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The importance of taking heart health seriously in the construction industry and steps that can be taken to minimize it.
Since 1950, heart disease has been the leading cause of death for Americans. Risk factors that increase these
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Five rapidly growing types of financial fraud (and four quick and easy solutions)
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WI Education
WI Management Training
WI Networking & Socials
WI Safety Training
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Event Location
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18 Hands Ale Haus
3 Sheeps Brewing Company
44 North
ABC Apprenticeship & Training Trust
ABC of Wisconsin
ABC Supply Stadium
ABC WI
AMA, Inc.
American Family Field
Anchor
Aon
Aon – US Venture Center – 6th Floor Penthouse
Appleton Area
Appleton Axe
Ashland / Iron Belt Area
Associated Training Services (ATS)
Balanced Rock Winery
Bar Louie
Baraboo Burger Company
Beloit Area
Best Western Plus
Bibinger's
Blue Moon
Boat House Pub & Eatery
Bottle House 42
Boulder Brew Pub
Bowl-A-Vard Lanes
Buckets Pub
Buggyworks Pub
Cambria Hotel Appleton
CLA – US Venture Building
Collins Leadership Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Madison – Airport
Consolidated Construction
Country Inn & Suites by Raddison
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Country Inn & Suites of Little Chute
Courtyard by Marriott
Crooked Pint Ale House
CT's Deli LLC
Dooley's
Eau Claire Area
Envision Greater Fond du Lac
Fat Joe's Burgers & Brew
Fond du Lac Area
Fox Valley Area
Glacier Canyon Conference Center
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.
Green Bay Area
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee/Franklin
Hampton Inn & Suites, West Bend
Hausmann Group
Hausmann Johnson Insurance Parking Lot
Holiday Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Appleton
Holiday Inn Eau Claire
Holiday Inn Pewaukee
Holiday Inn Pewaukee-Milwaukee West
Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center
Ironworks Golf Lab
Jake's Supper Club
Kenosha Area
La Crosse Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Libby McNeill's
Lumber Axe
Luxe Golf Bays
M3 Insurance
Machinery Row (Betty Lou Dock)
Madison Area
Manitowoc Area
Marshfield Area
Marshfield Country Club
Menomonie Area
Mid Vallee Golf Course
Milford Hills Gun Club
Miller Park
Milwaukee Area
Mineshaft
Monk's Bar & Grill
Northeast WI Technical College
NWTC Northeast Wi Tech College
Onalaska Area
Online
Park Avenue Sports Cafe
Pettibone Boat Club
Pewaukee Area
Point Burger Bar Pewaukee
Pooley's Sports Bar
Portage County Business Council
Racine Area
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
Ron Wolf's Hall of Fame Club House
Route 20
Royal Construction, Inc.
Royal St. Patricks's Golf Links
Schmitty's Bar & Grill
Stadium View Bar & Grill – Green Bay
Stevens Point
Stevens Point (Location TBD)
Stone Arch Brew Pub
Suisse Haus Food & Spirits
TBD
The Brewing Projekt
The Craftsman
The Ingleside Hotel
The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill
The Oaks Golf Course
The Rock Bar and Grill
Thunder Bay Grille
Titletown Brewing Company
Tri City Glass & Door
Wacker Neuson
Wacker Neuson, Menomonee Falls
Washington County Fair Park
Wausau Area
Wausau Mine Company
WCTC Fireing Range
WCTC Firing Range
Webinar
West Bend Area
West Bend Tap & Tavern
Western Lakes Golf Club
Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm
Whispering Springs Golf Club
Wildwood Lodge Pewaukee
Wisconsin Capitol
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Stadium
Woods and Meadow
july
mon22jul8:00 ammon2:30 pmQualified Rigger & Crane Signal Person Training (Wausau)
Event Details
This 6-hour class: – Meets OSHA qualification standard for rigging and signal person – Includes written and practical training and testing – Qualification compliance card issued upon successful completion This class
Event Details
This 6-hour class:
– Meets OSHA qualification standard for rigging and signal person
– Includes written and practical training and testing
– Qualification compliance card issued upon successful completion
This class will include a 30 minute break for lunch. Lunch is not provided.
Facility will be secured once minimum attendance number is reached. Confirmations will be sent out at that time to all registered attendees.
Time
(Monday) 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Location
Wausau Area
Wausau, WI
wed24jul1:00 pmwed4:00 pmReading Construction DocumentsLive-Online Course
Event Details
Reading Construction Documents (6 hours) This two-day, online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new
Event Details
Reading Construction Documents (6 hours)
This two-day, online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher.
Designed to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Construction Documents
- Understanding Industry Document Standards
- Drawing Navigation
- The Importance of Specialty Plans
This course is offered on July 24 and July 25, 2024 from 1-4 p.m.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.
- Attendance via tablet or phone is not recommended. You should have a mouse with a scroll wheel when attending this class. In Bluebeam there are several right-click shortcuts, and the wheel will help you zoom in/out on documents.
- 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
thu25jul5:00 pmthu6:30 pmNetworking Social – Manitowoc
Event Details
Join us on July 25 in Manitowoc from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Location TBD. While this event is free to members, we still need to know how many
Event Details
Join us on July 25 in Manitowoc from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.
Location TBD.
While this event is free to members, we still need to know how many individuals
will attend at least 48 hours in advance.
Sponsored by:
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location
Manitowoc Area
fri26jul8:00 amfri1:00 pm10-hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health Outreach (Eau Claire)
Event Details
This is a TWO-DAY course is being held on July 26 & August 2 in the Eau Claire area. Attendees successfully completing this two-day course will receive a wallet-sized card from
Event Details
This is a TWO-DAY course is being held on July 26 & August 2 in the Eau Claire area.
Attendees successfully completing this two-day course will receive a wallet-sized card from the U.S. Department of Labor which certifies completion of this course and a large reference binder for future use. This program is Department of Commerce approved for 10 hours of Continuing Education Units for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, and 1 unit for Plumbers, Sprinkler Fitters and Electricians.
Classes can be canceled due to low registration numbers.
Facilities will not be secured until we have enough attendees to hold each training.
Confirmations will be sent with full location details.
Time
(Friday) 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location
Eau Claire Area
august
thu15aug8:30 amthu3:00 pmGolf Scramble at Mid Vallee
Event Details
Join us for our 2024 Golf Scramble on August 15th at Mid Vallee Golf Course in De Pere. Registration opens at 8:30am. 9:30am Shot gun start.
Event Details
Join us for our 2024 Golf Scramble on
August 15th at Mid Vallee Golf Course in De Pere.
Registration opens at 8:30am. 9:30am Shot gun start.
Please contact Mary Austinson for more information at maustinson@abcwi.org or 608-244-5883.
**If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms related to COVID-19 (such as cough,
shortness of breath or fever), please stay home to keep everybody safe.**
Time
(Thursday) 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location
Mid Vallee Golf Course
3850 Mid Valley Drive
wed21aug4:30 pmParty on the Pavement – Madison
Event Details
Join ABC Members for networking, drinks, and food on August 21st. More details to come. While this event is free to members, we still need to know
Event Details
Join ABC Members for networking, drinks, and food on August 21st.
More details to come.
While this event is free to members, we still need to know how many individuals will attend at least 48 hours in advance.
**If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms related to COVID-19 (such as cough,
shortness of breath or fever), please stay home to keep everybody safe.**
Sponsored by:
Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 pm
Location
ABC of Wisconsin
5330 Wall St., Madison, WI 53718