Wind Turbine Construction

The construction and erection of wind turbines is a very complex process. Wth their intense training, expert skills and attention to safety, Local 3 Iron Workers play a critical role in the installation of wind turbines.

Skilled iron working is a requirement of all phases of turbine construction:

• Foundation - installation of reinforcing steel
• Tower erection - rigging & placement of structure
• Rigging and fastening of nacelle to tower
• Hub and blade installation

Project Examples:

• Allegheny Ridge Windmill Farm – Allegheny Ridge, PA (J.F. Lomma Inc/Milco Constructors)
• Beaverdale Windmill Farm – Summerhill Township, PA (Davis JD Steel /White Construction Inc./Windcon Energy Services Ltd)
• Allegheny Ridge Wind Farm – Blue Knob, PA (White Construction Inc.)
• Chestnut Flats Wind Farm – Altoona, PA (Davis JD Steel)