Don’t forget to reset your time clocks, timers, generator exercise timers, and building management systems this weekend for the end of Daylight Saving Time. It’s also a great time to check any batteries in your time clocks, smoke detectors, fire alarm, and security systems.
OlympiaTech to Participate in NECA Safety Stand Down for COVID-19 Pandemic
As a longtime member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), OlympiaTech will participate in the NECA Safety Stand Down for COVID-19 taking place on April 29, 2020 to recognize its own essential workers, as well as the many electricians across the country, who continue to work on critical construction projects during the pandemic.
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OlympiaTech’s COVID-19 Update Regarding Executive Order 20-20
Valued Clients and Partners,
As you know, Governor Walz has issued a “stay at home” order requiring all Minnesotans to stay at home, subject to certain exceptions, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. OlympiaTech is considered an essential and critical business sector so we are exempt from this order pursuant to the Emergency Executive Order 20-20.
This means OlympiaTech will remain operational during this two-week period which begins on Friday March 27, 2020 at 11:59 PM and ends on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
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OlympiaTech Electric’s COVID-19 Action Plan
Valued Clients and Partners,
As you are all aware, there’s a rapidly developing public health concern regarding COVID-19 spreading in the United States and around the globe. OlympiaTech is committed to protecting the health and safety of our clients, partners, vendors, employees and their families, and the greater community.
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Work Commences on 22-Story Mixed Use Tower “270 Hennepin”
Construction is well underway on 270 Hennepin Avenue, a 22-story, 340-unit, mixed-use residential tower with two levels of underground parking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
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Women In Construction Week: Q&A With AnnMarie Aho
In honor of Women in Construction Week 2020, OlympiaTech is proud to feature a few of our female team members. Today’s feature is on AnnMarie Aho, who is an electrical design associate here at OlympiaTech. Here is what AnnMarie has to say about her experience working in the construction industry.
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Women in Construction Week: Q&A With Tiffanee Kiecker
In honor of Women in Construction Week 2020, OlympiaTech is proud to feature a few of our female team members. Today’s feature is on Tiffanee Kiecker. Tiffanee is finishing up her electrical apprenticeship program and working towards becoming a journey(wo)man electrician. Here is what Tiffanee has to say about her experience working in the construction industry.
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Women in Construction Week: Q&A With Alisha Wright
In honor of Women in Construction Week 2020, OlympiaTech is proud to feature a few of our female team members. Today’s feature is on Alisha Wright, one of our project coordinators. Here is what Alisha has to say about her experience working in the construction industry.
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Women In Construction Week: Q&A with Electrician Jenna Johnston
In honor of Women in Construction Week 2020, OlympiaTech is proud to feature a few of our female crew members. Today’s feature is on Jenna Johnston. Jenna completed her electrical apprenticeship program with OlympiaTech and is now working as a journeywoman. Here is what Jenna has to say about her experience working in the construction industry.
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OlympiaTech Educates Future Workforce on Construction Career Paths
On February 5, 2020, Mortenson Construction hosted a group of young women from Girls Taking Action at their headquarters office in Minneapolis for an event focused on construction careers. The goal of the event was to educate the future workforce about the many exciting career paths available in the construction industry. The event featured a variety of booths educating middle-school girls about different career choices including human resources, marketing, accounting, project management, virtual reality, construction field operations, and electrical construction.
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OlympiaTech Electric Announces New President, Chad Gasca
OlympiaTech Electric has appointed Chad Gasca as its new president. Chad has been with OlympiaTech for 21 years and most recently served as vice president. He started his career with OlympiaTech as an electrical apprentice and has occupied many roles within the company. He is also the master electrician for OlympiaTech. Mr. Gasca will be taking the reins from 20-year president, Paul Kosmides who is a co-owner of OlympiaTech along with his sister and business partner, Seaen Kosmides.
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OlympiaTech Electric Certified as a WBE by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
OlympiaTech Electric is proud to announce its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Development Center-Midwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).