Previous Issues
Designs new focus - December 2009
Collaboration trumps efficiency in office and research space
Newsmakers of the Year - November 2009
This year’s awards mark the largest collection of Newsmakers yet: 21 awards recognizing a variety of standout industry members. Four new awards selected in cooperation with WasteCap Resource Solutions Inc. celebrate achievements in recycling and green innovations. Traditional award categories such as Developer of the Year and Architect of the Year are joined by newer categories such as Estimator of the Year. Across the board, all 21 of this year’s winners were standouts in a tough year for the industry.
The Road to Sustainability - October 2009
A new green-road rating system in development for Wisconsin could mean big changes to state roadconstruction. Melissa Rigney Baxter talks to the people putting thesystem together and compares itwith similar efforts in other states.
Far from Home - September 2009
While organizations, municipalities and others wait for stimulus money to be doled out, a number of projects are dead in the water. Melissa Rigney Baxter looks at some of the many projects affected by this stimulus hold-up and what it could mean for the industry going forward.
Puzzle Masters - August 2009
Organization behind the scenes gives multi-million dollar projects their value.
Best of a bad situation - July 2009
Four companies find a way to thrive in a rough economy.
Lockdown on Opportunity - June 2009
The state’s prison system needs beds and contractors need more work. But, as Caley Clinton finds out, the potential for new construction is limited by mandates with no money to support them.
Top Projects of 2008 - May 2009
Wisconsin Builder showcases 30 projects that stood out in 2008.
Network- April 2009
Social-media Web sites might once have been thought of as frivolous ways to connect with old friends and high school buddies. But increasing competition in a down economy is forcing construction and construction-related firms across the state to take sites such as www.LinkedIn.com and www.facebook.com very seriously.
Rebuilding the barn - March 2009
There’s little reason for today’s modern farmer to repair a dilapidated barn. Most barns lost their usefulness. But contractors around the state are finding work rehabilitating the rustic relics. Meet the people involved with this growing trend.
American Pipe Dream- February 2009
Pipeliners live their lives in cold, lonely places away from their families. They make good money for their troubles, but it’s something else that keeps them there.
5 reasons the future looks brighter- January 2009
The word “bailout” marked the largest economic landscape during the fall of 2008. But commercial contractors might want to start using the two-word term “bounce back” for 2009 and beyond. Wisconsin Builder gives you five reasons commercial contractors still can look forwards to a prosperous 2009.
