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Building Contractor Links to Government Agencies Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment Web site features information for both contractor and consumers about weatherization opportunities - Contact local weatherization agencies--------------------- State Dept. of Administration - List of state construction projects out for bids ----------------------- Wisconsin Dept. of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection - home improvement laws ----------------------- Lead Notification and Remediation GO - state Dept. of Health Services Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead. Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Training and certification for working with lead-based paint In order to minimize potential lead hazards from renovation activities, Federal law requires that contractors provide lead information to residents before renovating a pre-1978 housing. This is known as the Pre-Renovation Education (PRE) Program. It requires contractors to give property owners and tenants a pamphlet titled “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home”, before starting work. See pamphlet on federal Environmental Protection Agency site. ------------------------ Mold information for Wisconsin residents - state Dept. of Health Services ------------------------ Asbestos information from the state Dept. of Natural Resources Certification for asbestos activities in Wisconsin / New rules became effective May 1, 2009 / GO to state Dept. of Health Services Small Business Clean Air Assistance Program - state Dept of Commerce ------------------------ - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has a Web site about plan review of construction and remodeling of health care facilities. More info about S&B plan submittal of health care facilities ------------------------ Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. ------------------------ S&B plumbing and buildings Products Evaluation Program ------------------------ - Home Inspector, Plumbing Designer, Architect, Engineer, and other licenses GO to state Dept. of Regulation and Licensing ------------------------ - Income Tax and Sales Tax Info GO to state Dept. of Revenue ------------------------ - Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance- state Dept. of Workforce Development ------------------------- State Dept. of Commerce - The Bureau of Minority Business Development provides consultation and services to minority business owners, entrepreneurs, and resource organizations. State Dept. of Administration - The Minority Business Enterprise Program is designed to increase the opportunity for Wisconsin certified minority owned companies to sell their products or services to the State of Wisconsin and its agencies. State Dept. of Administration - Minority business opportunities in architecture, engineering, and construction --------------------------- - Federal Department of Energy Web site for "COMcheck" and "REScheck" energy code software and training opportunities County Web sites || City/Town/Village Web sites || State Portal || Build Your Business Email this page's manager, Todd Taylor, ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us or 608-267-3606 The Department of Commerce Safety and Buildings Division is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. If you need assistance to access services or need material in an alternate format, please contact us, 608-266-3151, TDD Relay dial 711 in Wisconsin or 800-947-3529, or ttaylor@commerce.state.wi.us |
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