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Greenhouse-gas regulations draw cries of doom, boon
The proposed greenhouse-gas regulations that critics contend will drag down the economy are receiving praise from others as a boon for the construction industry.
Boldt battles tight sight for biomass plant
We Energies – Domtar Biomass-Fueled Cogeneration Facility Construction crews worked next to an operating paper mill for 2 ½ years to build the state’s largest biomass power plant. The $269 […]
Milwaukee aldermen seek alternative to We Energies
A Milwaukee alderman unhappy with We Energies wants the city to explore generating its own electricity for streetlights and traffic controls.
We Energies restores power after underground explosion (UPDATE)
We Energies crews hope to determine the cause of an underground explosion that knocked out power in the area around the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee on Sunday.
Utility floats power plant conversion from coal to natural gas (UPDATE)
We Energies is taking the first step toward transforming its Menomonee Valley Power Plant from coal to natural gas, company officials said Wednesday.
Milwaukee streetcar running on schedule
Milwaukee is on pace to issue a request for proposals by late fall for the city's streetcar project, seeking what officials hope will be several potential plans for the $64.6 million, 2.1-mile line.
Milwaukee streetcar desire debated
By James Briggs A Milwaukee alderman on Monday called for a referendum to let voters advise Common Council members on whether the city should build a $64.6 million streetcar line. […]
Glacier Hills Wind Park easement search angers neighbors
By Paul Snyder Neighbors irritated by We Energies’ continued search for Glacier Hills Wind Park easements have won the right to review changes to a project the state approved two […]
MATC seeks bids for 6-acre Milwaukee solar farm
Sean Ryan [email protected] The Milwaukee Area Technical College needs more public money to realize its plan of building a 6-acre solar farm in Milwaukee. The college wants to build solar […]
Coal clings to its power
Paul Snyder [email protected] A new federal energy study says it is unlikely many new coal-fired power plants will be built in the next 20 years. The end of coal? Not […]
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- Corn mill owners plead to federal charges in fatal explosion, will pay $11.25 million
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Second phase of Lower Yahara River Trail construction
- Sky-high mortgage rates leave homes unaffordable for more buyers, sending new home sales tumbling
- Forecast: Economic challenges ahead as rates rise and labor shortages remain
- CBRE opens office on 18th floor of Milwaukee BMO Tower
- Former inmate able to rebuild life through work in construction trades
- Zignego to lead $60M I-894 improvement project
- Minnesota approves giant solar energy project near Minneapolis
- Veterinary center wants to build $13M clinic in Pewaukee
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids around the state
- OSHA targets silica dust for engineered stone industry
- Biden administration announces $1.4B to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states, including 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)
