In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, we’ll learn more about 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 to review the project and Jim O'Brien and Todd Nelson from Steamfitters Local 601 cover on-the-job training for PE gas piping. This [...]
In today's video from Building Wisconsin TV, host Stuart Keith visits a gas main replacement project to learn how Steamfitters Local 601 welding apprentices get started as rig welder helpers, learning on the job as well as in the classroom. Subscribe to the Building Wisconsin Blog to learn about major construction initiatives in Wisconsin, check [...]
In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, we feature another opportunity available for a rewarding career in the Trades. See how you can become a Steamfitter specializing in Natural Gas Distribution as an apprentice with Steamfitters Local 601. Check out the Careers Tab on the Building Wisconsin Blog for other job opportunities. Subscribe [...]
In today’s video from Building Wisconsin TV, we'll tour the Steamfitters Local 601 Madison Training Center. Host Stuart Keith meets with Joel Zielke and Dave Singer from Steamfitters Local 601 who talk about the construction process and show the completed Training Center. Stu also meets with Brad Werlein from General Heating who talks about what this facility means for [...]
The current shortage of skilled workers is causing the Building Trades to increase their recruitment efforts to bring in and train good people. Pay and benefits are the same for women and men and jobs are plentiful. Steamfitters Local 601 is one of several trades taking proactive steps in the recruitment of apprentices, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Today's video short from the Building Wisconsin TV series features another opportunity available for a rewarding career in the Trades. See how you can become a Steamfitter Specializing in Natural Gas Distribution as an apprentice with Steamfitters Local 601. Subscribe to the Building Wisconsin Blog to learn about major construction initiatives throughout Wisconsin.