Having gone nearly a year without a top executive, the union-aligned group Building Advantage has hired Nathan Jurowski as its next executive director.

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On the face of things, now would seem an odd time for Ken Kraemer to be stepping down from the top role at Building Advantage.

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It might be a while before homebuilders start reaping the benefits of the $10 billion plant the technology giant Foxconn plans to build in southeast Wisconsin, says an industry leader.

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The proposed expansion of the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino got its first key endorsement from a panel of Milwaukee officials on Monday.

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Milwaukee officials moved forward with an ordinance change Thursday that would further restrict what hours contractors could log in trying to meet their resident-hiring goals.

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Milwaukee’s growth in real-estate development has made it a premier source of jobs in the construction industry.

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Milwaukee officials are hoping to see bipartisan support in the state Legislature for several proposed bills that would help homeowners replace lead water-service lines under their properties.

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Milwaukee officials said Friday that they are planning to require property owners to replace lead pipes running beneath their lots because local residents too often pass on opportunities to get rid of the service lines on their own.

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Trying to bolster the supply of skilled tradespeople who can work on large construction projects in Milwaukee, a local workforce-development organization is seeking help from independent groups that can provide training and job placement.

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With the Milwaukee Common Council's approval on Tuesday, city officials will not only have to make sure unemployed or underemployed residents are finding work on projects receiving public money, but also that some of those workers come from impoverished neighborhoods.

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