JF Ahern Technician

Growing Our Safety Commitment

While Ahern maintains an impressive safety record (2.4 times better than the industry average for the last 10 years), this is an area that can always be improved. Three months ago, we made the decision to require any employees (field or office) who have exposure to our jobsites or...
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6820 Shingle Creek JF Ahern Project

Five Year Check Valve Inspections

Your building’s fire sprinkler system is a vital part of a life safety system. But just like all mechanical equipment, these systems must be maintained in order to provide maximum protection to structures and occupants. A sprinkler system has many components that, when not properly...
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JF Ahern Fire Protection Technician

Fire Sprinkler Emergency Shutdowns

Do you or someone on your staff know how to shut down your fire sprinkler system in an emergency situation? All too often, the answer to this question is no; yet, this knowledge could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in cleanup and repairs should a sprinkler deploy outside of...
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Kids drawing - remember to use your helmet

Who Will Win Our Safety Poster Coloring Contest?

In support of June as National Safety Month, our employees' children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews were busy coloring posters about staying safe. We need your help in deciding the winners in each of the four age groups. All drawings are posted to our Facebook page , and your...
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John Wieczorek - JF Ahern Employee

Ahern Promotes Wieczorek to District Manager

John Wieczorek has recently been promoted from the Service Department Manager of Ahern's Omaha office to District Manager. Wieczorek joined the company in 1995, and has been a very active member in growing Ahern's service business. He holds nine industry certifications, as well as an...
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Ahern Receives Mayor's Design Award

On May 23, Ahern received a 2013 Mayor's Design Award from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for the construction of its Canal Street office. The awards ceremony was held at UW-Milwaukee's School of Architecture and Urban Planning, where Ahern employees and construction partners were...
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Ahern Ranks Well as Industry Giant

Ahern was recently named 26th largest mechanical contractor in the U.S. on Contractor magazine's 2013 "Book of Giants" listing. The magazine ranks the top 100 contractors by annual revenue for all mechanical projects. In addition to its impressive overall position, the Company also...
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JF Ahern Project Heats On Kaukauna Team

Ahern Gives Back through "Heat's On"

Ahern recently participated in its fifth year of volunteering for the "Heat's On" program, an event organized by the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin and Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400. At no expense to the homeowners, the program ensures the furnaces...
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VA Medical Center JF Ahern Project

Ahern Receives Build Wisconsin Award

Ahern was recently honored with a Build Wisconsin Award from the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin (AGC) for its plumbing work at the Clement J. Zablocki Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Center of Milwaukee. AGC annually distinguishes successful construction projects throughout...
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Ahern Promotes Herzing and Waites

Ahern recently promoted two of its St. Louis office employees. Ed Herzing, former shop manager, has been promoted to Service Department Manager. Herzing started with Ahern over 15 years ago, and has steadily progressed in his responsibilities. He has improved many Company operations...
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Ahern Promotes Poehlein and Gumm

Brandon Poehlein has recently been promoted to the Service Department Manager of Ahern's Special Hazards Group. Poehlein joined the Company in 2006 as a field engineering technician and most recently served as a superintendent. He holds over 10 industry certifications, as well as an...
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Zank Joins Ahern's Menomonie Sales Team

Ahern recently welcomed Dale Zank as Sales Representative with its Menomonie, Wisconsin team. Zank holds more than 20 years of industry experience, and most recently served as Account Executive for Trane Ingersoll Rand. He is a graduate of Chippewa Valley Technical College, and has...
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Ahern Receives AFE Project of the Year Award

The Milwaukee Chapter of the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) recently honored Ahern with a Project of the Year Award for its new Milwaukee facility. AFE annually distinguishes companies that positively impact the facilities engineering industry by overcoming challenges...
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Jarvis Reappointed to MCA of North Central WI Board of Directors

Ahern Executive Vice President Jim Jarvis was recently appointed to a second term on the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin's Board of Directors. The MCA of North Central Wisconsin is a subsidiary group of The Mechanical Contractors Association of America...
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Gavilon Rendering JF Ahern Project

Ahern to Protect Gavilon Headquarters

Ahern was recently selected by The Opus Group to design and install fire protection systems for Gavilon's new Omaha world headquarters. Their new 233,342 square-foot facility includes three floors of office space that sit atop a two-story parking structure.
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JF Ahern Business Journal Real Estate Awards

Ahern Receives 2013 Real Estate Award

Ahern recently received a 2013 Real Estate Award from The Business Journal for its new Milwaukee facility. Of over 60 projects nominated, 17 projects were recognized in 14 different categories. Ahern was honored under the category of Best New Office Development. This annual award...
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