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New details emerge on possible data center in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area
A possible billion-dollar data center in Grant County's Driftless Area could generate $5.6 million annually in property tax without tax incentives.
Judge dismisses developer’s lawsuit against City of Port Washington
A judge dismissed a $4 million lawsuit by a Mequon developer against Port Washington over a stalled 263-home subdivision after months of negotiations.
Minnesota lawmakers target private equity in homes
Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit private equity companies from owning more than 99 single-family homes.
Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
Post-COVID workforce trends show employee growth and career progress drive retention more than salary, forcing leaders to rethink engagement strategies.
Wisconsin fines contractor for unlicensed plumbing work
Wisconsin fined HydroCorp $10,000 for using unlicensed workers on water meter replacements in Ashland and 16 municipalities.
Pest or ally? Debate over beavers in Wisconsin has wildlife advocates weighing how to coexist
The proceedings of a state beaver committee have attracted the attention of both advocates and wildlife managers across the country. The group is developing recommendations for the next decade of beaver policy in Wisconsin — a state whose trapping program has been accused of resting atop fishy foundations.
The choice we’re making about AI
About half of CEOs report significant time savings from AI. Workers using the same tools? Two-thirds reported minimal or no time savings.
DeForest cancels $12 billion data center plan
The village of DeForest dropped QTS Data Centers' proposal for a $12 billion data center after a news report revealed village staff knew about the project months before it was announced.
Align corporate governance and owner estate planning
Both corporate legal work and estate planning may play key roles, but different ones, in the long-term success of construction and real estate companies. Corporate attorneys typically help businesses choose […]
Best practices for construction project insurance in 2026
As 2026 dawns, project insurance remains one of the most critical risk management tools for developers, builders and design professionals.
Data centers lower power costs, says Xcel Energy CEO
Xcel Energy CEO explains how data center growth in Minnesota lowers electricity rates and boosts economic development despite power grid concerns.
Lamers named transportation director of Milwaukee County
Joe Lamers will serve as director of the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation
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- Doubled residential space critical for new Meta House project
- Kraus-Anderson will deliver first phase of $175M Big Bend sports complex
- Long-delayed Milwaukee boutique hotel plans show signs of life
- I-794 bridge improvements starting in Milwaukee
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
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