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University of Michigan Builds First Geo-Exchange System to Support Carbon Neutrality Goals

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Recognizing that co-locating two schools will offer greater opportunities for collaboration, the University of Michigan (U-M) in Ann Arbor has undertaken construction of the $145 million Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building and its first ever geo-exchange system.

“This new facility presented an exciting opportunity to use and gain operational …

by: Debra Wood

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Flex Route to Help Traffic Flow on US 23 in Livingston County

U.S. 23 is a north-south highway running from Jacksonville, Florida, to the northernmost point in Michigan. In Livingston County, Michigan … by: Larry Bernstein

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Barton Malow Builds $920M D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion for Michigan Medicine

Facing a growing demand for inpatient services, Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, is building the new $920 million D. Dan … by: Debra Wood

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Brokk demolition robots have a three-arm system that on some models can rotate 360 degrees to perform a range of tasks at nearly any angle.

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Brown Named Regional President for Gilbane Building Company

CHICAGO, IL — Gilbane Building Company announces that Michael C. Brown, PE, has been named Regional President overseeing Gilbane’s …

Gabe Rodriguez

Rodriguez Named Vice President of Strategy and Environmental Analysis at Barton Malow

SOUTHFIELD, MI — Gabe Rodriguez has been appointed the Vice President of Strategy and Environmental Analysis at Barton Malow. …

Wolverine Building Group Completes Construction of Custom-Designed Facility for Tooling Systems Group

WALKER, MI — Tooling Systems Group (TSG), an advanced manufacturing company, has recently completed the construction of a custom-designed facility …

Pioneer-Barton Malow Joint Venture to Build Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Pioneer-Barton Malow joint venture will lead construction on Acrisure Amphitheater, a 12,000-seat riverside …

Detroit Music Hall Unveils Plans for $122M Expansion

DETROIT, MI — Detroit Music Hall announces an expansion project designed by architects, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects (TWBTA). Conceived …

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WSP Promotes Watz to Midwest District Transportation Leader

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — WSP names Patrick Watz as Midwest District Transportation Business Line Leader. WSP's Midwest district includes Illinois, Indiana, …

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HGA and IDS Selected to Design MSU's New …

Michigan Governor Joins the Grand Opening of the …

Chynoweth Joins RS&H as National Bridge Group Leader

Trotta Named Midwest District Leader at WSP

Wolverine Building Group Wins National Award for Sustainable …

Shogan Named Michigan Office Leader for HNTB

Jennifer Gagnier

Gagnier to Lead Health, Safety, Environment and Quality …

Barton Malow Appoints Morris as Chief People, Culture, …

Wolverine Building Group Names Fritz as Director of …

GEI Announces Baron as Senior Construction Manager in …

Miller Joins The Christman Company's Detroit Office as …

Four Detour Bridges from Acrow Installed to Maintain …

I-94 Expansion, Portage Road Interchange Project Reaches Substantial …

AECOM Joint Venture Awarded Contract with US Army …

FEMA Announces Nearly $3B Nationally and Over $176M …

Ford Experience Center Wins Shaw Contract Design Award

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Midwest Transportation Leaders Join in Milwaukee for Infrastructure …

AGC Michigan Organizes Construction Suicide Prevention Event at …

HED Receives National Recognition from ACEC for the …

OHM Advisors President Kramer Named ACEC of Michigan …

American Concrete Institute Announces Grubbe as New Executive …

Michigan Governor Signs 'Make it in Michigan' Budget

Governor and Michigan DOT Announces Loans to Repair …

Michigan DOT Names Brunner as New COO

New Lock at the Soo Major Construction Continues

Michigan Governor Announces First U.S.-Canada Electric Vehicle Corridor

Wolverine Building Group Enhances Internship Program

HNTB Further Extends its Footprint in Michigan with …

Clare County Road Commission Paving a Path to …

Michigan Union Construction Apprenticeship Programs Outperform Universities on …

Gresham Smith Announces Expansion into the Detroit Metropolitan …

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Seiler Geospatial Hosts Annual Customer Appreciation Days

USSI Acquires Power Equipment Leasing to Increase Trade …

BOMAG Americas Expands its National, Regional Rental Sales …

Foley Lynx is like Hiring a Full-Time Service …

Ditch Witch Sales of Michigan Dealership Awarded 2022 …

Macomb Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of Skilled …

Michigan Medicine Celebrates Construction Milestone for the D. …

Michigan State University Selects HED and CannonDesign as …

Henry Ford Health Appoints Barton Malow, Turner, and …

McLaren Greater Lansing Earns 2023 AGC Build Michigan …

DSG Celebrates its Grand Opening in Livonia, Michigan

Trimble Changes Headquarters to Westminster, Colorado

Yanmar Compact Equipment Honors Vermeer Midwest as 2021 …

Proven Ways to Increase Worker Awareness of Safety …

K-Tec, Ashland Earthmoving Equipment Manufacturers Acquired by Kinperium …

Henry Ford Health's Destination: Grand Project Outreach Event …

Seiler Instrument Geospatial Hosts Customer Appreciation Days

Efficiency Production, Inc. Hosts Municipal Underground Expo for …

Michigan Governor Kicks Off Grand Opening of Michigan …

Commercial and Residential Construction Associations Partner to Present …

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Toebe Construction LLC uses a GOMACO paver to reconstruct a section of I-69 in Lapeer County.

Toebe Construction LLC Rebuilds I-69 Near Lapeer County for a Smoother Ride

Lapeer County is approximately one hour north of Detroit. Interstate 69 runs east-west through the county before heading south through …

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Granger Construction Updates Michigan State University Football Complex to Expand Amenities for All Student Athletes

Hoping to provide optimal facilities for students and entice potential students, Michigan State University (MSU) is updating and expanding its …

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OHM Advisors’ Kramer Takes the Helm at ACEC/Michigan, Shares His Priorities and Visions as President

OHM Advisors President Jon Kramer, PE, has been appointed President of the Michigan Section of the American Council of …

Pavement work takes place in September 2022 on the I-275 Revive project in Wayne County.

Michigan DOT’s I-275 Rebuild Project Shifts Into New Phase

In Michigan's Wayne County, the latest phase of construction on the extensive Interstate 275 Rebuilding Project is in full swing. …

K&R installed a 28-foot by 35-foot-wide and 24 feet deep Multi-Bay configuration with Shore-Trak Panel Sheeting Guides to shore tightly around an existing sanitary sewer culvert.

Making Room for Future Development

In recent years, infrastructure upgrades in urban cities have been ongoing across the country. This is true for Grand Rapids, …

Crews use a Wirtgen milling machine to reconstruct I-196 in Ottawa County.

Michigan DOT Reconstructs I-196 in Ottawa County

The rebuilding of seven miles of highway on Interstate 196 in Ottawa County, Michigan, is scheduled for completion this fall. …

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Around the Country

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Skyline, Honolulu’s new rail transit system, runs on an elevated guideway to avoid ground-level interactions with vehicles or pedestrians.

Ohio DOT is reconstructing a 1-mile stretch of U.S. 62 in Canton that is responsible for 100 crashes over a two-year period.

The tight work zone in East Brunswick, New Jersey, requires complex staging within the 4-plus-mile area.

Eutaw Construction Company is partnering with Mississippi DOT to create the Greenville Bypass to move truck traffic away from residential areas.

A crew member prepares a bridge deck on one of the 10 bridges being rehabbed between I-95 and I-695 south of Baltimore, Maryland.

Ajax Paving is working with Turtle Infrastructure Partners to repair pavement on the SR 681 Connector Project in Venice, Florida.

Sporer Land Development uses Caterpillar equipment from Foley Equipment while working on a highway project in Kansas.

All States Materials Group rehabilitates a Litchfield, Maine, roadway using full depth reclamation with injected asphalt emulsion stabilization.

Knife River Corporation sets girders on the Five Mile Creek Bridge, which is part of the SH 16 Expansion in western Idaho. (Photo courtesy of Knife River Corporation)

Utah’s Provo River Delta Restoration has required the hauling of over 350,000 cubic yards of excavated materials.

The Northaven Trail Bridge project's signature component is a network-tied arch span, which was built away from its final location and then moved approximately 1,200 feet into place over 20 hours during a weekend in early September.

Located between Glendale and Grafton, Wisconsin, the extensive I-43 North-South project will expand 14 miles of I-43 from four to six lanes, reconstruct five existing interchanges, build a new interchange, replace the Union Pacific railroad bridge over I-43, and make various other improvements.