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Building Wisconsin @BuildingWI

Statewide television series covering major construction projects throughout Wisconsin.

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Concrete artistry in action! Third-year apprentices are mastering stenciling and stamp work, transforming gray cement into beautiful, functional surfaces. Witness the advancement of the industry. #ConcreteArt #ApprenticeLife #SkilledTrades
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Third-year students tackle complex design challenges: countertops, intricate backsplashes, floating stairs, and tile-under-soaking-tub installations. This room preps them for real-world projects. #InteriorDesign #Construction #Skills
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Considering a career in steamfitting? Success hinges on drive, welding aptitude, and genuine interest. Our industry offers diverse paths, and our instructors are seasoned journeyworkers eager to share their vast knowledge. #Steamfitting #TradeCareers
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Port Washington homeowners, anticipate significant tax relief! A major infrastructure project is set to boost city valuation by billions, drastically lowering residential property tax burdens and making the city even more attractive. #PortWashington #PropertyTax #Investment
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Watch as porcelain tile transforms bathrooms, adding style and uniformity across every level. Precision installation, guided by laser lines and leveling clips, ensures a perfect finish. #TileInstallation #InteriorDesign
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Aging infrastructure needs skilled cement masons to ensure safe, smooth rides. A.W. Oakes partners with Local 599, promoting members into leadership roles. It's a career with limitless opportunities for growth. #CementMasons #ConstructionJobs
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Historically farmland prone to flooding, this area is now undergoing a massive transformation. Over 100 acres of wetlands and 60-80 acres of retention ponds will be restored, creating a vital stopover for migratory birds. #WetlandRestoration #Conservation #BirdMigration
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This equipment delivers perfect, guaranteed welds for industries like microchip, data center, and chemical plants. See the inside of this 3/4 inch tubing weld – it's so smooth, you can barely tell it's there. This is fusion welding at its finest. #Welding #Engineering
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New data centers aim for renewable power, but require 24/7 energy. To meet this demand and ensure reliability for all customers, more renewable and natural gas facilities are being built to provide power when needed. #RenewableEnergy #DataCenters
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Advancements in concrete finishing have transformed the trade. Lasers and machines are now essential, demanding skilled apprentices for the future. Proper training ensures success and a high quality of life. #construction #apprenticeship
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Discover the fulfilling career of a cement mason within the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. High demand, stable work, and a fantastic career path! #cementmason #constructioncareers
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Witness the choreography of a concrete pour! From the truck's arrival to the laser screed's precision, see how training and teamwork create a perfectly pitched surface for drainage. #construction #concrete
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Different trades are represented on this concrete pour. Cement masons run the laser screed, while others use the boat float and Fresno. Local 599 guys work the edges. #construction #concreting
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Before the concrete truck arrives, there's a flurry of crucial steps. From subgrade prep to form setup, witness the teamwork that ensures a primo product. See how they handle an organized chaos with a time-sensitive material. #concrete #construction
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A 'mule,' or material unit lifting enhancer, assists masons by lifting blocks, allowing them to use larger blocks and double their output. It reduces the physical strain of lifting, letting masons focus on laying the blocks. #construction #masonry
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Apprentices begin with simpler tasks like tub surrounds to learn shimming, prepping, tiling, and grouting. It's an internal competition to master the craft before working on bigger projects. #tiling #apprenticeship
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