The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it embraces the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Are you permitted? 
There are times when working on energized equipment is warranted or justified.
Tagged with: electrical code Faith Technologies Mark Cook
Read More »Editorial: Use state surplus for infrastructure 
Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed $3.8 billion capital budget for the next two years is a heady package indeed and would mark an historic investment package in Wisconsin’s infrastructure needs – much of it going to the University of Wisconsin System.
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Read More »Editorial: Brewers deal raises questions
While our eyes will be on the field, Gov. Tony Evers and Brewers primary owner Mark Attanasio will be swinging for the wallets of Wisconsin taxpayers.
Tagged with: editorial Milwaukee Brewers Tony Evers
Read More »Evers’ building budget has a few twists 
After a gubernatorial election, the first job of the governor in the first year of the new term is unveiling the two-year state budget plan.
Tagged with: budget Lincoln Hills Tony Evers
Read More »How firms can position themselves as ‘Best-in-Class’ for Builders Risk coverage
These are challenging times for the construction industry. There’s a backlog of business on the books, and that’s keeping things hopping. But keeping up – much less ahead – of demand is problematic as pressures mount.
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Read More »Pushing the needle on mental health is a team effort
As I gear up for our May technical meeting for my nonprofit, Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community, I think of a stat that construction workers die by suicide at a rate 4.3 times greater than any other workplace. This is higher than all jobsite fatalities combined.
Tagged with: Bruce Morton Marsh & McLennan mental health
Read More »Fiscal Facts: Changing Midwest marijuana landscape impacts Wisconsin 
Since late 2019, sales of recreational marijuana have begun in two of Wisconsin’s neighboring states, while a third appears poised to legalize the substance soon.
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Read More »Despite burgeoning pessimism, economy remains strong 
In a replay of the good-news-is-bad-news scenario, those claiming we are in recessionary times were dealt a body blow by the latest jobs report. Despite the Federal Reserve’s valiant efforts to slow the economy, U.S. jobs soared by half a million in January
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Read More »Navigating the 2023 National Electric Code 
Often electricians will find rules in the Code book and use or abuse the rules found and try to fit a square peg in a round hole.
Tagged with: electricians Faith Technologies Mark Cook
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