Irwin Rapoport - Mon March 13, 2017
Detroit Demolitions to Reignite Growth in City
The municipal authority of Detroit has been engaged in a program to demolish nearly 40,000 structures across the city as part of its plan to rebuild and renew the city and spark reinvestment. Thus far, more than 10,700 homes, apartment buildings, schools and other buildings have been demolished by approximately 20 demolition contractors since 2014 and the program is expected to be completed between 2020 and 2022....
Wed February 15, 2017
Ford Plans $200M Wind Tunnel Complex in Suburban Detroit
Ford Motor Co. plans to build a $200 million aerodynamic testing facility in suburban Detroit. The Dearborn-based automaker announced Wednesday that the wind tunnel complex will be on 13 acres next to Ford's current Driveability Test Facility in Allen Park....
Chad Livengood - Crains Detroit Business - Tue February 14, 2017
Trump, Trudeau Call for Construction of Major International Bridge
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday voiced support for "expeditious" construction of the long-planned Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting southwest Detroit and Ontario....
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....
