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Reduce Construction Waste
An estimated 251 million tons of construction waste is accumulated annually in the United States alone, which shows us...
Brenda Vander Ploeg
Builders Exchange of Michigan: How did you earn your first dollar? Brenda Vander Ploeg: At a young age, my father...
September 2020: On Your Radar
September 2020: On Your Radar features new apartment developments, a distribution warehouse, senior housing, & more! LARGE-SCALE CORRIDOR FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES / Project ID 2020-1E51 Proposed is the construction of a 40-mile corridor designed...
Horizontal Construction with BIM
Builders Exchange of Michigan: What are the current challenges in designing upgrades to existing infrastructure or creating new infrastructure? Jacob Armour, P.E.: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is focused on providing the best...
Wood Automation & Control
Builders Exchange of Michigan: What is Wood Automation & Control's biggest strength? David Agnew: Diverse resources and experience across several markets. Wood Automation & Control is part of WOOD - a global EPC services provider with...
Dian Selleck Wilson
Builders Exchange of Michigan: How did you earn your first dollar? Dian Selleck Wilson: One of my first projects was The Spirit of Ford in Dearborn. I think that was the first project I earned money. BX: What drew you to the...
Embracing Technology
Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, powers the lives of two-thirds of Michigan's residents every day, via electricity or natural gas when they need it. Behind the scenes, technological advancements play a radically different role...
Detroit Zoo
In recent years, the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) has been committed to making the Detroit Zoo more sustainable. The zoo has already phased out plastic water bottles, created a green-certified restaurant (Arctic Café) within the park, increased...
Building Relationships: Double O Inc
Recently recognized on Forbes magazine’s list of 25 ‘Small Giants’ for prioritizing greatness over fast growth, Double O, Inc. demonstrates its dedication to its customers and team. President Mike Otis stresses the importance of purpose, “Our...
August 2020: On Your Radar
August 2020: On Your Radar features the redevelopment of an industrial complex, multiple apartment buildings, & more! FIVE PHASE LARGE-SCALE APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT / Project Numbers 2020-0175; 2020-1B95; 2020-1B9F; 2020-1BA0; 2020-1BA2 Plans...
Grand River Construction Inc: CD-12
In the early design phase of Catalyst Development CD-12, Grand River Construction (GRC) was brought onboard to help work through the plans and avoid unnecessary RFI’s and changes. This was a new experience for GRC, who brough project managers and...