Our History
Throughout our history, it’s been our a mission to be the best partner possible.
History
1963
Gary Fox joins Building Systems
Gary Fox joins Building Systems, Inc, as a design draftsman, beginning his career in commercial construction. Building Systems provides full construction, build-outs and remodels.
1972
Gary Fox attains ownership stake
Gary Fox becomes a minority shareholder of Building Systems, Inc.
1979
Building Systems-Findorff
Building Systems, Inc becomes a division of Findorff & Son Inc. Gary Fox leads the division.
1982
Nicolet Bio-Medical project
First multi-story office and manufacturing facility constructed by Building Systems-Findorff.
1983
Divestiture from Findorff
Building Systems-Findorff becomes its own corporation, named Building Systems General Corp. Gary Fox is appointed president, leveraging his experience in every area of construction — from estimating and accounting to project development and project management.
1983
Woodman’s Food Markets project
The first large-format store is constructed by Building Systems. This begins a working relationship with Woodman’s Food Markets that is still going strong today.
1988
Oakbridge project
A 50,000 sqft award-winning retail center is built on the west side of Madison, Wisconsin.
1995
Jim Arneson VP Operations
Jim Arneson is appointed Vice President of Operations.
2004
Madison Gas & Electric project
An office base station and vehicle storage facility for outside crew members.
1995
Space Center project
The company’s first experience building to meet aerospace manufacturing standards.
2007
Gary Fox buys out the company
Gary Fox buys out Building Systems General Corporation from J.H. Findorff & Son. Jim and Carrie Arneson become minority shareholders.
2009
Woodman’s Food Markets Corporate Headquarters project
A focal-point, 3-story office building is built to house Woodman’s Food Markets’ new corporate headquarters.
2008
Edgewood Campus School project
The company’s first experience in classroom design and construction.
2011
Blain’s Farm & Fleet project
Blain’s Farm & Fleet large-format construction begins ongoing relationship.
2015
16th Woodman’s Food Markets project
Completion of 16th Woodman’s Food Markets large-format grocery store and adjoining gas station/convenience store complex.
2017
Name change to FoxArneson
Name change to FoxArneson reflects both the founding heritage and 2nd-generation leadership of the company. Jim Arneson succeeds Gary Fox as president and owner and Gary Fox is appointed Chairman of the Board.
2018
Construction Management, General Contracting and Design+Build
FoxArneson completed the 18th Woodman’s Food Market in Lakemoor, IL with the design+build delivery method. FoxArneson managed the UW Warf office renovation project. Along with renovating the fourth floor of Henry Mall for the Office of Strategic Consulting.
2019
University of Wisconsin Madison Projects
Revamped the original 1954 Ingraham Hall classrooms. Created a state-of-the-art A/V classroom at the Pyle Center. Renovated Engineering Hall’s entrance on the UW campus. Renovated classrooms at Bascom/Van Vleck Hall.
2020
Grocery Market Growth
FoxArneson started building a new Woodman’s Food Market, Gas & Lube and Car Wash center in Bloomingdale, IL. Started construction on Woodman’s unattended gas stations in Buffalo Grove and Lakemoor, Illinois. The Woodman’s gas/lube & car wash was rebuilt on the east side of Madison. FoxArneson completed Hy-Vee Ailes Online Kiosk to meet needs of online grocery shopping.
2021
Blain’s Farm & Fleet Project Ramp Up
FoxArneson remodeled a Shopko store into a Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Monroe, WI. Started Blain’s Farm & Fleet Oak Creek remodel by downsizing the sales floor to increase warehouse storage and add drive-up canopy.
Our company has continually evolved by taking on increasingly complex challenges, broadening our capabilities and deepening our expertise. What will never change is our commitment to operating in the best interest of our clients—in all we do. It’s the approach that enables us to succeed for our clients—every time.
At FoxArneson we proudly put our name behind our product.
5972 Executive Drive, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53719
608.276.4400Â FAX: 608.276.4468