Michigan Contractor and Builder articles from July 2007

Michigan Contractor and Builder archives from July 2007

CRA Services Honored.
July 2, 2007... Staff CRA Services, the U.S. construction division of Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, is the recipient of the 2006 National Safety Excellence Award (NSEA) presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The ABC NSEA is a highly...

Safety Alliance Signed.
July 2, 2007... Staff The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Southeastern Michigan Chapter signed a formal alliance recently to protect the safety and health of Michigan's...

Award Nominations Sought.
July 2, 2007... Staff The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is accepting nominations for the 2007 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards, an annual competition that is designed by the...

Christman Promotes Jacob.
July 2, 2007... Staff The board of directors of The Christman Company has announced the promotion of Paul C. Jacob, A.I.A., to the position of vice president and principal in charge of the company's project planning group. In this role, Jacob will direct...

Hill Joins AGC Chapter.(Damian P. Hill appointed at Associated General Contractors of Michigan)(Brief article)
July 2, 2007... Staff Damian P. Hill recently joined the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan staff. Hill brings more than 18 years of industry experience to the organization from his tenure at the AGC of America. Hill's responsibilities will...

SmithGroup Hires Bergsieker.
July 2, 2007... Staff SmithGroup, Inc. has hired electrical designer Phil Bergsieker at its Office/Workplace Studio in Detroit. Prior to his new role with SmithGroup, in 2004, Bergsieker was contracted by SmithGroup, as an electrical designer, and prior...

Prein&Newhof Elects Four To Board.(appointments of Michael S. Fuller, Elizabeth J. Newhof, Robert Vander Male and Jason Washler)(Brief article)
July 2, 2007... Staff At a recent shareholders' meeting, Prein&Newhof elected four associates to serve three-year terms on its board of directors: Michael S. Fuller, P.E.; Elizabeth J. Newhof; Robert Vander Male, P.E.; and Jason Washler, P.E. Fuller and...

US-24 Bridges Rehabilitated.(Brief article)
July 2, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Work includes deck and superstructure replacement Rehabilitation of seven bridges on a 4-mile stretch of US-24 also known as Telegraph Road in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights is under way. The work includes...

Pedestrian Bridges Under Construction.(Brief article)
July 2, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Work is expected to be completed in August Concrete pedestrian bridges are being constructed on 21 Mile Road and 22 Mile Road over M-53 in Macomb County. Midwest Bridge, of Williamston, is the prime...

Highway Fund's Future Unknown.
July 2, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Solution to federal funding problems has not been developed The future of the federal highway program beyond the expiration of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy...

Name Incorrect.
July 9, 2007... Staff The principal and chief executive officer of Anderson Economic Group, L.L.C.'s first name was incorrect in a story on page 3 in the June 11, 2007, edition of Michigan Contractor & Builder. His correct name is Patrick L. Anderson....

Oakland Roads Among The Safest.
July 9, 2007... Staff Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Managing Director Brent Bair was joined by Transportation Improvement Association of Oakland County President Frank Cardimen; Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning Director Mike Prince;...

Three Join DSA Architects.
July 9, 2007... Staff William E. Vernier III, P.E., Margaret M. Robertson, and Lawrence Mangindin, P.E., recently joined DSA Architects, a member of SHW Group; an architecture, planning, interior design, and engineering firm located in Berkley. ...

Feenstra Joins Carter & Burgess.(Daniel Feenstra, P.S.)(Brief article)
July 9, 2007... Staff Daniel Feenstra, P.S., joined Carter & Burgess Consultants, Inc. as a senior surveyor/project manager for the Detroit office. A proven technical project manager with 18 years of experience, Feenstra excels in all aspects of...

Stolk Joins Triangle Associates.(Marc S. Stolk)(Brief article)
July 9, 2007... Staff Triangle Associates, Inc., a Grand Rapids-based construction management firm, general contractor and design-build firm, announces a new addition to the Triangle Team: Marc S. Stolk. Stolk recently joined Triangle Associates, Inc....

Clark Construction Honors Employees.
July 9, 2007... Staff Two Clark Construction employees have been named recipients of the company's highest awards for safety and service. The awards were presented during the Clark Construction Annual Meeting held on May 10 at the Lansing Community...

Transportation Interests Meet With Legislators.
July 9, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Infrastructure funding needs and construction industry concerns discussed Representatives of a coalition of Michigan infrastructure interests made their annual visit to Washington, D.C., in May to meet with...

Detroit Door Teams With Horton.(Company overview)
July 16, 2007... Staff Detroit Door & Hardware Company has teamed up with Horton Automatics, an automatic door manufacturer in the United States. "We pride ourselves on the quality of the products we provide, and constantly work on acquiring only the...

Klochko Opens Grand Rapids Branch.(Klochko Equipment Rental Company)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... Staff Klochko Equipment Rental Company has announced the opening of its Grand Rapids branch at 3455 Three Mile Road, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. Klochko is one of only a handful of West Michigan rental companies to supply the construction...

Clark Construction Joins USGBC.
July 16, 2007... Staff Clark Construction Company, of Lansing and Petoskey has joined the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which is the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to advance buildings that are...

MDOT Implements New Lighting Specification.
July 16, 2007... Staff Effective with the July 6 letting, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has implemented a new specification on all of its projects that requires lights on plastic drums be Type D, 360-degree warning lights. This...

Gregorich Named Team Leader.(appointment of Brian Gregorich at Ford & Earl Associates, Inc.)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... Staff Ford & Earl Associates, Inc., of Troy, an integrated design firm, has announced that Brian Gregorich, A.I.A., has been named leader of the firm's architecture team. Gregorich, a principal in the firm, will direct Ford & Earl's...

Meyer Appointed Business Development Director.
July 16, 2007... Staff Tim Meyer has been appointed director of Business Development at L & R Construction, of Davisburg. Meyer was business development manager at Ronnisch Construction Group in Royal Oak.

Huyser Joins Triangle Associates.(Chris Huyser)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... Staff Triangle Associates, Inc., a Grand Rapids-based construction manager, general contractor and design-build firm, has announced that Chris Huyser has joined the Triangle Team as a project engineer. Huyser is a 2005 graduate of...

Tibbitts Becomes Licensed Professional Engineer.
July 16, 2007... Staff Wightman & Associates, Inc. recently announced that Tracy Tibbitts has been licensed by the state of Michigan to be a professional engineer. Tibbitts joined Wightman & Associates in 2003 and works as a project engineer specializing...

Utility Relocations Present Challenges.
July 16, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Contractor and utilities work together on areas of conflict Reconstruction and widening of an approximately 2-1/3-mile section of Crooks Road between Square Lake Road and M-59 in Troy and Rochester Hills...

Reconstructing Ford Road.
July 16, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Overall project is expected to be completed in 2009 Reconstruction of a 2-1/2-mile section of Ford Road between Mercury Drive and Interstate 94 in Dearborn is under way. The project began in 2006. The road...

I-94 Upgrade Proceeds.(buildings and facilities of Ajax Paving Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor $9.4-million project should be completed in August An approximately $9.4-million reconstruction and inlay project on a 5-1/2-mile section of Interstate 94 in Calhoun County began in April and it is expected...

Air Disc Brakes Are Coming.(reports of Bendix)(Brief article)
July 16, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor The federal government will be requiring a shorter stopping distance Most truck manufacturers will be installing air disc brakes on steer axles, then, eventually, drive axles and then trailer axles. That's...

ABC Honors Construction Firms.
July 23, 2007... Staff Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently recognized the nation's safest construction firms in 2006 during the 17th annual Excellence in Construction and National Safety Excellence awards celebration at the National Building...

DWSD's Master Plan.
July 23, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor 50-year plan addresses water needs for Southeastern Michigan The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's (DWSD) 50-year Master Plan for supplying water to almost 4 million people today and a projected total...

ABC Michigan Chapter Honored.
July 30, 2007... Staff Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has named ABC of Michigan as its Grassroots Member of the Year. ABC of Michigan was recognized for its work to advance the merit shop philosophy in the commercial and industrial construction...

NTH Consultants Diversifies.
July 30, 2007... Staff NTH Consultants, Ltd. (NTH) recently announced that it will diversify to provide engineering services to the natural gas utility industry. The announcement came shortly after NTH successfully established offices in Indianapolis, Ind....

Michigan Needs A New Direction.
July 30, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor State representative lauds efforts to invest in transportation There will be more efforts to regionalize state government and there will be a coordinated effort to invest in more public transportation. That...