ABOUT US
OUR FOUNDATION
Briohn was founded in 1979 by Brian Byrne, a Marquette University engineering graduate, and John Maliszewski – the company name unites their first names. Their first project: restoring a fire-damaged building for Mitchell Manufacturing.
From that first job forward, an unwavering focus on customer service and quality construction has produced thousands of successful projects – and clients who’ve trusted us across multiple generations of their own ownership.
Today the company is in its second generation of family ownership, led by CEO Nelson Williams alongside Brian’s daughters, Katy Williams and Breann Mila.
THE BRIOHN DIFFERENCE
RELATIONSHIPS FIRST
EVERTHING UNDER ONE ROOF
FAMILY-OWNED, SECOND GENERATION
We’re measured by repeat clients, not just ribbon cuttings. Many of our client partnerships span decades and help us build trust with new clients.
Architecture, structural engineering, construction, and development on one team. Fewer handoffs, faster approvals, and a single point of accountability.
We think long-term for our clients, employees, and the Southeastern Wisconsin communities we’ve built for and called home since 1979.
47
YEARS IN BUSINESS
10M+
SQUARE FEET BUILT
100s
OF HEADQUARTERS BUILT
5M+
SF UNDER MANAGEMENT
BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES
Through the BBC Charitable Foundation and hands-on volunteering, we support education, cancer research, adoption-related causes, and wellness – including the Trek 100 & MACC Fund, the Medical College of Wiscosnin, Vince Lombardi Cancer Fund, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, United Way, Make-A-Wish, Hunger Task Force and many more.
