Michigan Contractor and Builder articles from September 2007

Michigan Contractor and Builder archives from September 2007

MITA Moves To New Facility.(Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Staff The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) recently moved into its new state-of-the-art facility. MITA's new address is: 2937 Atrium Dr., Okemos, MI 48864. MITA's post office box address, phone and fax numbers...

New Campaign Promotes Safety.
September 3, 2007... Staff A new safety campaign to encourage all users of boom-type platforms to wear a full-body harness with a short lanyard attached to a suitable anchor point has been launched by Aerial Work Platform Training (AWPT) in North America....

MDOT Verifies Bridge Safety.(Michigan Department of Transportation)(Brief article)
September 3, 2007... Staff Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge inspectors recently verified that Michigan's continuous deck truss bridges are safe. "As anticipated, our follow-up inspections of the US-2 Cut River Bridge, M-55 Pine River...

TMP Associates Announces Promotion.
September 3, 2007... Staff The board of directors at Bloomfield Hills-based TMP Associates, Inc. recently promoted Brett A. Carte from associate to senior associate. TMP is a full-service architectural/engineering firm focused in the planning and design of...

Harmon Named Director Of Operations.(James Harmon)(Washtenaw County Road Commission)
September 3, 2007... Staff Washtenaw County Road Commission Managing Director Steve Puuri recently announced the promotion of 12-year veteran James Harmon to director of Operations. As director of Operations, Harmon is responsible for all aspects of the...

Bridge Beams Set Quickly.(J.J. Curran Crane Company, Inc.)
September 3, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor J.J. Curran Crane completes work in two days J.J. Curran Crane Company, Inc., of Detroit, recently completed setting approximately 13 precast concrete bridge beams for the new Beach-Garland Road bridge over...

Lifting Efficiently.
September 3, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Bloom Roofing uses boom trucks to lift materials quickly Handling roofing materials in an efficient manner is a very important part of Bloom Roofing's business. "Boom trucks allow us to get things up high...

Tips On Buying A Telehandler.
September 3, 2007... Staff Be prepared when making a purchase Submitted by Steve Challoner, Mustang Region Sales Manager Being able to trust your dealer certainly lessens the load when it comes to making a sound telehandler purchase, especially if...

Telehandlers Move Material.
September 3, 2007... Staff Telehandlers can be a great alternative to other types of lifting equipment Submitted by Steve Kirst, Telehandler Product Manager, Mustang Manufacturing Co., Inc. Homebuilding and masonry contractors already know what others...

Preventive Maintenance Saves Money.
September 3, 2007... Staff Increased costs make preventive maintenance even more important Submitted by Joe Parriott, Region Sales Manager Mustang Manufacturing It's the oldest lesson in construction equipment - invest time and money in preventive...

Ghafari Showcases Services.
September 10, 2007... Staff A large crowd turned out for Ghafari's open house at its facilities in Dearborn on August 16, to learn about the services the architectural, engineering and consulting firm has to offer. Ghafari is celebrating its 25th anniversary....

Many Bridges In Dire Straits.(maintenance and repair of bridges)
September 10, 2007... Staff While elected leaders and other honored guests gather in Mackinaw City recently to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Mackinac Bridge, Michigan's greatest bridge, the tell-tale signs of aging and neglect have left many of the state's...

Somero Earns Certifications.(Company overview)
September 10, 2007... Staff Somero Enterprises, manufacturer of the patented Laser ScreedA[R] and other concrete placing and finishing equipment, received renewed certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for its ISO 9001 and ISO...

Belian Honored.
September 10, 2007... Staff Gerald M. Belian, P.E., vice president/principal at Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) was awarded the 2007 "Outstanding Leadership Award" by the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD). The award was presented at the 2007 ESD...

Three Join Triangle Associates.(appointments of April Bollenbach, Susan Priest and Janine Foster)(Brief article)
September 10, 2007... Staff April Bollenbach has joined Triangle Associates, Inc. as a project engineer. She has a degree in construction engineering from Western Michigan University and experience in site engineering. Bollenbach is working on various...

FTC&H Hires Stieler.
September 10, 2007... Staff Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. Engineers * Scientists * Architects * Constructors is pleased to announce the addition of Michael D. Stieler, P.E., to its Farmington Hills office. Stieler joins FTC&H as a senior engineer...

Barton Malow Promotes Two.
September 10, 2007... Staff Barton Malow Company has announced the promotions of Michael Dishaw to vice president, and James Dome, A.I.A., to vice president, Architectural/Engineering Services. Dishaw will have responsibility for Central Region project...

Gourdie-Fraser Makes Personnel Announcements.
September 10, 2007... Staff Gourdie-Fraser has announced a new member to its ownership group - Dan Wagner, P.E. Gourdie-Fraser is owned by a group of senior employee-shareholders, who now count Wagner among their ranks. Wagner has a bachelor of science...

Coolidge Highway Overlaid With Concrete.
September 10, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Maintenance requirements for concrete overlays is minimal With aging roads and heavy traffic, the need for concrete overlays is there. That was a message delivered at the Michigan Concrete Paving...

Edgerton Passes CPD Exam.
September 17, 2007... Staff Peter Basso Associates has announced that William S. Edgerton has passed the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) exam. The CPD designation is the only international credential program in the...

Harless Becomes A Brownfield Professional.
September 17, 2007... Staff Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. (SME) has announced that James M. Harless, Ph.D., C.H.M.M., senior consultant, has been named a registered brownfield professional (RBP) by the Institute of Brownfield Professionals. Harless, a...

ACEC Of Michigan Elects Officers.(American Council of Engineering Companies)(Brief article)
September 17, 2007... Staff The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) has announced the appointment of Thomas C. Long, P.E., of Rowe Incorporated, of Flint, as the 2007-2008 president. Long currently serves as principal/vice president...

US-41 Recycled.(contract and management of road construction)
September 17, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Project included milling and rubblizing A $6.3-million resurfacing and widening project on US-41 (M-28) from Negaunee to west of M-95 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula involved milling off approximately 1-1/2...

Efficient Recycling.(Company overview)
September 17, 2007... Staff Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc. relies on dependable recycling equipment For well over 30 years now, Champagne & Marx Excavating, Inc. has been providing excavation services throughout mid-Michigan. With a wealth of experience...

NAWIC Chapter Plans Career Programs.
September 17, 2007... By Aram Kalousdian, Editor Programs aimed at encouraging girls to seek construction careers The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) Detroit Chapter 183 is developing programs to interest grade school girls in careers...

MCA Publishes Specifier's Guide.(Michigan Concrete Association)
September 24, 2007... Staff The Michigan Concrete Association (MCA) has published a pervious concrete specifier's guide for designers of storm water management for sites with vehicular or pedestrian pavements in Michigan. The guide was developed to facilitate...

FTC&H Makes Personnel Announcements.
September 24, 2007... Staff Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. (FTC&H) Engineers * Scientists * Architects * Constructors has announced the promotions of Jeffery N. Montague, A.I.A., L.E.E.D., A.P.; Aaron B. Besmer, P.E.; James W. Foster, P.E.; Susan L....

Seaman Receives Architectural Registration.
September 24, 2007... Staff James Seaman, R.A.., L.E.E.D. A.P., of Bloomfield Hills-based TMP Associates, Inc., has passed his state licensing exams and has received his architectural registration in the state of Michigan. Seaman joined TMP in 2004 as a...