A 31-story mass timber tower in Milwaukee stalled after only the foundation was poured. Now 12 firms have filed $14 million in liens. The general contractor is suing for $11.3 million and foreclosure. The developer lost a separate $700 million deal. This is a masterclass in everything that can go wrong on a construction project.
March 21, 2026 2 min read
Construction Dispute Warning 2026: The $230 Million Timber Tower That Collapsed Before It Was Built and What Every Contractor Must Learn
A 31-story mass timber tower in Milwaukee stalled after only the foundation was poured. Now 12 firms have filed $14 million in liens. The general contractor is suing for $11.3 million and foreclosure. The developer lost a separate $700 million deal. This is a masterclass in everything that can go wrong on a construction project.
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