Economics (articles and papers)

By John Wallen, HUB International Wisconsin’s construction industry is struggling with a host of business roadblocks that can be laid at...

By Robert Vergeer and Marcus Koehl, Wipfli In the construction industry, accurate estimating is one of the cornerstones upon which successful...

For larger general contractors and owners, now is the time to get up to speed on subcontractor default insurance, a...

Whether you are new to the construction business or have been in it for a few years, growing and expanding...

The best time to start your renewal process is typically between 90 to 120 days prior. This timeline will allow...

As a business grows, it often becomes impossible for an owner to personally connect with each of their customers and...

After years of infrastructure underinvestment, Wisconsin’s construction industry is in a good position to collect its share of the state’s...

Whether you are new to the construction business or have been in it for a few years, growing and expanding...

Most business owners think that if their company’s financials are in good shape that is all they need to get...

“This is nothing we've ever seen before,” said Dennis Winters, chief economist with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. “We...