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Lawmakers kill Milwaukee train shop project (UPDATE)
The state's Joint Finance Committee on Wednesday rejected a motion to build a Milwaukee train shop, a move Democrats say clears the way for a lawsuit from a Spanish train manufacturer.
Engineer cost analysis bill on life support
The author of a bill that would eliminate a cost analysis of state highway project engineer work has given up hope her proposal can be revived prior to the end of the Legislature’s current session Thurday.
Time running out for construction-related bills
Two construction-related bills were slated for the Assembly calendar early Wednesday morning, placing the proposals on track for approval prior to the Legislature’s current session ending Thursday.
Bill to do away with highway cost comparisons stalls (UPDATE)
A bill that would eliminate the need for the state to conduct a cost comparison of highway project engineering work took an unexpected turn in the Senate Tuesday evening.
Senate unanimously approves regulation of geothermal well drilling (UPDATE)
A bill that would make geothermal well drillers a state regulated industry passed through the Senate Tuesday.
Construction jobs up in 28 states
Construction employment increased in 28 states from January 2011 to January 2012, the country’s best showing since 2007, according to the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin.
Senate passes restrictions on building moratoriums (UPDATE)
The state realtors group is pushing late in the legislative session for a bill that would create standards for local governments seeking to block development project proposals.
Walker approves pair of highway improvement contracts
Gov. Scott Walker signed a pair of highway construction contracts for nearly $16 million in central Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Talgo: ‘Costly consequences’ loom if maintenance shop isn’t built (UPDATE)
Wisconsin should brace itself for a lawsuit from Talgo Inc. if a state budget committee refuses to build a train maintenance building in Milwaukee, said state Rep. Robin Vos, co-chairman of the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee.
WisDOT pushing for train maintenance building in Milwaukee (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will seek $2.5 million for the final design of a Milwaukee train maintenance building rather than using an Illinois station for the service.
Developer gets brownfield grant for former fertilizer plant
A Madison-based developer will receive a $400,000 brownfield state grant to remediate the site of a former fertilizer plant.
Construction helps Wis. add 12,500 jobs in January
State labor officials say Wisconsin added 12,500 jobs in January, 4,200 of which were in construction.
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- $700M Brewers stadium overhaul proposal comes with new contracting language
- Wisconsin unions, businesses rally support for Line 5 relocation project
- Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
- Wisconsin’s starting fixed fee for engineering services gets a bump
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Caroline Heights Apartments turns historic structures into living space
- Wauwatosa Common Council greenlights $400M Barrett Lo apartments at Mayfair Mall
- Kenosha Common Council unanimously passes contractor requirements for public bids
- Old church finds new purpose as St. John’s Lutheran Church converts to affordable housing
- Indoor farms are shutting down as their businesses struggle. So why are more being built?
- Low Mississippi River limits barge traffic
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids around the state
- Wisconsin contractors urge Kenosha council to delay vote over bidding ordinance
Project Profiles
- First prefabricated bridge in US installed in Eau Claire County
- Illinois developer worked with Wisconsin contractor to build 258-unit Wauwatosa apartment complex
- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
- FPC Live slims venue proposal to 1 downtown building
- Children’s Hospital urgent care center in Milwaukee gets first round of city approval
- With Sonag Construction shut down, feds move to block indicted owner from collecting leftover assets
- Four contractors selected to build border wall prototypes
- UW-Milwaukee’s Greenstreet shaping minds (and the city)
- Turning the Corner(s) (PHOTO SLIDESHOW)
