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Emily Buenzle - Mon April 02, 2018
Contractors Fined Millions for Failing to Hire Local Workers During Arena Construction
During the construction of Detroit's $862.9 million Little Caesar's Arena, just 25 percent of the hours worked by skilled-trades workers were residents of the city, despite Detroit's rule that 51 percent of hours completed on publicly funded projects be worked by those living in the city....
Wed March 07, 2018
Industry Professionals Gather for MAA Conference
The Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) annual conference and trade show was held at the Fire Keepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich., on Feb. 6 to 8. The conference featured a series of educational sessions that included presentations on safety, aggregates quality control, proper equipment operation and maintenance practices and updates on air quality permitting and information about Tier IV regeneration....
Wed February 21, 2018
CAM Hosts Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow
The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) held its annual Michigan Construction & Design Tradeshow at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on Feb. 7. In conjunction with the trade show, the association also held its 132nd Annual Meeting....
Thu February 08, 2018
Polluted No More: $863M Arena Removes Contaminated Soil From Site
Through careful planning, Little Caesars Arena has successfully avoided a toxic vapor issue that has plagued more than 4,000 sites throughout Michigan. State officials required Olympia Entertainment to remove the contaminated soil during construction of the $863 million arena, The Detroit News reported....
Wed February 07, 2018
MITA Welcomes Guests to Annual Conference, Trade Show
The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) held it's annual conference and trade show on Jan. 24 to 25 at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, Mich. The theme for this year's event was “How to Survive” and both day's keynote speakers exemplified the drive and determination needed for survival....
Wed February 07, 2018
Michigan Track Improvements Slash Amtrak Travel Time
DETROIT (AP) The Michigan Department of Transportation said $384 million in track improvements have led to faster train speeds and reduced travel times to Chicago. The Amtrak Wolverine route, which runs from Detroit to Chicago, has reduced transit time by 20 minutes, said Michael Frezell, a department spokesman....
Wed February 07, 2018
Enbridge Prepares to Replace Natural Gas Pipeline
MARYSVILLE, Mich. (AP) A natural gas distribution company is preparing to replace a pipeline that runs underneath a river in eastern Michigan. Enbridge Energy's Line 5 pipeline cuts through Marysville and the St....
Thu January 25, 2018
West Side Tractor Owner Diane Benck Signed as First Female Chair in 100 Years of AED
On Jan. 18, Diane Benck, owner and vice president of general operations of West Side Tractor Sales and RCE Equipment Solutions, was signed in as the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) 2018 Chairwoman....
Wed January 24, 2018
Rising Great Lakes Water Levels Keep Michigan Firms Busy
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) Rising water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are keeping shoreline stabilization, dock and hoist companies in Michigan busy. The Army Corps of Engineers said water levels for the two lakes averaged 580 ft....
Wed January 24, 2018
Fabick Cat Expands Morbark Territory in Wisconsin, Michigan
Morbark LLC announced the territory expansion of Fabick Cat to now serve the needs of its industrial equipment customers throughout the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Fabick Cat also carries the full Morbark equipment line in the southern portions of Missouri and Illinois....
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