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State’s diesel emission rule losing steam (UPDATE)
By Joe Lanane A shared skepticism between industry representatives and the state Department of Natural Resources’ new secretary might kill the agency’s proposed diesel emission rule. “We want to be […]
Industry groups start drive for diesel rules (UPDATE)
By Paul Snyder Fearing a diesel emissions crackdown that could cripple construction company budgets, industry groups want new rules approved before the state has a chance to study the issue. […]
Trash to gas: Landfill energy projects increasing
By JASON DEAREN Associated Press Writer LIVERMORE, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of trash trucks across California are rumbling down city streets using clean fuel made from a dirty source: garbage. […]
Bad year for biofuel ends on a dour note
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An alternative fuel for diesel engines is off to a shaky start this year though it emits fewer pollutants and […]
Wisconsin steers clear of diesel debate (AUDIO)
By Sean Ryan Builders nationwide are fighting a proposed California rule requiring reductions in diesel emissions from construction equipment. Industry groups fear California’s rule will set a standard for other […]
Next exit: A greener truck stop
Nathalie Weinstein Dolan Media Newswires Portland, OR — At Jubitz Travel Center in Northeast Portland, the air is thick with the smell of diesel and the low rumble of dozens […]
Associated General Contractors of America fuming about exhaust rules
Justin Carinci Dolan Media Newswires Portland, OR — New diesel emissions rules could hit California contractors starting next year, and a national contractors group wants to stop those rules from […]
EPA grant targets Minnesota diesel
Brian Johnson Dolan Media Newswires Minneapolis — A $3 million federal stimulus grant is headed to Minnesota as part of an effort to reduce pollution from diesel-powered equipment. The U.S. […]
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- 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
- Dane County pledges $1.5M boost Madison homeless shelter
- Construction jobs rise in 45 states over last 12 months
- Matt Moroney steps up as CEO of Wangard Partners
- The trade labor shortage is nothing new, but its impacts are
- Wauwatosa gains $1M for affordable housing through Barrett Lo redevelopment deal
- $700M Brewers stadium overhaul proposal comes with new contracting language
- Wisconsin unions, businesses rally support for Line 5 relocation project
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)
