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Appleton Public Library: Project Progress

After years of planning and anticipation, construction on the new Appleton Public Library has finally begun. The project is anticipated to be completed in 2024. The new state-of-the-art facility that will serve the community and the surrounding Fox Valley area. Boldt is proud to be a construction partner for this long-awaited project. Save this page and follow along for project updates from the Boldt team.

August 2nd, 2024

Geothermal System Installation

The Appleton Public Library is entering a new chapter in its construction both visibly and behind the scenes (underground).

The Library is being built to be heated and cooled by a geothermal system instead of fossil fuel. DeKalb Mechanical is installing a well field and header piping to make this happen. There are 70 wells placed 450 feet deep (under the library parking lot). Each set of 10 wells is connected to loops that contain a water/glycol mix that travels through the system to heat or cool the building.  

On the outside, the building’s look is coming together with the installation of metal panels and windows, and about half the roof is now on. Inside, painting continues, casework is arriving and being installed and MEP is in progress. By month’s end, the Library will have permanent electrical power as well.

March 19th, 2024

Topping Off Ceromony

We celebrated the placement of the last beam on the Public Library project. The topping off ceremony marks a milestone in bringing this project to completion. See news coverage and photos of the event below.

WBAY: https://www.wbay.com/video/2024/03/19/watch-appleton-public-library-topping-out-ceremony/

WLUK: Appleton Public Library celebrates construction milestone with ‘topping out’ ceremony (fox11online.com)

January 5th, 2024

Updated Rendering Photos

To see all photos and learn more about the project please visit Appleton Public Library’s project profile.

November 2nd, 2023

DEMOLITION CONTINUES

The well-loved atrium has been demolished, with demolition continuing on the north and east sides of the existing building. Additionally, space is being opened between levels below skylights along with 3-story stairs and bridge at the old entrance.

Progress Highlights

  • FRP has been installed and top coat of paint completed.
  • Abatement work to remove caulk on ductwork was completed.
  • The atrium has been demoed.
  • Continuing Upper-Level demolition of CMU walls and mechanical rooms.
  • Continuing with demolition of façade on North side and finishing demolition on the East side.
  • Began excavating work for footings and foundations for building addition.
  • Layout and demolition of concrete in Lower Level for electrical and plumbing began.
  • Demolition is taking place for openings between levels below skylights along with 3-story stairs and bridge at old entrance.

September 6th, 2023

DEMOLITION

Demolition is well underway. The lower-level ceiling and walls are gone. On the ground floor, the ceiling, lights and most walls have been removed. Finally, the second-floor ceiling tiles, lights, and aluminum storefront frames were also removed. Sustainable construction is fundamental at Boldt, with waste management being part of the standard construction services. On this project Restore will repurpose paper product dispensers, soap dispensers, etc. Some items will be removed and reused by the City’s Facilities Department or where needed. For example, brick and concrete will be crushed for road base material.

Appleton Public Library - Lower-Level Demolition
Appleton Public Library - Ceiling, lights & walls removed.

July 25th, 2023

GroundBreaking CerEMONY

With hundreds in attendance, the Appleton Public Library celebrated a historic milestone for this extraordinary project.

Appleton Public Library Ground Breaking
Kids join in on the fun at the Appleton Public Library ground breaking.
Mayor Jake Woodford speaks at the Appleton Public Library Ground Breaking ceremony.

About The Boldt Company
The Boldt Company (Boldt) is a leading professional construction services firm with customers across the United States and is a subsidiary of The Boldt Group. Founded in 1889, Boldt is a fourth-generation family and employee-owned firm headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. Boldt is recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction and in the industrialized construction space. Boldt operates 18 offices across the U.S. that serve customers in healthcare, power, industrial, education, automotive and commercial markets.

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