AGC urges more discussion on project-delivery reform

Licensing may go under 1 roof

Published: May 10, 2013
Tags: Abe Degnan, AGC, Daniel LeMahieu, Department of Safety and Professional Services, John Mielke, licensing

The potential merger of the state’s main licensing agency and consumer protection department could fulfill remodeling contractor Abe Degnan’s wish to no longer serve two masters.

Lawmaker seeks to put sales-tax exemption in budget

Published: April 19, 2013
Tags: AGC, Andre Jacque, Jim Boullion, tax exemption

A proposal that would prevent contractors from paying sales taxes on materials they buy for tax-exempt projects will become part of the state’s 2013-2015 budget bill if a state lawmaker has a way.

AGC drops opposition to single-prime method of project delivery

Published: April 18, 2013
Tags: AGC, Jeff Beiriger, Jeff Gaecke, Jim Boullion, Mechanical Contractors Association, Mortenson Construction, multiple-prime contracting, project delivery, single-prime contracting, Specialty Contractors of Wisconsin

The Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin has withdrawn its opposition to the system of single-prime project delivery contained in Gov. Scott Walker’s 2013-15 proposed budget.

Dubious revenue estimates attached to tax exemptions bill (UPDATE)

Published: April 5, 2013
Tags: AGC, Andre Jacque, Department of Revenue, tax exemption

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has no way to know for sure how much it will cost the state to let contractors sidestep sales taxes when buying building materials for tax-exempt projects.

Editorial: Legislature thick as thieves exploiting nonprofit groups

Published: April 5, 2013
Tags: AGC, Andre Jacque, Dave Beck-Engel, editorial, Jim Boullion, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, tax exemption

The fine print proves state government is not stealing millions of dollars from nonprofit organizations.

Estimate pegs cost of extending tax exemption at $6 million

Published: April 3, 2013
Tags: AGC, Jim Boullion, tax exemption

The state would be out about $6 million a year if it let contractors buy building materials for cities, schools and certain nonprofit organizations tax free.

Lawmakers try, try again to pass tax exemption bill

Published: April 2, 2013
Tags: AGC, Andre Jacque, Dave Beck-Engel, Jim Boullion, Legislative Fiscal Bureau

Lawmakers are trying again to pass a bill that would strengthen the tax exemption for construction materials used in city, school and nonprofit group projects.

Proposed budget measure leans on general contractors

Published: February 21, 2013
Tags: AGC, Building Commission, construction manager at risk, Gordon Hintz, Jeff Beiriger, Jim Boullion, multiple prime, project delivery, single prime, Specialty Contractors of Wisconsin

Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed project-delivery reform would give general contractors near total responsibility for a state project’s outcome while preventing them from choosing their subcontractors.

Subs wary of possible shift in project delivery

Published: February 20, 2013
Tags: ABC, AGC, Carmen Fosick, Elmstar Electric, Jeff Beiriger, Jim Boullion, John Mielke, multiple prime, project delivery, Scott Walker, single prime, Specialty Contractors of Wisconsin

Carmen Fosick says her electrical company often is among the multiple contractors that now contract directly with the state on its construction projects.