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Feb 26, 2026

AGC of Wisconsin celebrates 100 years in business

AGC of Wisconsin, representing hundreds of contractors employing tens of thousands of professionals across the state, was founded in 1926.

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Aug 13, 2020

At AGC of Wisconsin, Barker resists government interference in contracting

Amid a recession caused by the pandemic, Bob Barker has seen some evidence that some contractors might be desperately trying to underbid each other in the hopes of winning whatever work they can.

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May 15, 2020

AGC of Greater Milwaukee names Kessenich of Big Step next CEO (UPDATE)

After an extensive search, the Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee has picked Mark Kessenich as its next CEO.

Apr 28, 2020

Survey: Nearly 90% of Wis. contractors see project delays or shutdowns this spring

Nearly 90% of Wisconsin construction companies that responded to a recent AGC of Wisconsin survey say they've seen projects cancelled or pushed back in March or April because of the state's coronaviurs outbreak.

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Oct 11, 2018

COMMENTARY: Contractors and design professionals provide valuable services to public owners

Last week, The Daily Reporter posted an article about school districts’ referendum requests heading into the Nov. 6 election. The article, with no attribution or data to support its claim, stated: “Construction companies have also become more aggressive about pushing for higher school spending.”

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Feb 12, 2016

Business Digest for Feb. 12, 2016

The Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin has announced the newest members of its leadership team.

Feb 3, 2016

AGC announces new leadership team

The Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin has announced the newest members of its leadership team.

Jul 23, 2014

Wausau bidding errors cause headaches

A Wausau alderman contends that if construction companies had been more willing to blow the whistle, alleged irregularities in the city’s bidding procedures might have surfaced sooner.

Apr 30, 2014

Lawyers question AGC’s role in lawsuit

In suing the city of Middleton over its bidding procedures, the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin is doing something it has not done in at least two decades.

Jan 23, 2014

DOA secretary questions AGC’s single-prime concerns

The secretary of the state Department of Administration is questioning the motives behind the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin’s persistent inquiries into the state’s new single-prime system of managing construction projects, according to an email attributed to Secretary Mike Huebsch and sent to a lawmaker last week.

Jan 22, 2014

AGC seeks answers on bid policy

An Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin letter is bringing to light a discrepancy between the surety-bonding coverage construction companies can get and the maximum dollar amount of projects the state will let them undertake.

Sep 28, 2010

Eau Claire adds construction jobs with major projects

By Marie Rohde A construction boom in Eau Claire that caught national attention could mark only a temporary boost before the city falls back to the pack of struggling markets. […]

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