Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Union Construction Services in Milwaukee
Established in 1910, our organization has consistently upheld core values centered on worker advocacy, community integration, and industry excellence. We coordinate activities among affiliated local unions while prioritizing apprenticeship training programs that set industry standards. Our commitment extends beyond traditional labor concerns to encompass economic and social objectives that benefit both workers and the broader community. Through partnerships with WRTP/BIG STEP and other organizations, we actively recruit and train diverse talent for construction careers.Our members have built Milwaukee's most recognizable landmarks, demonstrating unmatched craftsmanship and dedication to safety. We work closely with contractors to minimize job site risks while fostering relationships that strengthen organized labor. With over a century of experience, we remain dedicated to advancing the construction trades through innovative training, health and safety initiatives, and collaborative industry partnerships that create lasting economic impact.
Services
Apprenticeship Training
Union Coordination
Construction Projects
Safety Programs
Workforce Development
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We offer century-tested expertise in construction trades coordination
- Our apprenticeship programs set industry training standards
- We maintain partnerships with leading workforce development organizations
- Our members built Milwaukee's most iconic landmarks
- We prioritize comprehensive job site safety initiatives
Services
Apprenticeship Training
Our comprehensive apprenticeship programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on training. We partner with local unions and workforce development organizations to prepare workers for successful construction careers. Programs emphasize safety protocols, technical skills, and industry certifications.
Union Coordination
We facilitate collaboration between affiliated local unions and contractors to ensure efficient project execution. Our coordination includes dispute resolution, contract negotiations, and workforce management while maintaining industry standards.
Construction Projects
Our members deliver high-quality construction for commercial buildings, infrastructure, and specialized developments. From initial planning to final execution, we ensure projects meet safety standards and community needs using skilled union labor.
Safety Programs
We implement comprehensive safety initiatives including mandatory training, equipment standards, and on-site inspections. Our programs reduce workplace accidents while ensuring compliance with federal and state safety regulations across all projects.
Workforce Development
Through partnerships with community organizations, we identify and train diverse talent for construction careers. Our initiatives include outreach programs, skill assessments, and career pathway planning to strengthen Milwaukee's construction workforce.
People
Dan Bukiewicz
President
Dan Bukiewicz leads Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council with decades of union experience. He advocates for worker rights while fostering industry partnerships that advance construction standards and workforce development.
Kilah Engelke
Business Agent & Recording Secretary
Kilah Engelke supports women in construction through empowHER initiatives while managing local union operations. She provides direct outreach and career guidance to tradeswomen across Wisconsin.
Questions
What apprenticeship programs do you offer?
We coordinate comprehensive apprenticeship training programs across multiple construction trades through partnerships with local unions and workforce development organizations.
What types of construction projects do you handle?
Our members work on commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, and specialized construction including Milwaukee's landmark developments.
How long have you served Milwaukee?
We've been active in Milwaukee since our 1910 charter, building and shaping the city's infrastructure for over a century.
What safety initiatives do you implement?
We promote industry-leading health and safety practices through collaborative programs with contractors and mandatory training standards.
