Wisconsin Builders Association

Mar 2, 2016

Walker signs new construction-related laws

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.

Jan 20, 2016

Residential construction has banner 2015 (UPDATE)

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.

Dec 28, 2015

Market study intends to keep homebuilders on top of industry trends

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.

Dec 16, 2015

Bill would put locals on hook if they don’t check building-permit credentials

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.

Nov 9, 2015

WBA revamps image, renews emphasis on advocacy

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.

Nov 5, 2015

WBA undergoes major reconstruction

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

Jun 30, 2015

State Supreme Court upholds wind turbine rules (UPDATE)

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

May 22, 2015

Contractors can help build homes for veterans

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

May 21, 2015

Code waiver for Amish pops up in budget discussions (UPDATE)

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.

May 13, 2015

Bill to require inspections for additions, remodels

A bill before state lawmakers would have building inspectors come a-knocking whenever homeowners put up the larger sorts of residential additions.

Apr 30, 2015

Panel considering mandating inspections of renovation projects

A bill that would require inspections of certain remodeling projects would ensure owners continue to have safe homes, supporters of the bill testified Thursday.

Feb 6, 2015

Justices could strike down wind siting rule

A case pending before the state Supreme Court will determine whether the Wisconsin Public Service Commission has to go back to the drawing board on a 2012 wind siting rule.