Michigan Contractor and Builder articles from May 2008

Michigan Contractor and Builder archives from May 2008

MDOT Announces $268-Million Investment.
May 5, 2008... Staff The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently approved 2008-2012 Five Year Transportation Program calls for $268 million in road and bridge improvements and preservation for MDOT's Grand Region - with more than $148...

MDOT Announces Road Repairs.(Michigan Department of Transportation )
May 5, 2008... Staff The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently approved its 2008-2012 Five Year Transportation Program that will invest millions of dollars in transportation programs in south-central Michigan in 2008. A total of...

COC Board Re-Elects Crake.(Brief article)
May 5, 2008... Staff The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Board of Road Commissioners re-elected Larry P. Crake as board chairman. Crake has served on the RCOC Board since 1997. A resident of Waterford Township, Crake is the owner and...

Erhardt Staff Earn LEED Accreditation.
May 5, 2008... Staff All of Erhardt Construction's project management and estimating staff are now Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professionals through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Each has successfully...

Ambassador Gateway Project Proceeds.
May 5, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Demolition proves to be a challenge with ongoing construction The massive fourth phase of the over $230-million Ambassador Bridge Gateway Project is under way in Detroit. It is the largest project in the...

Demolition Presents Challenges.
May 5, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Adamo Demolition demolishes steel mill facility while existing operations continue Adamo Demolition Co., of Detroit, is the general contractor/demolition contractor for the Slab Mill Demolition and Site...

Separation Established For Demolition Work.
May 5, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor The possibility of disturbance at active hospital facility eliminated Large-scale demolition work of an old high-rise wing, an adjacent tower and a main entrance lobby of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior...

Eaton Facility Demolished.
May 5, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Approximately 8,000 tons of steel was recycled Demolition work on the Eaton Corporation engine valve manufacturing plant in Saginaw began in July 2007 and was completed in March. Bierlein, of Midland, was the...

MDOT Invests $114.6 Million.
May 12, 2008... Staff The Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) recently approved 2008-12 Five Year Transportation Program will provide $114.6 million in transportation improvements to Northern Lower Michigan this year. The 2008 North Region...

MDOT Announces Southwest Michigan Investments.
May 12, 2008... Staff The Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) recently approved 2008-12 Five Year Transportation Program will provide $461 million in highways improvements in Southwest Michigan over the next five years with $119.6 million being...

Meyers Promoted.
May 12, 2008... Staff The Dailey Company has announced that Douglas P. Meyers has been promoted to project manager from project engineer. Meyers has over eight years of experience in the construction industry on both new construction and renovation...

HRC Promotes Benoit.
May 12, 2008... Staff Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) has announced that Dennis Benoit, P.E., has been promoted to associate of the firm. Benoit provides direct oversight for projects managed out of HRC's Grand Rapids office as well as technical...

SHW Group Announces New Employees.(Brief article)
May 12, 2008... Staff Chris Mackey, A.I.A., LEEDA[R] AP and Eric Haley, P.E. have joined SHW Group, an architecture, planning, interior design, and engineering firm located in Berkley. Mackey joins the firm as a project executive. He received his...

SmithGroup Elevates Susan Arneson.(The SmithGroup has elected Susan Arneson position of vice president)(Brief article)
May 12, 2008... Staff The SmithGroup board of directors has elected Susan Arneson, C.P.S.M. to the position of vice president. As corporate marketing director for SmithGroup, Arneson oversees strategic corporate marketing initiatives, including support of...

Quieter Concrete.
May 12, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Quieter concrete surfaces are being tested by two states Attendees of the recent 2008 Michigan Concrete Paving Association's 38th Annual Workshop were told that quieter concrete surfaces have been developed...

Governor Announces Road Projects.
May 19, 2008... Staff Governor Jennifer M. Granholm recently announced that 1,285 jobs, including 710 associated with alternative energy companies, will be created through an investment of more than $4 million in state Transportation Economic Development...

RCOC Does Its Best.(Road Commission for Oakland County)(Editorial)
May 19, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian Editor's Note: The following guest editorial is provided by Eric S. Wilson, Road Commission for Oakland County commissioner. Unfortunately, when it comes to funding, we at the Road Commission for Oakland County...

Road Project Includes Water Main.
May 19, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Bypass avoids jack and bore operation An intersection improvement project at LeForge Road and Geddes Road in Superior Township will provide dedicated left-turn lanes. The project includes a new traffic...

Equalization Basin Under Construction.
May 19, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Basin will increase wastewater equalization capacity in western Detroit suburbs A cast-in-place concrete 5.5-million-gallon north sanitary sewer equalization basin with an earth-covered top is under...

Utilities Upgraded In Wayne.
May 19, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Contractors maintain access to homes Approximately 7,500 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main is being placed in a residential neighborhood in the city of Wayne to replace existing water main. The upgrade...

Trenches Are Confined Spaces.(Conference notes)
May 19, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Extra precautions should be taken in potentially harmful areas A trench is considered a confined space, Patrick Brown, director of safety & workforce development for the Michigan Infrastructure and...

MDOT Announces Metro Region Investments.
May 26, 2008... Staff The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently announced the approval of the 2008-2012 Five Year Transportation Program, which will provide millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements in the Metro Region. The Metro...

Accident Fund Recognizes Clark.
May 26, 2008... Staff Accident Fund Insurance Company of America has recognized Clark Construction Company for its outstanding achievements in creating a safe work environment. The company recently surpassed 2 million work hours without experiencing one...

Clark Construction Company Honored.
May 26, 2008... Staff Clark Construction Company has been named a recipient of the West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For award for the second consecutive year. Clark Construction was formally recognized with its award from Michigan...

Mead & Hunt Receives Award.(Mead and Hunt Inc.)(Brief article)
May 26, 2008... Staff Mead & Hunt is the recipient of the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan's (APAM) Award of Excellence for 2007. APAM and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) presented the award for Mead & Hunt's design of the Taxiway...