The Daily Reporter - WI Construction News & Bids » Central Library http://dailyreporter.com Wisconsin's Construction Authority Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:06:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Editorial cartoon http://dailyreporter.com/2011/09/09/editorial-cartoon-186/ http://dailyreporter.com/2011/09/09/editorial-cartoon-186/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:19:25 +0000 Joe Yovino http://dailyreporter.com/?p=74095 More on Madison’s Public Library]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2011/09/09/editorial-cartoon-186/feed/ 0 Missed due date doesn’t hurt Madison library http://dailyreporter.com/2011/09/06/missed-due-date-doesn%e2%80%99t-hurt-madison-library/ http://dailyreporter.com/2011/09/06/missed-due-date-doesn%e2%80%99t-hurt-madison-library/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:43:49 +0000 Adam Wise http://dailyreporter.com/?p=73901 Close, apparently, is close enough for the Madison Public Library in its attempt to raise $4 million for the reconstruction of its main branch downtown.]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2011/09/06/missed-due-date-doesn%e2%80%99t-hurt-madison-library/feed/ 0 Madison library has plenty of moving pieces http://dailyreporter.com/2011/07/22/madison-library-has-plenty-of-moving-pieces/ http://dailyreporter.com/2011/07/22/madison-library-has-plenty-of-moving-pieces/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:11:15 +0000 Adam Wise http://dailyreporter.com/?p=71922 The city of Madison will pay a consultant about $4.33 per piece to oversee moving the Central Library’s collection to a warehouse to make way for a reconstruction of the downtown building.]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2011/07/22/madison-library-has-plenty-of-moving-pieces/feed/ 0 Madison mayor wants money first, projects later http://dailyreporter.com/2011/04/29/madison-mayor-wants-money-first-projects-later/ http://dailyreporter.com/2011/04/29/madison-mayor-wants-money-first-projects-later/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:17:25 +0000 admin http://dailyreporter.com/?p=68462 By James Briggs A deal struck between Mayor Paul Soglin and Madison Public Library officials provides a map for how Madison will approach major projects. Soglin on April 19, his first day in office, waved a caution flag on the $29.5 million renovation of the downtown Central Library, saying he didn’t want the city to [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2011/04/29/madison-mayor-wants-money-first-projects-later/feed/ 0 A new — and old — challenger for Madison Mayor Cieslewicz http://dailyreporter.com/2010/12/22/a-new-and-old-challenger-for-madison-mayor-cieslewicz/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/12/22/a-new-and-old-challenger-for-madison-mayor-cieslewicz/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:34:09 +0000 admin http://dailyreporter.com/?p=62640 By James Briggs Controversial development proposals that languished for months in Madison‘s approval process have prompted a two-time mayor to seek his third stint as the city’s top executive. Paul Soglin, Madison’s mayor from 1973 to 1979 and again from 1989 until 1997, has injected new life into what seemed last week like an easy [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/12/22/a-new-and-old-challenger-for-madison-mayor-cieslewicz/feed/ 0 The thrill is … diminished http://dailyreporter.com/2010/12/17/the-thrill-is-diminished/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/12/17/the-thrill-is-diminished/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:18:38 +0000 admin http://dailyreporter.com/?p=62458 Drawings of Madison’s downtown Central Library have lost some sparkle as the $29.5 million proposed renovation enters its next phase.]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/12/17/the-thrill-is-diminished/feed/ 0 Editorial cartoon http://dailyreporter.com/2010/10/01/editorial-cartoon-141/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/10/01/editorial-cartoon-141/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:33:14 +0000 Joe Yovino http://dailyreporter.com/?p=59112 ]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/10/01/editorial-cartoon-141/feed/ 0 Mortenson takes lead to direct Madison Central Library job http://dailyreporter.com/2010/07/07/mortenson-takes-lead-to-direct-madison-central-library-job/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/07/07/mortenson-takes-lead-to-direct-madison-central-library-job/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:55:47 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=55719 By Paul Snyder The complexity of Madison‘s Central Library project justifies the extra $375,000 the city will spend on a construction administrator, according to city leaders. “We’re entering uncharted territory with this project,” said Alderwoman Lauren Cnare. “We’re stripping this building down to its bones and rebuilding it. We don’t know what’s inside.” To ease [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/07/07/mortenson-takes-lead-to-direct-madison-central-library-job/feed/ 0 Madison library architect checks in, and it’s all smiles http://dailyreporter.com/2010/06/08/madison-library-architect-checks-in-and-its-all-smiles/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/06/08/madison-library-architect-checks-in-and-its-all-smiles/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:57:40 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=54671

By Paul Snyder

staff writer

The madness surrounding Madison’s Central Library seems to have subsided. Well, at least at the city level.

]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/06/08/madison-library-architect-checks-in-and-its-all-smiles/feed/ 0 Minneapolis architect wins Madison library job http://dailyreporter.com/2010/05/26/minneapolis-architect-wins-madison-library-job/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/05/26/minneapolis-architect-wins-madison-library-job/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 20:13:43 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=54304 Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com The criticism directed toward Madison’s selection of Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle Ltd. as Central Library designer has more to do with the process than the architect. “The product we end up with has to last most of our lifetime, and it’s just too important to cut corners,” said Alderwoman Judy Compton. In [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/05/26/minneapolis-architect-wins-madison-library-job/feed/ 0 Architects list survives library project changes http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/27/architects-list-survives-library-project-changes/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/27/architects-list-survives-library-project-changes/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:35:57 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=47584 Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com Madison is sticking to its shortlist of design teams for the reconstruction of Central Library even though the project has changed and other architects have expressed interest. “Knowing now what the plan is, I think the city could get a lot more interest from national firms and a lot better response than [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/27/architects-list-survives-library-project-changes/feed/ 1 Madison Common Council sounds off on library reconstruction http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/13/madison-common-council-sounds-off-on-library-reconstruction/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/13/madison-common-council-sounds-off-on-library-reconstruction/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:29:19 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=42403 By Paul Snyder Madison Common Council members Tuesday questioned whether the city’s plan to rebuild its existing central library is better than a new project. “Were we too enthusiastic?” asked Alderwoman Thuy Pham-Remmele of the council’s approval last year of a plan to build an estimated $37 million new library on West Washington Avenue. “Because [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/13/madison-common-council-sounds-off-on-library-reconstruction/feed/ 0 Downtown businesses fight for new Madison library (UPDATE) http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/06/madison-library-board-backs-renovation/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/06/madison-library-board-backs-renovation/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:23:36 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=42100 By Paul Snyder Madison’s downtown business community is not ready to give up on the development opportunities tied to construction of a new central library. If the city and The Fiore Cos. Inc., Madison, had reached a development deal, the two would have teamed up to build a new library on West Washington Avenue and [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/04/06/madison-library-board-backs-renovation/feed/ 0 Madison alderman seeks commitment to library renovation (UPDATE) http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/30/madison-alderman-aims-to-clear-budget-ambiguity-for-library-renovation/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/30/madison-alderman-aims-to-clear-budget-ambiguity-for-library-renovation/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:29:17 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=41800 By Paul Snyder A Madison alderman’s proposal to change wording in the city budget would officially kill any chance for construction of a new central library this year. Alderman Mark Clear said he plans to introduce at the Common Council’s April 13 meeting a resolution that would change wording in the 2010 budget from a [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/30/madison-alderman-aims-to-clear-budget-ambiguity-for-library-renovation/feed/ 0 Madison construction unions back library renovation (UPDATE) http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/26/madison-construction-unions-back-library-renovation/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/26/madison-construction-unions-back-library-renovation/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:40:58 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=41701 By Paul Snyder Madison-area construction unions are lining up behind Mayor Dave Cieslewicz’s push to renovate the city’s central library. But some groups are not sold on the plan. “Unemployment’s at 20 percent in our local alone,” said Dave Boetcher, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 159 Madison office. “We’re obviously looking [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/26/madison-construction-unions-back-library-renovation/feed/ 0 Madison checks out of new central library http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/19/madison-checks-out-of-new-central-library/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/19/madison-checks-out-of-new-central-library/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:33:14 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=41466 By Paul Snyder Madison leaders have abandoned plans for a $37 million new central library on West Washington Avenue and will instead pursue renovation of the existing central library. Madison Library Board President Tripp Widder said Thursday that city leaders met with the Fiore/Irgens development team Wednesday to try resolving differences on a proposed turnkey [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/03/19/madison-checks-out-of-new-central-library/feed/ 0 Madison Central Library project stalls (UPDATE) http://dailyreporter.com/2010/02/25/city-developer-negotiations-leave-madison-central-library-on-hold/ http://dailyreporter.com/2010/02/25/city-developer-negotiations-leave-madison-central-library-on-hold/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:17:54 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=40405 By Paul Snyder Haggling over the best project delivery for a new Central Library in Madison threatens the 2010 construction start date and the team that assembled the proposal. “At this point, we’re kind of treading water,” said Michael May, the city’s attorney. “I would hope to have an agreement in place in the next [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2010/02/25/city-developer-negotiations-leave-madison-central-library-on-hold/feed/ 0 Timelines, money limit rooftop garden study http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/12/timelines-money-limit-rooftop-garden-study/ http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/12/timelines-money-limit-rooftop-garden-study/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:19:16 +0000 http://dailyreporter.com/?p=35140 By Paul Snyder Madison leaders agree a rooftop garden on the new central library project is a fine concept unless it raises the project cost or delays planning. “If it becomes a price tag issue in this climate, I think it could be a problem,” said Alderman Michael Schumacher. “I’m fighting for services and basic [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/12/timelines-money-limit-rooftop-garden-study/feed/ 0 Library project tests Madison’s patience http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/06/library-project-tests-madison%e2%80%99s-patience/ http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/06/library-project-tests-madison%e2%80%99s-patience/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:54:51 +0000 Rick Benedict http://dailyreporter.com/?p=34782 By Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com Certainty could cost the Madison Common Council as it weighs whether to commit to a Central Library project now or delay construction until the money shows up. “One of the reasons the $37 million estimate is down from the $43 million that was talked about before is because of the construction [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/06/library-project-tests-madison%e2%80%99s-patience/feed/ 0 Final budget amendments pitched by Madison Common Council http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/05/final-budget-amendments-pitched-by-madison-common-council/ http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/05/final-budget-amendments-pitched-by-madison-common-council/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:52:34 +0000 Rick Benedict http://dailyreporter.com/?p=34720 By Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com Madison Common Council members on Thursday added 13 amendments to the city’s capital budget, aimed at decreasing some of the city’s spending next year. Amendments include another attempt to knock out the $16 million in tax incremental financing over the next two years for a proposed redevelopment of the Edgewater Hotel. [...]]]> http://dailyreporter.com/2009/11/05/final-budget-amendments-pitched-by-madison-common-council/feed/ 0