipping times due to market demand and supply conditions.

The $1.3 million building's architectural style, featuring a brick and glass faqade with metal roofing, is in keeping with the adjacent Moorland Square Shopping Center. The Medical Center's pitched roof adds visual mass to the building and helps to increase its identity from the road. Beyer Construction selected Welman Architects Inc. as the architect for this design/build project.