As Stay At Home restrictions begin to ease, more buildings and businesses are starting to reopen. Experts will tell you that buildings and particularly their plumbing systems are not designed to be shut down for weeks at a time. Before employees and customers can occupy a shuttered building, steps must be taken to [...]
As Memorial Day approaches and our state opens up for outdoor activities, it means the opening of Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk WI. The Camp is an outdoor retreat for Wisconsin veterans and serves approximately 400 injured and disabled veterans each summer. Today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV features Camp American Legion and showcases the [...]
In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith visits the Thurgood Marshall Apartments in Milwaukee WI with Mark Klann from Cardinal Capital Management and Daniela Imig from Wisconsin Community Services to learn how the Housing First Model is used to help homeless people as part of the Harm Reduction Project in Milwaukee County. Subscribe to the Building Wisconsin Blog to learn about major construction initiatives in Wisconsin, check [...]
The Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association career hub, pipetradecareers.com has put out a Worker Safety Protocol for COVID-19 to provide resources to keep Wisconsin’s pros safe and healthy. Check it out for the latest info on Drain and Sewer work, Venting and Exhaust work and how to keep tools free from COVID-19. Today’s video [...]
Unemployment is at record levels and unfortunately, many jobs will be cut or reduced when things open back up. If you're a man or woman who is handy, likes crafts or the outdoors, there are opportunities available that can lead to a rewarding career. The Careers Tab on the Building Wisconsin Blog has [...]
The beautiful Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee WI was ready for our Milwaukee Bucks to have home court advantage throughout the NBA Playoffs. A world-class schedule of concerts and other entertainment was in place. And Milwaukee had a big look-at-me-now party planned with the Democratic National Convention coming to town. Now of course, all [...]
Experienced non-union plumbers, steamfitters, welders, sprinkler fitters and HVAC service professionals can do better by joining the Wisconsin Pipe Trades affiliated unions. Earn and keep a fair wage, avoid career surprises, enjoy a great work/life balance and stay on top of the latest techniques and technology. Click here for more info and to [...]
Approximately 10 million homes and buildings in the US have water service lines containing lead according to an estimate from the EPA. In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith visits a residence where a lead water service line is being replaced by Plumbers Local 75 contractor Mid City Corporation. Subscribe [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in online virtual learning for students from kindergarten through college. For high school students who are handy and like the outdoors, there are online elective courses that can lead to a rewarding career. In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, we feature the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Pre-Apprenticeship Courses [...]
In this time of isolation and emphasis on personal safety, Wisconsin Pipe Trades professionals are taking appropriate precautions to keep themselves and others safe. Through their career hub, they have a COVID-19 Health and Safety Portal and they've also reached out to non-union pros by postcard to share the helpful information. Good to [...]