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US inflation may slow, but the affordability debate is likely to keep raging
Rising housing costs, stubborn inflation pressures and high mortgage rates pose political challenges for Trump in 2026 despite the Fed’s outlook for cooling inflation.
Wisconsin mid-decade redistricting fight intensifies
Wisconsin’s 2026 congressional races could shift as new lawsuits push mid-decade redistricting. Courts weigh partisan and anti-competitive gerrymander claims.
Wheel tax revenues keep rolling
By the end of 2025, nearly half of all Wisconsinites will be required to pay a fee to their municipality or county to register their vehicle.
The December question every leader should anticipate
As the year winds down, Jaime Raul Zepeda encourages readers to ask questions about purpose and growth.
Preparing for Wisconsin’s deer hunting season
Wisconsin deer hunting season is approaching, and longtime hunter Chris Hardie builds a new ground blind while reflecting on tradition, family and time in the woods.
Data center secrecy is unacceptable
As massive data centers reshape Wisconsin’s power grid, the PSC is taking aim at excessive secrecy and urging greater transparency in utility filings.
2024 referendum, state aid improve Madison’s budget outlook
Madison’s proposed budget for 2026 highlights the city’s recent financial turnaround, as it would increase staffing and service levels while limiting the city’s property tax increase to roughly the rate of inflation.
How to correctly apply NEC Table 310.16 ampacity rules
Learn how to calculate conductor ampacity using NEC Table 310.16. Understand temperature, load, and correction factors to ensure safe, compliant wiring.
Lean and integrated delivery drive speed, certainty, client value
Using Lean principles and integrated delivery, Mortenson cut design and permitting time to six months through early alignment and collaboration.
Discovering and capturing hidden value in your negotiations
Learn how construction professionals can negotiate beyond price by preparing well, building trust and creating value that benefits both sides.
Ghosts, goblins and pet cremation: an FTC Halloween special
Few things are spookier than a Federal Trade Commission enforcement action.
No construction contract is standard — terms matter
Third-party beneficiary clauses can shift risk in construction contracts. Learn why reviewing and customizing these terms is key to protecting your rights.
Today’s News
- Fraser and HD Hyundai eye Superior shipyard for modernization
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 27
- 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
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)