The Ronald McDonald House Charities in Madison is adding more rooms and community spaces to house families who have children staying at the American Family Children’s Hospital. Organizers say they have spent the last year and a half raising money for the addition, and kicked off the process Saturday with a groundbreaking.

The construction industry in the Milwaukee area is stronger than it has been in several decades. On the challenge side, that means everyone is busier, so it is harder to find a workforce. The subcontractor community is tight, which can make it a challenge to pull together project teams. On the opportunity side, there are a lot of good projects out there. The economy is good, so it is easier to get money and developers are more willing to spend.