In today’s business climate of very tight margins, understanding the requirements and implications of the law can mean the difference between a business getting work or closing its doors.

I was one of the first Democrats to become a member of the state Building Commission when then-Gov. Gaylord Nelson asked me to join in 1959.

There has been some ongoing confusion in the industry as to what Wisconsin Statute 779.02 means with regard to providing notice to a property owner of the subcontractors working on a project site.

Wisconsin passed the Contractor Education Act three years ago to create new education standards for the construction industry.

The construction industry has taken some hard hits during the economic slowdown, and many companies are taking on new types of projects to keep their operations going.

In this challenging credit environment, recovery zone bonds offer businesses a cost-effective way to finance qualified projects or programs in distressed communities.

Given the realities of Wisconsin’s construction market, much of the available work in the near future will come in the form of state projects. While working for the state has many advantages, there are some things contractors should pay careful attention to.

Homeowners in at least 13 states, including Wisconsin, are alleging their homes have an unusual problem resulting in discolored piping, blackened or corroded metal household items, failed appliances and, worse yet, health issues.

Some of the legal arguments made against Milwaukee’s paid sick-leave ordinance were convincing and difficult to oppose.

The use of standardized construction contract documents would create an equal playing field for all parties involved.