Bucks' arena workers stretch, bend before hitting job
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Workers on the new Milwaukee Bucks arena are taking a cue from the athletes who will be playing inside - and warming up before hitting the job.
Minnesota-based Mortenson is managing the $524 million project, which started last June and is expected to wrap up next fall.
Operating Group Safety Director Mel Langlais (lan-GLAY') says the morning sessions with the 500 to 600 workers squatting, stretching and wiggling "in the middle" sets a tone for the rest of the day and gets their minds focused on safety. They also meet in smaller groups midday.
In this photo taken June 6, 2017, a worker stands atop the new Milwaukee Bucks arena being built in downtown Milwaukee. The $524 million project started last June and is expected to wrap up next fall. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)
Mortenson started daily stretching about 20 years ago. Langlais says some workers were skeptical at the warmup program initially, but it has now become part of their culture.