Michigan Contractor and Builder articles from July 2005

Michigan Contractor and Builder archives from July 2005

CAM Unveils New Safety Program.
July 2, 2005... Staff Kevin N. Koehler, president of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), has unveiled the new CAM Safety Program. "This program, 'Your Tool Kit For Safety,' has been created to provide cost-effective assistance for CAM...

Walbridge Aldinger Receives Safety Recognition.(22nd Annual Thomas J. Reynolds Safety Awards for Excellence )
July 2, 2005... Staff Walbridge Aldinger Company, a Detroit-based worldwide full-service construction company, was awarded first place in the 22nd Annual Thomas J. Reynolds Safety Awards for Excellence in Construction Safety & Health Category 1. The...

Wolverine Tractor Has Five Locations.(Brief Article)
July 2, 2005... Staff Wolverine Tractor & Equipment Company currently has five full-service locations in Michigan to serve its customers. "We put new ownership in place on September 21, 2004. At that time, Wolverine Tractor purchased the assets of...

MAPA-MPA Merger Announced.(merger of Michigan Asphalt Paving Association)(merger of Michigan Pavement Association)(Asphalt Pavement Association Of Michigan )(Brief Article)
July 2, 2005... Staff The merger of two major asphalt trade associations was approved recently in Lansing. The Boards of Directors of the Michigan Asphalt Paving Association (MAPA) and the Michigan Pavement Association (MPA) have approved the merger of...

SME Honors Its Own.
July 2, 2005... Staff Mark K. Kramer, P.E., president and chief operating officer of Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) honored team members for their hard work; teamwork; commitment and dedication to SME, their profession, and the firm's clients;...

Safety On The Job.(safety measures of P.K. Contracting, Inc)(Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) standard)
July 2, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Safety is a high priority at P.K. Contracting Pavement striping contractor P.K. Contracting, Inc., of Troy, puts a high priority on job site safety, and they have good reason to. "Our people are exposed...

16 Mile Road Widened.
July 2, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian $6.4-million reconstruction will be completed in October A $6.4-million reconstruction of a 1-1/2-mile stretch of 16 Mile Road between Garfield Road and Utica Road in Macomb County is currently under way. The...

Efficiency Production Hosts Municipal Day.(Municipal Day )
July 2, 2005... Staff Program focused on trench safety and proper trench shoring and shielding practices On June 7, Efficiency Production, Inc., a manufacturer of trench safety equipment, hosted Municipal Day -- for state Departments of Public Works...

Safety Alliance Formed.(Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration )
July 9, 2005... Staff Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) Director David C. Hollister recently announced the signing of a strategic alliance between the Associated General Contractors (AGC), Greater Detroit Chapter, and the Michigan...

Weatherhead Elected Chairman Of AEM.(John Weatherhead, Associated Equipment Manufacturers )(Brief Article)
July 9, 2005... Staff During a recent meeting of the PICA Bureau, John Weatherhead, of Reed Construction Data, was elected to a two-year term as chairman of the Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Council. Weatherhead had just completed a term as...

APWA Branch Elects Directors.(American Public Works Association)
July 9, 2005... Staff The Southwest Michigan Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) recently elected its 2005-06 board of directors. Art Johnson, C.E.T., manager-Construction Services in the Kalamazoo office of Soil and Materials...

JJR Announces New Studio Director.(Stephen F. Troost )(Brief Article)
July 9, 2005... Staff JJR, a planning, design and engineering firm, has announced the appointment of Stephen F. Troost to Campus Planning Studio director. Troost is a vice president and landscape architect with 23 years of experience. He provides...

Keeping Ann Arbor's Streets clean.
July 9, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor City is divided into sections for sweeping operations The city of Ann Arbor's street sweeping operation begins in March and continues through November. The sweeping program includes early morning sweeping...

Sweeping Livonia's Streets.(Brief Article)
July 9, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Livonia maintains an aggressive street sweeping program The city of Livonia performs street sweeping operations from March through November each year. This year, the city is expected to sweep local streets...

Stability Systems In Braking.
July 9, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Stability systems are a cost-effective way to provide safe braking Stability systems are a new development in brake systems, according to Bill Sarsfield, account manager for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems....

Iveco Motors Announces Michigan Distributor.
July 16, 2005... Staff Iveco Motors of North America, a subsidiary of Iveco Motors, a diesel engine manufacturer, has announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Engine Center for the distribution and service of Iveco Motors' diesel engines and...

Leonard Valve Expands Network.(Brief Article)
July 16, 2005... Staff Leonard Valve, of Cranston, Rhode Island, has announced its agreement with new manufacturers' representative firms to control key geographic areas and to pave the way for the company to better support their customer base. Leonard...

Eagle Crusher Announces New Dealer.(AggTech, Inc)(Brief Article)
July 16, 2005... Staff Eagle Crusher Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of AggTech, Inc., of Jenison, as its exclusive dealer in Michigan. Established in 1997 by Mark and Marilyn Fellows, AggTech specializes in processing equipment for the...

Lehman Appointed Vice President.(Edw. C. Levy Company)(Brief Article)
July 16, 2005... Staff A. Richard Lehman, vice president of aggregate marketing for the last nine years at Edw. C. Levy Company, has been appointed vice president of governmental affairs by the company. Lehman will report to Ed Levy Jr., president, and...

Oliver/Hatcher Makes Personnel Announcements.
July 16, 2005... Staff Oliver/Hatcher Construction, of Wixom, has promoted David Tremonti to vice president of Pre-Construction. Tremonti is responsible for investigating new business opportunities, managing of consultants, and other pre-construction...

Yamasaki Associates Names Project Manager.(Brief Article)
July 16, 2005... Staff Carol Weber, A.I.A., N.C.A.R.B. has been named project manager for Yamasaki Associates, Inc, of Troy. Weber, who has close to 20 years of experience in the architectural field, rejoins Yamasaki after four years with French...

Editor's Report.(Associated General Contractors of America)(Editorial)
July 16, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian AGC Supports Clean Water Fund The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) testified recently at a hearing in Washington, D.C., on Capitol Hill before The House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee...

Meeting MDOT Specifications.(Brief Article)
July 16, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Great Lakes Aggregates primarily supplies for road construction projects Great Lakes Aggregates has four limestone quarries in Southeastern Michigan, an aggregate dock in the Rouge River where aggregates are...

Stoneco Streamlines Customer Service.
July 16, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Improvements in aggregate production have been in automation and equipment Stoneco, a subsidiary of Michigan Paving and Materials Company and part of the Oldcastle Materials group, operates four limestone...

Delivering Quality Aggregates.
July 16, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Mid Michigan Materials meets the challenge to produce high-quality aggregates Mid Michigan Materials Inc., of St. Clair County and Sanilac County, produces asphalt and concrete aggregate and road gravel. ...

Levy Is A Diverse Company.(Edw. C. Levy Co.)(Brief Article)
July 16, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Edw. C. Levy offers a range of products and services for the construction industry Edw. C. Levy Company is an international family of companies that offers technology products and services including slag and...

Spend Road Funds On Roads.
July 16, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Representative Shelley Taub wants more existing road funds to be spent on roads State Representative Shelley Taub (R-Bloomfield Hills), chair of the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on...

SME Announces New Shareholders.(Soil and Materials Engineers Inc.)
July 23, 2005... Staff Mark K. Kramer, P.E., president and chief operating officer of Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME), announced the addition of four shareholders: Melinda L. Bacon, P.E.; Patrick G. Barrese, C.P.G.; Dr. James M. Harless, C.H.M.M.;...

Craigmile Joins OHM.(Orchard Hiltz and McCliment Inc. appoints Robert Craigmile)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2005... Staff Orchard Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. (OHM) has announced that Robert (Bob) Craigmile, P.E., has joined the firm as a senior project manager in its Municipal Group. In his new position, he is responsible for planning, design and...

Portage's Oakland Drive Upgraded.(Bailey Excavating Company)
July 23, 2005... By Dirk C. Bloemendaal Improvements intended to protect the residential character of the neighborhood A $2.4-million project for Oakland Drive improvements in the city of Portage in Kalamazoo County was recently completed. The project,...

Local Agencies Eye Warranties.(road construction warranty program)(Editorial)
July 23, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Local road agencies may participate in MDOT's road warranty program Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Highway Delivery Bureau Director John C. Friend told attendees of the Michigan Asphalt Paving...

Michigan Cat Holds Open House.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2005... Staff Customers and their families turned out in big numbers at Michigan Cat's open house that was held on June 23 at its Novi facility and June 24 at its Grand Rapids facility. There was plenty of food and beverages for attendees and...

Duro Construction Moves.(Duro Construction Company Inc.)(Remar Development Co.)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2005... Staff Duro Construction Co. Inc. and Remar Development Co. Inc. have announced the relocation of their office to 51985 Hayes Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315. Their phone number is (586) 726-1800 and their fax number is (586) 726-1881.

NSA Launches New Website.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2005... Staff NSA Architects, Engineers, Planners recently launched a new website at www.nsa-ae.com . "The new site allows us to better showcase our firm's experience and full-service capabilities," said chief executive officer Frank Ray....

Michigan's Economic Bright Spots.
July 23, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Asian auto companies are investing millions in Southeast Michigan Mary Kramer, of Crain's Detroit Business, pointed out some bright spots in Michigan's economy at the National Association of Women in...

ESD Honors Individuals And Projects.(Engineering Society of Detroit)
July 30, 2005... Staff The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) honored several senior executives at its 2005 Annual Awards Dinner on June 21 at the General Motors Wintergarden in Detroit. The ESD Annual Awards is an evening honoring those members in the...

Ruby and Associates Launches New Website.(Brief Article)
July 30, 2005... Staff As part of the firm's relentless effort to remain a leader in the structural engineering industry, Ruby & Associates, of Farmington Hills, has launched its new website, www.rubyusa.com . This redesigned site provides visitors with...

Wolverine Tractor Moves.(Wolverine Tractor and Equipment Co.)(Brief Article)
July 30, 2005... Staff Wolverine Tractor and Equipment Company has announced that its Richmond branch has moved to 9700 Marine City Highway, Casco Township, MI 48064. The location is 2-1/2 miles east of Interstate 94 on 26 Mile Road. The company opened its...

Christman Appoints Jacob.(Paul C. Jacob)(Brief Article)
July 30, 2005... Staff The Christman Company has announced the appointment of Paul C. Jacob, A.I.A. to the position of manager of Project Planning. In his new role, Jacob will be involved with all aspects of project planning with an emphasis on...

Two Join TMP Associates.(Barbara Vukits and Bonnie Campbell)(Brief Article)
July 30, 2005... Staff Barbara Vukits and Bonnie Campbell recently joined the staff at TMP Associates, Inc., a full service architectural/engineering firm based in Bloomfield Hills. Vukits was an architectural project manager at G. H. Forbes...

Washtenaw Engineering Company Hires Iraola.(Adrian Iraola)(Brief Article)
July 30, 2005... Staff Washtenaw Engineering has announced the recent hiring of Adrian Iraola. Iraola is a project management and construction specialist who came to Washtenaw Engineering after a more than 25-year career with the city of Ann Arbor and the...

Hope College's New Field House.
July 30, 2005... By Dirk C. Bloemendaal The $22-million project is expected to be completed by this fall The new $22-million DeVos Fieldhouse now under construction at Hope College in Holland is expected to be ready by this fall for the 2005-2006...

Aggregate Producers Face Difficult Times.(Editorial)
July 30, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Bad economy and burdensome regulations are key problems Aggregate producers reported that they are going through some difficult economic times in Michigan, at a recent roundtable discussion with Michigan...

Pavement Preservation Is Key.(Editorial)
July 30, 2005... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor MDOT Chief Deputy emphasizes the need for preventive maintenance Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Chief Deputy Director Kirk Steudle told attendees of the recent Michigan Aggregates Association...