The Trades

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) Nevada Chapter

Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada

• The Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Southern Nevada (Electrical JATC) has been training skilled apprentice electricians since 1947 and is in partnership with the Southern Nevada Chapter of the National  Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local # 357 (IBEW), the Electrical Training Alliance (ETA), the Nevada State Apprenticeship Council (NSAC) and the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (OA).

• With the invention of steam energy in the late 1800s, insulation has been used to conserve energy. In 1901 insulators organized and stated a union, they have been conserving energy ever since. Local 135 has been conserving energy in Las Vegas Nevada since 1963. They have insulated every casino on the Las Vegas Strip, along with most of the major power plants in Southern Nevada.

Southern Nevada Operating Engineers JATC

• Operating Engineers are highly trained, skilled professionals who operate heavy construction equipment on high-rise buildings, roads and freeways, residential developments, dams, waterways, airports, and underground tunnels. They do specialized work operating cranes, concrete pumpers, pile drivers or drilling equipment. Perform inspections and testing during the construction phase on such things as reinforced concrete, soils, structural masonry, prestressed concrete, structural steel and welding.

International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers – Local #13 Nevada

• The Bricklayers and Allied Craft workers is a service organization that helps improve BAC members’ quality of life – both on and off the job – through access to well-paying jobs and quality benefits, and by building solidarity and support among all BAC members.

Ironworkers Local #433 Los Angeles – Las Vegas

• Local 433 represents 5,000 union ironworkers in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. We have advocated for fair wages and safety standards since our inception in 1903. The Local is part of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers.

Sheet Metal Local 88

• A union sheet metal worker is one of the finest trained craftsmen of all the building trades. They fabricate, install and service architectural sheet metal, kitchen equipment, and ductwork/equipment for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings. They also work with many materials including galvanized, copper, aluminum, brass, and a wide variety of specialty materials.

Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions

Southern Nevada Operating Engineers JATC

• Operating Engineers are highly trained, skilled professionals who operate heavy construction equipment on high-rise buildings, roads and freeways, residential developments, dams, waterways, airports, and underground tunnels. They do specialized work operating cranes, concrete pumpers, pile drivers or drilling equipment. Perform inspections and testing during the construction phase on such things as reinforced concrete, soils, structural masonry, prestressed concrete, structural steel and welding.

Southern Nevada Teamsters 631 Convention & Construction Training

• The SO. NV Teamsters 631 works on trade shows and conventions, in hotels and casinos, and operate buses, limos and moving vans.

UA Local 525 – Plumbing, Pipefitting and Refrigeration

• UA Local 525 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Service Technicians was chartered on July 9, 1938. Local 525 has been protecting the health of Southern Nevada through Plumbing, Pipefitting and HVAC Service work for more than 80 years.

United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)

• The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters represents 50,000 union carpenters in six states. We are dedicated to raising area standards for all carpenters in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado.

• SNLTT Laborers Local 872’s primary mission is to furnish participating signatory contractors with a highly skilled, well trained and motivated workforce. This work force is in constant training to meet the growing demands of a continuously changing industry. With the skills they need and the desire they possess, 872’s apprentices’ and journey workers become highly skilled professionals.

• The Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 797 is one of many Local union within the International Association. We cover the entire state of Nevada and have our main office in Las Vegas with our Northern office in Reno. They have been charted in Northern Nevada since 1905 and in Southern Nevada since 1935. They represent more than 2,100 Plasterers and Cement Masons and have a long list of signatory contractors that can view from the contractor’s page.

• The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers represents members who apply all types of roofing and waterproofing systems, including but not limited to: all low sloped roofing systems (vegetative and solar photovoltaic roofs), structural waterproofing, steep-sloped roofing systems and air barrier applications.

• The International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 18 received its charter on November 5, 1905, since then they have been proudly serving the people of Southern California and Nevada. The local currently has about 2200 California State licensed craftspeople installing servicing, repairing, and modernizing elevators, escalators and other conveyances. The membership takes pride in the jobs they do and has the public’s safety as a number one priority.

• District Council 16 and Members in partnership with Signatory Employers strive to deliver a “High Performance/High Value” finished product to our clients. That is: Painters; Drywall Finishers; Floor Coverers; Glaziers; DC-16 Administrative Professionals; Production workers and many other specialties (special coatings, industrial, caulking, window film, paintmakers) etc.

• Reinforcing Ironworker’s Local Union 416 is a business organization serving a constructive role for this industry and the contractors with which we work. Our Local provides trained professional Reinforcing Ironworkers to commercial, industrial, and residential building contractors. Our local is committed to meeting and exceeding all expectations for skill, attitude, and productivity.