GENERAL FOREMAN Block Electric General Forman Chad Fowler is an avid outdoorsman and values time spent with his family. He and his wife Tonya have been married for almost 13 years and have three boys: Colten, 11; Cayden, 10; and Caleb, 8. When he's not...

Block Electric recently completed a fast-paced, six month project at Joliet Bulk Barge & Rail that was at times challenging because of the harsh winter and extreme weather conditions. With 90 percent of the job being outdoors, the installation of a crude oil unloading terminal...

A letter from John Duszynski, Facilities Project Manager at John Crane Inc., to Project Manager Jeff Keltz. This was the first time that John Crane has worked with Block Electric. We are very pleased with the results of the job. It was a fairly large...

When he’s not busy working, Block Electric General Foreman Bill Kuta spends most of his time with his wife Gina at their children’s sporting events. Bill and Gina have three children—Tiffany, 16; Billy, 15; and Carli, 11. "Our family is very involved in...

Block Electric recently celebrated the completion of a major two-year renovation of the Chicago Athletic Association building, which is located at 12 S. Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago. Now named the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, the newly renovated 120-year-old historic building has 241...

A letter from Thomas Howe Project Manager, Argonne Facilities Management Service & Leadership Computing Facility I would like to take the opportunity to point out the excellent service Argonne received from Block on the recent project of subject. More specifically, the combination of field personnel and...

Project Manager Scott Schultz studied electrical engineering at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, where he received a soccer scholarship. While studying at Olivet, Scott realized he wanted to be more “hands-on” and looked into the IBEW apprenticeship and was accepted into the program in November of...

Block Electric recently completed a successful project of installing transformers and supporting switchgear at the Argonne National Laboratories Chilled Water Plant in Argonne, Illinois under the supervision of Jim McCormick, Foreman Adam Mellen, and the crew Gary Crutchfield. Kris Hajek, Mike Kammers, and Jason Moore. Block's long-standing...

When things on the job are going along smoothly and mishaps/accidents are not occurring, we can become too relaxed about safety. The job of safety is a never-ending one and must be emphasized by everyone at all times. Safety is similar to quality—it must...

His recent promotion from General Foreman has been a physical and mental transition for John Leyden, who has been working as a Project Manager out of the Niles office since last October. “Every day is a new experience and a bit humbling at times to...

The recent completion of a 13,000 square foot Outpatient Center featuring 18 new exam rooms designed especially for children with special healthcare needs at La Rabida Children's Hospital in Chicago is yet another example of how Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2017 online Customer Delight and having...

There’s still time to join Team Block Electric for the 4th Annual American Cancer Society Walk and Roll, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Soldier Field. To sign up for CEI–Team Block Electric, go to www.walkrollchicago.org, click on Sign Up, then click...

IBEW Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association have agreed to renew the Trainee Program for 2014 due to its success over the last year IBEW Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association of the City of Chicago will provide trainee opportunities to those who...

Often when supervisors conduct safety inspections, they tend to concentrate on conditions or “things” that may lead to accidents. While it is very important to frequently identify unsafe conditions and correct those situations, it is even more critical to conduct personal safety evaluations specific to each employee’s...

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