Building Advantage

Tradeswomen Workwear & PPE Showcase
2025-09-11 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

Building Advantage's Labor & Management Annual Meeting
2025-09-23 15:00 - 17:00 | 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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Counselors Guide to Union Apprenticeship
2025-10-29 08:00 - 11:30 | Carpenters Training Institute, N25W23055 Paul Rd #3, Pewaukee, WI, 53072, United States
Exploring the Union Apprenticeship Process
Designed specifically for high school counselors and career advisors, this event will equip you with the knowledge and resources to guide students toward rewarding, debt-free career opportunities in the union building trades.

Get a clear understanding of the union apprenticeship application process
Tour the state-of-the-art Carpenters training facility
Discover the competitive wages, benefits, and long-term career growth union construction offers
Hear how other school districts are successfully supporting students pursuing trades careers

*Registration is required
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Check out our website for other counselor resources: https://buildingadvantage.org/resources/#counselor-resources

General & Subcontractor Matchmaking Event
2026-03-17 14:00 - 18:00 | American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI, 53214
Join Building Advantage and our partner signatory contractors for an afternoon of industry matchmaking and networking. This event is open to local signatory general contractors and subcontractors who will have the opportunity to network during timed increments. Ideal attendees include: project executives, project managers, estimators and other company representatives that can speak about current needs and upcoming work. After the session, join us for drinks, appetizers and games at X-Golf.
2-4pm: Matchmaking Session
4-6pm: Casual Networking & X-Golf
Building Advantage is proud to coordinate with our partner trade associations, ACEA, AGC of Greater Milwaukee, NECA Milwaukee and PMSMCA.
Please reach out to Kconnell@buildingadvantage.org or crasch@buildingadvantage.org with any questions.
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Laborers Local 113 Apprenticeship Open House
2026-03-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Laborers Local 113, 6310 W Appleton Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53210, United States
Explore a Career in the Union Building Trades with Laborers Local 113
Building Advantage and Laborers Local 113 invite high school students, parents, and educators to discover the exciting career paths available to you through union registered apprenticeship. This open house is your chance to learn about a rewarding career as a union Laborer that teaches you technical and specialized skills, offers competitive pay, zero student debt, premium benefits and lifelong union support.
Whether you’re curious about the trades or ready to get started after graduation, we’ll walk you through the apprenticeship process, answer your questions, and show you what makes a career in union construction so rewarding.
What You’ll Learn About:

How registered apprenticeship works and what it takes to get started
How the industry invests in your “earn while you learn” training, wages, and benefits
The lifelong advantages of union membership, from finding work to retirement

Who Should Attend: High school students considering their future, along with parents, guardians, teachers, and counselors who want to learn more about career opportunities in the skilled trades.
*This event has reached capacity. To sign up for future event notices, email kconnell@buildingadvantage.org

2026 Building Advantage Construction Career Fair
2026-05-05 09:00 - 13:00 | American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI, 53214
Tuesday, May 5th | American Family Field | 9am – 1pm
Building Advantage’s annual Construction Career Fair gives high school students a firsthand look at exciting opportunities available in the building trades. Through a variety of hands-on activities, juniors and seniors explore the unique skills, benefits, and career paths offered by different trades and contractors. The event highlights union registered apprenticeship as a proven pathway to rewarding careers that empower individuals and strengthen our communities.
REGISTER HERE
