Bernco Inc: 41-A District Court Building

Bernco Inc: 41-A District Court Building

In July of 2017, the Builders Exchange of Michigan began reporting on the proposed new 41-A District Court Building for Shelby Township. The project consisted of holding cells, office space, and courtrooms to accommodate the growing court requirements and provide a...
Amy Folleth

Amy Folleth

Builders Exchange of Michigan: How did you earn your first dollar? Amy Folleth: I actually made my first dollar working retail. BX: What drew you to the construction industry? AF: My husband. He worked for a family business since he was 15 years old until 2010. We...
Hempcrete

Hempcrete

With many states, Michigan included, legalizing the use of marijuana, its ‘cousin’ hemp has been used by manufacturers for decades to create everything from clothing to building materials, and is now legal to grow in the United States. One use for hemp in construction...
Back to Basics: The Email

Back to Basics: The Email

Over the past decade, there has been a significant advancement in the technology designed for and implemented within the construction industry. From comprehensive, high-definition laser scanning to integrated BIM-Schedule applications to drone surveying; the...
Unum Custom Coverage: Health Benefits

Unum Custom Coverage: Health Benefits

Builders Exchange of Michigan: What should our members know about UNUM Custom Coverage? Spencer Olson: The program is an exclusive group non-medical insurance program that offers member companies and their employees Basic Life AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long...