Steve Stone, who was president of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin for 27 years, has retired from the organization.

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Steve Stone, who has led the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin since 1985, announced Monday he will step down at the end of the year. Vice President John Mielke will replace him.

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Wisconsin's concealed-carry law is forcing contractors to weigh perceived safety against potential lawsuits.

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Ron Klossner, president of The Stiegler Co. Inc. in Green Bay, acknowledges that while not all contractors are guys in pickup trucks, they often come with a rugged, independent streak.

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By Jack Zemlicka As other states look to adopt prompt payment laws, Wisconsin‘s construction industry remains divided on whether there is a need for similar legislation here. Jeff Beiriger, executive director of the American Subcontractors Association of Wisconsin Inc., said ...

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By Marie Rohde McGrath Electrical Inc., a longtime Janesville business, has shut its doors, leaving as many as 60 people without jobs. The company‘s office telephone and the telephone at company president and owner Andrew McGrath’s home were not in ...

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By Tony Anderson Special to The Daily Reporter An industry group is forecasting at least one more year of decreased construction spending in a market already battered by a weak economy. An American Institute of Architects economic forecast is predicting ...

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By Sean Ryan The federal government Tuesday officially shifted toward project labor agreements, confirming the fears of nonunion contractors. Starting May 13, federal agencies can require PLAs on projects that receive more than $25 million in federal money. Mike Zignego, ...

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Dustin Block dustin.block@dailyreporter.com Matthew Cushing has worked in a union and worked without a union. Now, he just wants to work. “In this day and age, I just want something decent,” said the 46-year-old forklift driver from Kenosha who was laid off ...

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