Michigan Contractor and Builder articles from February 2005

Michigan Contractor and Builder archives from February 2005

Organizations Sign Contract.(construction organizations signs contracts)(Brief Article)
February 5, 2005... Staff The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights (MRCC), Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Walbridge Aldinger, Greater Detroit Building &...

Michigan Cat Reception Held.(construction industry)(Brief Article)
February 5, 2005... Staff Michigan Cat held a combination customer appreciation reception and Cat Care meeting at Ford Field in Detroit on Tuesday, January 18. Approximately 500 contractors attended the event. "We're saying thanks to all of our customers...

Hill Auditorium Restoration Receives Award.
February 5, 2005... Staff The comprehensive restoration of Hill Auditorium, located in the heart of The University of Michigan's main campus in Ann Arbor, has been nationally recognized by the American Institute of Architects with a 2005 Honor Award for...

Lozano Named RCOC Chair.(Road Commission for Oakland County)(Rudy D. Lozano )
February 5, 2005... Staff Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Board of Road Commissioners' member Rudy D. Lozano was elected chairman of the three-member board at its regular meeting January 13. Additionally, RCOC board member Richard G. Skarritt was...

Yorke Becomes AIA Detroit President.(Beth Yorke appointed at American Institute of Architects )(Brief Article)
February 5, 2005... Staff Beth Yorke, AIA, project director in the Education Group of Barton Malow's Public Education Department, has been inducted as the president of the Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Yorke served as board...

Byrne Joins CRA SERVICES.(Robert Byrne appointed at Conestoga-Rovers and Associates)(Brief Article)
February 5, 2005... Staff Robert Byrne recently joined CRA SERVICES as project engineer. Byrne joins CRA SERVICES from The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Baltimore, Md. Graduating from Ferris State University, Byrne earned degrees in construction...

Rex Bell Leads Michigan AGC.(Michigan Chapter Associated General Contractors)
February 5, 2005... Staff Chapter bestows several honors at annual meeting Rex Bell, of Miller-Davis Company, of Kalamazoo, is the 2005 president of the Michigan Chapter Associated General Contractors (AGC). This was one of many high points at the 59th...

Riley Street Widened.(road construction)
February 5, 2005... By Dirk C. Bloemendaal Holland Township street expanded to five lanes A two-phase project for widening a 6,400-foot-long stretch of Riley Street in Holland Township (northwest of Holland) from two lanes to five lanes has been...

Mall Site Work Progresses.
February 5, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Aeration and lime stabilization techniques used on site work Site work and construction of the Independence Market Place mall on an approximately 35-acre site is under way in Allen Park. The major anchor...

MITA Leads Committee.(Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association planning to protect the environment)
February 12, 2005... Staff The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) met recently with a diverse advisory committee that will encourage Michigan communities to protect the environment by replacing or repairing their aging sewer systems...

Barton Malow Establishes Relief Fund.(Brief Article)
February 12, 2005... Staff Saddened by the horrific loss of life and destruction of property in Indonesia, Barton Malow Company established a fund to support the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. Employee donations plus matching funds were presented...

CTI Hires Two.(Appointment)
February 12, 2005... Staff CTI and Associates, Inc. (CTI) recently announced that Reginald W. Jackson has joined the firm as a construction quality assurance (CQA) project manager and lead CQA technician at its Brighton office. Jackson has over 14 years of...

Two Join JOMAR.(Appointment)(JOMAR Building Company Inc)
February 12, 2005... Staff Darryl M. James has been named director of Business Development for JOMAR Building Company, Inc. headquartered in downtown Detroit. James most recently served as business development manager for Skanska USA Building, Inc.,...

Becoming A Success.(Deandre Townsel, ABE Associates Inc., Clenton Weston Jr.)
February 12, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Nisah J. Tahara, CIT, Kelly Bowlson, and Joe Rohatynski Minority employees and firms demonstrate their ability to become successful Townsel Operates Heavy Equipment Deandre Townsel, a heavy equipment operator...

Doing Business With MDOT.(Michigan Department of Transportation runs a programme to teach the disadvantaged business enterprises the contracting process)
February 12, 2005... By Anahid Lisa Derbabian Disadvantaged Business Enterprises learn the contracting process "The people who travel across Michigan's roads and bridges are our valued customers," said the Michigan Department of Transportation's...

Editor's Report.(Editorial)
February 19, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian Transportation Financing Challenges Highlighted As the nation continues to move toward alternative sources of energy to power its motor vehicle fleet, Congress must consider other highway user fees to augment the...

Massive I-94 Reconstruction Proceeds.(Dan's Excavating, Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 19, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor $76-million project should be completed in December A 6-mile section of Interstate 94 in Wayne County, from Pelham to Wyoming, will be reconstructed with concrete. The road is three lanes in the eastbound and...

Scenic Drive Gets A Facelift.
February 19, 2005... Staff Special brick paver machine cuts down on construction time and long-term costs From a shabby black top road pocked with potholes and ruts to a scenic drive over custom brick pavers -- that was the end result of a project on...

Dealing With MDEQ.
February 19, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor State Senator Kuipers advises aggregates producers to seek help from lawmakers Dealing with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) was an issue that was discussed at the Michigan Aggregates...

Carter & Burgess Announces Agreement.
February 19, 2005... Staff Carter & Burgess Consultants, Inc. has finalized an open-ended master agreement with McKenzie Bay International Ltd. for architectural, structural and electrical engineering design services and installation of wind turbines across...

ARTBA Foundation Accepts Nominations.(American Road and Transportation Builders Association)
February 19, 2005... Staff The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting nominations for the "Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program" for the 2005 academic year. The program...

Christman Expands K-12 Construction Program.
February 19, 2005... Staff To meet the continued growth of its school construction management services, The Christman Company has announced the appointment of Bonnie Hook to the position of educational services manager. In her new capacity, Hook will work...

Barton Malow Makes Personnel Announcements.
February 19, 2005... Staff Robert Hayes has been placed in charge of operations for the Southern Region of Barton Malow Company, which is located in the company's Roswell, Ga., office. He began his career at Barton Malow as the vice president of Business...

Interstate 96 Overlaid.
February 26, 2005... By Dirk C. Bloemendaal $21-million project is expected to be completed by June An approximately $21-million contract for upgrading approximately 9-1/2 miles of Interstate 96 between Coopersville and Marne is expected to be completed by...

Sachse Hires Six.(Brief Article)
February 26, 2005... Staff Sachse Construction, a Birmingham provider of premium commercial construction and design-build services, has more than 30-percent more commercial construction projects under way in first quarter 2005 than one year ago, and hired six...

Transportation Is A Priority.(Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association)(Brief Article)
February 26, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor State funding based on priorities should benefit road construction State Senator Wayne Kuipers (R-Holland) told attendees of the first Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) conference...

Asphalt Paving Awards Presented.
February 26, 2005... Staff Michigan companies honored at MAPA-MDOT banquet The 2004 National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Diamond Achievement Commendations were presented at the 2004 Michigan Asphalt Paving Association (MAPA)-Michigan Department of...

AGC Chapter Announces 2005 Board.(Associated General Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
February 26, 2005... Staff The Associated General Contractors, Greater Detroit Chapter (AGC), has announced its 2005 Board of Directors. Directors were elected by the AGC membership on January 19, at the association's 89th Annual Meeting held at the Detroit...

Granholm Calls For Construction Funding.(Brief Article)
February 26, 2005... Staff Governor Granholm's call to speed up $1 billion in construction funding will strengthen the economy, create a plethora of good-paying jobs and spur the kind of development necessary to help eliminate four years of budget deficits,...

No New Road Widening Projects.
February 26, 2005... Staff The Oakland County Federal Aid Task Force Funding Committee conducted its annual project selection meeting on February 2, and, for the fifth straight year, was unable to add any new road widening projects to the funding list for all...

Paul Schuster 1918–2004.(obituaries)(Schuster Equipment Company)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 26, 2005... Staff Paul E. Schuster, president of Schuster Equipment Company from 1958 to 1982, passed away on December 25, 2004. The company is a distributor of construction equipment and has had stores in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Flint....

SmithGroup Promotes Jaber.(Mohamad Jaber)(Brief Article)
February 26, 2005... Staff SmithGroup, the nation's third-largest architectural, engineering, planning, and interior design firm has promoted Mohamad Jaber, P.E., to principal of the firm. Jaber is a senior electrical engineer and the core team lead for...

Stack Joins Wade-Trim.(Paul D. Stack appointed)(Brief Article)
February 26, 2005... Staff Paul D. Stack, P.E., has joined Wade-Trim's Gaylord office as a professional engineer where he will be assisting with private development projects. He has several years of engineering experience and has previously been responsible...