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Ethan Duran covers construction and development in Wisconsin for The Daily Reporter. Originally from Milwaukee, he has worked with independent media in the city for several years and has bylines in The Shepherd Express and Milwaukee Magazine.
He can be reached at [email protected] or at (414) 551-7507.
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Recent Articles from Ethan Duran
Construction
July 27, 2026
Interstate 41 work continues with $167M contract
One construction company was awarded more than $167 million to work on part of the billion-dollar Interstate 41 widening project.
Construction
July 24, 2026
Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez received an award for helping pass Wisconsin Act 240, allowing DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses in Wisconsin.
Construction
July 23, 2026
Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced additional 50% tariffs on Canadian goods from hockey sticks to cement. The new tariffs will be enacted Aug. 19.
Construction
July 22, 2026
Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
A group has sued Wisconsin over Supplier Diversity Program, alleging it violates the equal protection clause by discriminating on race.
Construction
July 21, 2026
TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 21
1. AMOUNT: $1,446,491 AWARDED TO: Thunder Road LLC, Waukesha PROJECT: City of Milwaukee, Crack filling street maintenance and repair work. Project ID# 1157724 2. AMOUNT: $1,191,450 AWARDED TO: Payne & Dolan […]
Commercial Real Estate
July 20, 2026
Wausau Equipment facility changes hands in New Berlin
Snow removal equipment maker Wausau Equipment has sold its New Berlin location for $7.95 million.
Construction
July 20, 2026
Wisconsin Laborers union backs Crowley in governor’s race
Another trades union has thrown its weight in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, with the Laborers' rallying behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley at his reintroduction.
Today's News
July 17, 2026
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez drops out of governor’s race
Democratic candidate Lt. Gov Sara Rodriguez has dropped out of the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, citing financial issues before the August primary.
Construction
July 16, 2026
Construction industry resilient despite higher prices
Despite ongoing labor challenges, higher fuel prices and pushback against data center megaprojects, the country’s contractors are doing better than expected.
Commercial Construction
July 16, 2026
Marketing firm Derse gets ready to build Oak Creek HQ
A Milwaukee marketing firm was set to break ground on its new headquarters in Oak Creek. It will have to wait for the smoke to clear.
Today's News
July 16, 2026
Hazy conditions continue Thursday and Friday in Wisconsin
Everyone is advised to stay indoors during the wildfire haze Thursday and Friday; here's how to keep outdoor crews safe during the air quality alert.
Today's News
July 15, 2026
MPS students help with Milwaukee County courthouse complex overhaul
A multi-million-dollar overhaul of Milwaukee County's courthouse complex will give students a chance to learn about the architecture and engineering fields.
Today’s News
- Interstate 41 work continues with $167M contract
- Sixth Street roundabout in Milwaukee could be reworked
- Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
- Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
- Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 27, 2026
- Feds commit $5B to AI-powered research for construction
- Worker files NLRB complaint against Wisconsin painters union
- Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 21
- State warns of workers’ compensation scam targeting victims
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)