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October 20, 2022
APPLETON – Consolidated Construction Co., Inc. recently announced its acquisition of James J. Calmes and Sons Construction in Kaukauna – a move Pamela Talavera, chief operating officer and largest shareholder for Consolidated, said aims to increase the company’s overall carpentry capabilities.
“Calmes (which will now be known as Calmes Construction Services, a Division of Consolidated Construction Co.) is versatile and works on a wide range of projects from small renovations to some of our most complex projects,” she said. “Carpentry is a fundamental trade and can make or break the success of a project. It is a great asset to have carpenters of their caliber now on staff, and we want the new relationship to be mutually beneficial for them.”
Talavera said bringing Calmes into the Consolidated Construction family expands the company’s service offerings with a complimentary trade.
“This will not only help us grow, but we’re able to manage availability, quality and price much more closely,” she said. “Our customers move to the head of the line in project delivery.”
From an HR perspective, Michelle Rueckl, Consolidated Construction’s director of human resources, said bringing Calmes’ employees on board has been “very positive.”
“Calmes employees have the benefit of joining a larger company that provides them with additional benefits, along with a robust safety program,” she said.
Headquartered in Appleton, Consolidated Construction has several offices across Wisconsin, as well as North Dakota and South Dakota.
Calmes serves customers in the Fox Valley.
