By Chandler Baures, President of Construction Leadership Council (CLC)
In February, UWM’s Student Chapter of CLC was given the opportunity to tour the new Couture high-rise along Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront. Once complete, this 44-story building will become Wisconsin’s tallest residential building and will shape the skyline for generations to come. We had nearly 30 students in attendance, making this the largest CLC event ever hosted by our club! As President of CLC, I was very proud to arrange this tour as it was the project that I worked on during both my co-op and internship with J.H. Findorff, and I will forever be grateful for the experiences that I had and can showcase to others.
Students were able to see first-hand what it takes to construct a new high-rise that’s heavy in structural concrete. Findorff is full steam ahead on the transit corridor and tower portions of the project. We were able to look at high-bay formwork, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) installation and discuss other unique challenges faced with this type of project. The overall goal of this tour was to get students to understand what it takes to physically construct a building of this scale and how different disciplines interact. Our students were left with a priceless experience that will help shape our knowledge and understanding within the construction industry.
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is a student-led organization that provides civil engineering majors and other interested students with an opportunity to observe and develop their skills with current construction industry leaders.
To connect with CLC, visit their Instagram page or scan the QR code on one of their posters (typically located around the Engineering & Mathematical Sciences bulding).