Michigan Contractor and Builder articles from March 2008

Michigan Contractor and Builder archives from March 2008

Survey Highlights Need For Reform.(County Road Association of Michigan)
March 3, 2008... Staff The County Road Association of Michigan (CRAM) recently surveyed all 83 county road agencies to determine the impact of funding that has failed to keep up with inflation, and is projected to decrease by another 4 percent for the...

Women In ConstructionWeek Celebrated.
March 3, 2008... Staff The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 2-8. NAWIC exists to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. For 11...

Governor Makes Appointments.
March 3, 2008... Staff Governor Jennifer M. Granholm recently announced the following appointments to a task force that will review the adequacy of surface transportation and aeronautics service provisions and finance in Michigan: Dennis H. Gillow,...

Contractor Works In Tight Spots.
March 3, 2008... By James McRay Efficiency Production, Inc. Efficiency Production, Inc.'s Slide Rail meets tight requirements Every contractor prefers installing underground utilities in wide open spaces where they can open cut and slope to required...

Construction Injuries Decline In Michigan.
March 3, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor There were no underground constructionproject cave-ins in Michigan in 2007 Construction site injury rates are continuing to decline in Michigan, Martha Yoder, of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health...

Thousands Attend Expo.
March 3, 2008... Staff Many exhibitors launched new construction-related equipment Design & Construction Expo was held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi on February 5-6. The 24th edition of the event for professionals was co-sponsored by the...

Peter Basso Makes Personnel Announcements.
March 10, 2008... Staff Peter Basso Associates has announced that Kevin Rettich has passed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Professional Accreditation Exam and is now a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). The LEED AP credential...

NSA Recognized.(ZweigWhite)(Company overview)(Brief article)
March 10, 2008... Staff NSA Architects, Engineers, Planners was recently named to ZweigWhite's 2007 Hot Firm List of 200 fastest-growing U.S. architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms.?ZweigWhite, a management consulting and research firm...

Build Michigan Awards Announced.
March 10, 2008... Staff The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan announced the 2007 Build Michigan Awards, recognizing excellence in commercial construction throughout the state. Seven projects and construction teams were recognized as...

Safety Alliance Renewed.
March 10, 2008... Staff In a continuing effort to expand the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan's safety initiatives, the association renewed its strategic alliance with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)...

Globe Awards Nominations Sought.
March 10, 2008... Staff The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is accepting nominations for the 2008 "Globe Awards," an annual competition that honors U.S. transportation construction...

Hobbs+Black Hires Architectural Staff.(Richard B. Borrelli appointed as a senior associate )(Donald J. Smith appointed as resident construction specifier)(Daniel E. Kohler appointed as project architect )
March 10, 2008... Staff Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. has announced the recent addition of 15 individuals to the firm's Ann Arbor architectural staff, including the following: Richard B. Borrelli, A.I.A. joins Hobbs+Black as a senior associate with over...

Schaffer Joins Gould Engineering.
March 10, 2008... Staff Victor J. Lukasavitz, P.S., president of Gould Engineering, Inc., has announced that Steffan Schaffer has joined Gould Engineering's staff. Schaffer is projected to service the firm's clients as a field crew leader. Schaffer has...

Clayco Hires Buckley.
March 10, 2008... Staff Jeff E. Buckley has joined Clayco Inc. as a project manager in the Livonia office. In his new role, Buckley manages design-build projects from inception to completion. He oversees design coordination, preconstruction and...

Jim Hegarty Honored.
March 10, 2008... Staff The Association of State Dam Safety Officials recently awarded its Midwest Region Award of Merit to P&N engineer James Hegarty, P.E. Hegarty received this award for "his continual political and public involvement with Michigan's...

Hyder Joins CAM.(Steven M. Hyder appointed at Construction Association of Michigan)(Brief article)
March 10, 2008... Staff Steven M. Hyder has joined the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), of Bloomfield Hills, as assistant director of labor relations. Hyder formerly operated a private practice in Howell where he represented contractors in...

Eaton Announces Leadership Appointments.
March 10, 2008... Staff Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has announced three leadership appointments in the company's Truck Group, which is intended to help accelerate growth opportunities in new technologies and expanding global...

Granholm's Proposal Analyzed.(Brief article)
March 10, 2008... Staff In her State of the State speech, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm proposed that $1 billion be spent in bonding money for both road infrastructure and new "brick and mortar" construction that would include higher education buildings,...

Barton Malow Honored.
March 10, 2008... Staff Barton Malow Company was among 12 suppliers honored by General Motors for its outstanding performance in 2007 and for supporting General Motors' product efforts. The ceremony took place on January 17 at the North American...

Editor's Report.(Editorial)(Report)
March 17, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian Increased Infrastructure Funding Supported A total of 13 governors from across the country recently declared their support for increasing federal funding to rebuild America's aging infrastructure by joining the...

System Provides Efficiency For MDOT.
March 17, 2008... Staff Department boosts accountability and reduces labor Travel on Michigan highways has increased by more than one-third in the last decade, yet the number of lane-miles to support this traffic has increased just 3 percent. Demands on...

RCD And AIA Announce Partnership.(Reed Construction Data)(Architects Institute of America)(Brief article)
March 24, 2008... Staff As announced jointly by the Architects Institute of America (AIA) and Reed Construction Data (RCD), RCD will join together with AIA as an inaugural strategic partner. As a leading provider of construction information and services to...

Door Company Expands Sales Staff.
March 24, 2008... Staff Detroit Door & Hardware Company has announced the return of Brett Thistlethwaite to its sales management staff. Thistlethwaite originally joined the Detroit Door team in 1995 and became the general manager of the company's branch...

Peter Basso Associates Announces Promotions.
March 24, 2008... Staff Peter Basso Associates has announced that Terrence G. Cleis Jr., P.E.; Eric C. Deska; and George A. Hopkins have all been promoted from senior associate to vice president. Cleis's engineering experience is diverse and includes...

Road Funding Approved.
March 31, 2008... Staff Funding was approved for more than $25 million worth of future road projects by the Oakland County Federal Aid Task Force Funding Committee at its February 8 annual project selection meeting. The committee allocates federal road...