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HUD proposal a potential game-changer for manufactured homes
While Wisconsin searches for ways to expand access to housing, experts in the panelized and manufacturing construction industries said HUD's proposed changes will give manufactured homes a broader appeal.
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates share plans to expand housing
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates said the state needs to prioritize building new homes while residents scramble for housing.
Wisconsin enacting new residential electrical codes in the fall
Starting in September 2026, plans submitted to DSPS must follow codes based on the 2023 National Electric Code.
Wisconsin allocates nearly $50M in tax credits for housing projects
Wisconsin allocates nearly $50 million in tax credits to support 2,128 affordable multifamily housing units across 26 communities statewide.
49 townhomes set for downtown Milwaukee’s north edge
By Tom Daykin USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect A developer has preliminary plans to build nearly 50 townhouses on downtown Milwaukee’s northern edge – changing a long-delayed apartment proposal. […]
Milwaukee area communities ease zoning to allow more ADUs
To increase the housing stock, Milwaukee suburbs are looking at easing zoning regulations to allow accessory dwelling units.
Study compares project review times of Milwaukee communities
Wauwatosa has fastest project review and Brookfield has the slowest, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum study.
A powerful force has been holding back the housing market. It’s finally easing.
The mortgage lock-in effect is easing as more homeowners face higher rates, potentially increasing home inventory and impacting prices in the housing market.
New Land Enterprises proposes multifamily project over former Hooper Corp. campus
Milwaukee-based New Land Enterprises wants to build 500 apartments and commercial space at the former Hooper Corp. headquarters in east Madison.
Amid rising home prices, Richland Center residents decry building housing on park
In the national war for affordable housing, a familiar battle is raging in Richland Center, a city in a Driftless Area surrounded by wilderness and farm fields.
Hamm’s Brewery in St. Paul to get $140M revival
Momentum builds for a $140 million adaptive reuse project at the Hamm's Brewery in St. Paul, which includes a mix of new construction and historic renovation.
Wisconsin expert backs panelized homes for affordability
One expert with Wisconsin ties said he’s driving for public-private partnership to support a tested home construction method.
Today’s News
- Delayed Bay View development reaches Milwaukee Common Council
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 6
- Energy plant pinned to Milwaukee County courthouse project
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 6, 2026
- Madison roofer’s catastrophic fall flew under the radar
- WisDOT says veterans graves won’t be moved during I-94 expansion
- Wisconsin Laborers union launches peer support group
- Milwaukee County courthouse cost doubles to nearly $900 million
- Plan Commission punts decision on Milwaukee Walmart redevelopment
- Drilling fluid spills into wetland during Line 5 reroute construction
- Lease for Milwaukee’s Derse property opens as company moves to Oak Creek
- Goodbye NAIOP Wisconsin, hello CREDA Wisconsin
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)