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Mon February 13, 2017
MITA Hosts Annual Conference in Mich.
The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association's (MITA) annual conference and trade show was held at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, Mich., on Jan. 18 to 19. The theme for 2017 was “Success Despite Adversity” with this year's second day keynote speaker, Captain Mark Kelly, providing personal insights on the subject....
Mon February 13, 2017
More Funds Needed to Rebuild Burned Ionia County Bridge
The rebuilding of a historic bridge that burned down in Ionia County's Keene Township will cost more money than anticipated. The Whites Bridge Historical Society announced in spring 2015 that it was moving forward with construction after raising $475,000 for the effort, MLive reported....
Jeff Winke - Mon January 30, 2017
Detroit Metro Airport $225M Runway Remodeling Project Continues
The $225 million runway that the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had added in 2001 had issues from the start. Expected to last 30 years, Runway 4L/22R had issues arise a mere three years later when cracks and flaws in the concrete required maintenance to restore the smooth landing surface....
Sarah Roebuck - Wed January 25, 2017
Grand Hotel Construction on Mackinac Island Underway
Construction to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is underway thanks to mild weather. In 2016, reconstruction of the 660 foot porch started with a makeover from the stairs walking up to the hotel down to the west end....
Tue January 24, 2017
Packard Plant Owner Eyes Spring Construction Start
The Peru-based developer attempting to resurrect the former Packard Plant says it has secured financing and tenants to start construction this spring on renovating the first hollowed-out building at the sprawling factory complex on Detroit's near east side....
Fri January 20, 2017
Timelapse Footage of a Clock Tower Being Built
Watch as construction crews set up the clocktower for the new city hall in Boyne City. For more on the story, visit the Petoskey News site at http://url.ie/11nv9. ...
Edgar A. Browning - Sun January 29, 2017
Looking Back: Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant
The Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant was built on a sandy, dune-like bluff, high above Lake Michigan near Ludington, Mich. It was built for Consumers Power and Detroit Edison by Ebasco Services of New York, N.Y....
Thu March 26, 2015
One of Michigan’s Best: ’Mr. Boom Truck’ Dennis Berling Passes Away
One of Michigan’s top and best-known boom truck salesmen, Dennis “Berls” Berling passed away on March 5, 2015 in White Lake, Mich., after a three-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 71....
Thu February 12, 2015
Ditch Witch to Launch New Service Initiative in Michigan
Regular planned maintenance and timely service are keys to construction equipment productivity and performance. Breakdowns bring costly downtime, improperly maintained machines operate at reduced efficiency, and compared to well-maintained equipment they wear out faster and are worth much less when it’s time to trade in or sell....
The Associated Press - Wed December 31, 2014
A Look at Michigan’s Road Funding Plan
Here’s a look at a $1.6 billion road and school funding deal approved Dec. 19 by the Michigan Legislature. The fate of the tax hike rests entirely with voters: BallotIn May, voters will be asked to increase the state’s 6 percent sales tax to 7 percent and eliminate the sales tax on motor fuel, generating a net $588 million — mainly for $300 million for schools (the equivalent of $200 per pupil) and nearly $100 million for local governments....
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