In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, we check out a road construction project in Kenosha. Host Stuart Keith meets with Kilah Engelke from OPCMIA Local 599 and Ed Anastas from A.W. Oakes & Son to see the reconstruction of a main city street. We’ll watch cement finishers in action and learn how they [...]
In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, we check out a concrete flatwork project in a new warehouse in Deforest WI with OPCMIA Local 599. Host Stuart Keith meets with Todd Gray from OPCMIA 599 and Russ Pulver from Middleton Construction to take a first-hand look at the pouring and finishing of the [...]
A new year gives the opportunity for a fresh start. Why not make 2025 the year you start a new career? In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, we cover the basics for Apprenticeship Enrollment in Plumbers Local 75. We’ll meet Training Director Cory Thompson who explains the apprenticeship enrollment process once a candidate [...]
It's being reported that 2024 will be a record year for holiday travel. Whether it's to a warm getaway or a reunion with family, we hope everyone gets to their destination safely. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends at Building Wisconsin TV! In this video, host Stuart Keith learns more about [...]
In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, we check out the construction of The Dylin, a new Aparthotel being built in the Capitol East District of Madison. Host Stuart Keith meets with developer Mike Metzger from McGrath Property Group to learn about the Aparthotel concept and The Dylin's perfect location for Madison visitors. We’ll [...]
In this video from Building Wisconsin TV we meet Plumbers Local 75 Instructor Tony Ramos who explains some of the course work for Plumbers 75 apprentices. Tony covers the 5 Year Apprenticeship Goals, Classroom Curriculum and Grades, Learning Isometric Drawing and Auto CAD Systems as well as Paid Training Hours vs Unpaid Training Hours. Be [...]
In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, we meet the cement masons from OPCMIA Local 599. Host Stuart Keith starts in Waukesha to see a concrete slab being poured for a new high school grandstand. OPCMIA Local 599 Business Manager Kilah Engelke and cement mason foreman Josh Tyrrell from CG Schmidt take us through [...]
In this video from Building Wisconsin TV, we'll meet current Plumbers Local 75 Business Manager Steve Breitlow who covers topics related to starting a Plumbers 75 apprenticeship. Steve gives some guidance for getting hired by a plumbing contractor, apprenticeship education and expectations, Wisconsin Plumbing License Requirements and the Plumbers Local 75 Career Portal. Be [...]
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, many of us have plenty to be thankful for: good health, family and friends, good paying jobs and our quality of life here in Wisconsin. We hope all travelers arrive safely to enjoy the holiday and wish everyone Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Building Wisconsin TV! Football is [...]
We’re setting up the 2025 schedule for Building Wisconsin TV and we still have a couple openings. A 30 minute TV show on Building Wisconsin is a great way to showcase the skills and tools of your trade and get your message out. It’s a great tool for recruiting apprentices too! To learn [...]