The Daily Reporter – WI Construction News & Bids Wisconsin's Construction Authority

Gov. Scott Walker wants his state to modernize the way it delivers its largest construction projects, but he’s not in a rush to achieve such a goal.

Tagged with: Building Commission capitolisms CMAR David Helbach Gordon Hintz multiple-prime bidding project delivery Scott Walker single-prime bidding Van Wanggaard Wise

A tie vote of the Madison Common Council has put one of the city’s most controversial developments back on the ropes.

Tagged with: common council Edgewater Edgewater Hotel Hammes Co. hotel Madison Paul Soglin TIF

Two men were injured when trusses collapsed at an Iron Mountain, Mich., construction project site Tuesday near the Wisconsin border.

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Wisconsin's concealed-carry law is forcing contractors to weigh perceived safety against potential lawsuits.

Tagged with: ABC AGC Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin concealed-carry LaLonde Contractors Michels Corp. Steve Stone

Gov. Scott Walker approved nearly $465,000 worth of improvements at four Wisconsin airports, according to news releases from the state Department of Transportation.

Tagged with: airport airports electrical Scott Walker Wisconsin Department of Transportation WisDOT

As a state senator prepares to unveil legislation that dramatically could change how Wisconsin delivers its construction projects, the Building Commission's vice chairman is calling on a state agency to quickly follow suit.

Tagged with: ABC Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Building Commission CMAR construction manager at risk Dean Kaufert Division of State Facilities John Mielke multiple prime project delivery single prime University of Wisconsin System UW System Van Wanggaard

A $16 million subsidy for the Edgewater Hotel redevelopment is too much for the city to include in its 2012 budget, according to Madison’s mayor.

Tagged with: Edgewater Edgewater Hotel Fred Mohs Hammes Co. hotel Paul Soglin redevelopment

The biggest battle might be waiting at home for a Wisconsin road builders group leading the charge for Congressional approval of interstate highway tolls.

Tagged with: Dan Thompson Federal Highway Administration FHA League of Wisconsin Municipalities Pat Goss toll road Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association WTBA

The state’s major highway projects committee on Wednesday approved a $150 million Madison-area road expansion and green lit six other potential projects for environmental study.

Tagged with: Beltline I-39/90 I-43 I-94 Interstate 94 Jim Doyle Jim Holperin Kevin Traas Mark Gottlieb roads Scott Walker TPC Transportation Finance and Policy Commission Transportation Projects Commission Verona Road Wisconsin Department of Transportation Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association WisDOT WTBA

The state’s major highway construction oversight panel will consider six projects for environmental review on Wednesday, according to a memo sent by Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb to Gov. Scott Walker.

Tagged with: Mark Gottlieb Pat Goss Scott Walker TPC Transportation Projects Commission Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association WTBA