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Balestrieri Takes Home Three Reader Rankings Awards in 2021

Balestrieri took home not one, not two, but three Reader Rankings awards with the Daily Reporter this year!   Best Abatement Company Awarded for the 5th Consecutive Year Best Environmental Services/Remediation Firm Awarded for the 2nd Consecutive Year Best Company to Work for First Year Awarded   The Reader Rankings nomination and voting period ran through the month of July, one of the busiest times of the year for the construction industry, so thank you to all who took time […] Read Article

Balestrieri Sponsors 2021 Carthage Golf Open

On Monday, June 28, Balestrieri headed east to the Kenosha Country Club to golf in the 2021 Carthage Golf Open. Company President Ken Balestrieri, Field Manager Seum Ladarom, and valued business partners took to the course for eighteen holes. The total revenue for the day exceeded $70,000 raised for the college’s athletics programs, with Balestrieri supporting the cause via our golf foursome and hole sponsorship. Said Ladarom, “It was a great event, and it gets better each year we attend. […] Read Article

The Importance of a Thorough Inspection

If you’re planning an extensive reconstruction or renovation of the interior of an existing building, identifying and addressing environmental issues that may exist within the building material component is required by law. A state certified building inspector must identify hazardous materials within a building, and provide guidance on the methods utilized for separating hazardous waste from general waste & construction debris. These methods are in efforts to make recycling easier which allow for reduced disposal costs. Hazardous materials that may […] Read Article

Team Bal Heads to AmFam Field

Take me out to the ball game! Balestrieri team members have been enjoying Brewers games at American Family Field all season long! We’re proud of all the hard work our crews are putting in this summer and happy to pay it forward with drawings for tickets. Here are some quick facts about AmFam Field It features the only fan-shaped convertible roof in North America The roof can open and close in less than 10 minutes The field is planted with […] Read Article

Balestrieri Sponsors Margarita Stand at AGC of Greater Milwaukee CLC Golf Outing

One Tequila, two tequila, three tequila, FORE! Balestrieri was the proud, sole margarita stand sponsor of the Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee’s Construction Leadership Council golf outing benefiting local students, universities, and CLC programming. On June 24, Marketing and Safety Coordinator Amanda Stellberg braved thunder, lightning, and thirsty construction industry professionals to distribute margaritas at the Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex. While traditionally golf carts pull up, grab a drink, and head to the next hole, the inclement weather […] Read Article

Balestrieri Sponsors ASSP and PFMA Milwaukee Golf Outings

It was a busy day on the links for Balestrieri! On June 15, Balestrieri sponsored and had golf foursomes for both the Plant & Facilities Maintenance Association Milwaukee outing, as well as the American Society of Safety Professionals outing.  Western Lakes Golf Club hosted the PFMA Milwaukee golf outing, with Ken Balestrieri, Mike Kapitan, Nate Kawlewski, and a long-time business partner rounding out the foursome. All proceeds from the event helped fund the Plant & Facilities Maintenance Educational & Scholastic […] Read Article

Team Bal Kicks Off Golf Season

Team Bal kicked off their first golf outing of the 2021 season with Gateway Technical College’s Foundation Scramble on Thursday, May 27th at Hawk’s View Golf Club. While Mother Nature served up less than desirable conditions with howling wind and slanted rain, our golfers powered through the meteorological challenges in support of the technical college. Anthony Balestrieri and long-time friend and vendor Don Sukala of Mid-Lakes Plumbing have been attending these golf outings for years as Anthony designed the three-wing […] Read Article

Balestrieri Sponsors Builder Breakfast Webinar

Balestrieri Environmental & Development proudly sponsored The Daily Reporter’s virtual Builder Breakfast, The Future of the Construction Supply Chain, on Wednesday, May 26. Ken Simonson, Chief Economist the Associated General Contractors of America, and Brad Boycks, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Builders Association, shared their thoughts and data findings on the post-pandemic outlook for Wisconsin and U.S. construction. Below are Wisconsin-focused statistics against the U.S. average shared during the free webinar. State construction employment change for Wisconsin was at a […] Read Article

What To Do When A Regulator Visits Your Construction Site

The regulators are coming! OSHA Compliance Officers as well as state and local regulators have been given the OK to resume site inspections with COVID-19 regulations lessening. These regulators are permitted to enter an employer’s premises and scrutinize the employer’s compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. What are the best steps to take should a regulator stop by your project site? The following is a series of tips to help you better prepare for a workplace inspection. Your initial […] Read Article

Balestrieri Project Managers Learn from Construction Legends

Balestrieri project managers Alex Balestrieri, Richard Heyer, and Nathan Kawlewski attended AGC of Greater Milwaukee’s Learn from the Legends Luncheon Tuesday, May 25th. This four-person panel was moderated by AGC of Greater Milwaukee’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Kessenich, with a panel consisting of Berghammer Construction Corp.’s President & Principal, Jim Parks, J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. Former Vice President (Retired) Larry Rocole, Jens Construction Corp.’s CEO & Project Manager Dave Jones, and CG Schimdt, Inc.’s Executive Vice President & COO […] Read Article