" We picked the best. We picked Berghammer Corporation. They understood us. This extended even to the craftsmen on the job. We were just amazed at the quality of the workmanship and how dedicated the workers were. "
Dave Anderson St. Boniface Episcopal Church
To provide outstanding service to its clients, Berghammer is committed to the professional growth and improvement of its employees. That is the foundation of Berghammer University, a philosophy of providing each employee with the necessary tools for a successful career.
Continued training is a key corporate initiative. Whether that training takes place in a classroom, or at the jobsite with safety demonstrations and toolbox talks, every employee is given a chance to improve, grow and succeed.
LEED
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program is a rating system that provides standards for environmentally sustainable construction. Individuals who pass an exam demonstrating knowledge of LEED are accredited by the USGBC. All of Berghammer’s project managers are LEED Accredited Professionals. Click here to meet our LEED Accredited Professionals ( 1 meg PowerPoint presentation ) View a LEED Video
BIM Best Practices, Best Results
May 2007 – At the AIA150 Convention, four speakers gave presentations about how to get the most benefit from using Building Information Modeling (BIM). A new 3D, project-oriented, AEC-Specific CAD program, BIM uses a digital representation of the building process to facilitate the exchange of information. BIM can be used to dramatically reduce errors by detecting design conflicts before construction begins. This results in significant time and cost savings by all members of a building project. View Video
Leadership at 12 O’Clock High
May 2007 - David Hutton, CEO of Right Brain World, showed the classic movie "12 O’Clock High," to illustrate various leadership styles. During the presentation, the group evaluated the two commanders in the movies and discussed the effectiveness of the leadership behaviors demonstrated. This was a hands-on, interactive seminar enabling participants to evaluate their own natural leadership behavior, improve their understanding of adaptive leadership behaviors and develop specific action plans to expand their range of leadership behaviors. www.strategosinc.com/twelve_oclock_high
Bullet Proof Manager
The Bullet Proof Manager is a series of instructional sessions aimed at helping people develop managerial skills. Sessions occur throughout the year, and cover topics like leadership, customer service, presentation skills, planning and conflict resolution. Sessions consist of video instruction, group workshops, practice/role playing, coaching and networking. http://www.crestcom.com/training/en
Leadership and Motivation
October 2006 – Leif Nesheim attended the Leadership and Motivation seminar in which eight speakers talked about their approaches to leading and motivating a team. The speakers included Marquette University men’s basketball coach Tom Crean, University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez, and St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa. A common thread among the speakers was that a company’s executives must believe in a plan outlined by their leader, and support it through their efforts.
Business Solutions
Leif Nesheim was a guest on “Business Solutions,” live, call-in, business-focused radio program hosted by Diane Chamness on WISN 1130AM. The program informs listeners about business-related topics and other issues facing entrepreneurs. On this program, Leif shared the story of how he built Berghammer from a small, family business to a $75 million company. Leif also offers his advice to business owners interested in helping their companies grow. www.dianeonbusiness.com
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NO YELLING: The Nine Secrets of Marine Corps Leadership You MUST Know to WIN In Business
February 2006 - Wally Adamchick, a Notre Dame graduage, United States Marine Corps Lieutenant and former FMI consultant, gave a presentation about leadership to Berghammer employees and several of our Best of Class Subcontractors. He referred to his book, NO YELLING: The Nine Secrets of Marine Corps Leadership You MUST Know to WIN In Business, while speaking about the essential behaviors that make up the foundation of leadership. He stressed the importance of balancing the elements of influence and self control and discussed the nine secrets to leadership including integrity, technical competence, setting the example, self-awareness, taking care of people, making new leaders, commander’s intent, culture and values, and rehearsals and debriefs. www.noyelling.net
" We picked the best. We picked Berghammer Corporation. They understood us. This extended even to the craftsmen on the job. We were just amazed at the quality of the workmanship and how dedicated the workers were. "
To provide outstanding service to its clients, Berghammer is committed to the professional growth and improvement of its employees. That is the foundation of Berghammer University, a philosophy of providing each employee with the necessary tools for a successful career.
May 2007 - David Hutton, CEO of Right Brain World, showed the classic movie "12 O’Clock High," to illustrate various leadership styles. During the presentation, the group evaluated the two commanders in the movies and discussed the effectiveness of the leadership behaviors demonstrated. This was a hands-on, interactive seminar enabling participants to evaluate their own natural leadership behavior, improve their understanding of adaptive leadership behaviors and develop specific action plans to expand their range of leadership behaviors.
The Bullet Proof Manager is a series of instructional sessions aimed at helping people develop managerial skills. Sessions occur throughout the year, and cover topics like leadership, customer service, presentation skills, planning and conflict resolution. Sessions consist of video instruction, group workshops, practice/role playing, coaching and networking.
Leif Nesheim was a guest on “Business Solutions,” live, call-in, business-focused radio program hosted by Diane Chamness on WISN 1130AM. The program informs listeners about business-related topics and other issues facing entrepreneurs. On this program, Leif shared the story of how he built Berghammer from a small, family business to a $75 million company. Leif also offers his advice to business owners interested in helping their companies grow. 
February 2006 - Wally Adamchick, a Notre Dame graduage, United States Marine Corps Lieutenant and former FMI consultant, gave a presentation about leadership to Berghammer employees and several of our Best of Class Subcontractors. He referred to his book, NO YELLING: The Nine Secrets of Marine Corps Leadership You MUST Know to WIN In Business, while speaking about the essential behaviors that make up the foundation of leadership. He stressed the importance of balancing the elements of influence and self control and discussed the nine secrets to leadership including integrity, technical competence, setting the example, self-awareness, taking care of people, making new leaders, commander’s intent, culture and values, and rehearsals and debriefs.