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Selzer-Ornst Owner Tadisch Takes Over Mentor Lemke’s Stake in Wisconsin Redevelopment Firm

November 3, 2020

Selzer-Ornst Construction Co. owner Matthew Tadisch is stepping into the shoes of long-time colleague Bob Lemke to become one of the owners of housing developer Wisconsin Redevelopment. The shared ownership […]

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Haribo Commits to 2020 Construction Start for Pleasant Prairie Gold Bear Plant

November 3, 2020

Haribo of America hired Gilbane Building Co. to start work before the end of this year on the company’s $300 million gummi bear plant in Pleasant Prairie, its first facility […]

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AGC Coronavirus Resources

September 15, 2020November 25, 2020

AGC Coronavirus Resources During these unprecedented and ever-changing times, AGC of Greater Milwaukee is working to ensure you are prepared with the latest information and resources related to COVID-19. We […]

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AGC of America Annual Workforce Survey

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

The construction industry has experienced some very significant and sudden changes during the past few months that have led to dramatic changes in demand for work and the need for […]

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AGC Safety Director Featured in Safety Panel at Hard Hat Safety Awards

July 28, 2020

On July 16, 2020, The Daily Reporter honored its Hard Hat Safety Award winners with a virtual event that included a safety panel discussion featuring AGC Safety Director Dan Burazin. […]

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AGC Stays on top of City of Milwaukee’s MKE Cares Mask Ordinance with Informational Session

July 28, 2020

The Milwaukee Common Council passed a citywide mask mandate on Monday, July 13th. This mandate requires anyone over the age of 3 years old to wear a face covering inside […]

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COVID-19 Safety Stand-Down Week | April 6-10

April 1, 2020April 3, 2020

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) chapters of Wisconsin and Greater Milwaukee have partnered to declare April 6-10, 2020 as “COVID-19 Safety Stand-Down Week” in Wisconsin. This declaration is in response […]

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AGC, Others, Push OSHA to Stop Treating Coronavirus Positives as Reportable Incidents & Calls for Flexibility for Firms Running Short of N95 Masks

March 25, 2020April 2, 2020

AGC, along with our industry partners on the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), is pushing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to re-evaluate its decision to treat cases of […]

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AGC of America Coronavirus Resources

March 19, 2020April 3, 2020

A Message from AGC-GM Chief Executive Officer Mike Fabishak: AGC Members, I wanted to let you know that I have been in contact with the AGC of America since last […]

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AGC of America to host WebED on the Coronavirus

March 19, 2020April 3, 2020

A Message from AGC-GM Chief Executive Officer Mike Fabishak: AGC Members, The AGC of America will be holding a very important WebED on the Coronavirus this Friday, March 20th at […]

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Request for Face Masks from Vice President Pence

March 19, 2020April 3, 2020

A Message from AGC-GM Chief Executive Officer Mike Fabishak: AGC Members, I am writing to all AGC of Greater Milwaukee Members, as well as all area contractors on behalf of […]

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Top Contractors Share The 10 Traits all Successful Contractors Must Have

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

We’ve heard the grim statistics in survey after survey — the labor shortage has 70% of contractors missing deadlines and it simply isn’t letting up. The industry is bogged down […]

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Worker Compensation Rates Drop October 1, 2018 – Thanks to Safety-Conscious Industry

August 8, 2018

The Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau (WCRB) recently released the new annually adjusted Workers Compensation Rates, which go into effect October 1, 2018. These numbers continue a recent trend of declining […]

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AGC-GM Workforce Development Initiatives & Programs 2018

August 8, 2018

Given the vital importance of developing our future workforce, we are providing the following report on AGC’s workforce development activities. It highlights our involvement, leadership and effort in addressing the […]

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Developing a Workforce for Foxconn Mega-Project

March 13, 2018May 11, 2018

In a special three-part series in the Milwaukee business journal AGC of Greater Milwaukee president and other construction professionals detailed strategies on recruiting and building the construction work force.

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U.S. adds 313,000 jobs in February in biggest gain in a year and a half

March 13, 2018May 4, 2018

The U.S. added 313,000 new jobs in February, the biggest gain in a year and a half and clear evidence that a strong economy has plenty of room to run.

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Jake Jorgensen, VJS Partner and Project Manager, appointed as Chair of the AGC National CLC

March 13, 2018May 7, 2018

VJS Construction Services is helping to lead the commercial construction industry forward!  Jake Jorgensen, VJS Partner and Project Manager, has been appointed to a one-year term as Chair of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) National Construction Leadership Council (CLC).

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Highrise Building Boom Continues with Milwaukee CCRC Project

February 13, 2018May 3, 2018

With Urban Senior living on the upswing St. Johns on the Lake will be adding an addition to there already impressive facility’s to keep up with their consistently growing waitlist.

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New AGC Education Program – Building Enclosure – Exceed your Owner’s Project Requirements

February 13, 2018May 3, 2018

An owner may have several project requirements, ranging from energy efficiency and environmental concerns, to durability and sustainability. Meeting these and other priorities requires you to establish a and follow a process on every project. That is why the AGC of Greater Milwaukee is teaming up with industry experts to bring you…

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Foxconn to Create North American Headquarters in Downtown Milwaukee

February 13, 2018May 3, 2018

Officials from Foxconn and Northwestern Mutual as well as Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, announced that the Taiwan based electronics manufacturer has bought a seven-story office building and will be setting up a headquarters in Downtown Milwaukee.

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Nearly $200,000 was given to 83 construction workers to help cover losses they incurred as a result of Hurricane Harvey

January 30, 2018May 3, 2018

The AGC Charities Inc, the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, is providing 83 construction workers in Texas with a total of $195,000 in donated funds to help cover losses they incurred as a result of Hurricane Harvey. The checks, which amount to $2,350 per construction workers, are intended to help employees of firms that belong to the association cover the costs of uninsured and uncompensated damages caused by the storm.

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