ALL Family of Companies - Wed November 18, 2020
ALL Crane Corrals Its Resources to Revitalize Detroit's Legendary Book Building
Signs of Detroit's comeback continue with a massive revitalization project of downtown's most recognizable high-rise. The 38-story Book Tower opened in 1926, preceded in 1917 by its 13-story companion structure, the similarly named Book Building....
Office of Gov. Whitman - Wed October 28, 2020
Michigan Makes $500M Investment to Rebuild Water System
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with bipartisan and bicameral partners, announced MI Clean Water, a $500 million comprehensive water infrastructure investment in Michigan's water systems from source to tap....
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas - Thu September 17, 2020
Hyundai Construction Equipment Adds United Truck Sales to Growing North American Distribution Network
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of United Truck Sales. United Truck Sales is a tractor, trailer and heavy truck dealership located in Clinton Township, Mich., and will be focusing specifically on Hyundai compact excavator equipment in HCEA's North Central territory....
Giles Lambertson – CEG Correspondent - Wed September 16, 2020
USACE Begins $1B Soo Lock Project
Iron ore-carrying vessels don't do rapids, particularly when heading upstream. To get around them, structures called "locks" are built — sort of stairs for boats. Vessels float into one end, entry gates are closed and the level of water inside the lock is raised or lowered to match the level outside the gates at the other end....
CEG - Tue September 01, 2020
Alta Equipment's Construction Division President, Robert Chiles, Passes Away
Alta Equipment's Robert Chiles, 52, of Grosse Ile, Mich., passed away on Aug. 16, following a boating accident. Mr. Chiles was president of Alta's Construction Division. According to the Detroit Free Press, there were 14 people aboard the 39-ft....
By Anna Liz Nichols – ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tue September 01, 2020
Michigan Investigators, Contractors Assess Remaining Portion of Edenville Dam
LANSING, Mich (AP) State investigators and contractors started assessing the remaining portion of a Michigan dam whose failure this spring contributed to millions of dollars in flood damage and destroyed more than 100 houses....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed July 22, 2020
MDOT 'Paves the Way' to Improve Trade Corridor
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is overseeing a $60 million project that will improve I-496 between I-96 and Lansing Road. Work includes reconstructing the freeway and ramps, preventive maintenance on all bridges in the project area and making operational improvements to the entrance and exit ramps at the I-96, Creyts Road and Waverly Road interchanges....
Kenworth - Tue July 21, 2020
Kenworth T880 Is Key Marketing Tool for Dig-it Excavating
When Dervin Witmer founded Dig-it Excavating, a small, family-owned and operated company based in Cassopolis, Mich., he knew the way he marketed his business would be instrumental in achieving success....
AEM - Wed July 08, 2020
AEM Applauds Legislation to Strengthen Manufacturing in America
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement supporting introduction of legislation to strengthen manufacturing by U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan:"The Association of Equipment Manufacturers commends the introduction of the National Institute of Manufacturing Act to strengthen the manufacturing sector and ensure the future competitiveness of U.S....
Michigan Department of Transportation - Tue July 07, 2020
MDOT Begins M-30 Flooding Repairs in Midland, Gladwin
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded an emergency contract to begin debris removal at two bridge locations on M-30 in Midland and Gladwin counties, following a historic flooding event in May....
