November 14-20, 2022 is the 8th annual National Apprentice Week (NAW). NAW is a nationwide celebration to showcase the success of these very important individuals in the construction industry. Registered Apprenticeship is a proven industry-driven training model that provides …
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Mental Health in the Workplace
September 5-9 was Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Even though it has passed for 2022, it is never too late to talk about how we can save lives together. A suicide occurs every 12 minutes in the United States. These tragedies …
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The Importance of Building Green
You’re probably aware of the trend in green building or green construction, because it’s more than a trend, it’s a permanent part of the construction world—with new innovations coming all the time. Tri-North has been a part of this movement …
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Project Showcase: Saint Kate Hotel in Downtown Milwaukee
When a unique project comes along, the builders at Tri-North look forward to finding ways to create something special. For us, one of those projects was transforming a building in downtown Milwaukee into the very unique Saint Kate the Arts …
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How Tri-North Supports Employees with Young Children
It’s not news that the cost of early childcare in the United States is incredibly high. According to Care.com, the national average for in-center care is around $10,000 annually. Here in Wisconsin, we’re well above the national average. And in …
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Wanna Fly Drones? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Did you know that the FAA regulates commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s, or drones)? This hasn’t always been the case, so for those of us who jumped head first into this powerful technology early in the game, …
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The Importance of a Fun, Engaging Work Culture
By: Amanda Zimmerman Holley
Wake up. Get ready. Coffee. Commute. Work. Lunch. Work. Commute. Dinner. Bed. Repeat. How many of you relate to that? My guess? Way too many.
Let’s face it, the standard 8-5 work day can …
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