An industry economist is warning that low average prices for construction materials seen over the past year might “just be the calm before the storm.”

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Following two quarters of slower economic activity, the construction industry picked up steam in the third quarter.

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The construction industry will continue its current expansion into next year, but the rate of growth will become more modest.

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Construction employment increased or held steady in 11 of Wisconsin’s 12 metropolitan areas between October 2015 and October this year, while declining in only one.

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Bolstered by a series of recent court rulings blocking new federal regulations, construction-industry groups now say they are expecting even better news when president-elect Donald Trump moves into the White House in January.

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A year after a national group that opposes prevailing wage laws gave Wisconsin an “F” for still having the payment requirements, the state is now making the grade.

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An industry group is praising a U.S. District Court decision to block the Obama Administration's so-called "persuader" rule.

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As happened to Democrat-aligned groups throughout the country Tuesday, Wisconsin construction unions saw their heavy spending in this year’s election fall flat in their attempt to wrest power from Republicans.

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In most election years, it’s not uncommon to see construction groups using political contributions to show appreciation for policies that benefit the industry.

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Wisconsin’s construction industry can look back on 2015 as yet another year of declines in the number of non-fatal on-the-job injuries.

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