This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Clifton Phelps, vice president of business development for JCP Construction.
This family-owned general contracting business has been operating in Milwaukee for 15 years, and has played a role in several high-profile projects in Wisconsin’s largest city. That includes the first Northwestern Mutual tower in 2016-2018 and the Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Phelps discusses some of the company’s current projects, including the Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy in the Bronzeville neighborhood and the ThriveOn King development, which he calls a “beacon” for the community.
“It’s a project that allows these great organizations and nonprofits to intermingle here in the community, as well as the surrounding areas of Harambee, Halyard Park and Brewers Hill,” he said. “It kind of brings a melting pot.”
In a return to the Deer District downtown, the company is also going to be working on a new Frank Productions concert venue, “which we’re very happy about,” Phelps said.
The podcast also explores broader trends in the construction industry including how interest rates are influencing development plans, projects from architects and engineers in the pipeline, as well as potential opportunities.
“We’re involved a lot in health care … so we’re just kind of keeping track of the merger from Advocate Aurora and Atrium, to kind of see what that new brand looks like so that we could be a part of that transformation there,” he said.
Phelps also weighs in on the future of JCP Construction, noting the company doubled in size last year.
“We see ourselves growing … continue to grow and continue to hire,” he said. “Obviously looking for better opportunities to gain our traction here.”
Listen to the podcast below, sponsored by UW-Madison:
