Jul 25, 2017

A.O. Smith project, related infrastructure improvements receive committee nod

A proposed new corporate research center for A.O. Smith and related public-works improvements may provide an underused business park with the jump-start it needs, Milwaukee leaders said Tuesday.

Jun 20, 2017

Hammes Co. proposes more tweaks to headquarters building

After making some big changes to its plans for a new headquarters building in downtown Milwaukee, Hammes Co. is coming back to city officials with some minor tweaks.

Feb 22, 2017

Milwaukee panel approves Hammes Co. HQ changes

Officials with developer Hammes Co. had their modified plans for a new headquarters building in Milwaukee receive approval Wednesday from a Milwaukee panel.

Nov 21, 2016

Hammes Co. headquarters proposal gets support from city leaders

In throwing his support behind a planned headquarters building for Hammes Co. in downtown Milwaukee, a city official argued it's not a local government’s place to cite architectural designs as a reason to approve or deny a development proposal.

Oct 26, 2016

BUILDING BLOCKS: Hammes Co. headquarters

The first phase of the project will include a five-story building, which would be occupied by Hammes Co. and other tenants.

Oct 21, 2016

U.S. Bank Stadium doesn’t have enough storage space?

U.S. Bank Stadium has 1.75 million square feet of space in downtown Minneapolis, but the officials overseeing its operation says there’s not enough elbow room for event-level storage.

Mar 10, 2016

Alliant Energy Center’s future gets clarity with veto override

Dane County officials have seemingly named a victor between two competing visions over what should be done with the Alliant Energy Center, which consultants say needs an overhaul to maintain its appeals to events organizers.

Sep 30, 2015

PLA debate hangs over Judge Doyle Square project

Even as Madison officials move forward with public assistance for the massive Judge Doyle Square development, a debate is going on behind the scenes over how much of the resulting construction work should be directed toward union contractors.

Nov 25, 2014

State to interview Hill Farms project suitors

State officials plan to meet with representatives of four development teams the week of Dec. 15 to discuss their plans to rebuild the state office building that now houses the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Madison’s west side.

Sep 2, 2014

Madison budget targets decrease in new construction spending

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is calling for an overall spending increase on construction and other capital projects in 2015 but about $10 million less on newly proposed projects.

Apr 18, 2014

Super TIF option for new Bradley Center has risks

A potential financing structure to contribute public money to a new Milwaukee arena comes with the risk of reduced local control.

Feb 20, 2014

Assembly clears way for Madison’s Judge Doyle Square project

The state Assembly approved legislation Thursday meant to aid in the construction of a hotel and parking structure development in the Madison’s Judge Doyle Square.