Foxconn Technology Group has announced the start of vertical construction of the company’s nearly one million square-foot factory at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park. The company celebrated the milestone milestone after announcing the beginning of work on foundations and footings for the facility in June. The start of vertical construction was marked by the installation of the first of more than 400 precast panels, weighing up to 75,000 pounds each and measuring 14 inches in thickness and up to 48 feet in height. Foxconn has awarded more than $175 million to date in total contract value for work at the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park, including the recent announcement of awards totaling $15 million to nine subcontractors in recent weeks. Work is ongoing towards the planned operational date for the facility next year, with several invitations to bid currently proceeding and more to be announced for both the Gen6 Fab facility and other buildings being constructed within the Park.. C.D. Smith Construction of Fond du Lac was awarded a contract for some of the foundation work.
