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Electrical engineering takes more than just technical aptitude and the right education to be successful. It also requires a strong attention to detail, and that’s one of Dennis Hess’ biggest strengths. Hess, senior electrical engineer with IBC Engineering Services, is ...

In the 1990s, Milwaukee’s traditional industry base faced a lot of challenges. The combination of the recovery of manufacturing, retirement of an aging workforce and the diversification of the regional economy created a growing skills shortage. It was during this ...

When John Brennan III was 7 years old, he was involved in an automobile accident that left him handicapped. Despite the challenges created by the accident, Brennan went on to graduate from Stanford University in 1985 and Marquette Law School ...

Charles Green loves mentoring others, whether it’s on job or through volunteer work. Green, a project manager at Mortenson, has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for nearly two years. He spends much of his time mentoring and ...

Ally Dahlgren joined Gilbane Building Co. just three years ago, but she’s already had a big impact at the firm. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and native of the state, Dahlgren has exhibited a can-do attitude from the ...

Ben Hager was just a boy when he first realized that construction was in his blood. He helped remodel his childhood home, and the only real challenge was getting material back from the lumber yard on his Schwinn bicycle and ...

Megan Geiser is a big believer in green building. Geiser, a project manager at Kraus-Anderson, was one of the first people at the company to become WELL AP certified. She dedicated roughly 25 hours of classroom time and studied for ...

Chad Hoover thrives under pressure. It’s a quality that serves him well as a superintendent at VJS Construction Services. In the times of manpower struggles, unsure material commitments and stressful deadlines, Hoover steps up and makes sure that projects are ...

When Michelle Garcia was hired as an intern at J.F. Ahern in 1998, she didn’t intend to pursue a long career in the industry. But she quickly fell in love with the work and the variety that comes with it. ...

Sustainability: It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot today in the construction industry as companies aim to become more environmentally friendly. At Findorff, sustainable building isn’t a recent fad. It’s been a part of their business for decades, ...