Construction Alliance
The Construction Alliance of Southeast Wisconsin serves as a platform for construction and skilled trades companies to share ideas, encourage innovation and target new talent. Like many other industries, construction is facing a workforce shortage that is projected to increase in the coming years. In a survey conducted in 2017 by the Alliance, 87% of construction/skilled trade companies indicated having difficulty attracting and/or retaining employees.
Here are some programs of the Construction Alliance:
- Construction Executive Council – The Construction Executive Council is comprised of construction and skilled trades leaders who meet quarterly to set the strategic direction for the Construction Alliance.
- HREx Program Series – HR Excellence (HREx) programs give construction HR pros the opportunity to hear from a guest speaker, participate in facilitated roundtable discussions and share best practices.
- Kids Building Wisconsin – Kids Building WI is a nonprofit that hosts construction career expos in Madison and Waukesha. Middle school students participate in interactive activities run by construction and skilled trades companies to learn about careers in the industry.
- Careers Uncovered – Careers Uncovered helps Waukesha County educators learn more about career pathways. Educators tour a local company, have a roundtable discussion with company leadership and put together an action plan to improve the academic and career planning process.
If you’re interested in learning more about this group, contact the Alliance.
Founding Sponsor:
Alliance to Host ‘Experience the Trades’ Expo
August 22, 2022For decades, the Waukesha County Business Alliance has worked to develop our future workforce by exposing students to the career opportunities available in our region. With manufacturing and construction being driver industries in Waukesha County, we are excited to ignite students’ passion for the trades through an interactive and engaging experience. Experience the Trades provides […]
Waukesha County Poised for Growth
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Waukesha County Business Survey Shows Increased Optimism for Growth
November 2, 2021For the last several years, the Waukesha County Business Survey has been conducted in cooperation with the Waukesha County Business Alliance, Waukesha County Center for Growth, Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington (WOW) Workforce Development Board and Waukesha County. The data from this year’s survey was obtained by surveying Waukesha County employers from July 2021 through August 2021. Respondents included […]
Alliance hosts workforce roundtable
July 20, 2021The Alliance hosted more than 25 CEOs for a roundtable discussion with state leaders yesterday on the critical topic of workforce and hiring. Waukesha County business leaders were joined by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary Missy Hughes, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Joel Brennan and Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy […]
Kids Building Wisconsin – Waukesha Expo
February 17, 2020On Thursday, February 6, more than 1,000 fifth through eighth graders came to Milwaukee Tool for the second annual Kids Building Wisconsin – Waukesha Expo. Students gained exposure to career opportunities in the construction industry through interactive activities run by forty different construction and skilled trades companies. Activities included: working in a mock demolition room, […]
Sikich Announced as Founding Partner of the Construction Alliance
December 13, 2019Created as a platform for construction and skilled trades companies to share ideas, encourage innovation and target new talent, the Construction Alliance is proud to announce Sikich LLP as a founding partner. As experts in the construction industry, Sikich provides the tools and insight needed to help protect businesses especially during times of economic change. […]
Kids Building Wisconsin – Waukesha Expo
Kids Building Wisconsin is a hands on event where kids can see and experience many of the wonderful jobs in the construction industry. Students gain exposure to career opportunities in construction...Construction Executive Council
Jim Olson
Chair
Iconica
Ryan O'Toole
Co-Chair
Hunzinger Construction Company
Larry Barton
Strang Inc
David Belman
Belman Homes
Ben Bergles
VJS Construction Services
Leah Bitar
L.H. Krueger and Son, Inc.
Steve Carr
Jens Construction Company
Brady Chuckel
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling
Roger Daniels
Building Service Inc. (BSI)
Heather Dobson
Corporate Contractors Inc
Aaron Davis
FEH Design
Mike Duffek
Duffek Construction LLC
Susie Feia
Feia Construction, LLC
Tim Guilette
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling
Holly Hawkins
Kelly Construction & Design LLC
John Huggett
The Boldt Company
Kevin Kendellen
Riley Construction Company, Inc.
John Kissinger
GRAEF
Tim Knepprath
Wellspring Construction Group
Ken Krahe
MSI General Corporation
Jeb Meier
Greenfire Management Services LLC
Tim O'Brien
Tim O’Brien Homes
Keith Saeger
Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council
Dan Scheibe
Stier Construction, Inc.
Cheryl Sment
Interstate Sealant & Concrete, Inc.
Stan Sugden
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc
Mike Timmers
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Diane Welhouse
NARI Milwaukee
Eric Wynn
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.