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Developers navigate more difficult data center building environment
Data center developers in Wisconsin face increased opposition and regulatory hurdles as communities in DeForest and Cassville block large projects.
Construction conference pinpoints a growing Milwaukee and handling uncertainty
Industry specialists discussed major projects in the Milwaukee area, dealing with an unpredictable administration and the goal to increase Milwaukee's population to one million people.
Experts warn of uncertainty as Trump’s promised tariffs inch closer
Because of how quickly the Trump administration wants to enact tariffs and how tariffs might drive up costs, contractors will likely face uncertainty when managing materials prices.
OSHA’s new walkaround rule a reminder for employers to check procedures
As concerns grow over OSHA’s new “walkaround rule,” a legal expert shares some ways contractors can protect their confidentiality.
3 construction AI tips for newcomers
Here are some tips for construction companies looking to integrate artificial intelligence in their workflow.
ON THE LEVEL: Husch Blackwell’s Levy says contractors should prepare for building project disruptions in a volatile construction market
A Milwaukee attorney said stakeholders must be transparent with each other and build contingency in their building plans amid a tightening construction market.
ON THE LEVEL: Is federal infrastructure bill a good problem to have?
If contractors had to sum up the prospect of getting work from the recently passed federal infrastructure bill amid continuing labor and supply shortages, many would no doubt say: It’s a good problem to have. Others, of a more skeptical cast of mind, might add: Be careful what you wish for.
Politics Aside: Incentives Benefit Milwaukee
It’s no secret that in recent years, the political divide between the left and the right has been growing. In today’s highly politicized environment, legislation and policy is often bogged down by political theater or diluted (or inflated) to get just enough votes for approval. The result can make for bad policy in some cases, and no policy in others.
Husch Blackwell completes build-out of HQ in MKE’s Huron Building
The law firm Husch Blackwell has completed a build-out of its new office in the Huron Building in downtown Milwaukee and plans to move in later this month.
Huron Building in Milwaukee to soon have anchor tenant, but not be fully occupied
Downtown Milwaukee's newest office building is finished and will soon welcome its anchor tenant — but won't be fully occupied because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Return To Work: How do we safely re-occupy buildings?
Many businesses moved with alarming speed to transition their workforce out of their physical workplaces to remote locations housed in dens, kitchens and other not-so-traditional spaces.
Contracts and COVID-19: How to make sure you’re protected when there’s a project delay
As we discussed in a previous commentary, after you have identified contract clauses that are critical to determining your rights and obligations with respect to COVID-19 caused delays, next you need to determine what these clauses actually say.
Today’s News
- WisDOT says veterans graves won’t be moved during I-94 expansion
- Wisconsin Laborers union launches peer support group
- Milwaukee County courthouse cost doubles to nearly $900 million
- Plan Commission punts decision on Milwaukee Walmart redevelopment
- Drilling fluid spills into wetland during Line 5 reroute construction
- Lease for Milwaukee’s Derse property opens as company moves to Oak Creek
- Goodbye NAIOP Wisconsin, hello CREDA Wisconsin
- Milwaukee elementary school deemed total loss after inferno
- Leadership roles change at Bliffert Lumber
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | June 30
- Foreclosure judgement ordered for Neutral Milwaukee site
- HEAT IS ON: Construction experts share tips on working in record-breaking temps
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)