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ACEC study finds engineering firms on same page for diversity, but execution is uneven
ACEC released a study tracking around 200 engineering firms' diversity goals. Many of the firms aspired for a more diverse workplace, but hadn't executed a plan yet.
Sumaiyah Clark nominated as Milwaukee County chief equity officer
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has announced the appointment of Sumaiyah Clark to the position of chief equity officer for the Milwaukee County Office of Equity. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will consider the confirmation of Clark as early as December.
Contractors to host Racine luncheon to inform diverse pool of workers
Several contractors are hosting a lunch in Racine County to tell workers and businesses about future projects.
Diversity in US workplaces growing while construction industry lags
Increased immigration, longer life expectancy and a decline in birth rates are transforming the U.S. workforce in two important ways: The people powering this nation's economy include far more people of color and workers over 55 than was the case four decades ago.
Mortenson, Gilbane to help launch ‘Construction Inclusion Week’ this fall
Mortenson Construction is part of a major push ramping up this fall to promote diversity in construction, an initiative inspired in part by the national reckoning following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Analysis: Racial inequity in who takes career, tech courses
Alphina Kamara wonders what might have happened if she'd been introduced to science and engineering careers at her high school in Wilmington, Delaware.
Bucks: Fiserv Forum meets all hiring goals in final construction report
Milwaukee Bucks officials say they have met each of their hiring goals in the construction of the Fiserv Forum, a parking structure and public plaza that make up the new home of the team.
Evers signs order to promote diversity in state government
Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order designed to promote diversity and inclusiveness in Wisconsin state government.
Daily Reporter celebrates diversity and inclusion
The Daily Reporter and Wisconsin Law Journal celebrated companies and individuals who are committed to diversity and inclusion within their careers Wednesday night at the Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee.
Today’s News
- Wisconsin lawmaker accepts award for helping pass DACA bill
- Plans for $107M Wauwatosa library gain momentum
- Trump signs additional tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and lumber
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 27, 2026
- Feds commit $5B to AI-powered research for construction
- Worker files NLRB complaint against Wisconsin painters union
- Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program
- Sheboygan TID proposal targets public incentives of $5M or more
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 21
- State warns of workers’ compensation scam targeting victims
- Washington County housing initiative brings back young homeowners
- South Milwaukee apartment project canceled after financing shortfall
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)