Commit. It means so many things to so many people. And it is this year’s theme for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Wisconsin Annual Conference on Architecture, taking place May 17 and 18 at Monona Terrace in Madison, WI. AIA Wisconsin has developed […]
An article on Buildipedia.com addressed why construction costs are on the rise. It’s a good analysis, and echoes what we’ve been seeing here in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. With our nation sitting in an economic slump, you would think that construction costs would be […]
As a member of both the AGC and AIA, I see the effect the weak economy has had on the design and construction industries. As we face 30% unemployment rates, many are leaving the industry and fewer young people are seeking education and training in […]
Choosing a contractor is not a decision that anyone should take lightly. In most cases, you will be working very closely with the organization you select for a substantial amount of time, and making the best decision up front can lessen the amount of stress […]
This article (Design-Build Growing, Study Finds) shows the extent to which design-build is expanding as a delivery method. Most owners are trending toward integrated project delivery models (including design-build) for a variety of reasons: 1. Better collaboration between the owner, contractor and designer throughout the […]
Last week, Miron Construction hosted judging for the Learning for Life Exploring Program at their corporate office. Nearly 40 high school students interested in architecture got together the week before to build projects they designed out of donated canned and boxed food. This program not […]
For the past several years, a few of my friends in the architectural community and I have joined forces to expose area high schools students to the field of architecture, as part of the Exploring Program. This year, nearly 40 area students expressed an interest […]
I was fortunate to be selected by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to be a representative for Wisconsin at a legislative conference in Washington D.C. Wow – what an experience! We went to Washington to discuss issues that affect our business and have an […]