TRIP - Wed March 20, 2019
Report Grades Half Michigan Roads 'Poor'
While increased transportation funding provided by Michigan's 2015 road funding package has allowed many projects to proceed throughout the state, additional investment is needed to complete numerous projects that would improve Michigan's road and bridge conditions, relieve traffic congestion, and enhance traffic safety and efficiency, according to a new report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit based in Washington, DC....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Wed March 20, 2019
Crews Bring Michigan's Old I-75 Into 21st Century
Work is set to begin in March on Segment 2 of the $1.6 billion I-75 modernization project in Oakland County, Mich., part of the Detroit metropolitan area. The roadway is the most heavily used commuter route in the county, with 174,000 vehicles traveling it daily....
AASHTO Journal - Wed March 06, 2019
Michigan I-94 Bridge Replacement Wins DOT Partnership Charter Award
The I-94 Modernization Advanced Bridges Project Team within the Michigan Department of Transportation recently received the 2018 MDOT-ACEC Partnership Charter Award, which recognizes project managers and firms in Michigan for project partnerships based on trust, effective communication, continuous improvement, innovation and timely issue resolution....
CEG - Wed March 06, 2019
Michigan Aggregates Association Hosts Annual Trade Show
Michigan Aggregates Association's Annual Conference and Trade Show was held Feb. 6 and 7 at the Fire Keepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich. Educational sessions conducted during the two-day event focused on wide ranging topics, including such subjects as safety issues and regulations, business succession planning, the MDOT Prequalified Aggregates Supplier Program and the impact of the alcohol and opioid crises on the mining industry....
Manitowoc - Mon March 04, 2019
Grove GMK Tandem Lift Showcases Impressive Heavy Lift At Detroit Docks
JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, recently was called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks. The project involved hoisting a 116.5 ton (105.6 t) gas "scrubber," which was 109 ft....
CEG - Wed February 20, 2019
Medal of Honor Recipient Addresses Annual CAM Meeting
The Construction Association of Michigan's (CAM) annual Michigan Construction & Design Trade Show returned to the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit Feb. 5. In addition to the trade show, the association held its 133nd Annual Meeting and a presentation of awards from CAM Magazine, including the Construction Project of the Year Award....
Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment - Wed February 20, 2019
Falcon Asphalt Repair Opens New HQ in Freeland, Michigan
To meet demand and keep a superior customer experience in focus, Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment, a designer, developer and manufacturer of asphalt hot boxes, tack distributors and recyclers used for pothole repair and maintenance, announced Feb....
McCann Industries - Wed February 20, 2019
McCann Opens Michigan Facility
McCann Industries has begun construction of a new location in Marne, Mich. The facility will include seven service bays to assure a quick turnaround for maintenance and repair of equipment. The complete Case construction equipment line will be available, and a wide selection of rental machines will be available for short- or long-term needs....
CEG - Wed February 06, 2019
MITA Hosts Conference, Trade Show in Mount Pleasant
The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) held its Annual Conference & Trade Show Jan. 23 and 24. The event was preceded on Jan. 22 by the MISS DIG811 Annual Conference, which was held in conjunction with the MITA conference at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, Mich....
Hitachi - Wed January 23, 2019
Keweenaw County, Michigan Makes Most of Addition to Fleet
A new ZX190W-6 has rolled onto the fleet of the Keweenaw County Road Commission (KCRC) in Mohawk, Mich. KCRC built the county road system and most of the state highways throughout the county from the 1910s to the 1960s....
