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Northwestern Mutual taps Gilbane, CG Schmidt for $500M office rehab

Construction Dive

The contractors have posted bid packages to renovate the 540,000-square-foot North Office Building at the insurance giant’s Milwaukee campus.

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Solutions for Subcontractor Problems

Pro Builder

Milwaukee remodeler Abby Binder, owner of Abby’s Windows & Exteriors, discusses the difficulty of holding onto subcontractors in the current labor-challenged environment in several markets across the country. Who can add in and bid another five bucks a window? Solutions for Subcontractor Problems. cbroderick. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 13:04.

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2014 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions

HardHatChat

Activity was up for retail and restaurant construction and once-stalled commercial construction projects are finding themselves back on 2014 bid sheets for the best commercial general contractors. And in the Milwaukee area, the 270,000-square-foot Mayfair Collection, a retail project, has broken ground in Wauwatosa, Wis. Big is back.

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Housing Market Outlook: Should Buyers Wait it Out?

Pro Builder

Almost two-thirds of June listings resulted in bidding wars, and buyers continue to sweeten their offers by offering vacations and even crypto, but inventory remains low. Buyers who want to avoid bidding wars in these areas should consider putting their home search on pause until the local housing supply grows. Mon, 07/26/2021 - 09:42.

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The 12 Best Construction Podcasts of 2020

Construction Junkie

On the show, Booth discusses a variety of different construction topics, such as pre-bid contracts, general conditions reviews, tracking and monitoring project issues, and improving cash flow. The long running podcast, hosted by Tony Booth, is published 5 days a week and most are around 20 minutes long. vote for grainknockers podcast. #12:

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Place Your Vote for the Best Construction Podcast of 2020

Construction Junkie

On the show, Booth discusses a variety of different construction topics, such as pre-bid contracts, general conditions reviews, tracking and monitoring project issues, and improving cash flow. The long running podcast, hosted by Tony Booth, is published 5 days a week and most are around 20 minutes long. Vote for the contracting coachcast.

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

The increased competition has narrowed already slim bidding margins, forcing contractors to eke out a financial edge wherever possible. in 2011, according to the Associated Equipment Manufacturers, a Milwaukee-based industry trade group. For some firms, that has meant renting rather than buying. rental business grew an estimated 18.6%