Gov. Scott Walker wants his state to modernize the way it delivers its largest construction projects, but he’s not in a rush to achieve such a goal.

Tagged with: Building Commission capitolisms CMAR David Helbach Gordon Hintz multiple-prime bidding project delivery Scott Walker single-prime bidding Van Wanggaard Wise

By James Briggs A state panel that controls more than $1 billion a year in construction money has fewer than half its members in place. The state Building Commission has neither a secretary nor a full roster, creating uncertainty as ...

Tagged with: Building Commission David Helbach David Miller Dean Kaufert Division of State Facilities Fred Risser Jeff Fitzgerald Joan Ballweg Maternowski Scott Walker UW System

By James Briggs A prolonged search for water during construction of a Marinette County campground has cost Wisconsin taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now, the state Building Commission wants a guarantee from the project’s contractor that it can successfully ...

Tagged with: David Helbach Department of Natural Resources DNR Ernest Winters Howard Immel Kanavas Wisconsin Building Commission Wisconsin Department of Administration

Paul Snyder [email protected] The UW System Board of Regents on Thursday formally pitched a set of changes to the state’s review and approvals process for new construction. “These recommendations are fairly modest,” said regent Jeffrey Bartell, “but they could make ...

Tagged with: Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin David Helbach David Miller Division of State Facilities Jim Boullion UW System Board of Regents Wisconsin Department of Administration