At VJS, our motto is simple: Building with Purpose. Few people reflect that commitment as clearly as Project Manager Allie Jorgensen. This week, Allie has been named a Project Manager of the Year honoree in The Daily Reporter’s 2026 Women in Construction Awards. She has also been selected as a finalist for the Next Generation Leadership Award as part of the 2026 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards. Together, these honors recognize the impact Allie continues to make throu

Building With Purpose in an Uncertain Economy What is the real cost to build right now and how do we protect the investment? While the operational disruptions of the pandemic have eased, the economic reset it triggered continues to shape construction markets. Material pricing, labor availability, tariff policy, and sector demand are influencing not only cost, but confidence. The data tells a clear story: construction has entered a new pricing era. The challenge is no longer t

A Milestone Fueled by Community Despite the summer heat, the energy at Kinship Community Food Center's groundbreaking was undeniable. Neighbors, supporters, project partners, elected officials, and community leaders gathered at the corner of Holton and Locust to celebrate a milestone years in the making. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joined Kinship leadership and partners to mark the occasion, underscoring the significance of th

VJS Construction Services is excited to welcome Jamie Blom as Business Development Associate, helping strengthen relationships and support our continued growth throughout Northeast Wisconsin. With more than 17 years of experience in commercial construction, Jamie has built a career focused on connecting clients with successful project solutions. bringing extensive knowledge of the region's construction market and a deep understanding of the industries that drive Northeast W

Sherman Park has long been a gathering place for Milwaukee families. With the grand opening of the new Sherman Park Splash Pad, the park now offers a refreshed, accessible amenity designed to bring more activity, connection, and summer fun to the neighborhood. VJS Construction Services recently joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Parks, community members, and project partners to celebrate the ribbon-cutting. VJS served as the architect on the

Building on earlier conversations about essential skills, cross-sector partnerships, and culture, the fourth session of the Beyond the Walls Education & Industry Forum focused on a topic every organization experiences but not all handle the same way: failure. Held at Mount Mary University, Session 4 explored “Rethinking Failure: How Great Cultures Turn Difficulty into Growth.” The conversation brought together more than 50 leaders across K-12 education, higher education, indu