Building Advantage

Building Advantage's Labor & Management Annual Meeting
2025-09-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SKYY Lounge at American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI, 53214
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 | SKYY Lounge @ American Family Field
3-4pm Presentation | 4-5pm Social
Building Advantage is bringing together our labor and management partners for an afternoon of connection, insight, and collaboration. This is a valuable opportunity, especially for newer project managers and estimating staff, to build relationships with representatives from the local building trades.
What to expect:

Industry Update: Get the latest on the State of the Union Construction Industry in Southeast Wisconsin
Partnership Highlights: Learn about successful labor/management initiatives and the importance of partnership
Networking Social Hour: Enjoy casual networking with contractors and local union staff

Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your industry connections!
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Tradeswomen Workwear & PPE Showcase
2025-09-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Milwaukee Tool, 551 N 5th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
CELEBRATING ADVANCEMENTS IN WOMEN’S WORKWEAR
Southeast Wisconsin’s construction industry and Milwaukee Tool invites you to a high-energy celebration spotlighting the evolution of women’s workwear and PPE.
This one-of-a-kind showcase features local tradeswomen wearing clothing and gear designed specifically for women—reducing risks, improving performance, and proving that safety and proper fit go hand in hand.

Cheer on local tradeswomen as they showcase women’s workwear and PPE
Connect with industry professionals and allies
Hear from Milwaukee Tool and industry leaders about resources available to women in the trades
Enjoy drinks, hearty appetizers, and a night of celebration

This event is open to everyone in the industry to network and celebrate together.
3:30 p.m. – Doors Open for Cocktails & Networking
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – Program & Runway Show
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Cocktails, Heavy Appetizers & Networking
Dress code: Casual – come as you are!

*Registration has closed
CLICK HERE to see the show participants and products

A Contractor's Guide to Partnering with Labor
2024-09-12 14:00 - 18:00 | GATHER, 333 W Juneau Ave, Ste B, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Learn more about local building trades Unions and acquire practical strategies to enhance collaboration between management and labor.
Date: Thursday, September 12th
Time: 2-4:30pm: Discussion | 4:30-6pm: Social
Location: GATHER @ Deer District (333 W Juneau Ave Ste B, Milwaukee, WI 53203)
We look forward to hosting event speakers and panelists from across the industry as they discuss a variety of topics.

Unions 101: Building Trades Unions Role and Impact on the Industry
Where Union Construction Stands Today
State of Labor & Management Relations: Importance of Building Partnerships & Working Together
Inflation Reduction Act: Opportunities for Union Construction
Union Leaders Panel: How Unions can help Management Advance the Construction Industry
Partnering with Union Construction from a Developer’s Perspective

Building Advantage is proud to coordinate with our partner trade associations, ACEA, AGC of Greater Milwaukee, Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council, NECA Milwaukee and PMSMCA on this exciting event.
Please reach out to kconnell@buildingadvantage.org with any questions.
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Women Build Wisconsin
2024-03-09 14:00 - 21:00 | The Tributary Hub, 2102 E Springs Dr, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Discuss industry specific topics, hear from speakers and connect with tradeswomen from across the state. Register Today!

Connecting to Build - Celebrating WIC Week
2024-03-07 15:00 - 18:00 | NORTH CENTRAL STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS, N25 W23055 Paul Rd, Pewaukee, WI, 53072, United States
Celebrate Women in Construction Week at empowHER’s 3rd Annual Connecting to Build event. Join the industry for an afternoon of networking and sisterhood as we hear from a panel of women in construction. Register today!

WRTP|BIG STEP Women in Construction Career Fair
2024-03-05 11:00 - 17:00 | McKenzie Regional Workforce Center, 5215 Verona Rd, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, 53711
Join WRTP | Big STEP and the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center for a hands-on exploratory event celebrating women in the construction industry! Participate in hands-on demonstrations from various union trades, connect with local employers, and hear about experiences from women in the field.

2023 Building Advantage Construction Career Fair
2023-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
High school students will have the opportunity to connect with construction professionals and experience hands-on activities to introduce them to the basic skills and technologies used in today’s building trades workforce.
Representatives from local contractors and union trades will be available to answer student questions and provide information about potential career paths.

Women in Construction Roundtable and Career Fair
2023-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | WRTP/BIG STEP, 3841 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join us in celebrating women in construction and learn more about construction careers at our 6th Annual Women in Construction event. Hear from our panel of women representing diverse career paths in the construction industry, participate in hands-on activities, connect with employers and industry representatives and sign up for education and training opportunities.

2022 Building Advantage Construction Career Fair
2022-11-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Fiserv Forum, 1111 N Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53203, United States
Building Advantage’s annual career fair gives local students the opportunity to explore the union construction trades with hands-on activities.

Summer Trades Academy
2022-06-20 04:00 - 2022-06-24 09:00 | WRTP/BIG STEP, 3841 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Are you a current high school student in Milwaukee looking to learn more about a career in the skilled trades? Try WRTP | BIG STEP’s Summer Trades Academy this June, where you’ll explore the trades with visits to sites affiliated with the Milwaukee Building Construction Trades!

Learn about the apprenticeship process in union construction.
Visit trade halls and contractor facilities
Watch live demonstrations
Gain hands-on training experiences

Qualifications

Current student living within the City of Milwaukee
16 – 19 years old
Able to commit to 9 AM – 2 PM schedule June 20 – June 24
Must attend an information session and complete the registration process

*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

Southeast Wisconsin Road Building Training Program
2022-06-03 03:00 - 2022-07-22 07:00 | Racine Gateway Campus, 1001 S Main St, Racine, WI, 53403, United States
Our road-building construction class provides a hands-on experience to learners interested in beginning a career in the construction trades. Nationally accredited, your training is recognized across the country and will make you stand out.
Each 7-week class series will be held Monday through Friday from 8 AM – 12 PM.
Course work includes:

OSHA Certification
First Aid/CPR
Flaggers Training
Construction Mathematics
Tool & Material Identification
Basic Blueprint Reading
Aerial/Boom Lift
CDL Preparation
Hands-On Projects

Spring Community Career Fair
2022-05-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Journey House, 2110 W Scott St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204, United States
The Spring Community Career Fair is hosted by Journey House in partnership with the Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council. It will be held at Journey House (2110 W Scott St, Milwaukee, WI 53204) on Saturday, May 21st from 9am – 12pm.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about a career in construction. Union apprenticeship is an “earn as you learn” career path that leads to a lucrative career with ZERO education-related debt.
Take the opportunity to learn more about each of the building and construction trades prior to the event. You can find individual trade information on our website: buildingadvantage.org

Connecting to Build: Women in Construction Week Roundtable
2022-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 | IUPAT District Council No. 7, S68 W22665 National Ave, Big Bend, WI, 53103
Hear from a panel of women leaders about their experiences in the industry.
Learn about ergonomics as it pertains to women and protective equipment on the job.
Meet other industry workers and share stories of your own.
PLUS you’ll get an opportunity to apply for sponsored attendance to the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference in Las Vegas in Oct ‘22.

Connecting to Build – WIC Week 2022

Women in Construction - Tradeswomen Panel
2022-03-05 07:30 - 11:30 | WRTP/BIG STEP, 3841 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Interested in a career in construction?
Hear from a panel of Milwaukee tradeswomen and apprentices and learn more about each of the local building and construction trades with hands-on activities.
Women in Construction – 3.5.22

A Day in the Life of the Trades: Mentoring Club - Laborers
2021-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom

Youth MC3 Information Session
2021-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 | WRTP/BIG STEP, 3841 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States

A Day in the Life of the Trades: Mentoring Club - HVAC
2021-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 | WI

A Day in the Life of the Trades: Mentoring Club - Carpentry
2021-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
