Economic (blog)

The construction industry enters 2026 with virtually no momentum. The industry lost 11,000 jobs in December and added just 14,000...

In the construction industry, few numbers influence a contractor’s competitiveness, profitability, and access to work as directly as the Experience...

Something special is happening in Wisconsin. There is a growing excitement and respect for the skilled trades, and for open...

Biden's divisive, union-only agenda on the Mount Pleasant datacenter plan excludes 70% of Wisconsin's construction workforce during a severe labor...

In Wisconsin, most worker compensation cases settle. Understand that employees may have six or 12 years, or an unlimited time...

The construction industry is, at heart, a family industry. This is hardly a profound statement. The vast majority of businesses...

Despite record low unemployment, you finally hired one – a diamond in the ruff. After a 16-hour shift on-the-road, his...

Measure twice, cut once. The most unused tool for most contractors is their accounting system. There are few tools that...

Measure twice, cut once. The most unused tool for most contractors is their accounting system. There are few tools that...

Posts on the Wisconsin Contractor Blog were read more than 48,500 times in 2018, according to a review of website...