We have worked with several contractors on various build-outs in our 27 years. The attention to detail Dave has given us, the follow through, the great communication....all three fairly lost arts and a partnership we are grateful to have made.
VCG clearly has good standing with subcontractors and vendors alike, we can tell you work hard for that reputation.
Very glad we have had the chance to work together building the first of our new layout and would definitely do so again. We very much appreciate Dave and the VCG team.
Megan Nicholson, Owner/President
Glass Nickel Pizza Co.
Venture Construction Group was a great company to work with. We bought an old building that had fire and water damage from 5 years ago. What we thought was going to be a simple remodeling job, turned into a project with problem after problem. I don’t know what we would have done it without Venture Construction. The owner, Dan, was always involved and came to a majority of our weekly project meetings. We had a lot of changes from the beginning idea; issues with the building itself, concept changes, and a difficult city. Dan, Jay, and Mark got us to the finish line. I can’t say enough good things about them. Everybody I dealt with in the company was amazing.
Bal-ler Group 2 llc
Mario Balistreri
Robert Mueller
We completed a 4-floor phased expansion/remodeling project with Venture Construction Group. Steve and Jason were fantastic to work with, and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. With an everchanging multi-floor project, their communication was essential to the successful completion of our project. We finished the project on time, and on budget and we will definitely be using Venture on any future construction projects
Donna Ninkovich
Crisis Prevention Institute
“In the latter half of 2023, Rogers Behavioral Health was pleased to have Venture Construction Group complete the interior renovation of a 40,000 square foot office building in West Allis, WI. The work included full demolition and reconstruction of our outpatient clinic and was completed on time an on budget. Any unexpected issues that arose were quickly resolved. The project manager and site superintendent assigned to the project were very knowledgeable and a joy to work with.
We were so pleased with Venture that we recently awarded them a second interior renovation project, converting a portion of our corporate offices to outpatient and clinical use.
I highly recommend them as a very professional and ethical contractor.”
Jack Collier, VP Development
Rogers Behavioral Health
Dan and I have known each other for over 30 years and have worked on numerous commercial projects together throughout the years, but this was our first residential partnership. From start to finish, Ware provided us with a successful home building experience based on honesty, integrity and professionalism.
From effectively communicating and working through issues timely and thoroughly, to following up during the post construction warranty period, their commitment to the success of the project was evident. Our special thanks to the entire Ware team for their tireless attentional to detail, quality of construction and providing our family with a beautiful home we are very proud of.
Mark Irgens
“We just completed our 4th project with Venture Construction Group. Venture works closely with us to minimize change orders and cost increases throughout our ever-changing projects. Venture’s employees and subcontractors are extremely courteous and concerned with the quality of workmanship, safety and adherence to the schedule. Annex Wealth Management would highly recommend Venture on the basis of their ability, professionalism, honesty, and integrity.”
Dave Spano, President
Annex Wealth Management
"Paramount Financial Strategies engaged Venture’s team led by Dave Dahlke to build out our new Oconomowoc, WI flagship office. Venture did an excellent job of design, build out and interior design work. Each member of their team was responsive, professional and we felt ‘took ownership’ of their responsibility.
We are doing a renovation of our Janesville offices and have tapped Venture to help with that effort. There is no stronger verification of satisfaction then a repeat customer."
JReb Bortz, CFP
President
Paramount Financial Strategies, LLC
“Working with Venture Construction and all the sub-contractors was the BEST experience I have ever had when having a major construction project completed. Every part of the project was completed in a timely fashion. The schedule for completion of each step of the project was followed nearly to perfection. The area of construction was left in a neat and tidy condition each day. There was no interruption in our operations. Venture worked with us to overcome the various project challenges and completed the job on time and within budget.
Every concern I had during the construction was addressed in a timely and efficient manner. Venture Construction gets a ‘10’ in every aspect of delivery of the project!"
Doug Neumann, Operations Manager
Kloss Distributing
"It has been almost a year since your firm has completed our new apartment construction project, and I could not be more pleased! From the very start of the project to the completion, I was genuinely impressed with what an excellent overall experience it was.
The team assigned to the project was vastly experienced and extremely professional. They kept me informed every step of the way, which I greatly appreciated, and they effectively worked through any issues quickly and thoroughly. Follow up during the warranty period after construction was completed, was also outstanding. I am exceedingly pleased with the quality and value of the entire project! I am working on some new project developments in the near future, and will most definitely use your firm again. Thank you Venture Team! "
Kenneth R. Sidello
Sidello Asset Management
"We were introduced to Dan and Dave at Venture at the early start of our process. They designed a complex warehouse addition, managed the entire project and all subs, then helped work out the minor issues in a timely manner after completion. The project was smooth and within budget. I highly recommend Venture for big projects."
Jeff Binkert
House of Harley
Amato Automotive Group has a long history working with Venture Construction Group. We were very happy to continue our relationship on our newest dealership, Amato Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. I compliment Venture Construction Group on all aspects of the project, and in particular, their commitment to quality and their effort throughout the project. Our project manager, Jay Hill and our superintendent, Jason Radway were on top of every detail. Venture’s pride in a job well done is shown in the quality of their work and we look forward to continuing our relationship.
“I just wanted to write a quick letter to say thank you for the wonderful job you did at Mayfair Pediatrics. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Venture. Your team was so engaged with ours from the start making the planning process go so well. Working on an expansion and remodel of a very busy primary care office and urgent care with later hours was quite daunting…and even with the tight after hours parameters you guys pulled this off. I don’t think I received a single complaint about noise, cleanup, etc. Everyone knew what to expect on any given day thanks to your extremely efficient communication throughout every phase of this complicated project. We were thoroughly impressed with Venture’s attention to detail and ability to stay on schedule. Even when we were faced with unknowns and challenges you were quick to identify solutions and resolve. Children’s prides itself on having the highest of standards throughout all of our organizational operations and we look forward to using your team again.”
Maureen Goetz, Real Estate Director
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
“Working with Dan Eckerman and his team at Venture Construction Group made the stress of our renovation project very turnkey. Venture helped us to stay on our timeline and finish the project as promptly as possible. Our project manager, Dave Dahlke was thorough and patient while working through many tricky situations keeping us open during the entire project. From start to finish of the project, I really appreciated their honesty and professionalism and would highly recommend their entire project team.”
Stephanie Soerens, President
Soerens Ford, Inc.
“We have found enormous success with Venture. Even on an abbreviated timeline I was impressed with their ability to deal with change management while driving forward on the big picture of our office buildout. Professional and personable, everyone I came into contact with at Venture was willing to spend the extra time with me until we had everything perfect.”
Jason Coterel, Director & Project Manager
PKWARE, Inc.
“Venture Construction Group has been a pleasure to work with on our construction projects. From conception to a completed project, Venture has been there not just as a contractor but as a consultant also. Every aspect of the total job was top rate.”
Tom Karrels, General Manager
Elite Sports Clubs
“Venture Construction Group has been our contractor of choice for many years, helping us grow to the largest Franchisee within the Qdoba system. They have had a part in most all of our 35 restaurants in the form of major and minor construction projects. Venture is the most responsive of all of our vendors, and we can always count on them to get the job done right with a tremendous eye for quality, have the project come in on budget, and done on time. I am very pleased to enthusiastically endorse and recommend Venture Construction Group. Integrity, workmanship and responsiveness come to mind with Venture Construction Group.”
Ron Stokes, Chief Operating Officer
Roaring Fork! LLC
“Our new facility is world class and has helped us improve our productivity and reach out to new customers. Venture’s team, despite some very difficult weather problems due to a mid-January start, did a fantastic job of working to keep our scheduled date on time. The quality of the workmanship and communication from the on-site leader Mark and project manager Jay was excellent. Should our company continue our fast track growth, we will be expanding again and Venture will most certainly be our partner.”
Carl Panzenhagen, President
Blast Cleaning Technologies
“I have built seven restaurants with Venture Construction Group and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional and thorough general contractor. Venture works very hard as effective advocates to provide their clients with a very high level of service. Venture always gives me a high level of confidence that the project will be completed on time and with aggressive pricing.”
Eric G. Wagner, Chief Operating Officer
Lowlands Group (Café Hollander, Café Centraal, Café Benelux, Café Bavaria)
“I have worked with Venture Construction Group on numerous projects in the past 20+ years. I have found Venture Construction Group to be flexible and easy to work with. They have always completed our projects on time and within budget.”
Gary Zwirlein, Project Manager
Hammes Company
“It has been our pleasure to work with Venture Construction Group. Most recently Venture did the common area renovation of The Mayer Building (342 N. Water Street), as well as the buildout of a 5,700 SF tenant space on the same floor. Venture was responsive, listened to our needs, and repeatedly went the extra mile. We look forward to working again with Venture Construction Group in the future.”
Ann Pieper Eisenbrown, Owner
Pieper Properties, Inc.
“I have had the good fortune to work with Venture Construction Group many times over the past 18 years. Again and again they have helped us find ways to make things happen for our clients. Unlike many other general contractors whose change orders wreck havoc on projects and relationships, Dan Eckerman and his team are refreshingly open, honest and upfront about project costs and risks. This allows us to plan appropriately and have great confidence in the result. I trust them implicitly and recommend them highly.”
Dan Walsh, Executive Vice President
Transwestern
“From the initial conception of turning an old retail store (Schuster’s/Gimbels) into a Class A office space, Venture was with us through the entire design, construction and occupancy process. Venture’s input was instrumental in the final design, adherence to our constructions budget and presenting us with a quality, highly functional facility. Dan Eckerman has an honest, get down to work ethic and has surrounded himself with a competent staff upholding these same values. Since our initial office construction, we have done numerous projects with Venture and consider them our ‘Go To’ contractor. They are a hands-on, competent, professional organization that delivers on their promises and stands behind their work 100%.”
Mike Coakley, President
C.H. Coakley & Company
“From initial contact through the bidding, construction/project management and final billing our experience was seamless and uneventful. During the renovation process we never met any challenges that could not be resolved because of the team created by Venture. All the subs were on board, helpful, professional, and timely. Just a great experience from start to finish. Please feel free to have any potential clients call us or stop out and see the results of a team that knows their craft.”
Norm and Martha Eckstaedt, Owners of Wisconsin's Oldest Restaurant
Red Circle Inn and Bistro
“Venture has delivered our projects on time and with the quality of workmanship we require of our general contractors. Venture Construction Group is easily accessible, professional, a pleasure to work with, and truly a team player. I am pleased to recommend Venture as a quality contractor Irgens will continue to work with.”
Jim Bentz, Vice President
Irgens
“We have been successfully working with Venture Construction Group for more than 30 years and have built or renovated 7 major projects. They have always been very complete and competitive in their bid process. I have found Venture’s staff to be professional and very accommodating.”
Jim Tessmer, Owner
Safro Automotive Group
“In the past 23 years I’ve had a number of experiences with general contractors on various sizes of projects. Venture Construction Group completed a 105,000 square foot addition at our Sussex, WI facility. The Venture team worked very close with us to minimize the effects of the construction on our daily operations. Venture kept me and the owners of the company informed through every step of the process. When an unexpected problem popped up Venture came to the table with a reasonable and cost effective solution for us to consider. Our project was completed on time despite some very challenging weather conditions. I’m very satisfied with Venture’s quality of service and continue to enjoy the partnership that has developed. I would recommend Venture Construction Group to anyone thinking about building or expanding.”
Ken Osypowski, Vice President of Operations
Beer Capitol Distributing
"Venture Construction Group has been an integral and trusted partner for both my architectural practice as well as my development company. I have worked with them on projects ranging from small restaurants to large medical office buildings. They have always given me great service and have kept me updated on any budget and schedule issues. Also, I never feel like I am getting change orders that are not justified or subcontractor questions that have not been reviewed for solutions before they get to me. The bottom line is that I think Venture Construction Group, from top to bottom, is one of the best in the business.”
Brett West, Owner
West Development Partners LLC
“When I decided to open Harry's on Brady, it was a difficult decision. Having been in the restaurant business for 27 years and gone through three buildouts and five remodels, the thought of it brought many concerns. But Brady Street was a natural spot for Harry's and thought my architect I met the group Venture Construction. From the beginning Dan and his staff laid out a clear schedule and budget for the project. Piece by piece the project came along; with the vision and the execution of a master builder. We met on a weekly basis and discussed what was accomplished and what was to come. I was forced to delay the opening by two weeks, not because of construction delays, but because I was not ready to open on schedule. A Project that is on time and on budget is rare, but not to the Venture Group."
Elias Chedid, Owner
Harry's on Brady