Foxconn to announce winners of two more bid packages
Foxconn Technology Group plans to announce on Thursday which company or companies won two bid packages for its massive factory complex in Mount Pleasant.
THINGS LOOKING UP: Foxconn releases new bid package, starts vertical construction
As vertical construction begins on Foxconn Technology Group’s Mount Pleasant complex, the lead contractors on the massive project are advertising another slew of work. Officials gathered at the Foxconn project’s site […]
Michels Corp. rolls out $100M plan for MKE office office, retail, apartment complex
Michels Corp. rolled out plans on Monday for a $100 million riverfront development in Milwaukee's Harbor District — a project that could keep crews working through 2020.
Foxconn selects general contractor, engineering consultants (UPDATE)
Foxconn Technology Group has selected some prominent companies to begin building its massive flat-screen factory in Racine County, the Taiwanese company announced on Tuesday.
State moving to cut down on space rented for agencies
As the state moves to consolidate various departments in one hulking office building on Madison’s west side, it is also planning to reduce the amount of private space it rents.
Price not first consideration for Hill Farms project
It wasn’t having the lowest price that won the contract to replace WisDOT’s headquarters for a development team made up primarily of C.D. Smith Construction and Gilbane Building Co.
Building Commission waives bidding procedures for Hill Farms project (UPDATE)
Wisconsin officials on Wednesday waived bidding requirements for what is likely to become the largest government-building project in the state’s history.
Northwestern concrete pour goes off without a hitch (SLIDESHOW, VIDEO)
A planned 27-hour concrete pour for the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons in Milwaukee took slightly longer than expected, but otherwise went off without a hitch.
Northwestern Mutual contractors to host pre-bid meeting
Milwaukee-based C.G. Schmidt Inc. and Providence, R.I.-based Gilbane Building Co., the general contracting team for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.’s new downtown Milwaukee office tower, will host a pre-bid meeting and networking session Wednesday for contractors interested in working on the project.
Bids wanted for casino hotel finishing work
Bids are wanted for interior and hardscape work at the new Potawatomi Bingo Casino Hotel in Milwaukee.
Final draft at center of dispute
Potted plants clog Caroline Duncan’s windowsills in Milwaukee’s Convent Hill, their leaves lush green against the grays and browns of the city below.
Economy helps Waukesha County cut health building costs
Waukesha County shaved an additional $1 million off its construction tab for its new Health and Human Services Building, bringing the total savings on the project to $1.5 million, according to Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas.
Today’s News
- Contractor teaches Milwaukee middle school students about construction careers
- Construction begins on Milwaukee’s 373-unit 100 East apartment conversion
- Wisconsin worker deaths slightly decline but remain high
- After neighbor concerns, Milwaukee alderwoman delays apartments review
- Dane County slaps solar company execs with theft by contractor charges
- Priciest option for Wauwatosa city hall and library project is $107M
- Residents TID petition seeks more oversight on public spending
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | May 19
- Judge orders partial pause on Line 5 construction in northern Wisconsin
- Backlash continues against Shorewood affordable housing proposal
- Worker hospitalized after 30-foot fall at Madison construction site
- Wisconsin announces $248M for essential projects statewide
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)













