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Get Job Security With WI Pipe Trades

It's no secret that unemployment claims are way up. If you're one of those affected, maybe a career change is in order. The Wisconsin Pipe Trades are looking for qualified beginners for their apprenticeship programs and there's plenty of opportunity for experienced pros too. You'll enjoy excellent pay and benefits, job security and [...]

2020-03-31T15:52:34-05:00March 31st, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Renovation In A Historic Building

The Germania Building was built in downtown Milwaukee in 1896. Today's video from Building Wisconsin TV features the renovation of this historic building. Host Stuart Keith meets with Construction Mgr. Mark Klann from Cardinal Capital Management who shows how the interior demolition and preservation were accomplished. Then Steve Breitlow from Plumbers Local 75 [...]

2020-03-30T15:30:55-05:00March 30th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Wisconsin Operating Engineers Pride

While most of us are following Gov. Evers mandate to stay home, construction is still considered essential and workers are taking precautions as they keep projects moving forward. In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, we hear Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 apprentices talk about the pride they feel and take in their [...]

2020-03-26T15:16:26-05:00March 26th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

WI Pipe Trades Career Portals Get Results

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, the Wisconsin Pipe Trades career portals are a great way to get information and take action on a better career. Receive excellent pay and benefits, job security and growth, a great work/life balance and the knowledge that you're making a difference in the community. [...]

2020-03-24T16:15:24-05:00March 24th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Making The Deer District Happen

The area around Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is known as the Deer District. It might be without the crowds right now but it used to be without the buildings too. In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, we'll show how the beautiful Fiserv Forum was constructed and how the Deer District was planned. [...]

2020-03-23T15:11:54-05:00March 23rd, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Gas Main And Service Line Replacement

Today's video from Building Wisconsin TV features our natural gas distribution system as members from Steamfitters Local 601 replace a natural gas main and service line. Host Stuart Keith meets with Matt Fehler from We Energies and Jim O'Brien, Todd Nelson and Joel Zielke from Steamfitters Local 601. This video has over 84,000 [...]

2020-03-19T15:22:38-05:00March 19th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Why Plumbers 75 Apprenticeship Beats College

In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, Plumbers Local 75 member Brian S. discusses the advantages of a plumbing apprenticeship versus college. Click here to get started. Subscribe to the Building Wisconsin Blog to learn about major construction initiatives in Wisconsin, check out our Roku channel and be sure to like us on Facebook!

2020-03-16T16:04:42-05:00March 16th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Replacing A Lead Water Service Line

According to EPA, approximately 10 million US homes and buildings get their water from service lines containing lead. In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith meets on site with Plumbers 75 contractor Mid City Corporation to see the lead water service line replacement process. Guests include DWD Secy. Caleb Frostman, [...]

2020-03-12T13:42:49-05:00March 12th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

New Verona High School Taking Shape

The beautiful new Verona WI high school set to open this fall is coming along nicely. You can click here to see the latest drone footage and check out the Findorff Executive Summaries to read about the latest happenings at the site. Today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV features this project. Host Stuart Keith meets [...]

2020-03-05T15:25:37-06:00March 5th, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments

Get Ready For Road Construction Season

While March 1 marks the meteorological start of spring, in Wisconsin we like to joke that there are only two seasons: winter and road construction. If the snow is melting, road construction season will be starting soon with projects ranging from Interstate expansion to local repair initiatives. One thing they all have in [...]

2020-03-02T16:34:32-06:00March 2nd, 2020|Project Insights|0 Comments