Building Wisconsin TV

Training To Service Commercial HVAC Systems

Today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV features training to service commercial HVAC systems. Host Stuart Keith meets with Doug Edwards from Steamfitters Local 601 to learn about the available training programs then catches up with Howard Schad and Tom and Jim Dillett from Dillett Mechanical at a couple projects, including a hotel remodel and a large convention center. Subscribe to [...]

2020-07-01T13:58:41-05:00July 1st, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

The Dangers Of Stagnant Water

In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith meets with plumbing professionals to find out about the steps necessary to safely reopen plumbing systems in buildings that have been closed or underused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Special thanks to ASSE International and Plumbers Local 75. Subscribe to the Building Wisconsin Blog to learn about major construction initiatives [...]

2020-06-29T14:11:05-05:00June 29th, 2020|Current Events, Project Insights|0 Comments

Video Tour Of MillerCoors Brewery

Thousands of people would be taking the MillerCoors Brewery Tour in Milwaukee WI this summer, particularly with the Democratic National Convention in town. But that's not happening right now due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19. While you can't go there in person, you can take the behind-the-scenes hardhat tour in today’s video [...]

2020-06-24T14:36:06-05:00June 24th, 2020|Current Events, Project Insights|0 Comments

2019 WI Pipe Trades Apprentice Contest

So many events have been cancelled because of COVID-19 which has resulted in watching a lot of replays of past triumphs. Today's video from Building Wisconsin TV features the 2019 Wisconsin Pipe Trades Apprentice Contest held at the Steamfitters Local 601 Training Center in Madison. Apprentices from around the state competed in exercises [...]

2020-06-23T14:29:32-05:00June 22nd, 2020|Project Insights, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Become A Professional Construction Worker

Learn how to become a professional construction worker in today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV as host Stuart Keith checks out Wisconsin Laborers at the construction site of the new Verona WI high school. We also visit the Wisconsin Laborers Apprentice & Training Center where state Training Director Craig Ziegler gives a tour and Business Mgr John Schmitt [...]

2020-06-17T13:05:16-05:00June 17th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Precautions Needed When Reopening Buildings

As more buildings and businesses reopen, owners and managers must take precautions to insure water safety for employees and customers. Stagnant water in pipes can cause elevated lead and copper levels and is a fertile breeding ground for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ Disease. Building and business owners looking for detailed web information [...]

Learn Useful Skills And Earn A Great Wage

Unemployment is at historic levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many jobs won't be coming back due to permanent business closures and downsizing. This has caused many people to switch gears and re-think their career path. The Wisconsin Pipe Trades Career Portal is a great place to get information and take action on a [...]

2020-06-10T15:12:28-05:00June 10th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Replacing A Lead Water Service Line

The EPA estimates that up to 10 million homes and buildings in the US have water service lines containing lead. Today's video from Building Wisconsin TV shows a lead water service line being replaced by Plumbers Local 75 contractor, Mid City Corporation. Subscribe to the Building Wisconsin Blog to learn about major construction initiatives in [...]

2020-06-08T14:18:41-05:00June 8th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Safely Turning On The Tap

People sitting at home and water sitting in pipes isn't healthy for either long-term. Stagnant water in pipes can cause elevated lead and copper levels and is a fertile breeding ground for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' Disease. As more buildings and businesses re-open, owners and managers must take steps to insure water [...]

2020-06-03T15:07:01-05:00June 3rd, 2020|Current Events, Project Insights|0 Comments

Visiting A Quarry

Whether it's a major road construction project or an airport runway, aggregate from quarries forms a major part of our transportation system in Wisconsin. In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith meets with state and industry guests and visits a couple quarries to see how the members of WI Operating Engineers Local 139 supply the material [...]

2020-06-01T15:02:59-05:00June 1st, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments