Michigan Contractor and Builder articles from October 2008

Michigan Contractor and Builder archives from October 2008

Clark Construction Announces Appointments.
October 6, 2008... Staff Charles Clark, chief executive officer of Clark Construction, has announced the appointment of two project directors who will lead the company's efforts to expand into two new market segments. Gary Steller has been named director of...

Somat Announces Promotions.
October 6, 2008... Staff Somat Engineering, Inc. (Somat), a Southeast Michigan infrastructure engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Detroit, MI, has announced the promotions of two employees. Moideen Mathari, P.E., has been promoted to principal...

Barton Malow Hires Two.
October 6, 2008... Staff Jim Nahrgang, P.H.R., has joined Barton Malow as vice president of Human Resources. He is based at corporate headquarters in Southfield, MI. Nahrgang has been a human resources professional for 23 years, all in the construction...

Zuza Joins URS.
October 6, 2008... Staff URS Corporation Great Lakes has announced that David J. Zuza has joined its Southfield, MI, office as a senior strategic planner. As a strategic planner, Zuza's responsibilities will include new business development and building...

Washtenaw Avenue Overlaid.(Editorial)
October 6, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Heavy traffic presents challenges A 1-1/2-inch milling and asphalt polymer Superpave repaving project on an approximately 4-1/2-mile section of Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor, MI, began in June and was...

York Township, MI, Roads Upgraded.
October 6, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Reconstruction project includes widening An approximately $5-million road reconstruction project in York Township, MI, included widening an approximately 1-mile section of Willis Road from two lanes to five...

John R Reconstructed.
October 6, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Work includes adding a dedicated center left-turn lane Reconstruction and widening of an approximately 1-mile section of John R Road from South Boulevard to just north of Auburn Road in Rochester Hills, MI,...

Northwestern Connector Project Progresses.
October 6, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Roundabout at 14 Mile Road and Farmington Road is under construction An approximately $3.7-million roundabout under construction at 14 Mile Road and Farmington Road on the Farmington Hills and West...

M-183 Upgraded.(Michigan highway construction)(Editorial)(Brief article)
October 6, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Overlay will extend the life of the pavement An approximately 16-1/2-mile, 1-1/2-inch-thick asphalt overlay 5E03 mix on M-183 in Delta County, MI, included some cold milling in the village of Garden, where...

MAGIC Camp Information Incorrect.
October 13, 2008... Staff In an article with the headline "NAWIC Hosts MAGIC Camp" that appeared on page 3 of the September 8, 2008, edition of Michigan Contractor & Builder, it was incorrectly stated that MAGIC Camp is a program of the National Association...

SSOE Hires Hutchinson.
October 13, 2008... Staff SSOE, one of the nation's largest architecture and engineering firms, is proud to welcome Robert Hutchinson, R.A. as project architect and associate to the Phoenix office. Hutchinson has over 25 years of professional experience in...

Bronkema Passes LEED Exam.
October 13, 2008... Staff C2AE has announced that another one of its staff members, Amy Bronkema, P.E., has passed the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED exam. Bronkema, a structural engineer, has over 18 years of experience. Bronkema primarily serves...

SmithGroup Honored.
October 13, 2008... Staff SmithGroup, an engineering firm, has won second place in the inaugural 2008 Evergreen Awards, a national awards program that recognizes outstanding work in improving the environmental performances of buildings and their surroundings....

Bandit Dealer Meeting Held.(Bandit Industries Inc.)(Conference notes)
October 13, 2008... Staff Distributors of tree care and wood waste recycling equipment from around the world met for a week of sales and service seminars, product demonstrations and plant tours during the recent 2008 Bandit Dealer Meeting, held every three...

Kelley Receives Outstanding Service Award.
October 13, 2008... Staff Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. Engineers - Scientists - Architects - Constructors (FTC&H) has announced that William A. Kelley, P.E., a retired FTC&H employee, recently received the American Water Works Association (AWWA)...

Guzman Becomes LEED Accredited Professional.
October 13, 2008... Staff Peter Basso Associates (PBA) has announced that Tracey Guzman has passed the U.S. Green Building Council's examination and is now a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). The LEED AP...

Prein&Newhof President Named.(Brief article)
October 13, 2008... Staff Prein&Newhof has announced the promotion of James Cook, P.E., to the office of president. He succeeds Thomas Newhof, P.E., who will now serve the firm as chairman of the board of directors. Both began their new position on May 1. ...

MWEA Honors Wade Trim Staff.
October 13, 2008... Staff David Vago, P.E., and Bill Shaffer were recognized for their professional achievements and public promotion of the wastewater environment profession by the Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) at their annual conference. ...

Pitts Joins C2AE.(Jarrad L. Pitts)
October 13, 2008... Staff C2AE has announced the addition of Jarrad L. Pitts, LEED AP to its Health Design team as Health Care project manager. Pitts brings over 11 years of experience in large-scale construction project management, facilities management...

Skinner Joins TEC.(Testing Engineers and Consultants Inc.)(Brief article)
October 13, 2008... Staff Wes Skinner, an environmental scientist with over five years of experience, has joined Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc.'s (TEC) Environmental Assessment Department. His diverse experience in managing environmental projects on a...

I-75 ProjectCompleted Early.(Editorial)(Brief article)
October 20, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Contractor beats deadline in spite of rain A significant amount of rain was a challenge for the project, but Six-S was able to stay ahead of schedule with good planning. Maintaining proper drainage on the...

I-475 Reconstructed.(Ajax Paving Industries Inc.)(Editorial)(Brief article)
October 20, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Echelon paving system used to eliminate center line joint An $11-million reconstruction of an approximately 1.7-mile section of Interstate 475 in Genesee County began in April and was expected to be completed...

Lieutenant Governor Announces Safety Improvements.
October 20, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry Jr. recently announced that 41 Michigan elementary and middle schools in 10 counties will receive more than $8.7 million in federal 'Safe Routes to School' funding. The schools will...

Transportation Budget Stalemate Ended.
October 20, 2008... Staff State Senate and Republican legislators recently voted to end a deadlock over the 2009 Michigan transportation budget, one week before the beginning of the fiscal year. The legislative agreement broke a logjam and averted a...

MDOT Honored.(Michigan Department of Transportation)(Brief article)
October 20, 2008... Staff The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is the recipient of its 2007 Perpetual Pavement Award for a 5.2-mile section of M-24 that runs from the north village limits of...

AGC of Michigan Recognized.(Brief article)
October 20, 2008... Staff The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan was recognized with seven awards from the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) during its annual 'Diamond' Awards program on September 18. The Diamond Awards are...

URS Makes Announcements.
October 20, 2008... Staff URS Corporation Great Lakes has announced that Brian K. Craig, A.I.A., LEED A.P. has been appointed education practice leader for the College/University Business Line in the firm's Michigan offices. As education practice leader,...

SME Announces Transfer.
October 20, 2008... Staff Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) announced the transfer of Paul E. Anderson, E.I.T., senior engineer, from the firm's Plymouth, MI, office to the firm's office in Traverse City, MI. Anderson brings four years of...

Sewer Project Provides Additional Capacity.
October 20, 2008... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor 22-mile long interceptor sanitary sewer project will be completed in 2009 An approximately $70-million, 22-mile long interceptor sanitary sewer project in Genesee County, MI, that will be completed in 2009...

RCOC Board Adopts 2009 Budget.
October 27, 2008... Staff The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) Board of Road Commissioners adopted its fiscal year 2009 budget at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 25. The 2009 budget, at $98.2 million, includes a $21.5-million Road...

2009 RCOC Road Improvement Program Safety Widenings.
October 27, 2008... Staff - None Safety Intersection Improvements - Carroll Lake Road at Commerce Road in Commerce Township, MI (add right-turn lanes on Commerce Road at the intersection). Estimated cost: $240,000. Repair, Rehabilitate And...

ASCC Honors Contractors.
October 27, 2008... Staff Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records were recognized by the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) at the association's Annual Conference on September 11 in San Antonio, Texas. Specialty contractors...