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A Publication of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin ISSUE 1 • 2008
Hammersley
Stone COMPANY
FIFTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

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Features
Hammersley Stone Company
Page 10
Central Ceiling Systems
Page 16
Hammersley Stone
Fifty Years of Excellence
10
Departments
Hammersley Stone Company in Madison
is one of the premier earthmoving companies
in Wisconsin.
AGC SPECIALTY MEMBER PROFILE
16 Central Ceiling Systems
AGC ASSOCIATE MEMBER PROFILE
18 Melli, Walker, Pease & Ruhly, S.C.
SPECIAL SECTION
19 Capitol Report
4 Message from the President — Highlights from Puerto Rico
7 Message from the Executive Vice President — Image Is Everything
24 Human Resources — Employment Developments: Expansion of the FMLA to
Those Serving in the Military
26 Human Resources — Wellness: The Next Evolution
28 Finance — Auditing Takes a Field Trip
31 Finance — Fraud Issues for Construction Contractors
34 Leadership AGC
36 AGC of Wisconsin Membership
38 Professional Directory/Buyer’s Guide
38 Index to Advertisers
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 3

Jerry Klobucar
2008 AGC of Wisconsin President
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Message from the PRESIDENT
Highlights from Puerto Rico
When Brett Favre announced
his retirement, I reminisced
about watching his last win in
Lambeau Field. A few of us were fortunate
enough to watch Brett “pull-out
another miracle come-back” while
enjoying the warmth of Puerto Rico
at the AGC Joint Chapter Winter
Conference.
In mid-January, the AGC of Greater
Milwaukee, AGC St. Louis and the
Puerto Rico Chapter of AGC joined the
AGC of Wisconsin for four days of educational
sessions, exchange of ideas and
fun in the sun.
The tropical weather and warm surroundings made the Joint Chapter Retreat a welcome get-away.
The event kicked-off Sunday
evening with a welcome reception held
on the terrace overlooking the beach.
We met our counterparts and hosts
from the Puerto Rico Chapter. Entertainment
was provided by a local mariachi
band and the Caribbean themed
hors d’oeuvres were excellent.
Monday’s opening session was a
report by Mr. Norbert Young, Jr. FAIA,
President of McGraw-Hill Construction.
His topic, “Key Industry Trends”,
addressed the trends that will place
additional demands on our already
insufficient workforce. The U.S. lags
behind other countries in infrastructure
improvements and efforts to catch up
will be the driving force behind the
need for a larger workforce. Flood control,
highway/bridge improvements
and addressing the Nation’s public
water systems will be at the forefront of
infrastructure needs.
Key trends discussed were:
• Globalization – International construction
firms will seek a larger
market share of the U.S. construction
market and will purchase domestic
firms.
• Demographics – Urbanization,
increase in average life length,
growth in communication and transportation
systems.
• Virtual Design & Construction –
Building information modeling will
improve information exchange.
• Sustainability/Green Building
Design – This global environmental
challenge will drive the way buildings
are built.
Tuesday’s program focused on
Chapter Best Practices. This was a very
interactive event where Chapters discussed
their initiatives in the areas of
workforce development, legislative
activities and technology. I was particularly
impressed with the St. Louis
chapter’s Charter School. They have
overcome some tremendous obstacles
in establishing and making the Con-

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struction Charter School a reality. This
led to some great discussion regarding
our own chapter’s efforts in establishing
career academies. ■
Thank you to the 21 companies from four
AGC chapters that supported the Joint
Chapter Winter Conference! We look forward
to future collaborative events!
ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS
AON RISK SERVICES
CLAYCO INC.
DEWITT ROSS & STEVENS
HAMANN CONSTRUCTION CO.
HELKAMP CONSTRUCTION
JOHN HEUGEL
HOOPER CORPORATION
IEI GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
JARRELL CONTRACTING
JENS CONSTRUCTION
KLOBUCAR CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
THE SAMUELS GROUP
SCHERRER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
C.D. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC.
STAAB CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
SUBSURFACE CONSTRUCTORS, INC.
TRI-NORTH BUILDERS INC.
VOGEL BROS. BUILDING CO.
WALL-TECH, INC.

Bob Barker
AGC of Wisconsin
Executive Vice President
The AGC Board of Directors has
made workforce development and
industry image a priority in our
strategic plan. We have a lot of
work to do and our commitment
is unwavering.
Message from the EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Image Is Everything
Alot has been done to try and
improve the image of the construction
industry. The industry
does many good things, yet much is
written in the press to highlight negatives
about the industry. These recent
headlines in Engineering News &
Record (ENR) prompted me to write
Norbert Young, President of McGraw-
Hill Construction and request that the
ENR focus a section of their publication
on the GOOD things that are going on in
the industry.
Since 2003 the AGC of Wisconsin has
been intensely involved in promoting
construction to our high schools, and we
utilize the ENR as a core reference tool
in our construction career academy English
curriculum. It is important that students,
teachers and parents understand
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the positive impact that contractors,
design professionals and associations
have on their communities and industry.
Additionally, headlines like these
reinforce the need for construction to
pull double duty when it comes to image
building. The bottom line is that high
profile and widely publicized negative
events reinforce the public’s misconceptions
about the construction profession.
Because of misconceptions and lack of
information, construction is generally
NOT the career of choice for parents
seeking a career path for son or daughter.
We can do more to improve the image
of our industry by learning from other
industries. For example, automobile
dealers require that all of their service
technicians wear appropriate uniforms.
The next time you go to the dealership
notice the uniform and appropriate credentials
proudly displayed on the technicians’
shoulders.
Is it impractical for contractors to
impose a uniform requirement on their
field workers? It certainly is a new way
to think about the image we portray to
the public. In addition to the wearing of
clothes which meet safety requirements,
contractors should at a minimum have a
dress code which appropriately represents
company values and a positive
image. A big part of our career academy
initiative is taking students to job sites. It
is important that these students see an
industry which portrays a professional
image, from the president of the company
down to the craft worker.
Image improvement is a priority for
the AGC Board of Directors. We are
addressing the issue on several fronts.
One is through this magazine, Wisconsin
Constructor. Profiles of our members
are one way we show what good our
members do for their communities and
the state. The SIR (Skill Integrity
Responsibility) Council, Inc., AGC’s
new issue advocacy organization, is
working to improve our image in several
areas. Construction’s positive economic
impact on the state and workforce
development are two important
initiatives being addressed by SIR
Council. Last but not least, AGC’s Construction
Education Foundation is the
funding mechanism for AGC’s workforce
development initiatives related to
construction career academies; AGC
student chapters at UW-Madison, UW-
Platteville and UW-Stout; and the promotion
of construction as a viable career
option.
AGC’s workforce development
efforts over the past several years have
gained us the reputation as the go-to
organization for high schools and the
State of Wisconsin for workforce development
issues. Improving the image of
our industry will directly increase the
number of students pursuing construction
as their career choice.
Maybe AGC is overly sensitive to this
image issue because of our work in high
schools. The bottom line is that we are in
a war for talent; the image of our industry
needs to improve; and many guidance
counselors are steering students
away from construction.
The AGC Board of Directors has
made workforce development and
industry image a priority in our strategic
plan. We have a lot of work to do and
our commitment is unwavering. ■

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
June 18
AGC Sporting Clays
Fundraiser
Milford Hills
Johnson Creek, WI
July 23–24
Summer Membership
Meeting
Grand Geneva Resort
Lake Geneva, WI
August 20
AGC Sporting Clays
Fundraiser
Hunters Park
Brillion, WI
December 4
Build Wisconsin Awards
Pier Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 9

Hammersley
Stone COMPANY
FIFTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
1968 — Fay Hammersley Jr. with the new
8240 Dozer at Drott Tractor
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EXCAVATORS ARE THE UNSUNG HEROES OF THE CONSTRUCTION BUSI-
NESS. THE HARD-WORKING DOZERS AND SHOVELS REMOVE HUN-
DREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CUBIC YARDS OF SOIL AND DEBRIS FROM A JOB
SITE. IT IS OFTEN THE EXCAVATOR’S SKILLS THAT KEEP A PROJECT ON
SCHEDULE, ESPECIALLY WHEN ROUGH WEATHER STRIKES.
Hammersley Stone Company in
Madison is one of the premier earthmoving
companies in Wisconsin. Not
only do they excavate for big projects
like UW-Madison’s Kohl Center,
Hammersley Stone crews also build
streets and roads; install underground
utilities; provide customers
with sand, crushed limestone, and
screened soil; and recycle concrete,
asphalt, bricks, and other building
materials on-site.
Fay Hammersley incorporated his
growing company in 1957. The son of
a farmer, Fay was born in 1911 and
worked construction on a number of
projects during the 1930s and 1940s,
including the Baraboo Army Plant.
He acquired a stone quarry on Lacy
Road in Fitchburg and began crushing
limestone.
“When my dad started on his own
as an excavation contractor, he only
had a team of horses and a slip
scrape,” says Keith Hammersley, president
of Hammersley Stone. “He dug
basements and then began to do larger-scale
site development and subdivision
work.” Keith notes with pride
that there was only one front-end
loader in Madison in 1942—and his
father owned it.
Fay Hammersley saw great potential
in the Interstate boom in the 1950s
and 1960s. “He really gambled when
he traded up from his small earthmovers
to much larger capacity
machines to compete for this new

highway work,” says Keith. “He
worked on many large highway projects
throughout Wisconsin during
those years.”
Keith has many strong memories of
his father including that he worked
too hard. “My dad burned the candle
at both ends,” he says, “to better himself
and his family.”
A Company in Transition
On New Year’s Day, 1971, Fay
Hammersley died unexpectedly.
Keith, who had just finished a tour of
duty in Vietnam as a medic and had a
background in accounting, joined
Hammersley Stone as corporate secretary
two months later to help run the
company.
“The sudden death of an owner creates
a huge amount of stress and confusion,”
says Hammersley. “Projects
have to be completed, the estate needs
to be settled. And then there’s the larger
question: Will the company continue?
Everything was hanging in the
balance.” In 1976, Keith and his two
brothers decided to continue the operation,
with Keith assuming the role of
president. Today the company is
owned by Keith Hammersley, vice
president Jim Wolf, and construction
manager Jon Hoffmann. Keith’s son,
Nate, who also works for Hammersley
Stone, may be a third-generation
owner in the future.
“We have worked as a subcontractor
with Hammersley Stone for over
20 years,” states Bud Siebecker, project
manager for Payne and Dolan, an
asphalt paving company. “Keith did a
great job of taking over the family
business during a very difficult time in
its history and guiding it through several
transitions. Even though it’s a bigger
company today, it’s still very family
oriented and has many long-term,
extremely loyal employees.”
One of those major transitions was
getting out of highway construction
after the economic downturn in the
early1980s struck. Hammersley Stone
shifted toward more large-scale site
development work and increased the
volume of sand and stone production
from its quarries. Today the company
also produces several popular mixtures
of specialty soil, another growing
niche business.
1942 — First D-2 in Madison
1947 — Housing project on Madison’s East Side (D-6)
1950 — First shovel unit
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Brooks Tractor — Sun Prairie, WI
Farm & Fleet — Verona, WI
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Recycling construction waste, which
Hammersley Stone started in the 1990s,
is an increasingly important part of the
company’s business. Not only does it
reflect Hammersley Stone’s commitment
to the environment, but also
Keith Hammersley’s keen eye for recognizing
growing niche markets in the
construction industry.
“We recycle about half a dozen different
materials, either in our yard or
on the job site using our track-mounted
portable crusher and screens,” says
Hammersley. The most common materials
are concrete, asphalt, and bricks.
“Pulverized concrete and brick can be
mixed with sand and used as backfill
on the worksite,” he adds. “Extra care
needs to be taken with asphalt. Clean
asphalt has great resale value, but if it’s
contaminated with dirt, it is virtually
worthless.”
Hammersley is proud that the company
is still in business after 50 years.
“We survived the death of my father
and the economic hardships of the
1980s, which has made us a stronger
company,” he reflects. “And even
though we’ve reacted well to market
changes, our success and longevity is
also a result of our very loyal, dedicated
employees, some of whom have
retired from the company after long
careers.”
Getting It Done
“We’ve enjoyed a great relationship
with Hammersley Stone for about 25
years,” says says Jim Pientka, president
of PLANNING Design Build, a construction
firm in Madison. “They have
always provided quality service and
innovative solutions, at very competitive
rates. They always come to the
table with a ‘can do’ attitude.”
Hammersley Stone Company’s staff
of 64 employees includes administrative
personnel, truck drivers, laborers,
heavy equipment operators, and
mechanics who maintain the fleet of
heavy equipment. Crew members also
operate the latest surveying instruments,
including a state-of-the-art
grade control system.
“General contractors often want us
to stake out the jobs ourselves,” says
Hammersley. “It’s important to verify
the information coming from the engineers
and architects is accurate, so we
are a good double-check on those

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plans. Any error, from one-tenth of inch
to as much as two feet, can waste a lot of
money.”
“Hammersley Stone has good people
who are fun to work with,” says Pientka.
“They have very experienced operators
whom I consider to be craftsmen. They
do the shaping and grading right the
first time.”
“Their quality of work is always outstanding,”
adds Bud Siebecker of Payne
and Dolan. “The communication is
excellent—they always keep us
informed about any special conditions
we need to know about, and when they
need us. They do an excellent job on the
base course they put down for us. And
their safety awareness on the job has
always been outstanding.”
Hammersley Stone’s mod rate ranges
between .65 and .85, far better than the
industry average for safety. This reflects
Hammersley Stone’s unwavering dedication
to safety. “You have to drive safety
into people’s minds,” says Hammersley.
“Day after day, week after week,
month after month, until it becomes a
way of thinking.”
Because Hammersley Stone works
with a variety GCs and specialty contractors,
safety concerns often vary from
job to job. Job superintendents and project
managers work together to
change/modify any aspects of the job
that will make it safer. Hammersley also
believes strongly in random drug and
alcohol testing. “It may not be popular,
but it is a very smart thing to do,” he
says.
Hammersley Stone has been an
AGC member since 1989. Besides taking
advantage of AGC’s safety training,
Hammersley Stone relies on AGC for
legal assistance in matters of contractor
and labor disputes. “There is no question
AGC has helped us become a better
contractor,” indicates Hammersley.
“Being a member has also been a great
way to get to know other general contractors
and subcontractors.”
There is a lot of competition in the
excavating business. “We’re union contractors
and can’t compete with smaller
excavators,” says Hammersley. “Take a
gas station job, for example. A smaller
excavator might work 12-16 hours a
day, and be there on Saturdays and
Sundays. That’s something we don’t
want to do.”
Instead, the company has enjoyed
much success bidding on larger, more
complex projects, which require more
know-how and draw less competition.
“We also try to keep the work local in
Dane County,” says Hammersley. “We
don’t chase jobs all over the state. This
way everyone gets to stay home at
night with their families—this is a big
priority for Jim Wolf and me.”
Selected Projects
Kohl Center, Madison
This impressive structure looks
smaller from the outside than it actually
is—the playing surface is one and
one-half floors below street level. Hammersley
Stone, operating as the excavating
subcontractor for Oscar J. Boldt
Company, kept 15-20 trucks busy
removing about 200,000 yards of dirt.
The $2-million project also included
installing an earth-retention system,
dewatering for large-volume pads, and
installing all the site utilities.
“One of the challenges we encountered
was a mass of arsenic-contaminated
soil near the railroad tracks that
had to be trucked to a special facility,”
says vice president Jim Wolf. Hammersley
Stone worked full-time on the project
for one year to complete all the construction,
restoration, and surface
work.
Blain’s Farm and Fleet, Verona
Design Structures Inc. is the general
contractor for the new 130,000-squarefoot
Blain’s Farm and Fleet in Verona.
“This is their new flagship store,” says
Jim Anderson, president for Design
Structures. “Farm and Fleet is incorporating
a lot of natural light and upgraded
exterior materials.”
Hammersley Stone is conducting the
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Costco — Middleton, WI
Oregon Industrial Park — Oregon, WI
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$2.2-million excavation and site-preparation
work on the project, which
includes all the utilities, curb and gutter,
and parking lot. They also cut down
a big hill and stabilized the slope. “We
had to fast-track the completion of the
street circle before winter set in,” adds
Wolf.
“Hammersley Stone is always very
professional and reliable,” says Anderson.
“As good as they are with conceptual
design, pricing, and performance
in the field, probably the most important
thing is that Keith is always there if
any sort of problem arises. They always
figure out a way to solve a problem
quickly. Their attitude is that our clients
are their clients. They don’t beat up
clients with lots of change orders. I have
known Keith for over 15 years—we
share the same values and they are a
great strategic partner for us.”
The Hometown Village Nursing
Home occupied the site prior to construction.
Hammersley Stone tore
down the building and recycled the
masonry and concrete on-site. “We
used the crushed material as backfill,
which helped us meet some of our
green objectives for the project,” says
Anderson.
Even though they lost 11 days due to
severe winter weather, “Hammersley
Stone was always there, plowing snow
and putting down gravel base to keep
us out of the mud,” adds Anderson.
“Their commitment to the job has
helped keep us on schedule for the
August 2008 opening.”
East Verona Avenue, Verona
This $2.7-million project for the city
of Verona consists of the complete
reconstruction of East Verona Avenue
from Lincoln Street to old Highway PD.
Hammersley Stone is removing and
recycling the old surface, laying down
new base course, repaving, and
installing all site utilities. The first
phase of the project was completed in
spring-summer 2007; the second and
final phase will be completed in springsummer
of 2008.
Costco, Middelton
As a subcontractor for Chicagobased
Novak Construction, Hammersley
Stone is conducting all the excavation,
grading, utilities installation
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Costco — Middleton, WI
sewers), and street/parking lot construction
for a new Costco store being
constructed on Deming Way in Madison.
The $3.3-million project also
includes excavating and installing three
20,000-gallon fuel tanks for a nearby
gas station.
The Costco project required about
800 pilings 60 to 90 feet deep due to the
poor soil conditions. “We hauled out
about 100,000 yards of dirt during the
excavation” reports Jon Hoffmann,
engineer and construction manager.
Excavation (which included frost ripping)
continued throughout the winter
months. Three rain gardens will also be
constructed on the property.
Wal-Mart, Jefferson
A new Wal-Mart store was built in
Jefferson last year by Oregon-based
Corporate Construction. The construction
site was piled high with abandoned
concrete waste from ripped-up
sidewalks and curb and gutter. Before
excavation and construction could
begin, the property had to be cleared of
the rubble.
“They had 80,000 tons of concrete
debris that had to be hauled away or
recycled,” states Hammersley. “We
brought down our portable equipment
and had the piles crushed within three
weeks. Because ground conditions were
fairly unstable, the crushed material
was used to stabilize the subgrade.”
Future Plans
After enjoying steadily improving
sales for 20 years, Hammersley Stone
experienced a slight downturn in 2006
and 2007. “So far it has come back nicely
in 2008, and we already have more
scheduled work than we did in 2007,”
Hammersley states.
An increasingly difficult challenge
for the company is finding new dump
sites for waste material (the site Hammersley
Stone has been using for the
past 15 years for dirt and concrete is
almost full). “Finding places for good
clean dirt isn’t too difficult, but rubble
from redevelopment projects is tougher
to dispose of,” says Hammersley.
New dump sites are governed by the
county and the township. “There are
DNR regulations and storm water
issues to address,” he indicates.
“Depending on the site, the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers may also have
jurisdiction, especially if it’s on a floodplain.”
Hammersley speaks firsthand
about the critical need to have a succession
plan in place. “People from my
father’s generation did not have succession
plan, as they thought they
would live forever,” says Keith. “We
do have a succession plan in place and
as time goes by and things change, so
must the plan for succession. Because
of these periodic changes in ‘scope and
hope,’ we update the plan on a regular
basis. This company is not the same
company my father built. We are
extremely dedicated and loyal to our
employees and the customers we
serve, and continue to evolve and add
value as the demands of the marketplace
change.” ■
Hammersley Stone Company has been a
member of the AGC of Wisconsin since
1989.
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 15

MEMBER PROFILE
Central Ceiling Systems
Deerfield, Wisconsin has been
home to Central Ceiling Systems,
Incorporated since 1975. Located
in Deerfield’s Industrial Park,
twenty minutes east of Madison,
CCSI grew rapidly over the last 33
years and today employs seventy
office, estimating, and the union
installers.
CCSI, led by partners Steven
Gotzion, Richard Gulseth, and Dean
Gotzion, is an acoustical ceiling contractor.
But its’ realm of accomplishments
as an acoustical contractor has
not been limited to basic or standard
expectations in the ceiling industry.
An increasing demand for unique
applications with regard to decorative/aesthetic
qualities and sound
applications prompted CCSI to
respond with exciting product and
installation challenges that earned
them trust from general contractors;
a reputation for outstanding product
versatility and knowledge; and
installation expertise.
CCSI prides itself in its ability to
welcome and master this trend for
fresh, diverse applications. Whether
wood or curved ceilings, innovative
wall panels, or a unique floating
design, the general contractor may
know what they want; the general
contractor or owner may control the
acoustical contracting budget; but it’s
CCSI’s integrity in workmanship and
use of quality products that accomplishes
an end result that satisfies the
Specialty Contractor
look, feel, and budget of the project.
Although most projects are located
in and around Wisconsin, CCSI’s
expertise has allowed them to perform
work from New York to Hawaii.
Associated General Contractors
has been an integral part of CCSI’s
success. AGC gives specialty contractors
many venues to promote their
ever changing products. CCSI also
finds many networking opportunities
at conventions and seminars, and
values AGC’s various training and
safety programs. ■
Central Ceiling Systems has been a
member of the AGC of Wisconsin
since 1991.
Photos of completed CCSI projects. In 2008 Central Ceiling Systems, Inc., was honored by CISCA (Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction
Association) for work performed at The Indian Community School in Franklin, Wisconsin with a “Construction Excellence Award.”
16 Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008

MEMBER PROFILE
Melli, Walker, Pease & Ruhly, S.C.
When Joe Melli started his law
practice in 1958 in downtown
Madison, it is unlikely he could have
envisioned what the law firm would
look like in 50 years. Melli, Walker,
Pease & Ruhly, S.C., which celebrates
its 50th anniversary this year, now has
13 attorneys and a total of 24 employees.
While the firm has grown, the core
philosophy of providing superior legal
advice to businesses has not changed.
In the 1950's and 60's, Melli and his
partners practiced almost exclusively
in management-side labor and
employment law. Continuing that tradition,
labor and employment law
remains an important part of the firm’s
practice. Its attorneys provide preventative
advice concerning union organizing,
collective bargaining and
NLRB matters and also counsel
employers about the wide range of
discrimination laws that affect the
employment relationship today. While
helping its clients anticipate, identify
and address problems early on
remains a focus of the practice, Melli
Walker attorneys are successful advocates
should conflicts result in litigation.
The firm’s attorneys are widely
recognized for their ability to provide
effective solutions to employers in all
aspects of labor and employment law.
In 2008, The Best Lawyers in America
named Melli Walker ’Best Employment
Law Firm’ in Madison, reflecting
the firm’s reputation as one of the pre-
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eminent labor and employment law
firms in Wisconsin.
What Melli may not have envisioned
50 years ago was that the firm
would develop the same level of
expertise in a number of other areas.
Over the past several decades, Melli
Walker has also established a broadbased
and well-respected construction
law practice. The construction law
expertise of Melli Walker attorneys has
helped to build long-term relationships
with many of the most respected
and successful architects, contractors
and sub-contractors in the state. The
firm has represented clients in complex
construction disputes including
default terminations, design defects,
differing site conditions, changes,
delays, bid mistakes and protests, construction
accidents, and insurance and
surety claims on both public- and private-sector
construction projects. Melli
Walker attorneys routinely draft,
review and negotiate construction contracts
and advise clients on lien and
bond claims on public and private construction
contracts. They also assist
clients with the disadvantaged business
enterprise application process.
In addition to labor/employment
and construction law, Melli Walker
attorneys also practice extensively in
business and real estate law, including
both transactional work and litigation.
Its attorneys organize, restructure and
assist with dissolution of partnerships,
Associate Member
corporations, limited liability companies
and other entities; negotiate and
draft complex real estate purchase
agreements; prepare and review joint
venture, partnership, license and loan
agreements; and negotiate and draft
contracts, equipment leases, executive
compensation contracts, confidentiality
and other agreements. They also
assist their clients with business planning,
including succession plans, buyouts
and creation of trusts, tax planning
and probate work.
The firm is proud to have been
associated with AGC since 1990. Its
attorneys have been actively involved
in helping the Association and its
members through service on the Associate
Board of Directors, involvement
on various committees and in presenting
educational seminars on a variety
of topics. Melli Walker’s active
involvement with AGC has, in turn,
afforded ongoing opportunities for its
attorneys to stay at the forefront of
new developments in the construction
industry, allowing them to better serve
their construction clients.
For more information about the
firm, please visit its website at
www.melliwalker.com or contact
Jenifer Kraemer or Doug Witte at 608-
257-4812. ■
Melli, Walker, Pease & Ruhly, S.C. has
been an Associate Member of the AGC of
Wisconsin since 1990.
Celebrating 50 Years of Providing Effective Legal Services and Solutions

IN THIS ISSUE
2007–2008 Legislative
Session in Review
1
Priority Legislative Issues:
2007–2008 Session
2
AGCPAC and AGC Conduit
How do they work?
3
AGC Regulatory Update
2008
4
Capitol Report
2007–2008 Legislative Session
in Review
The 2007-2008 legislative session came to an official close on March
13. Other than tying up a few small loose ends, such as the $650 million
budget deficit, legislators are now free to go home and begin the long
campaign for reelection this November. For contractors, the session
ended with a number of hot topics resolved, and some just beginning.
The legislature found itself in turmoil right from the beginning of the
2007 session after the fall elections resulted in the biggest shake up in
American politics since the “Contract with America” helped to bring
Republicans into power in 1994. Anger over slow progress in Iraq swept
many national Republicans out of office and gave Democrats
controlling majorities in both the US Senate and House of
Representatives.
On the state level, incumbent Governor Jim Doyle handily defeated
Republican challenger Mark Green and Attorney General Candidate
J.B. Van Hollen provided the GOP with one of its few bright spots on
Election Day.
In perhaps the biggest upset of the
election, Democrats swept all four of the
closely contested State Senate races
without losing any of their existing seats
and won control of the State Senate with
an 18 to 15 majority. While Republicans
managed to hold control of the majority
in the State Assembly, they lost eight
seats and their majority slipped to a slim
52-47 advantage.
Many observers feared that this legislature
would be reminiscent of the 2001-
02 session when Republican Representative
Scott Jensen and Democrat
Senator Chuck Chvala were in charge.
That session was marred by a long and
bitter budget fight and a record low of
only 106 bills were passed. While not
quite as bad as that, this session was still
very difficult. With roughly 20 days in
actual floor sessions in 2007, the two
houses could agree on only 225 of the
1544 bills introduced.
Considering this political climate the
AGC legislative success rate was excel-
lent. A review of the AGC Legislative Priority
Issue list at the end of this report
will show that we were able to pass five
bills that AGC supported, with two that
remain on the table for next session.
None of the three bills we opposed or had
concerns with passed.
This effective performance was no
accident. AGC of Wisconsin developed a
number of initiatives in 2007 that helped
our members and legislators understand
the AGC’s position on many issues. The
effort to improve communications to our
members began when we instituted our
new Capitol Report newsletter. We also
utilized the latest internet technology by
creating an online grassroots communications
software that allowed AGC members
to learn about issues and communicate
with their legislators with only the “click”
of a few buttons.
Finally, and perhaps the most significant
development, was the decision by
the AGC of Wisconsin Board to create the
Skill Integrity Responsibility Council, Inc.
APRIL 2008
(SIR Council). This issue advocacy initiative
will communicate with the public
and legislators about issues that are
important to the construction industry.
You will be hearing more about the SIR
Council as we move forward in 2008.
What is ahead for 2008? Here is an
update on some of the key issues and
political happenings:
Construction Career Academy
Grants—
The 2007-08 legislature approved
a $250,000 grant program for Construction
Career Academies. The rules for
awarding these grants are in development
and were presented for legislative
review in early April. Grant applications
will likely be available in late
May. AGC and our affiliated local Construction
Career Academy schools will
be working together to apply for these
grants.
Youth Apprenticeships in Construction—
In January, Governor Jim Doyle
introduced his Grow Wisconsin III initiative.
In it, the Governor identified
the construction industry as an area
that needs to have its own Youth
Apprenticeship program. Program
details and funding sources have yet to
be developed, but this is an exciting
first step in creating a Construction
Youth Apprenticeship program. AGC
will be working closely with the
Department of Public Instruction and
Department of Workforce Development
on this new program.
Governor Doyle speaks with 2008 AGC of Wisconsin
President Jerry Klobucar and his wife
Kris at the Build Wisconin Awards.
AGC OF WISCONSIN
Building Wisconsin’s Future

Capitol Report • APRIL 2008
Building Commission
Waivers—
When the State of Wisconsin adopted
the 2007-08 Budget Bill last fall,
they earmarked over $1 billion for new
(non-highway) construction projects.
The majority of these projects involve
the University of Wisconsin (UW) system.
This spring the UW put together
their plans for these construction projects
and presented them to the State
Building Commission for approval.
Twelve of the projects included
requests for waivers from a State law
that requires the use of multi-prime
contractors for large projects. Instead,
they proposed using alternative delivery
methods, primarily single-prime
bidding, rather than the standard
multi-prime bidding procedure.
The UW analysis justifying these
requests argued that using alternative
delivery systems instead of the
standard multi-prime delivery method
would save time, reduce coordination
issues and centralize the control
for the projects with single-prime
contractors.
Several contractor groups contacted
the Building Commission members
to express their concerns with this
change in process. After much deliberation,
the Building Commission
reduced the number of projects that
could use alternative delivery methods
to only two. They also directed the
Division of State Facilities, who administers
all State construction projects,
to take a closer look at the current
delivery system and waiver process
and bring them a recommendation for
a better process by this fall.
AGC of Wisconsin will be working
closely with the DSF, Commission
members and other contractor groups
to develop a better process where
alternative delivery methods can be
more readily utilized while still pro-
Jim Boullion (right) and AGC Legal Council
David Bohl greet Congressman Tom Petri
during his visit to the AGC of Wisconsin office.
tecting the integrity of the process.
The DSF hopes to have an industrysupported
proposal developed and
adopted early in 2009.
Invasive Species Rule—
The Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) is developing a
rule to require special washing and
care of construction equipment in and
near “waters of the state” to prevent
the spread of invasive plant and animal
species to uncontaminated areas. AGC
is part of a coalition of groups that has
been meeting with the DNR to insure
the rules are workable. The DNR has
been receptive to our concerns with
the initial rule draft and has been
working closely with the group. A draft
rule could be available later this summer.
DNR Diesel Workgroup—
The DNR is also hosting a series of
workgroup meetings to explore ways
reduce diesel emissions from construction
equipment. A particular focus of
this group is to identify ways to access
federal grant money that is available
for this purpose. As with the invasive
species rule, this group will be meeting
this spring and summer to develop recommendations.
Hiring Illegal Aliens—
Finally, one of the hottest topics
among legislators as they leave for the
summer campaign trail is what to do
about the problem of illegal aliens in
Wisconsin. This last session, both Senate
Democrats and Assembly Republicans
introduced their own versions of
legislation that would provide stiff
penalties for employers who hire illegal
aliens. Penalties for contractors
included debarment for up to seven
years from any State or local government
construction work and a $10,000
penalty for each illegal they hire.
Despite objections from AGC of Wisconsin
and other business groups, the
Wisconsin State Senate passed Senate
Bill 404 on a vote of 20 in favor (15
Dem and 5 GOP) to 13 against (10 GOP
and 3 Dem). The bill went to the State
Assembly, where similar legislation
(AB 712) was waiting. Recognizing
that these bills still had too many unresolved
issues, the leadership of the
Assembly adjourned the 2007-2008 legislative
floor session without taking up
2 AGC of Wisconsin / Building Wisconsin’s Future
either bill, effectively killing them for
this year.
The problem of illegal aliens living
and working in Wisconsin is a politically
charged issue. Current federal regulations
have been ineffective in reducing
the number of illegal aliens coming
into Wisconsin and both Democrats
and Republicans are looking for a local
solution. Expect immigration reform
to be a major campaign issue for both
parties this summer and fall, with new
Elections 2008
legislative proposals coming next January
when the legislature begins its
2009-2010 session.
AGC will be advocating for a system
of laws and penalties that provide
employers with a reliable process that
will give legitimate contractors a “safe
harbor“ in which they can operate
without fear of being unfairly penalized
for mistakes or falsified documents.
As we discussed at the beginning of this report, the state
legislature is currently divided, with Democrats controlling the
State Senate 18 to 15 and Republicans holding control in the State
Assembly 52-47. Both houses will be hotly contested and every seat
will be important. Will the political tide that swept the Senate
Democrats into power in the fall of 2006, allow them to take
control of the State Assembly? Or, will the GOP hold on and
maintain that balance between the two state parties? AGC will be
actively involved in key campaigns all over the State to help elect
pro-construction candidates. We urge all members to actively
support AGC’s efforts by contributing to candidates through the
AGCPAC or the AGC Conduit.
AGCPAC, AGC Conduit, and SIR
Council Fund Raising for 2008
Because of its critical importance to
the overall political effectiveness of AGC
of Wisconsin, the Board of Directors has
approved a multifaceted program to
raise money for the AGCPAC and AGC
Conduit. The Board also passed a resolution
asking that all member firms pledge
to raise contributions based on the number
of salaried employees they have. The
goals established by the Board are:
1. AGC’s General Contractor members
pledge contributions based on the
number of their salaried staff as
follows:
• 9 or less employees – $500
• 10–19 employees – $1,000
• 20–29 employees – $2,000
• 30 or more employees – $3,000
2. AGC’s Specialty Contractor members
pledge contributions based on the
number of their salaried staff as
follows:
• 9 or less employees – $200
• 10–19 employees – $500
• 20–29 employees – $1,000
• 30 or more employees – $2,000
3. All active associate members pledge
contributions of $100.
To help members achieve these
goals, AGC plans to raise funds
through direct mail and telephone
contacts. We will also hold an auction
at the AGC Summer Meeting on July
23–24 in Lake Geneva. Finally, we are
planning to raise money for the SIR
Council during two regional membership
meetings that will include Sporting
Clays shotgun events. Mark your
calendars and start practicing now for
these two events:
• Wednesday, June 18th , Milford
Hills Hunt Club, Johnson Creek
• Wednesday, August 20th, Hunters
Park, Brillion
For more information about any of
the topics in this report contact Jim
Boullion, Director of Government
Affairs at (608) 221-3821 or jboullion@agcwi.org

Priority Legislative Issues: 2007–2008 Session
Updated March 25, 2008
Bill # and Title
Key Sponsors Description AGC Position Status/Outlook
Career Academy Grants Create a $250,000 grant program in the Support Approved by
SB 40–Budget Bill Budget Bill for the support and expansion legislature and
Rep. Kerkman / Rep. Vos of Construction Career Academies. signed by
Governor!
State Capital Budget The legislature approved $1.18 billion Support Approved by
SB 40–Budget Bill of the $1.3 billion Capitol Budget legislature and
Gov. Doyle recommended by the State Building signed by
Commission. Governor!
Electrical Licensing License all contractors and electricians Support Approved by
SB 167 statewide. AGC concern w/utility worker legislature and
Rep. Ott / Sen. Decker exemption has been addressed with signed by
amendment. Governor!
Metal Theft Creates documentation requirements for Support Approved by
SB 473 metal scrap dealers to reduce theft legislature and
Sen. Plale / of metals. signed by
Rep. Montgomery Governor!
Elevator Licensing Exempt construction hoists and residential Support Administrative
AB 358 stairway lifts that were included in last Rules change
Rep. Kleefisch / Sen. Plale year’s elevator contractor licensing bill. has corrected
the problems.
Illegal Immigrants Contractors who hire illegal aliens would Oppose Passed State
SB 404 / AB 712 be ineligible for government construction Senate 20–13
Sen. Breske / Rep. Lasee contracts for seven years and subject to Failed to pass
a $10,000 fine for each illegal alien the in Assembly.
company hires.
Heat/Frost Insl. & License all Contractors and Mechanics who Oppose Passed State
Fire-stop Licensing install Heat and Frost Insulation, fire-stop Senate 26–7.
SB 194 licensing removed after objections. Failed to pass
Rep. Newcomer / Sen. Coggs in Assembly.
Contractor Registration Require all contractors to register with the Monitor Passed State
SB 228 / AB 466 State. Introduced by Carpenters union to Senate 28–4.
Sen. Wirch / Rep. Kaufert prevent abuse of “independent contractor” Failed to pass
status of workers. in Assembly.
Uniform Commercial Make the Commercial Building Code Support Passed
Building Code uniform Statewide without local code Assembly Labor
SB 266 / AB 521 amendments. Fire Chiefs & AFL-CIO Committee,
Sen. Plale / Rep. Moulton opposing. Failed to pass
this session.
Definition of Employee Would provide Workers Comp protection Support Dropped from
for Workers Comp. from lawsuits for prime contractors if WC package.
WC Advisory Council the employee of a subcontractor is injured. Failed to pass
this session.
Visit the Wisconsin Legislature Home Page for a complete list of legislation, legislative calendars, legislators,
administrative rules and lobbying organizations at: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/ or the AGC Legislative Action
website.
Capitol Report • APRIL 2008
AGC’s Director of Government Affairs accepts
a pen used by Governor Doyle to sign the
Metal’s Theft bill.
State Representative Cory Mason (D–Racine)
met with AGC member Curt Hastings (right)
of J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. to discuss LEED
standards for State buildings.
AGCPAC and
AGC Conduit
How do they work?
AGCPAC
• The AGCWI Political Action Committee
(PAC) collects personal contributions
from AGC members and distributes
those funds to political
candidates who support the construction
industry and the legislative priority
issues identified by the AGC Legislative
Committee.
• AGCWI PAC welcomes member
input and recommendations as to
which candidates to support, but the
ultimate decisions on which candidates
will get our money are made by a
group of AGC members who volunteer
to coordinate the PAC. If you are interested
in being a member of the AGCWI
PAC Committee please let us know!
• The AGCWI PAC allows you to help
elect pro-AGC and pro-construction
industry candidates, but the AGC
experts do all of the work! We identify
the candidates, prioritize where your
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Capitol Report • APRIL 2008
money will do the most good and get
money to those candidates when they
need it.
AGC Conduit
• The AGC Conduit is NOT a PAC.
Your contribution is not “pooled” into a
large fund where others decide where
the money will go like a traditional
PAC.
• The AGC Conduit allows you to give
money to the political candidates of
your choice. A contribution from your
account can only be made with your
written approval.
• To participate in the AGC Conduit
program, send a personal check or
credit card number to the AGC office
for at least $100. A separate “account”
is then established in your name.
• After you decide who should get
your contribution just sign a simple
authorization form. The contribution
is sent on AGC Conduit letterhead
specifically identifying you as the contributor.
• Candidates report the money as an
individual contribution from you.
While your contribution retains your
personal identity, because the AGC
Conduit pools your contribution with
those of others in the construction
industry, we all get recognized for the
contribution. You get two bangs for
your buck!
Regardless of which method you
choose, we encourage you to join the
other AGC members that have made
the commitment to help elect the candidates
that support the construction
industry by making a contribution
through the AGC Conduit or the
AGCWI PAC.
If you should have any questions,
please contact Jim Boullion at the
AGC office: jboullion@agcwi.org or
608-221-3821.
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
Contributions to either the AGC Conduit
or the AGCWI PAC must be personal.
Corporate money is not allowed.
Political contributions are not tax
deductible.
If the AGCWI PAC Treasurer is unable
to contact a Conduit contributor and
their account is inactive over two
years the money may to be transferred
to the AGCWI PAC.
An AGCPAC/Conduit
contribution form is
available online at:
www.agcwi.org
Together we
WILL make a
difference!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
• To find the most current information about what issues AGC of Wisconsin is
working on in Madison go to www.agcwi.org and click on Professional Services
then click on Legislative Issues.
• For more information about what is happening at the Capital in general, go to
the home page of the Wisconsin Legislature: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/
• If you have any questions or comments about the issues in this report, please
contact AGC of Wisconsin Director of Government Affairs, Jim Boullion, at
(608) 221-3821 or via e-mail at jboullion@agcwi.org
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AGC Regulatory Update 2008
Division of State Facilities (DSF) Bidding Procedure Workgroup – Will be
working this summer to establish criteria that would allow the use of single
prime or other alternative delivery methods for State construction projects.
AGC invited to participate.
Division of State Facilities (DSF) Technology Workgroup – Advising DSF
on technology issues. Currently reviewing electronic plans and bidding. AGC
members: J.H. Findorff & Son, Miron Construction, Boldt Construction, Kilgust
Mechanical, Westphal Electric
Commercial Building Code Council (S&B) – The updated Commercial and
Multi-Family Building Code went into effect on March 1, 2008. The most significant
change phases in a sprinkler requirement for all multi-family
dwellings of 3 or more units instead of the current standard of 20 or more
units. AGC member on the Council: Curt Hastings, J.H. Findorff and Son,
Inc.
Workers Compensation (WC) – An effort was made to change the definition
of employer to protect prime contractors from lawsuits if an employee of their
subcontractors is injured. This change was not included in the 2007-08 WC
legislation.
Conveyance Council (S&B) – Continuing to develop standards for the licensure
of elevator contractors and mechanics. When done with licensing, they
will review the current elevator/conveyance codes. AGC member on the
Council: Kevin Kraemer, Kraemer Brothers, LLC
Governor’s Task Force on Global Warming – Multi-tiered effort to reduce
carbon emissions in Wisconsin. Building codes, appliance efficiency standards,
carbon “cap-and trade” program are among the issues that may affect
contractors. AGC member on the Council: Pete Vogel, Vogel Bros. Building Co.
Energy Conservation Code Advisory Council (S&B) – Reviews state energy
code. AGC member on the Council: Dan Dehnert, PLANNING Design Build,
Inc.
Division of State Facilities (DSF) Green Building Task Force –- DSF has
adopted initial sustainablilty standards for new construction. No new meetings
scheduled. AGC members on the Task Force: Barry Scholz, The Boldt
Company; Mike Christensen, H&H Industries; Ken Collins Ahern Fire Protection;
Steve Millmann, Hooper Corp; Tim Kippenhan, Miron Construction;
Kevin Kraemer, Kraemer Brothers; Mark Hanson, Hoffman; Curt Hastings,
J.H. Findorff and Son, Inc.; Holly Schweitzer, Tri-North Builders
Legislative Council Study on Affirmative Action – Studying affirmative
action laws and programs on a State and local level. Recommendations were
made to the full legislature but none were adopted. AGC member on the
Council: Raymond Camosy, Camosy, Inc.
Hospital Construction Building Inspection Workgroup – Industry group
working with Safety and Buildings on issues related to inspections of hospital
construction. AGC staff person on Council: Jim Boullion, Director of Gov.
Affairs.
If you are interested in more information on one of these topics or serving
on a regulatory advisory council, please contact the AGC of Wisconsin
Government Affairs Director.

An Educated Contractor is an Owner’s Advantage!
Educational Opportunities for 2008–2009 with the AGC of Wisconsin
Supervisory Training Program (STP)
Developed, updated, and field-tested by and
for contractors, STP consists of ten units that
focus on the knowledge and skills that every
supervisor must have to be an effective manager of people,
time and materials. Seven locations in Wisconsin!
Project Management Program
AGC’s newest program introduces and reinforces the concepts
and terminology of project management to beginning
project managers and those looking to advance into project
management. Each of the five units will draw upon the
shared experiences of the participants and will provide the
necessary skills to work successfully with others to ensure
project success. The complete program will be offered in
2008-2009.
Leadership AGC
This member-only educational opportunity trains emerging
leaders to understand and address pertinent construction
industry issues, strengthens individual leadership abilities
and offers participants the training necessary to assume leadership
roles in their companies, communities and industry.
SIR Masters Group
The alumni group for Leadership AGC offers ongoing
education, sharing of best practices and relationship building.
SIR Masters Group encourages the ongoing leadership
development of our industry and association. SIR Masters
meets six times a year for focused discussion on topics identified
by the participants.
AGC/ASPE Estimating Academy
This two-day event will provide value to both seasoned
estimators and anyone in your company that impacts the
estimate (project managers, architects, engineers, etc.). This is
an opportunity to improve estimating skills, learn new techniques,
and positively impact company profitability. Scheduled
for November 13-14, 2008
AGC/CFMA Financial Management October 8, 2008
for Contractors
Marketing, Estimating and Managing November 12, 2008
Green Building Construction
Blueprint Reading – Basic and Advanced Offered in multiple
locations in 2008-2009
Building to LEED-NC To be determined
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 23

Tom Godar
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, S.C.
In almost all cases, these changes
will require employers to review
and redraft their policies regarding
Family and Medical Leave.
24 Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008
HUMAN RESOURCES
Employment Developments:
Expansion of the FMLA to
Those Serving in the Military
For the first time since passage of
the FMLA in 1993, a significant
expansion of this law has occurred.
Congress passed, and on January 28,
2008 President Bush signed the National
Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”).
The NDAA requires employers to provide
12 weeks of FMLA leave to immediate
family members of reservists or
members of the National Guard who are
called to serve in active duty. This new
law would also require employers to
offer up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave to
employees who must provide care for
family members wounded while serving
in the military.
Injured Service Member
The NDAA would apply not only to
spouses, children and parents, but also
to the next of kin (defined as the “nearest
blood relative of that individual”) of
a service member injured in the line of
duty. The new law provides coverage
for those who are defined as a “member
of the Armed Forces, including a member
of the National Guard or our
reserves, who is undergoing medical
treatment, recuperation, or therapy, is
otherwise an outpatient status, or is
otherwise on temporary disability
retired list for a serious injury or illness.”
Such “serious injury or illness”
must have occurred in the line of duty
and while on active duty in the Armed
Forces.
Family Member Leave
The other explanation under the
FMLA provides that employees may be
eligible for up to 12 weeks of leave
when a son or daughter, a spouse, or a
parent of an employee has been called
to active duty. In order for this eligibility
to occur, the Secretary of Defense
must determine that the military operation
is a “contingency operation,”
which normally means preparing to
engage in hostile or defensive activities
on behalf of the United States. The definition
of “qualifying exigency,” that
would allow an employee who is a parent
or spouse or child of a service member
to take time off, has not yet been
defined.
It is important to know that in both
cases, the leave time is combined with
other leave time eligible in a one-year
period, and not expanding the leave
pool by 26 or 12 weeks.
While the NDAA does offer some
insights as to how this law will be
applied, there clearly needs to be additional
regulation to fill out an employ-

er’s obligations. For instance, an
employer may ask an employee to provide
a certificate from the healthcare
provider offering support to the service
member’s health condition when the
service member is injured in the line of
duty. However, when a leave is related
to a qualifying contingency, the certification
that the employer may require
has been left for the Secretary of the
Department of Labor to create.
The effective date for the provisions
pertaining to employees taking off up
to 26 weeks to care for an injured service
member is January 28, 2008
according to the DOL, as that is the day
the President signed the measure.
However, the DOL has suggested that
provisions regarding the 12 week leave
for a “qualifying exigency” will not go
into effect until regulations defining
such qualifying exigency are completed
by the DOL. However, employers
are asked to comply with this law in
“good faith.”
Of course, officials with the Department
of Labor will now take time to
draft regulations implementing these
changes. In almost all cases, these
changes will require employers to
review and redraft their policies
regarding Family and Medical Leave
so long as they are otherwise obligated
to comply with the law which affects
employers of 50 employees or more.
Legislative as well as judicial developments
affect all employers, including
those in the long-term care arena.
Look to the AGC and counsel to help
you keep abreast of the changes in the
employment arena. ■
Thomas Godar is a shareholder at Whyte
Hirschboeck Dudek’s Madison office, and is
part of the firm’s construction group.
During his twenty-five years of private
practice, Mr. Godar has worked with a
variety of construction companies, from
road builders and large residential
developers to small and large general and
specialty contractors. Mr. Godar provides
counsel on labor and employment issues,
but also advises clients on pre-litigation
matters, lien law questions and
commercial disputes. Whyte Hirschboeck
Dudek has been an Associate Member of the
AGC of Wisconsin since 2004.
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 25

Adam Jensen
Virchow Krause & Company
Employee Benefits
The time has come to take your
wellness initiatives to the next
level and incorporate wellness
into the corporate strategy of
your organization.
TO THE POINT:
In 1900, the top 3 causes
of death in the U.S. were
pneumonia, tuberculosis,
and diarrhea and enteritis.
In 1990, the leading
causes of death were
tobacco use, diet/activity
patterns and alcohol.
New England Journal of Medicine
26 Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008
HUMAN RESOURCES
Wellness: The Next Evolution
Just about everyone in Human
Resources and Benefits has heard the
statistics, read the articles and
attended conferences extolling the
virtues of wellness programs. However,
the days of wellness fairs and occasional
wellness-related communications are
over. The time has come to take your
wellness initiatives to the next level and
incorporate wellness into the corporate
strategy of your organization and
design a health and productivity management
model.
If conventional wisdom asserts that
20% of a population drives 80% of an
organization’s claims and that 50% of
the detriments to one’s health are caused
by the decisions one makes, what can
employers do to start impacting the negative
choices being made by employees,
looking at both short-term and longterm
ramifications and therefore affect-
ing not only their healthcare costs but
also their bottom line? It is important
to point out that those negative behaviors
do not only affect an organization’s
healthcare costs but reduced
productivity and increased absenteeism
are also direct results of
employee’s bad decisions related to
their health.
Most employers have the foundation
in place to care for those employees
who access the healthcare system.
These days, case management, disease
management programs and predictive
modeling are industry norms for
insurance carriers and third party
administrators. However, it is imperative
that employers start addressing
the population who is not accessing
the healthcare system today, but will
likely need care in the future.
The Healthcare Continuum
Reviewing the healthcare continuum (above), the goal of a health and productivity
model is to maintain the health of the population in the low risk or well category
and changing the behaviors of the population in the “At Risk” category so
they don’t move to the next level. Your claims data will identify claims dollars
being spent today and you can probably even identify which claims are related to
lifestyle choices. The problem, however, is that there is already a claim – someone
has entered the healthcare system. The goal of a health and productivity model is

TO THE POINT:
Researchers have estimated
that preventable illnesses
make up approximately
70% of the burden of illness
and its associated costs.
New England Journal of Medicine
to affect change on your population
before they incur a claim.
Identifying risky choices or behaviors
is the first step in determining
where an organization can impact its
employees. A comprehensive health
risk assessment including biometric
measures such as cholesterol levels,
body fat testing and blood pressure
will identify areas where wellness initiatives
will succeed. The biometric
tests compliment the self-reporting
nature of the questionnaire that is
included in an HRA.
Follow up to the HRAs can include
telephonic coaching to employees,
seminars, education, low-level interventions
and incentives for participation
and behavior changes.
The good news is that this process
does not need to be as daunting as it
may appear. Specialty wellness companies
are available to walk you
through the process and develop a
complete wellness strategy. In addition,
your Virchow Krause Employee
Benefits professional can assist you
and your organization in developing a
comprehensive health and productivity
strategy. ■
Adam P. Jensen, Senior Consultant with
Virchow Krause Employee Benefits, LLC,
has worked in the insurance and employee
benefits industry since 1986. Adam leads
Virchow Krause Employee Benefits’
Regulatory Compliance resource
management team. He is the co-leader of
the Tribal Practice Group, and is a member
of the firm’s International Employee
Benefits Practice Group. Virchow Krause
has been a member of AGC of Wisconsin
since 1986.
Hausmann-Johnson Insurance…
Your Bonding Experts Since 1925
PAT MCKENNA, DIRECTOR OF SURETY
THE PREFERRED SURETY AGENT OF BOTH CONTRACTORS AND SURETIES
pat.mckenna@hausmann-johnson.com (608) 252-9661
700 Regent Street Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 27

John Carpenter
Clifton Gunderson LLP
Field office audits help discover
what's really going on at the
construction site
28 Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008
FINANCE
Auditing Takes a Field Trip
If you believe what you’ve read in
the news, the construction industry
seems to have a rough time managing
two important commodities: time
and money. You’ve seen the headlines...
City project now $1.7 million
over budget
Cost overruns, delays plague
new development
What is it about the construction
industry that seems to make time and
money a contractor’s worse enemies?
The simple answer is, there is never
enough of either.
The fact is building roads, bridges,
shopping malls and condominiums is
an incredibly complex process, with a
multitude of variables and uncontrollable
influences on how and when work
gets completed. Add to this the fact that
large construction projects are often
managed through temporary field
offices.
What’s Going on Out There?
Field offices are where the work really
gets done, and where internal controls
are put to the test. Adequate proce-
dures and controls for everything from
qualifying subcontractors and reviewing
bid specifications, to authorizing
change orders, are an absolute must if
contractors intend to minimize unauthorized
changes, undocumented costs
and unprofitable jobs.
Strict controls and individual
accountability are critical in field offices
because —
• They are a temporary center of business
operations
• They deal with multiple points of
decision-making authority
• Their staff is often supplemented by
temporary employees with minimal
training
Because field offices are geographically
separated from the main business
office, they often stray from the standardized
work processes as defined at
company headquarters. Determining
what really goes on in field offices
requires an in-depth audit of current
controls and procedures. A timely and
thorough audit of field office operations
spearheaded by the company’s lead
finance or accounting manager can
minimize risks for the contractor, subcontractors,
owners and developers.
This is yet another example of the value
one can gain by pulling the “back” out
of that back-office finance and accounting
department mentioned in recent
articles.
Asking the Tough Questions
A field office audit should ask some
tough questions, and the audit team
should expect honest, complete
answers from those in a position to
assure compliance. Inquiries should
cover, among other things, general
workflow and communication as it
pertains to: the bidding process, qualification
of subcontractors, contract language,
subcontractor’s cost management,
change order processes,
document management, bonding
issues, and progress reporting.
Answers to some questions will vary
based on the type of contract, and the

specific nature of the work (commercial
versus residential, for example). Ultimately,
all of the bases must be covered
to address potential gaps from existing
policies, or to maximize the effectiveness
of any new policies that will result.
A few guidelines for developing
field office policies and procedures —
Make an individual responsible for
change orders
Change orders are troublesome and
difficult to monitor, but a lack of controls
can quickly drain away profits and
cause delays. Ultimately, the contractor
must accept responsibility for getting
change orders approved by the owner.
Whether it leaves a paper or digital
record, controls must be in place and
working from the very beginning of the
project. For their part, subcontractors
must accept the change order procedure
as a condition of doing business.
Never give oral approval
A wise person once said, “If it’s not
written down, it doesn’t exist.” That
may be the position the project owner
takes when a contractor can’t produce
adequate documentation. No one likes
paperwork, but it is a necessary evil.
Signatures, dates and other concrete
documentation may be the difference
between getting paid for a project
change and having to subtract it from
your bottom line.
Don’t guess – write a “not to
exceed” estimate
There are situations where a formal
estimate is not possible due to time constraints.
A “not to exceed” estimate may
seem like a blank check, but it will not
be if there are adequate controls to
assure that invoices are accompanied
by proper documentation of outside
costs.
Schedule frequent reports and
updates
A single project can take months or
years to complete. If something is not
working, you’ll want to know it sooner
rather than later. Time has a way of
growing small problems into big ones.
Anticipate factors that can impact
schedules
Changes, repairs, schedule coordination,
weather and labor are among the
issues that can and should be
addressed in contract language. What if
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 29

it rains for five straight days? What if
there are labor problems? What if permits
and inspections are not obtained
and completed on time? When these
factors are addressed up front, they are
less likely to be issues later in the project.
Change Begins with
Commitment
Change always begins at the top
with goals and a commitment by management.
That top-level commitment
should be assured before new controls
30 Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008
and procedures are implemented for
construction field offices. These changes
will impact virtually every other organization
or individual that the company
works with – employees, architects,
suppliers, engineers, property owners,
project managers and government officials.
Their “buy-in” begins with realistic
goals, measurable progress and
ongoing communication. ■
John Carpenter is a certified public accountant
and service products niche manager
for Clifton Gunderson. He has over 17 years
experience in public and private industry
serving the construction, manufacturing,
and healthcare industries. His emphasis is
on operations, business process management,
and risk management. For more
information, John can be reached at
Clifton Gunderson in Racine, Wisconsin
1.800.637.9351 or visit Clifton Gunderson’s
website at www.cliftoncpa.com. Clifton
Gunderson has been a member of the
AGC of Wisconsin since 2004.

Dan Haag, CPA, CFE
Smith & Gesteland, LLP
While is it nearly impossible to
prevent all vulnerabilities to
fraud, owners and managers
can take steps to greatly
reduce their risk.
FINANCE
Fraud Issues for Construction
Contractors
Losses due to fraud can potentially
reduce the profitability of a company
on a dollar for dollar basis.
Imagine losing more than ten million
dollars over a five year period due to
employee theft. That is exactly what
happened to a Wisconsin-based home
builder from the late 1990s to the early
2000s. The loss was a result of one trusted
employee collaborating with subordinate
employees, subcontractors, and
even the contractor's attorney. The fraud
created financial hardships for the contractor
during a time when the industry
was booming.
Unfortunately, every business is vulnerable
to theft from their employees.
While it is nearly impossible to prevent
all vulnerabilities to fraud, owners and
managers can take steps to greatly
reduce their risk. One of the most effective
ways to prevent employee fraud is
to instill an environment of honesty and
integrity. It is important for upper management
to set the tone from the top of
the organization to emphasize that
fraudulent behavior will be detected
and not be tolerated.
Another effective way to reduce
fraud is to understand how it can occur.
There are three main factors must be
present for fraud to exist: opportunity,
motivation, and rationalization. The
first step to preventing fraud is to avoid
putting employees in situations where
they have the opportunity to defraud
the company. Activities involving cash
receipts and disbursements are at the
greatest risk. Financial activities should
be separated among employees so that
different employees approve transactions,
record transactions, and maintain
custody of assets. It is also important
for proper owner or management oversight.
An employee that believes there
is a good chance they will be caught
will much less likely attempt to defraud
the company.
The second element present in all
fraud schemes is motivation. For example,
employees with gambling or drug
problems are more likely to need extra
sources of income, and more likely to
acquire them fraudulently. Many fraud
schemes begin with an employee taking
a small unauthorized "loan" from
the company with the intention of
repaying it. If they are not caught the
first time, the loans usually become
larger and more frequent. Often times
they are never repaid and can result in
thousands, or millions, of misappropriated
funds.
Rationalization is the third common
fraud element. People engaging in dishonest
acts need to believe that what
they are doing is justifiable. Employees
who believe they are overworked and
under paid are at greater risk to embezzle
cash or other company assets. They
rationalize that they are only taking
what the company owes them.
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 31

A red flag specific to the construction
industry includes contracts that
are greatly over or under budget. A
contract such as this will not conform
to what is expected, so extra unrelated
expenses are less likely to be noticed.
Other red flags may include companies
that have an ineffective project management
team, contracts that do not
have a right-to-audit clause, contracts
where bonding is not required, and
unreconciled or incomplete reconcilia-
32 Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008
tion of the construction in progress
account.
Construction fraud can cost a contractor
millions of dollars in lost profits.
In many cases, the fraudulent activity
directly leads to the failure of the business.
Many fraud schemes have been
discovered after an honest employee
had a hunch that an activity involving
another employee, subcontractor, or
member of management appeared suspicious.
One bit of advice that many
defrauded companies give to other
businesses is to trust your instincts. If
something does not seem right, it is
probably worth investigating. ■
Dan Haag, CPA, CFE is a Senior Staff
Accountant at Smith & Gesteland, LLP.
He focuses on assurance and tax services
for small and medium sized businesses.
He can be reached at (608) 836-7500 or
dan.haag@sgcpa.com. Smith & Gesteland
has been an Associate Member of the AGC
of Wisconsin since 1982.

2007–2008 STP Graduates
AGC’s Supervisory Training Program (STP) was created to help
contractors deal with supervisory performance. The program consists
of ten training modules that cover important aspects of being a supervisor.
It takes nearly 200 hours to complete the program. The AGC of
Wisconsin leads the nation in the number of STP graduates.
Congratulations to the following individuals for completing
STP in 2007-2008.
APPLETON LATHING CORPORATION
NATHAN WOLFF
THE BOSON COMPANY
RICHARD FREESE
PAT GUENSBURG
ELLIS STONE CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC.
TRAVIS GIBBS
STEVE PUDROSKI
KLOBUCAR CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
MIKE WILLIAMS
KRAEMER BROTHERS, LLC
BOB BRENEMAN
JEFF CURTIS
MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
RYAN BALLWEG
BOB CORNING
PLANNING DESIGN BUILD, INC.
RICK ROGERS
DALE SHEMAK
RILEY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
KEN GRAY
COREY SEPANSKI
THOMAS ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC.
JOHN YETTER
VOGEL BROS. BUILDING CO.
MIKE ALVEY
BRIAN BJORGE
KEVIN JOHNSON
MARK MANNING
MIKE POTTS
FRANK O. ZEISE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
SCOTT GEYER
AGC members will soon receive
the Call for Entries for the 2008 Build
Wisconsin Awards. This annual event
is attended by more that 350 AGC
members and industry professionals.
Pier Wisconsin in Milwaukee will be
the site of the prestigious awards ceremony.
General Contractor award categories
include new construction,
design build, municipal/utility/
underground, and industrial/warehouse
construction.
Specialty Contractor award categories
include interior finishes, exterior
finishes, plumbing, HVAC and
electrical construction.
Special awards recognize Environmental
Excellence and Excellence in
Partnering. Individuals that have significantly
impacted Wisconsin’s construction
industry can be submitted
for the Wisconsin Horizon Award.
This must-attend industry event is
scheduled for December 4th. Members
will be treated to a special reception
sponsored by LaForce, spectacular
views of the Milwaukee skyline
and Lake Michigan, and a celebration
of the Skill, Integrity and Responsibility
that Builds Wisconsin! ■
2007 Build Wisconsin Award Winner
General Contractor — New Construction
Agora Town Center
Kraemer Brothers, LLC
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 33

Has your company
identified your next
level of leadership?
Leadership AGC will help prepare them to be
effective leaders in your company, the
community, and our industry. Brochures with
enrollment information will be available to all
AGC members in May.
34 Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008
This year’s class of Leadership
AGC is working on the most
important industry development
in many years and will have a
long-lasting positive impact on
our industry in Wisconsin.
The construction industry is the
ONLY industry in the State of
Wisconsin that does not have a
state-recognized work
opportunity program for high
school students.
Working in collaboration with the
Department of Public Instruction
(DPI) and the State of Wisconsin

Department of Workforce
Development (DWD), the class
is developing a program that
offers high school students the
opportunity to gain construction
industry experience while
exposing them to various career
opportunities (skilled trades,
professional and support
positions). The program
encourages a combination of
classroom/construction lab
experience and hands-on work
experience.
Details on this
exciting Workforce
Development
program will be
unveiled at this year’s
Summer Membership
Meeting in
Lake Geneva.
July 23–24, 2008
www.agcwi.org
Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008 35

MEMBERSHIP
General Contractors
Affiliated Construction Services
Alfredson Bros. Construction Co., Inc.
Bacco Construction Company
Bachmann Construction Co., Inc.
Bauer & Raether Builders, Inc.
Blue Sky Contractors, LLC
Oscar J. Boldt Construction Co.
The Boson Company, Inc.
Camosy Incorporated
Capitol Underground, Inc.
Corporate Construction Ltd.
Dell Construction Co., Inc.
Design Structures, LLC
Ellis Stone Construction Company, Inc.
Facility Engineering, Inc.
Marshall Erdman & Associates
Paul V. Farmer, Inc.
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Fowler and Hammer, Inc.
Ganther Construction, Inc.
Gilbert FTW General Contractor
Gorman & Co., Inc.
Gundlach Champion, Inc.
36 Wisconsin Constructor / Issue 1 • 2008
Hamann Construction Company
Hammersley Stone Company
Henshue Construction, Inc.
Hoffman, LLC
Holster Construction, Inc.
IEI General Contractors, Inc.
Ideal Builders, Inc.
Howard Immel Inc.
Gene Johnson Construction Company, Inc.
Klobucar Construction Company, Inc.
Kraemer Brothers, LLC
Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.
Lunda Construction Company
Magill Construction Company, Inc.
Market & Johnson, Inc.
Maryville Construction Company, Inc.
McCabe Construction, Inc.
McGann Construction, Inc.
McKee Associates, Inc.
McMullen & Pitz Construction Company
C.R. Meyer and Sons Company
Miron Construction Company, Inc.
Peter Nelson & Sons, Inc.
Planning Design Build, Inc.
Powers Lake Construction Co., Inc.
Quality Building Systems
Quasius Construction, Inc.
Rasch Construction and Engineering, Inc.
Riley Construction Company, Inc.
Rossi Construction Co., Inc.
The Samuels Group, Inc.
Scherrer Construction Company, Inc.
Jos. Schmitt & Sons Const. Co., Inc.
The Selmer Company
Sjostrom & Sons, Inc.
C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.
Speedway Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Staab Construction Corporation
Stenstrom Companies
Stevens Construction Corp.
Kenneth F. Sullivan Co.
Tri-North Builders, Inc.
Vogel Bros. Building Co.
Vonasek & Schieffer, Inc.
Westring Construction, LLC
Wingra Construction
Frank O. Zeise Construction Company, Inc.
Interested
in becoming
a member?
Contact Laura Cataldo
at the AGC of Wisconsin office
for membership information.
608-221-3821
cataldo@agcwi.org

Specialty Contractors
A&A Environmental, Inc.
A&J Specialty Services, Inc.
Acme Construction Metals, Inc.
J.F. Ahern Co.
Appleton Lathing Corporation
Applied Ecological Services
Architectural Products of Wausau, Ltd.
August Winter & Sons, Inc.
Austad & Son, Inc.
Badger Swimpools Inc.
Badgerland Metal Building Erectors, Inc.
Balestrieri Environmental & Development, Inc.
Ballou Masonry, Inc.
Bartingale Mechanical, Inc.
Bassett Mechanical
Best Defense Security & Fire Protection
Bollig Lath & Plaster Co., Inc.
Braun Corporation
C&S Construction, Inc.
Capital City Construction, LLC
Central Ceiling Systems, Inc.
Coppens Metal & Roofing
Corner Stone Construction of Janesville, Inc.
Crowley Masonry
DHO Mason Contractors, Inc.
Decorative Concrete Systems LLC
E&A Enterprises, Inc.
Falcon Drilling & Blasting, Inc.
Foley Electric
Forward Electric, Inc.
Gauthier & Sons’ Construction, Inc.
Ed Gersek, Inc.
Howard Grote & Sons, Inc.
H&H Industries, Inc.
Hagen Decorators, Inc. & North Central Insulation
Marshall Hanes Steel Erectors, Inc.
Hasheider Roofing & Siding, Ltd.
Heavy Metal Contractors, LLC
Hillcraft Ltd.
Hooper Corporation
Hurckman Mechanical Industries, Inc.
Kilgust Mechanical
Klein-Dickert Co., Inc.
Koppes Drywall, Inc.
Lakeland Construction, Inc.
Lewis Construction Inc.
FJ Lincoln
Madison Crushing & Excavating Co., Inc.
Martell Construction, Inc.
H.J. Martin & Son, Inc.
McGivern Masonry, Inc.
Middleton Construction
Monona Masonry, Inc.
Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection, Inc.
Neuman Pools, Inc.
Robert J. Nickles, Inc.
North American Mechanical, Inc.
Northern Electricians, Inc.
Omni Glass and Paint, Inc.
Ostrenga Excavating, Inc.
People Construction, Inc.
H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corp.
Prairie Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Quality Erectors & Sheeters, Inc.
Quality Insulators, Inc.
Robinson Brothers Environmental, Inc.
Rohde Brothers, Inc.
S&A Builders, LLC
Schneider & Schneider, Inc.
Southern WI Structural Concrete Inc.
SPE, Inc.
Stucco America, Inc.
Sullivan Brothers, Inc.
Terra Engineering & Construction Corporation
Don Theobald Masonry
Thomas Electrical Service
Town & Country Electric
Tri-City Refrigration, Inc.
Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc.
Van Ert Electric Co., Inc.
Ver Halen, Inc.
Bill Volkman Contracting, LLC Coatings/Restorations
Wall-Tech, Inc.
Wallcovering One WI, LLC
Westphal & Co., Inc.
Zander Insulation/Solutions
Associate Members
AON Risk Services of Wisconsin
Aerotek
American State Equipment Company, Inc.
A. N. Ansay & Associates, Inc.
Axley Brynelson, LLP
Badgerland Supply, Inc.
Benes & Krueger, S.C.
The Benefit Companies of Burlington, Inc.
Block Iron & Supply Company
Blueprints, Inc.
The Bruce Co. of Wisconsin
Brunsell Lumber & Millwork
CHI Companies
CNA Surety Corporation
Catalyst, Inc.
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Clifton Gunderson LLP
Cobb-Strecker-Dunphy & Zimmerman, Inc.
Construction Data Services
Construction Risk Associates, Inc.
Corneille Law Group
County Materials Corporation
d’Elan Safety & Consulting
The Daily Reporter
DeWitt Ross & Stevens
DirectNetworks, Inc.
Discher Architectural Millwork
Endres Manufacturing Company
Scott Engroff, LCC
Enterprise Fleet Services
Environmental Management Services
Environmental & Safety Consultants, LLC
et alia, LLC
Fabco Equipment, Inc.
Farrell Equipment & Supply Company, Inc.
Ferrellgas
The Forker Company
Gallagher Construction Services
Gerdau Ameristeel–Appleton
Grant Thornton LLP Accountants & Business
Advisors
Grommes Millwork, Inc.
Hausmann Insurance
John Heugel, Attorney at Law
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs
Ideal Crane Rental, Inc.
Imaginit
MEMBERSHIP
Ingersoll-Rand Equipment Sales
Janesville Brick & Tile
Janesville Sand & Gravel Company
Kay & Andersen, S.C.
J.J. Keller & Associates
Kendell Doors & Hardware, Inc.
Kohl’s Department Stores
Komisar & Spindler, S.C.
Krukowski & Costello, S.C.
LaForce, Inc.
Lakes Brick & Block, LLC
Lee, Kilkelly, Paulson & Younger, S.C.
Liberty Mutual Surety
Lincoln Contractors Supply, Inc.
Lindner & Marsack
Manitowoc Cranes, Inc.
MasterGraphics
Mathfab, Inc.
McCarty Law LLP
McFarlane Manufacturing Company, Inc.
McGraw-Hill Construction
Melli, Walker, Pease & Ruhly, S.C.
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Mississippi Valley Equipment Co.
Mortenson, Matzelle & Meldrum, Inc.
Murphy & Desmond, S.C.
National Construction Rentals
Neenah Foundry Company
Nimsgern Steel Corp.
North East Wisconsin Precast
O’Neil, Cannon & Hollman, S.C.
Park Bank
Penta Technologies, Inc.
Project Solutions, Inc.
Putzmeister America
Quarles & Brady, LLP
RSM McGladrey
Reliant Glass & Door Systems
Reynolds Crane Service
RuderWare
Rupp Industries, Inc.
Safe-Con, LLC
St. Paul Travelers
Schenck & Associates, S.C.
Security Insurance
Slack Attack Communications
Smith & Gesteland, LLP
Spancrete Inc.
Spider
Stetson Building Products
Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C.
TAPCO
Vander Bloemen Rodrigues & Associates LLC
Verona Safety
Virchow, Krause & Company
WCR3, LLC.
WK Construction Co. Inc.
T. Wall Properties
Western Builder
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, S.C.
Wickwire Gavin, P.C.
Wilderness Resort
Wingra Stone Company—Wingra Redi-Mix, Inc.
Wipfli LLP
Wisconsin Built
Zurich North American Surety
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EIFS AND STUCCO
INSULATION
Index to Advertisers
American State Equipment..........................................................................................7
AON Risk Services ......................................................................................................4
Axley Brynelson, LLP ..................................................................................................9
Balestrieri Environmental & Development, Inc..........................................................30
Clifton Gunderson LLP................................................................................................5
County Materials Corporation .....................................................................................6
General Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. ................................................................35
Hausmann-Johnson Insurance .................................................................................27
Hooper Corporation...................................................................................................35
HRH...........................................................................................................................32
Hurckman Mechanical Industries, Inc. ......................................................................25
Ideal Crane Rental, Inc.............................................................................................IFC
J.F. Ahern Co.............................................................................................................32
LaForce......................................................................................................................29
Mid-States Concrete Products Co. ............................................................................23
Mortenson, Matzelle & Meldrum, Inc........................................................................35
Neenah Foundry ........................................................................................................24
Northern Concrete Construction Inc. ........................................................................25
Reynolds Transfer .....................................................................................................36
Smith & Gesteland ....................................................................................................32
Spancrete Group .......................................................................................................30
Stucco America .......................................................................................................IBC
Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C. ........................................................................17
Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. ....................................................................................29
Virchow Krause & Company .....................................................................................27
Vogel Bros. Building Co............................................................................................BC
Wall-tech, Inc. ....................................................................................................8 & 28
Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp...........................................................................................9