Construction Career Day

Career Pathways presented by ABC of WI
Construction is a huge industry, and there are many careers to choose from. Learn more about the great opportunities that are available in the construction industry, including how there are many different post high school options including UW-Platteville or Registered Apprenticeships.

Strike An Arc presented by AZCO
Stop by AZCO’s booth to learn basic welding processes and welding safety. Once you have learned the basics you can test your skills on a welder.

Tic Tac Toe presented by C.D. Smith Construction 
Put your carpentry skills to test! If you aren’t familiar with using a drill and a measuring tape, we’ll help you out! If you’re experienced in both, let’s see how fast you can create the family fun game of Tic Tac Toe.

Day in the Life of a Construction Professional presented by event sponsor CG Schmidt
Want to know what it is like to work in construction? If so, this is the session for you. You will be able to ask a panel of construction professional about what their job is like and why they went into the career path they did.

Hammerslagen presented by event sponsor CG Schmidt 
Hammerslagen is a Scandinavian game where friends compete to hammer a nail into a wooden log using the least number of hits – but here is the twist: you’ve got to use the narrow end of the hammer. It’s all about showing off your skill and precision, with a healthy dose of friendly competition.

Gravity/Leverage on a Construction Site presented by Conlon Construction 
Sometimes a hard day’s work is all fun and games. In this session, you can see the importance of structural integrity playing Jenga, how hard can you can hit a nail, and then do a safety inspection on a scaffolding setup.

Steel Erection presented by Consolidated Construction Co. Inc.
Come join the Consolidated Team to experience what the process is to erect a steel structure utilized in commercial construction. 

Concrete Forms presented by Daniels Construction
Come join Daniels Construction in learning how to lay out and set up concrete forms. You will also learn about the terminology and tools used in the process.

Peg Board Game presented by Findorff
Are you looking to learn how to use a drill? Come check out this session where you learn to use a drill and create Triangle Tee Game. 

Technology in Construction presented by Hensel Phelps
Hensel Phelps will be reviewing and showing the new state of the art technology they are using everyday. From drones to laser scanning, technology has revolutionized the construction industry.

Fire System Simulator presented by JF Ahern
By utilizing our mobile demonstration trailer, individuals are given the opportunity to view a sprinkler head activation by use of live fire. Additional education is provided explaining basic sprinkler system operation, components, and design, as well as the opportunity to engage with industry professionals on further questions and discussion.

Rigging presented by Kraemer North America
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to move material around on a job site with a crane? If so, this session is for you. You will be able to rig material up for the crane to pick and see if it was a success.

Bridge Building presented by Lunda Construction
Come build a bridge with Lunda Construction and learn about what goes in to the construction of a bridge.

Estimating Hot Seat presented by Market & Johnson
You and your team will run the project estimating gauntlet and test your plan reading skills as well as your pricing abilities and cost projection skills in this interactive game. You’ll review plans for an actual construction project and your team will identify and rank which cost projection categories are most expensive by reviewing the project plans.

Exploring Electric and Natural Gas Utility Operations presented by Michels
This hands on demo includes opportunities for students to see how electric and gas utilities are constructed and operated. Students will be able to try on the PPE gear, operate tools and ask our technicians questions about the work they perform every day. Be sure to ask about key job responsibilities and apprenticeships!

Concrete Pump Truck presented by Milis Flatwork
Want to learn about a concrete pump truck? If check out this session as you will learn about the pump truck and concrete flat work.

Masonry Activity presented by Miron Construction
Get hands-on experience in masonry in this session. Learn how to lay brick and block by hand and with state-of-the-art technology called MULEs with Miron Construction.

Civil Construction Technology Demo presented by Parisi Construction
Showcasing modern technology and its implementation in horizontal construction for machine control, staking, and topographic measurements.

Electrical Hands-on Experience presented by Pieper Power
Ever wonder what an electrician does? Come join Piper Power for pipe bending, learn how to wire a switch, and hands-on automation demonstration.

Fire Simulator presented by the Platteville Fire Department
Come join the Platteville Department to learn P.A.S.S.! This is a fun way to learn how to use a fire extinguisher and fire safety. 

Fire Engine presented by the Platteville Fire Department
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a fire fighter? If so this is the session for you.

Education as Unique as You! presented by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Learn about the various programs offered at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, including many hands-on learning opportunities that lead to high-wage careers!

Grain Bin Confined Space Rescue presented by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Have you ever wonder how to rescue someone from confined space? Come check out our Gravity Box Confined Space Simulator.

Compaction presented by Staab Construction Co. 
Come try your hand at operating a remote control trench compactor typically utilized to compact pipe trenches.

Construction Technology presented by Tri-City Electric
VR, Robotic Total Stations (RTS), and 3D scanners are shaking up the construction world by making it super easy to visualize designs, measure job sites with pinpoint accuracy, and bring projects to life before they’re even built. With these cool tools, construction is faster, smarter, and way more fun to explore!

Excavator Demonstration presented by UW-Platteville Construction Management Program
Would you like to run an excavator? If so, this is the session for you to try your skills at operating an excavator.

ICF Construction presented by UW-Platteville Construction Management Programs
Come learn about Green Building Design. You will get to assemble Insulated Concrete Forms in fun patterns.

Safety Lab Tour & Fall Protection presented by UW-Platteville Construction Safety Management Program
Come tour our safety lab and try out all the safety equipment our industry professional use. Even get an opportunity to try on our fall protection and what it feels like to fall.

Campus Tour presented by UW-Platteville Office of Admissions and Recruitment
Want to see more of our university? Follow the expert on a student-led tour of our beautiful campus.

Working in Solar presented by Westphal & Company
This session will feature three professionals working in the solar industry. Each will discuss their current role, responsibilities and experiences. Topics will cover preconstruction, preliminary design, engineering installation and more. Bring your curiosity and your questions!