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4 Construction Industry Trends for 2021

Posted on February 11, 2021 (February 17, 2021) by Robert Thayer

The past year has carried the construction sector, and the world, through some very choppy waters. The year ahead will likely bring many of the same challenges, but with the vaccine already on its way, it could also deliver a …
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Lumber Prices See Significant Increase

Posted on September 18, 2020 (January 28, 2021) by Tri-North

There probably isn’t a single industry that wasn’t in some way affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic – either in a positive or negative way. For the sanitizing and toilet paper industries, it proved a financial boom; however, for many other industries, it decreased business as our economy slowed and everyone halted to figure out the best solution.

Navigating COVID-19: New Hotel Cleaning Standards

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Tri-North

As airlines and public transportation services adapt and reopen, one of the questions you might ask yourself is how are hotels responding to the new environment we all find ourselves in? What safety measures will be implemented as travel picks back up and hotels begin to fill? Click to read more.

Tri-North Announces Strategic Expansion of Nova Division

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Tri-North

Fitchburg, WI — Tri-North, an award-winning, full-service commercial construction management company based in Fitchburg, WI, is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of their Nova division. Nova is an experience design group specializing in custom design solutions that translate their …
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How Tri-North Supports Employees with Young Children

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Tri-North

It’s not news that the cost of early childcare in the United States is incredibly high. According to Care.com, the national average for in-center care is around $10,000 annually. Here in Wisconsin, we’re well above the national average. And in …
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Wanna Fly Drones? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Tri-North

Did you know that the FAA regulates commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s, or drones)? This hasn’t always been the case, so for those of us who jumped head first into this powerful technology early in the game, …
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Merry Christmas 2017

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Tri-North

Santa and the Tri-North elves are back at it again this year! This time, they’re joined by some construction industry friends on a festive commute to work…carpool caroling style!

We here at Tri-North wish you all a safe and happy …
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The Importance of a Fun, Engaging Work Culture

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Tri-North

By: Amanda Zimmerman Holley

Wake up. Get ready. Coffee. Commute. Work. Lunch. Work. Commute. Dinner. Bed. Repeat. How many of you relate to that? My guess? Way too many.

Let’s face it, the standard 8-5 work day can …
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Job Offer Scams and How to Avoid Them

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Tri-North

“Hello, my name is Michael Cochran and I am the hiring project manager at Tri-North Construction Company. I got your number on Craigslist through a post. If you’re still looking for a job, I am looking to hire an assistant …
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Tri-North Team Members Voted Industry Newsmakers!

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Tri-North

From Young Professional to Lifetime Achievement: Tri-North Team Members Voted Industry Newsmakers!

What an honor! Tri-North was just awarded two 2016 Newsmakers of the Year Awards by Daily Reporter. President & CEO, Tom Thayer and Senior Project Manager, Jared McDaniel …
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