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HUD proposal a potential game-changer for manufactured homes
While Wisconsin searches for ways to expand access to housing, experts in the panelized and manufacturing construction industries said HUD's proposed changes will give manufactured homes a broader appeal.
Developers turn to Milwaukee again for financial support for 100 East project
The developers of a large office conversion project in downtown Milwaukee are turning to the city again for financial support after winning TID approval in July 2025.
Wisconsin senator urges Trump administration to review Buy America standards
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., urged the President Donald Trump administration to conduct a new review of enforcement of the Build America, Buy America Act, which sets domestic requirements for materials used in federally supported projects.
Wisconsin expert backs panelized homes for affordability
One expert with Wisconsin ties said he’s driving for public-private partnership to support a tested home construction method.
Menomonee Valley road project will open future development
Milwaukee will receive $500,000 from HUD to prepare vacant land along for development along the Menomonee River.
What to know about Scott Turner, Trump’s pick for housing secretary
Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a former NFL player who ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump's first term.
Milwaukee to receive $5M in federal funds to combat household lead hazards
The funding comes through HUD’s $140 million award through its lead hazard reduction program.
Wisconsin public projects get $20 million boost from the state
A total of 21 municipalities got state funding for public improvement projects.
Construction on Couture high-rise project to start in January
The developer of the long-planned Couture project has secured a crucial $103.5 million federal loan guarantee.
Deadline close to extension for Couture project’s transit plaza
A federal deadline is close to being extended for a transit plaza tied to the delayed Couture high-rise on downtown Milwaukee's lakeshore.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett proposes $6.5 million to help with home ownership
When Mayor Tom Barrett presents his 2021 proposed budget Tuesday, it will set aside about $6.5 million for housing and homeownership in the city.
FHA’s fiscal issues could affect mortgage marketplace
With the Federal Housing Administration on shaky fiscal ground, the likelihood of a taxpayer bailout has some in the housing industry concerned about potential fallout.
Today’s News
- US existing home sales unexpectedly fall in June
- Milwaukee Water Street nightlife locations for sale
- Milwaukee mayor favors improving I-794 freeway over removal
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 13, 2026
- 200-unit apartment project wins 2nd city endorsement
- ON THE LEVEL: Josh Brown takes the torch at Bliffert Lumber
- BUILDING BLOCKS: Tom’s Drive In nears completion in Fond du Lac
- Computing facility dropped from Midtown Center redevelopment in Milwaukee
- Delayed Bay View development reaches Milwaukee Common Council
- TOP BIDDERS: The biggest recent winning bids from around Wisconsin | July 6
- Energy plant pinned to Milwaukee County courthouse project
- Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of July 6, 2026
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)