Michigan Contractor and Builder articles from August 2004

Michigan Contractor and Builder archives from August 2004

Grand Haven's HOME DEPOT.
August 7, 2004... By Dirk C. Bloemendaal Facility required placement of 324 12-inch-diameter auger cast pilings A new $7.5-million Home Depot in Grand Haven was recently completed. The 103,000-square-foot, single-story Home Depot on the former site of...

Single Point Interchange Under Construction.
August 7, 2004... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Design reduces land acquisition costs One of the first Single Point Urban Interchanges in Michigan is being constructed at Beck Road and Interstate 96 in Novi. The $20-million project began in November 2003...

Atwell-Hicks Recognized.(Brief Article)
August 7, 2004... Staff Development consulting firm Atwell-Hicks has been awarded the 2004 National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Private Practice Development Award. Each year, this award is presented to the nominated engineering firm that has...

Proposals Requested.
August 7, 2004... Staff Designers, contractors, detailers, erectors, and educators are invited to submit proposals for the Poster Session at the 2005 North American Steel Construction Conference (NASCC). All poster presenters will receive free registration...

JCB Announces New Division.(Brief Article)
August 7, 2004... Staff JCB announces the formation of a new Compact and Utility Equipment Division within JCB Inc. to focus on developing and growing the JCB compact equipment business in North America. "The compact equipment business continues to grow...

New President At TYJT.(Tucker, Young, Jackson, Tull, Inc.)(George Y. Karmo, P.E.)(Brief Article)
August 7, 2004... Staff Tucker, Young, Jackson, Tull, Inc. (TYJT), an engineering consulting firm headquartered in Detroit recently reorganized. On the eve of celebrating TYJT's 20th anniversary, Paul Tucker Jr., one of the original founders of TYJT, as...

GHAFARI Appoints Mauck.(Robert J. (Bob) Mauck)
August 7, 2004... Staff The GHAFARI Companies, a full-service architecture, engineering, and technical staffing organization headquartered in Dearborn, announced that it has named Robert J. (Bob) Mauck vice president of advanced technology. Mauck will lead...

Bayne Receives Fellowship Status.(Brief Article)
August 7, 2004... Staff The national chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) appointed Samuel R. Bayne, A.I.A., to fellowship status. Bayne's induction into the fellowship program is a result of over 30 years of excellence in architectural...

Ryan Road Widened.(Six-S Inc.)
August 14, 2004... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Six-S uses overlay and full-depth concrete Widening of a 1-mile stretch of Ryan Road in Warren from four lanes to five lanes is under way. Six-S Inc., of Waterford Township, is the prime contractor on the...

Detroit School Construction Progresses.
August 14, 2004... By Anahid Lisa Derbabian School president says construction program must continue A sunny, breezy day in Detroit accompanied a recent Associated General Contractors (AGC), Greater Detroit Chapter Membership Appreciation Luncheon, which...

Online Monitoring Systems.
August 14, 2004... By Harry Kobrak Managing equipment is a challenging task. Keeping up on routine service requires knowing where every piece of equipment is and how many hours it has on it. Just finding the equipment can be a challenge for a service...

Surety Claims Guide Available.(Brief Article)
August 14, 2004... Staff While no one -- the project owner, contractor, subcontractors, or design professional -- welcomes a surety bond claim situation, understanding the claims process and obligations of each party to the bond can lessen the impact of...

MDOT Calculates Lost Revenue.(Michigan Department of Transportation)(Brief Article)
August 14, 2004... Staff The United States Congress recently passed yet another short-term extension of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), which determines how much federal funding Michigan receives for roads, bridges and transit....

Design Public Comment Periods Announced.
August 14, 2004... Staff The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced it will conduct public comment periods on revisions to three design standards this fall, including: Minimum Design Loads...

Vermeer Announces Website.(Brief Article)
August 14, 2004... Staff Vermeer has announced the launch of a new interactive website. Vermeer welcomes visitors to log on and preview the latest breaking job stories and technologies. The new website is the first phase of a multifaceted campaign to...

Walsh Passes Architectural Exam.(Brief Article)
August 14, 2004... Staff Mickey Walsh has passed the architectural licensing examination and has been promoted from intern architect to project architect at Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group. In his new position, Walsh will lead a project team of architects...

MSPE Announces Executive Committee.(Brief Article)
August 14, 2004... Staff The Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) has announced that the following members have been elected to serve on its Executive Committee for the 2004-2005 administrative year that began July 1. 2004-2005 Officers ...

TPTA Employees Achieve LEED Status.(Brief Article)
August 14, 2004... Staff Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc. (TPTA) has announced that three additional employees join five existing TPTA members in achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional(tm) status. The LEED...

Three Join DSA Architects.(Brief Article)
August 14, 2004... Staff Daniel F. De Remer, A.I.A.; Judy K. Miller, A.I.A.; and Cheryl K. Brownell, A.I.A. recently joined DSA Architects, a member of SHW Group; an architecture, planning and interior design firm located in Berkley. De Remer joins the...

Editor's Report.(Associated General Contractors of America partners with United States Department of Labor)
August 21, 2004... By Aram Kalousdian AGC Partners With Government The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently announced that it has entered into a formal partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. This historic partnership is the...

EPI Participates In Safe2Work Program.(Brief Article)
August 21, 2004... Staff Environmental Protection, Inc. (EPI) personnel are now participating in the Safe2Work safety program. Safe2Work.com delivers, reports, documents, and tracks basic safety training and drug screen status information of construction...

CRCP Lifecycle Cost Analyzed.(Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute)(Brief Article)
August 21, 2004... Staff The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute has announced a new report on continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP), titled "Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements." Continuously reinforced...

Thompson Pumpology (r) School Trains Distributors.(Training provided by Thompson Pumpology School)
August 21, 2004... Staff Understanding the pumping needs of construction and public works projects is one of the skills that make a Thompson PumpologistA[R] successful. Oh, and identifying the right pump for the job is important, too. Those were just two of...

Donald F. Moss Remembered.(Obituary)
August 21, 2004... Staff Donald F. Moss died on July 29 as a result of a construction accident in Rochester Hills. Moss was 40 years old at the time of his death. Moss was employed as a civil engineering technician by Schleede-Hampton Associates, Inc., of...

Hobbs + Black Promotes Five.(Brief Article)
August 21, 2004... Staff Wayne Chubb, Maria Kook, Tim Murdock, and Doug Polhamus have been promoted to associate at Hobbs + Black Associates. Chubb joined Hobbs + Black's Ann Arbor office in 2000 and has six years of experience in architecture. As an...

Move Announced At AIS.(Brief Article)
August 21, 2004... Staff Carl Sautter started working for AIS Construction Equipment in March as territory manager for Oakland County for new, used and reconditioned construction equipment. He will now be based out of the Lenox branch. Sautter had been in...

MICCO Hires Thompson.(Brief Article)
August 21, 2004... Staff MICCO, of Pontiac, a general contracting firm, has announced that Tedd Thompson has joined the firm as vice president and director of Business Development. "I am excited to be a part of the MICCO team and look forward to...

Two Join gunnlevine.(Brief Article)
August 21, 2004... Staff gunnlevine architects, of Detroit, has announced the addition of two senior principals, Ed Francis and Jim Cardoza, who join the firm from Kessler Francis Cardoza.

Lemire Joins HarleyEllis.(Brief Article)
August 21, 2004... Staff The planning, management, design, and construction services firm HarleyEllis has announced the addition of Jim Lemire, A.I.A., to its project management team. Lemire joins HarleyEllis from Wolf Wineman. Lemire has over 25 years...

Expo Center Project Under Way.
August 21, 2004... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Site work has been challenging due to clay and rain Construction of the new $18-million expo center began in May and it is expected to be completed in July 2005. The new expo center will replace an existing...

Airport Tunnel Project Completed.
August 21, 2004... By Dirk C. Bloemendaal $17-million project is part of Tulip City Airport expansion A $17-million tunnel project for the expansion of the Tulip City Airport in Holland was recently completed. K & R (Kamminga & Roodvoets), of Grand...

Holland's New Police Station.
August 28, 2004... By Dirk C. Bloemendaal $12-million police station recently completed A new $12-million police station for the city of Holland was recently completed. The two-story, 246-foot by 178-foot police building replaced the city's...

Detroit RiverWalk Construction Proceeds.(Editorial)
August 28, 2004... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor, and John Carlo, Inc. Project is expected to spur economic development A 3-1/2-mile-long, 62-foot-wide RiverWalk along the east Detroit riverfront area is under construction. The RiverWalk will run from Joe...

Lessons Learned.
August 28, 2004... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Construction industry professionals share their experience of the business "Lessons Learned -- The Past -- The Present -- The Future" was the theme of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)...

Facilities Management Moves To Livonia.(Brief Article)
August 28, 2004... Staff Facilities Management, Inc. recently consolidated its Troy and Detroit office locations to a new office in Livonia. The new address is 39201 Schoolcraft Road, Suite B8, Livonia, MI 48150. The phone number is (734) 432-3100. ...

ASSE Announces New Standard.(American Society of Safety Engineers)(Brief Article)
August 28, 2004... Staff Aimed at increasing the safety of the public around construction sites, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced the availability of the new American National Standard Institute (ANSI) A10.34-2001 standard,...

LIPTEN Hires Bradshaw.(Brief Article)
August 28, 2004... Staff LIPTEN Power, of Wixom, a power plant engineering and installation provider, has hired Jason Bradshaw of Waterford Township, a specialist in boiler control systems and combustion, as field technician. Bradshaw, 30, comes with...

Management Changes Announced.(Brief Article)
August 28, 2004... Staff The Holland Group has announced management changes approved by the board of directors at their recent meeting. The Holland, Michigan-based manufacturer of commercial vehicle products has appointed Richard W. Muzzy Jr. as chairman...

Wade-Trim Makes Announcements.
August 28, 2004... Staff Brian Sousa, P.E., a project manager in Wade-Trim's Cadillac office, recently earned his professional engineering license. Professional engineers are required to pass two exams, earn a bachelor's degree in engineering and complete...

Zietlow Becomes Marketing Assistant.(Brief Article)
August 28, 2004... Staff Betsy Zietlow has recently added marketing assistant to her official title at Davenport Masonry Inc., of Holt. She has been office manager at Davenport Masonry since its inception. Zietlow's responsibilities as office manager...