Wisconsin Builder | Residential Construction

Home work

By Candace Doyle
Editor

Candy Doyle
Editor

This issue of Wisconsin Builder is devoted to residential contractors and the unique problems they face.

An issue on the home-building industry would not be complete without a look at its economy -- and how it's kept the state and nation afloat during our most recent recession. Reporter Jeremy Harrell talks to industry experts on how -- and why -- that was possible.

And one couldn't mention home building these days without a discussion on mold -- its causes and cures. In this issue, reporter Sean Ryan talks to those in the know to bring you the most up-to-date information on this age-old problem. He also introduces you to some of the newest products available to combat what appears to be a growing concern for home builders and home owners.

Also in this issue, we'll introduce you to some key people in the industry -- Matt Moroney, the executive director of the Metropolitan Builders Association, and Bill Wendle, the executive vice president of the Wisconsin Builders Association -- and let them tell you what is foremost on the minds of their members.

Last but not least, we'll also give you a rundown of the best contacts in the home-building industry and a glimpse of the biggest home-building legislative issues on the horizon.

So sit back and relax -- and enjoy Wisconsin Builder's foray into the residential market. We hope we hit a home run.

So sit back and relax -- and enjoy Wisconsin Builder's foray into the residential market. We hope we hit a home run.