December is Plumbing Careers Month on the Building Wisconsin Blog. You'll be proud to start your plumbing career as a Plumbers Local 75 apprentice, knowing that journeyman plumbers currently make over $40/hour! You'll also enjoy work/life balance - having nights and weekends off to spend time with family and friends. Go to Plumbers75Careers.com to get [...]
There's currently a shortage of construction workers and plumbers are no exception. As reported in today's article, while women make up 51% of the total workforce, in construction it's just over 9%. Many trades, including Plumbers Local 75 have been actively recruiting women to join their apprenticeship programs. At Plumbers75Careers.com interested candidates answer a few simple [...]
We're declaring December 2018 Plumbing Careers Month on the Building Wisconsin Blog. Throughout the month, we'll feature information and videos about the opportunities available for a rewarding and lucrative career. For instance, according to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics, the number of plumbing jobs will increase 16% by 2026 - much faster than average. Those [...]
A new online registration system for those interested in a plumbing career with Plumbers Local 75 is now up and running. At Plumbers75Careers.com interested candidates can answer a few simple questions to see if they have the aptitude for a rewarding career in plumbing. It only takes 5-10 minutes and can be done [...]
Because of the booming construction market, there are more opportunities for a rewarding career in the trades. There's a shortage of skilled workers and pay is equal for women and men with no glass ceiling. In Wisconsin, more and more women are finding this out as you can see here. Today’s video short [...]
A beautiful new complex off I-90/94 in Madison houses the Steamfitters 601 Training Center. In today’s video from the Building Wisconsin TV series, we’ll tour the facility. Host Stuart Keith meets with Joel Zielke and Dave Singer from Steamfitters 601 who talk about the construction process and show the completed Training Center. Stu also meets with Brad Werlein from General Heating to find out what this facility means for [...]
There may have been more rain, flooding and closed roads in Wisconsin on Labor Day but the rain didn't dampen Labor Day festivities around around the state. Crowds were up and attendees pledged solidarity and activism in the coming elections. Building Wisconsin salutes and thanks the Tradespeople in our state who contribute to the quality [...]
If you've driven on I-90/94 near Madison, you've probably noticed the beautiful new Steamfitters 601 Training Center. In today’s video from the Building Wisconsin TV series, we'll tour the new facility. Host Stuart Keith meets with Joel Zielke and Dave Singer from Steamfitters 601 who talk about the construction process and show us the completed Training Center. Stu also talks with Brad Werlein from General Heating to find [...]
In today’s video from the Building Wisconsin TV series, we feature a tour of the new Steamfitters 601 Training Center in Madison. Host Stuart Keith meets with Joel Zielke and Dave Singer from Steamfitters 601 who talk about the construction process and show the completed Training Center. Stu also meets with Brad Werlein from General Heating to find out what this training facility means for HVAC contractors who need more [...]
Foxconn Technology Group has named 28 contractors who will perform about $100 million worth of work to prepare the construction site for their new factory in Mount Pleasant WI. The village of Mount Pleasant plans to hold periodic briefings to keep the public informed as construction progresses. This construction will require many skilled [...]