Gov. Scott Walker on Monday vetoed legislation that would have required that certain remodeling projects undergo inspections.

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Come next year, homebuilders will gain the ability to use an electronic system to apply for construction permits from many local governments throughout the state.

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U.S. builders started work on fewer homes in this December than in the same month a year ago, but previous gains meant that residential construction ended 2015 at its strongest level in eight years.

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Wanting to shed more light on to the ever-changing desires of Wisconsin homebuyers, a builders association is hoping contractors will help it drum up responses to a survey aimed at helping the industry tailor its products to public demand.

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A proposed law could make it costly for local government officials who neglect to check a person’s credentials before issuing a residential building permit.

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It’s not just construction companies and workers who are looking for ways to bounce back from the recession. It's also the trades groups that represent their interests in the Wisconsin state Capitol and other places.

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The Wisconsin Builders Association is re-introducing itself to the home building industry with a new logo, tagline, website and executive director.

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld a rule that puts a maximum limit on restrictions local governments can place on wind power projects.

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A non-profit organization wants Wisconsin contractors to help give wounded war heroes a home.

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If state lawmakers have their way, Amish families will not have to face fines and eviction for failing to build houses that follow requirements in the state’s uniform dwelling code.

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