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Self-healing concrete could be bad for business
When I think of bacteria, the image that comes to mind is a gross, squirmy mess of illness-causing blobs.
Something like this:
But as we now know from the many Activa commercials promoting “good bacteria,” there are plenty of positive uses for these microorganisms.
European researchers recently presented another positive use for bacteria; one that could benefit municipalities, [...]
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Waiting on the dam
For nearly a century, the Black River Falls dam held back the waters of the rushing Black River, pooling tourism and energy-saving resources in the small western Wisconsin city.
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The man who bends trees
Roald Gundersen’s ideas are as big as the trees he shinnies up like a man half his age.
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When Amelia Baxter fell for architect Roald Gundersen, she didn’t realize she’d eventually put aside some of her dreams for his.
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Room to care »
The designers of a new residence hall at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point were encouraged to break the mold on dorm design, but they still had to face budget realities.
The Green Scene
Green dreams in Port Washington »
Planning a housing subdivision is likely not at the top of most developers’ lists right now, but for one Port Washington developer, the dream is alive.
Setting the Foundation
Kenosha schools count on sciences »
Graduates with backgrounds in soil or water sciences could have a wealth of job prospects in the coming years.
Peer Review
Fourth-generation construction leader »
When David Cullen took over as president and CEO of his family’s construction firm six years ago, things were looking up.
Off the Clock
The fish whisperer »
Warm-weather native Barbara Vo had no doubt she’d embrace the cold winters of Wisconsin, but for her new employer, Green Bay-based Somerville Inc., it took some convincing.
Construction Corner
Don’t rush security decisions »
In these days of tight budgets, security consultants can seem like an additional cost when firms need it least.
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Life after death »
When University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate Sam Dinga’s sister died last year, he spent little time wallowing.
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Mark Schmitz »
Mark Schmitz is the principal/creative director of Zebradog Design, Madison.
