Construction

Nov 11, 2009

WisDOT completes preliminary I-43 bridge work

By Paul Snyder The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that preliminary bridge work on Interstate 43/Highway 64 is complete and all lanes are reopened to traffic. The work, which […]

Nov 4, 2009

Pulte Homes posts $361.4 million loss for Q3 (10:15 a.m. 11/4/09)

By J.W. ELPHINSTONE AP Real Estate Writer Pulte Homes Inc. lost $361.4 million in the third quarter, but with the acquisition of Centex Corp., the homebuilder’s new orders increased by […]

Nov 2, 2009

September construction spending rises 0.8 percent

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Construction spending in September posted a better-than-expected performance, powered by the largest jump in housing construction in more than six years. […]

Oct 30, 2009

Construction deaths prompt safety review (2:32 p.m. 10/30/09)

By KEVIN FREKING (AP) – 23 hours ago WASHINGTON — Federal officials will investigate workplace safety programs across the country after the deaths of 25 workers in construction accidents in […]

Oct 29, 2009

Wisconsin lawmaker’s brother’s construction firm faces forfeitures

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A construction company run by a state lawmaker’s brother faces $194,900 in forfeitures and legal fees for building without the proper permits. Paul E. Olsen is […]

Oct 27, 2009

WisDOT plans to open College Avenue Bridge Friday (10:59 a.m. 10/27/09)

By Paul Snyder [email protected] The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Friday will officially open the reconstructed College Avenue Bridge in Appleton, WisDOT said. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at […]

Aug 27, 2009

GOP opposes plan, then seeks money

Monika Mathur and Richard Lardner AP Writers Washington — Georgia’s Republican senators, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, voted against the $787 billion economic stimulus package, blasting the bill as a […]

Aug 19, 2009

Study: Financial executives see growth in 2010

Stephen Bernard AP Business Writer New York — Financial services executives believe business conditions will bottom in 2009 before a recovery in the sector and broader economy occurs next year, […]

Aug 19, 2009

After 30 years, technician is Oklahoma Capitol’s go-to guy

Brian Bruss Dolan Media Newswires Oklahoma City – Roger Power has only eight years to make sure the state Capitol is in tiptop shape for its centennial celebration, and he’s […]

Aug 11, 2009

Board of regents bill could spark project battles

Paul Snyder [email protected] A state lawmaker’s attempt to distribute representation on the UW System board of regents based on geography might spark more competition among universities for project money. State […]

Aug 6, 2009

Contractors invade Fort McCoy

Sean Ryan [email protected] Trainers at Fort McCoy are living through a logistical nightmare as they search for space for soldiers while contractors overrun the base. “We’re literally operating on a […]

Aug 5, 2009

Jail overcrowding deadlocks Portage County

Paul Snyder [email protected] Portage County is stuck with an overcrowded jail and a cost-conscious board of supervisors opposed to new construction that a sheriff argues is the only legitimate solution. […]