The vice chairman of the state Building Commission raised questions Wednesday over the estimated cost of a University of Wisconsin plan to knock down two residential buildings in Madison and replace them with a parking lot.

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“Precedent.” That was the cause of concern David Miller, associate vice president of capital planning for the University Wisconsin system, cited last week when asked about the possibility that Wisconsin lawmakers would shift more of the cost of a list of university construction projects onto the UW system’s budget

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The governor's latest budget proposal would allow for the sale of state property to help pay down the state's debt, but a University of Wisconsin System official says UW lands aren't likely at risk.

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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is in a housing bind that sets it apart from many other state campuses.

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Lawmakers are giving the University of Wisconsin System more freedom to build projects using private money but want proof the change works before loosening the collar.

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Disagreement on the state Building Commission over how firmly to push agencies to include alternative energy sources in new buildings has left project planners stuck between two ideologies.

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To state officials and industry insiders, state Building Commission meetings can be interesting affairs; but for outsiders, I’m sure they can get a tad stale. Luckily we can always rely on Gordon Hintz to provide comic relief. A Democratic representative ...

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By James Briggs The state Building Commission on Thursday placed on hold a request from the University of Wisconsin System to use the construction-manager-at-risk project delivery method. The move could signal a change — or, at least a clearer direction ...

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By James Briggs A state lawmaker warned the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Wednesday not to exceed the $76.8 million budget for the Badger Performance Center or it will lose his support. State Rep. Dean Kaufert, R-Neenah, said he was worried ...

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By Jack Zemlicka The man who would lose control of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s capital planning is warning the state not to step on competitive bidding in the rush to grant the campus independence. David Miller, associate vice president of ...

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