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2014 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions

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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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Thorogood Boots: The Ultimate Buying Guide

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The roots of Thorogood workboot brand stretch back to 1855 when a German immigrant named Peter Weinbrenner had set up a shoe shop as a cobbler in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It’s time to bid Adieu! The History of Thorogood Boots. Albert was the son of Peter, who after apprenticing a few years under his father, opened a boot store in 1892.

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51 Best Gifts for Construction Workers (DIY Ideas Too!)

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Milwaukee Hoodie M12 12V Lithium-Ion Heated Jacket KIT Front and Back Heat Zones -All Sizes and Colors – Battery and Charger Included. Contigo 72952 Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 24oz, Matte Black. Significant noise reduction for travel, work and anywhere in between. It’s time to bid Adieu!

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