Wisconsin Builders Association

May 31, 2019

Bill to clarify rules to prevent need to file both paper, electronic building permits

A new bill would clean up an existing law that, amid confusion, has led some local governments to require contractors to file both paper and electronic copies of building permits.

Oct 24, 2018

Wisconsin Builders Association endorses Walker in contentious re-election race

The Wisconsin Builders Association, a state homebuilders group, has endorsed Gov. Scott Walker in his close race for re-election this fall.

Mar 1, 2018

Change to rules for carbon monoxide detectors, inspections advance

Legislation that would change state rules governing how many carbon-monoxide detectors must be installed in homes is heading toward a vote in the Wisconsin Senate.

Feb 23, 2018

Bill that could decrease contractor liability, legal costs heads to Senate

The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that could curtail contractors' legal costs and liability in certain lawsuits.

Feb 9, 2018

Bill meant to ease way for residential developments headed to Assembly

State lawmakers are moving to take up a bill that would make a series of big changes to what restrictions local governments can impose on residential-property developments.

Feb 8, 2018

Proposal to scrap two DSPS councils ready for Assembly vote

As early as next week the state Assembly could be taking up a proposal that would eliminate two councils that help state officials both with reviewing complaints made against building inspectors and with drawing up rules used to verify the financial soundness of home builders.

Jan 5, 2018

Bill to give contractors quicker protection from project lawsuits

Beyond being subject to less liability for injuries on construction projects, contractors could see a decrease in their legal expenses should lawmakers adopt a proposal that went before a legislative panel on Thursday.

Dec 11, 2017

Code expert: AG opinion on sprinklers could undermine other codes

A building-code expert is warning that a recent attorney general opinion finding the state can’t enforce a fire-sprinkling rule threatens to undermine other code standards for commercial buildings. Attorney General Brad Schimel, […]

Aug 3, 2017

Debate over sprinklers in multi-family dwellings catches fire again

About six months after being doused by Gov. Scott Walker, questions over whether certain types of new apartment buildings should be required to have sprinklers have been rekindled.

Apr 4, 2017

Trades groups line up behind push to eliminate personal-property tax

Lawmakers have started again to call for the elimination of the state’s tax collected on construction equipment and various other types of “personal property.”

Feb 17, 2017

Budget could lead to longer waits for plan reviews

Architects, engineers and contractors would most likely have to wait a little longer to get their plans reviewed under Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed 2017-19 budget.

Apr 25, 2016