The price of construction materials and other inputs rose again in February, driven in part by an increase in the cost of steel and aluminum.

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A leading figure in construction and real estate law in Wisconsin has died following a battle with cancer.

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Prevailing wages played a big part in both the highest high points and lowest low points of Jim Boullion’s lobbying career.

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With the industry’s recruiting efforts bringing more young workers with little experience into the trades, what can contractors do to ensure their worksites remain safe?

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A motion to change the state’s unemployment insurance system could cost the construction and manufacturing industries tens of millions of dollars in additional taxes, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau.

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Construction employment increased in 28 states from January 2011 to January 2012, the country’s best showing since 2007, according to the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin.

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Kurt Boson, owner of The Boson Co. Inc., Marshfield, has been named president of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin Inc., Madison.

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A lack of legislative language has construction lobbyists skeptical of subcontractor protections in a proposed project delivery reform bill.

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Fear of losing contract transparency is driving skepticism over a bill that would give the state more freedom to choose how it awards and delivers projects.

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By James Briggs With the state budget completed, lawmakers are returning to their districts after a busy and contentious legislative session. The Legislature particularly was active on construction issues. Among the bills passed during the first six months of 2011 ...

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