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Huge congratulations to our 5th-year apprentice, Austen Stensrud (Hooper Corporation), for taking FIRST PLACE in the Plumbing Division at the UA District 4 Contest in Chicago! 🥇

Austen is making history with this win! This is the first time in several decades that Plumbers Union Local 75 has had a competitor advance to the International Competition in Ann Arbor, MI!

The International Competition brings together the best of the best from Canada, Australia, and all six US Districts. The four-day contest will test contestants on their skills, knowledge, and abilities through a series of activities and assignments, including a written test, hands-on projects, and interviews. The top-scoring apprentice will be announced at the ITP graduation.

We are so proud of your hard work, talent, and dedication, Austen. Let’s bring home the international title!

06/13/2026

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06/10/2026

Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers to host State Bricklayer Apprenticeship Contest at Miron Construction’s Eau Claire Office

Lake Hallie, Wis. (June 13, 2026) On Saturday, June 13, the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers District Council of Wisconsin will welcome 32 apprentices to their 2026 Bricklayer State Apprenticeship Contest. The contest will be held at Miron Construction Co., Inc.’s Eau Claire office and yard operations.

During the four-hour contest, apprentices will be tested on their overall craftsmanship, trade-specific skills, and the quality of their final piece. Apprentices’ work will be judged by BAC journeymen and members of Local #19 in Eau Claire.

This contest is made possible by the sponsorships and donations of materials from Miron Construction, Lincoln Contractors Supply, and the District Council of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin.

The contest begins at 8 a.m. and will run until approximately 12:30 p.m. The attendees will break for lunch, and awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Media is welcome to attend the contest and the awards presentation.

WHERE
Miron Construction Eau Claire Yard Operations | 2124 125th St. Lake Hallie, Wis. (map)*
*This address may not show properly in Apple Maps. For directions to this event, type the full address into your app or use Google Maps. Please park in the attached lot and enter the office’s main doors.

WHO
Apprentices and representatives from Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers will be available for interviews.

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The Bricklayers & Craftworkers District Council
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council represents craftworkers in the trowel trades across the state of Wisconsin. This includes bricklayers, stone and marble masons, cement masons, plasterers, tilesetters, terrazzo and mosaic workers, and pointers/cleaners/caulkers. Members of this program benefit from continuous training, educational opportunities, and comprehensive safety courses to ensure their skills remain up to date and their work environments are secure. Learn more here: https://bacwi.org/.

06/09/2026

Good luck to our Local 400 apprentices Matt Popieluszko, Trevor Roehrig, and Ben Vosters as they head to Chicago this week to compete in the UA District 4 Competition!

After earning first-place finishes at the 2026 Wisconsin Apprentice Contest, these three have the opportunity to represent not only Local 400, but the entire state of Wisconsin against some of the best apprentices in the Midwest.

Success at this level takes more than talent. It requires long hours, dedication to the trade, and a commitment to learning both in the classroom and on the job. Matt, Trevor, and Ben have put in the work, and we couldn't be prouder of the way they represent our union, their employers, and our apprenticeship program.

Join us in wishing them the best as they compete June 9–11 in Chicago. Bring home that trip to the International Competition!

Interested in learning more about the pipe trades? Visit https://pipetradecareers.com/wi/400-2/

06/09/2026

How is AI improving everyday life across Wisconsin?

Building Wisconsin TV recently featured conversations with industry and community leaders discussing the growing need for digital infrastructure and the positive impact AI is having across the state.

Watch the feature and hear how Wisconsin is preparing for the future. https://www.buildingwisconsintv.com/

06/05/2026