City makes second attempt to buy property for men’s shelter
Seven Madison City Council members and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway have introduced a resolution to purchase a 31,550-square-foot building at 2002 Zeier Road for $2.6 million.
Construction & Real Estate
BuildX conference to feature women in construction
The Madison Area Builders Association (MABA), Metropolitan Builders Association, and National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Madison will host BuildX, a one-day conference focusing on empowering women in the construction industry.
Companies open nominations for roof donation
The “Roofing A Vet” program sponsored by Heins Contracting, GAF, and Zuern is now accepting nominations for a recipient for this year’s program.
New proposal preserves historic Wonder Bar
The latest proposal from McGrath Property Group includes plans for preserving the Wonder Bar.
Food service company builds new Cottage Grove facility
AtlantisValley Foods is breaking ground on a new 48,000 square-foot facility in Cottage Grove, according to a release from Iconica Inc., the designer and builder of the project.
Windsor approves housing project
The village of Windsor board unanimously approved Gebhardt Development’s proposal for 122 market-rate, workforce housing apartments.
City orders Wilson Street building, home to Paisan's, closed
Due to structural concerns, the city of Madison announced the revocation of the occupancy permit for 131 W. Wilson St.
Developer proposes housing for east side convenience store property
Developer Brandon Cook is proposing the demolition of a closed Stop-N-Go store on the city’s east side to make way for a $5 million housing and commercial space project.
City seeks input for future of John Nolen Drive
The city of Madison announced the first public information meeting for the upcoming John Nolen Drive reconstruction project will be held Monday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
City planners release vision for south Madison
The south side of Madison could be in line for millions in development, a new bridge over the Beltline, and other improvements.
Building supply company donates $1.5 million to youth program
Drexel Building Supply has donated $1.5 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and Madison Area Builders Association (MABA) Skilled Trades Center.
DeWalt sponsors UW Badger sports
DEWALT, part of Stanley Black & Decker, announced it will make its college sports debut during the upcoming football season by sponsoring 25 programs across the United States, including the University of Wisconsin–Madison football program.
Lessons from the Great Recession about COVID economic recovery
The long-term economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will take years to ascertain fully. To overcome the economic challenges created by the pandemic and its fallout, it’s important to have a good initial understanding of the state of U.S. business creation and longevity prior to the current COVID-19 crisis.
Rental property owner considers converting HotelRed to housing
Steve Brown Apartments, a company that owns rental properties in the Madison area, is seeking to convert the dormant HotelRed to housing.
City considers proposal to convert hotel to affordable housing
Gorman & Co. and Lutheran Social Services have proposed a $23 million project that would convert a hotel near East Towne to affordable housing.
Plan Commission approves Research Park development
The unanimously approved 400,000-square-foot development, at 421 Charmany Drive on Madison’s west side, will include a six-story, 178-unit apartment building consisting of 91 one-bedroom units, 39 two-bedrooms, 39 studios, and nine three-bedroom units constructed over two levels of underground parking.
Report: Small business optimism up among all sectors except retail
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced the release of its NFIB Research Center’s quarterly Small Business Economic Trends industry report showing a growing optimism index in the construction, manufacturing, and services industries but a slight decrease for retailers.
Hilldale plans expansion
Hilldale Shopping Center announced an expansion that will bring new retailers, restaurants, an ice rink, and a live entertainment space to the center.
Cleary completes 20,000-square-foot expansion
Cleary Building Corp. completed a 20,000-square-foot addition this month.
$250 million in community grants announced
To build long-term economic recovery in communities across the state, Gov. Tony Evers announced $250 million in neighborhood investment and health care infrastructure grant programs.
