Okray shines bright on biggest projects in Milwaukee

March 15, 2018 7:00 pm Leave a comment

Zachary Okray - JCP Construction (Staff photo by Kevin Harnack)

Zak Okray cut his teeth on the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons project and is showing his true mettle on the Bucks arena.

From laborer to estimator, Owen has been there, done that

March 15, 2018 7:00 pm Leave a comment

Niles Owen - Michels Corporation (Staff photo by Kevin Harnack)

Whether it’s collaborating with an environmental consultant or speaking to laborers in the field, Niles Owen is comfortable doing it all.

Business Digest for Feb. 26, 2018

February 23, 2018 12:53 pm Leave a comment

Business Digest for Feb. 26, 2018

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Lawmakers OK bills restricting local control of employment, residential development (UPDATE)

February 22, 2018 4:30 pm Leave a comment

The state Assembly will vote on Thursday on a proposal to prevent local governments from adopting mandatory labor-peace agreements and other requirements related to employment laws.

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Miller Brewing to have three bars, event space in new Bucks arena

February 22, 2018 2:05 pm Leave a comment

This rendering shows designs for one of the three bars to be built at the new Milwaukee Bucks arena as a result of a partnership announced on Thursday between the Bucks and Miller Brewing Co. The new arena is on track to be complete by the end of the summer. (Rendering courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks)

Milwaukee Bucks fans will be able to get lit on Miller Lite at the team's new arena.

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Walker signs bill allowing utilities to assist homeowners in replacing lead pipes

February 22, 2018 11:15 am Leave a comment

Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday signed into law a bill that allows public utilities to provide financial assistance to communities and property owners looking to replace lead water-service lines.

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Voters approve two school-district building referendums

February 21, 2018 1:35 pm Leave a comment

Voters approved two school-district building referendums as part of Tuesday's primary elections.

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Zignego wins contract for I-94 north-south prep work

February 21, 2018 11:55 am Leave a comment

Another road builder has landed work on the Interstate 94 North-South freeway expansion.

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BUILDING BLOCKS: Heartis Village Brookfield

February 21, 2018 10:43 am Leave a comment

This is the second senior-living community being developed in the Milwaukee area by Dallas-based Caddis.

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Alliant Energy Center to receive upgrades

February 20, 2018 3:48 pm Leave a comment

Traffic enters the Alliant Energy Center in Madison recently. Dane County officials are at odds over redevelopment plans for the site. (File photo by Kevin Harnack)

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison will be upgraded in efforts to bring in more concerts and events to the venue, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced on Monday.

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