CHICAGO, IL — Burns & McDonnell, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm, names Doug Pelletier to lead the construction practice for the firm's offices in Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; Madison, Wisconsin; and Lexington, Kentucky. With over 28 years of experience across multiple construction verticals at various …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Wolverine Building Group, a construction firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announces the promotions of John Lafrinere, Brandon Bienhoff, and Francis Pytlowany.

“We’re thrilled to advance John, Brandon, and Francis to these new roles,” said Curt Mulder, President of Wolverine Building …

LANSING, MI — The County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan Engineering Committee presented its 2022 Engineering Awards at the annual CRA Highway Conference held in Lansing, Michigan. The annual CRA Engineering Awards recognize county road agency engineers across the state in both rural and urban areas, as well as project …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A group of construction professionals at Wolverine Building Group are taking on elevated roles. Jon Reimink, Chad Hall, and Kaylee Dillard will assume new roles in the growing commercial construction company.

“We’re thrilled to promote these talented individuals,” said Curt Mulder, President of …

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) recently inducted a new Chair and three new members to its Board of Directors. At its 137th Annual Meeting, held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, the association's new officers and directors who will serve on the 2023 …

DETROIT, MI — Infrastructure Engineering Inc. and Affiliates (IEI) announces that Paul Ajegba, PE, has joined IEI as a Senior Vice President to oversee planning of the firm's national, corporate growth strategy and lead operations and business development in the Detroit, Michigan, office.

"Paul brings a level of leadership …

KALAMAZOO, MI — The Austin Company announces two key promotions for members of its Western Michigan office.

Brian Green, formerly Project Manager, has been promoted to Operations Manager - Construction Management Services. Green has over 18 years of industry experience (11 years with Austin). His new responsibilities include managing …

DETROIT, MI — Giffels Webster, a Detroit-headquartered consulting firm specializing in planning, land development, and infrastructure solutions, announces a leadership transition plan that includes the retirement of longtime partners Scott Clein, John Redash, and Scott Ringler in the fall. The plan also identifies the promotion of Mike …

ANN ARBOR, MI — HDR names John Steinert, P.E., the new President of its resources business group, which includes power, waste, and industrial markets. He will succeed Darryl Shoemaker, who will become the company's Chief Talent Development Officer.

For the past four years, Steinert has served as HDR’s …

DETROIT, MI — Kimberly Webb, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as the Municipal Transportation Practice Leader in Michigan and Associate Vice President, bringing more than 34 years of experience in managing and successfully delivering complex transportation projects. Webb, who is based in the downtown Detroit office, will focus on growing …

SOUTHFIELD, MI — Barton Malow announces that Maryanne Foster and Marisa Varga, CPSM, LEED AP have been promoted to Vice President in their respective entities within the Barton Malow Enterprise. Additionally, Joe Benvenuto has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Barton Malow’s LIFTbuild division.

Foster has been appointed Vice …

ANN ARBOR, MI — To meet the needs of clients across the state of Michigan, Barr Engineering is further growing its Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids offices on the engineering and environmental fronts. Barr has added eight new staff members to its team of engineers, scientists, and support specialists who …

CHICAGO, IL — Joe Willhite has been promoted to Central Region President at WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy. Willhite succeeds Rebecca Nolan, who recently assumed the role of WSP USA Chief Development Officer.

As Central Region President, Willhite is responsible for growth and oversight …

LANSING, MI — A long-serving Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director, an MDOT leader and problem-solver, a supporter of railroad safety, and an advocate for transportation systems and improving career opportunities for minorities and women were among those inducted into the Michigan Transportation Hall of Honor.

The Hall of Honor, …

DETROIT, MI — Giffels Webster, a Detroit-headquartered consulting firm specializing in planning, land development, and infrastructure solutions, announces the retirement of shareholders and full-time employees Rod Arroyo, AICP and Michael Polmear, LEED AP. Arroyo and Polmear will continue to work at Giffels Webster on a part-time basis, each …

KANSAS CITY, MO — Dave Kinchen has been named National Director of Construction for Burns & McDonnell water projects. He will have overall responsibility for strategic positioning and growth of water construction projects throughout all 50 U.S. states.

Kinchen has nearly 35 years of experience working for self-perform national and …

CHICAGO, IL — McKissack & McKissack, a Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) company, announces that Girard Jenkins has been promoted to Vice President of Operations for the Midwest and West. The Chicago-based project executive, who has more than 35 years of experience leading public and private …

DETROIT, MI — HNTB’s Senior Vice President and Director of Infrastructure and Mobility Equity, Regine Beauboeuf, PE, and Michigan Office Leader and Senior Vice President, Eric Morris, PE, are recipients of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Foundation’s 2022 Ethel Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award and …

SOUTHFIELD, MI — David L. Richter, PMP, FCMAA, FCIOB, joins Atwell as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. In this newly-created role, Richter will work with Atwell’s senior management team to drive the strategic growth of the firm by leading the firm’s merger and acquisition efforts and strategic …

DALLAS, TX — Nolan Rome has been promoted to Central Region Development Director at WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy.

In his new role, Rome will work with regional, district, and national business line (NBL) leaders to identify new business opportunities and expanded, multidisciplinary service offerings …

LANSING, MI — Traverse City-area resident Nathan Majerczyk is among four recipients of the 2022 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director's Award, the department's highest employee honor for outstanding service. MDOT established the annual award more than 30 years ago to recognize those who exhibit leadership and exemplary public service. …

LIVONIA, MI — OHM Advisors announces the promotion of veteran team member, Board of Directors member, and shareholder, Vicki Putala, PE, to Vice President.

Putala is a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan who joined OHM Advisors in 1993 and within six years created its Environmental & Water Resources Group …

DETROIT, MI — Burns & McDonnell promotes 35 employee-owners across the U.S. to the Principal Group after their contribution to a record year of sales and growth in 2021 for the 100 percent employee-owned engineering, construction, and architecture firm.

Last year, Burns & McDonnell supported 17,000 projects, grew by nearly …

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District hires LeighAnn Ryckeghem to the newly named Operations Manager position at the Soo Locks.

The Operations Manager, formerly known as the Area Engineer, is responsible for overseeing all Corps of Engineers operations and maintenance activities as well …

ST. IGNACE, MI — Jack R. Thompson, 93, of Alpena, has always been a part of the Mackinac Bridge since 1956 when he worked on a construction crew that built it. Now he has a part of the bridge with him as well.

Thompson, who received a piece of …

DETROIT, MI — Lt. Col. Brett Boyle recently assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, in a Change of Command ceremony. Boyle comes to Detroit after serving as a Chief Observer, Coach, and Trainer for the Protection Warfighting Function, at the Army’s Mission Command Training …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Wolverine Building Group announces that Cliff Kilboy will be the new General Manager of its Brighton, Michigan, office.

Kilboy has over 30 years of experience in construction. He has led high profile projects in health care, government, higher education, commercial offices, and historical restoration. He is …

LANSING, MI — Tony Kratofil, PE, joins HNTB as a National DOT Practice Consultant. In this role he will serve as a strategic adviser on complex projects throughout the Great Lakes. He will also support HNTB’s national DOT market teams and transportation clients nationwide in the oversight and delivery …

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Ismael Daneluz joins PALFINGER’s North American Region in the executive capacity of Vice President of Sales and Service. Daneluz will be responsible for developing strategic sales plans, based on the company’s goals, that will promote sales growth and customer satisfaction for the organization as well …

RIDGEWAY, SC — It is with deep sadness that BOMAG Americas announces the passing of Bert DeJong, a company leader and industry veteran for more than 30 years. DeJong is well remembered for being smart, honest, and fair and an industry pioneer, who helped drive success for both rental …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces that Robert Tipton has joined the company as Executive Vice President and has been appointed as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Tipton joins the team with decades of knowledge in production and supply chain management, including executive leadership credentials and more than 20 years of …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A group of six construction professionals at Wolverine Building Group will assume Senior Project Manager roles as the company grows. Jim Chambers, Adam Groulx, Bryan Richardson, Ryan Supplee, Patrick Schrauben, and Drew Sorenson will take on additional responsibilities.

“Our team has …

The ever-growing labor shortage is a universal issue, affecting nearly every business sector that relies on the availability of a workforce. It’s an issue that was happening before the COVID-19 pandemic and has persisted.

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are 11.3 million job openings in the U.S., …

CLEVELAND, OH — The principal architect of the heavy lift equipment rental category and driving force behind The ALL Family of Companies has passed away. Michael C. Liptak was 91. Together with his wife, Marvine, and brothers Lawrence and Jake, Michael founded ALL Erection & Crane Rental in Cleveland, Ohio, …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — TowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, announces promotions to its leadership team. Shane Evens, PE, has been named Manager of the electrical engineering team. Brian Johnson, PE, will serve as Supervisor of the electrical engineering team and provide support to Evens. Eric Rinehart, RCDD …

MACKINAW CITY, MI — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, expects the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for Enbridge Line 5’s tunnel permit application to begin soon following its selection of a contractor to prepare the EIS. The Detroit District, responsible for the tunnel project permit request …

DETROIT, MI — Giffels Webster, a Detroit-headquartered consulting firm specializing in planning, land development, and infrastructure solutions for public, private, and institutional clients, announces the promotion of three new partners in its practice.

“They bring energy and new ideas that, when coupled with the existing leadership, are an integral …

SITECH Michigan has moved to a new location in Novi, Michigan, after outgrowing its location in Waterford. The company grew nearly 50 percent between 2020 to 2021, with bold aspirations to continue that momentum and double by 2025.

“For a number of reasons, it was time for our team to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Associated Builders and Contractors and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention announce a collaborative partnership to address mental health and suicide prevention throughout the U.S. construction industry.

The goals of the partnership are to improve the mental health of construction workers through effective suicide prevention education, intervention, …

DETROIT, MI — With more than 20 years of experience, Cyrill Weems joins Burns & McDonnell to lead and support infrastructure development in Michigan. Bringing with him an extensive background in transportation and water, Weems will be key to the firm’s continued success and service expansion into a number of …

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — At the 136th Annual Meeting of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, the association's new officers and directors who will serve on the 2022 Board of Directors were installed.

CAM's new 2022 Chairman of the Board is …

ST. IGNACE, MI — Kim Nowack, Mackinac Bridge Director, has been named Woman of the Year by the Michigan Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS).

The award “honors a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.” …

DETROIT, MI — SmithGroup announces that Rodrigo Manriquez has been elevated to serve as Cultural Studio Leader at the firm's Detroit office. In his new role, Manriquez will partner with colleagues across the firm’s Cultural Practice to expand SmithGroup’s portfolio of projects and strengthen its position as a cultural design …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Wolverine Building Group announces the promotion of four team members to their next levels of construction leadership within the company. Cyrus Brandenburg, Kurtis Fritz, David Paquet, and Kyle VanDeWeert will take on additional responsibilities as the scope of work expands.

“We’re thrilled to …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Dr. Tim Gerhardt, a business executive within the Liebherr Group joins Liebherr USA, Co. as one of the new Managing Directors for the U.S. operations. Gerhardt shares Liebherr USA, Co. executive responsibilities with Kai Friedrich, Managing Director for Liebherr USA, Co. and Divisional Director …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Rockford Construction announces that Shane Napper has been named the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

“Shane has been instrumental to our success at Rockford,” said Mike VanGessel, CEO of Rockford Construction. “Looking toward our future and continued growth strategy, it was critical we have someone overseeing …

DETROIT, MI — On behalf of the Market Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB), the USGBC Detroit Region community announces the winners of this year’s leadership awards, which recognize individuals who have made outstanding commitments to their local communities and projects with outstanding achievement in the realm of green building design and …

CHESTERFIELD, MO — Yanmar Compact Equipmentrecognizes Vermeer Midwest as its 2021 Multi-Location Dealer of the Year.

“Vermeer Midwest took it to a new level this year. Their dedication to representing the Yanmar CE brand and sharing its value with their customers really sets them apart,” said Jeff Pate Director …

DETROIT, MI — HED announces that Detroit Science & Technology Sector Leader Todd Drouillard, AIA, has been appointed to the State of Michigan Construction Code Commission, representing the architecture discipline. Drouillard holds a Bachelor of Science in architecture and Master of Architecture from Lawrence Technological University in Michigan …

KALAMAZOO, MI — Founded in 1909, Miller-Davis Company has served the construction needs of Southwest Michigan and beyond for over a century. A commitment to leadership growth has allowed the company to provide services to clients while standing the test of time — a commitment reaffirmed when Miller-Davis welcomed its …

RICHFIELD, WI — Hy-Brid Lifts announces JJ Beimborn’s transition from Service Manager to Midwest Territory Sales Manager. His new role will include promoting the growing Hy-Brid Lifts product line, establishing and maintaining customer relationships, and supporting customers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

“I’m looking forward …

LIVERMORE, CA — Topcon Positioning Systems President and Chief Executive Officer, Ray O’Connor, has been elected to the 2022 Board of Directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). O’Connor has also been elected to the Construction Equipment (CE) Sector Board, where he previously served from 2014 through 2018. …

NORCROSS, GA — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. (HCEA), announces the appointment of Stan Park as President of the company. A 27-year veteran of Hyundai, Park previously held various field and executive-level leadership roles, most recently as the Vice President of Marketing and Dealer Development.

“Stan is a pillar of …

KALAMAZOO, MI — Miller-Davis Company President Rex Bell was recently inducted into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame at Ferris State University. The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan nominated Bell for his contributions to the construction industry and his community throughout his career.

"It is a great distinction to …

ST. LOUIS, MO — Seiler Instrument & Manufacturing Co., Inc. recently marked its 75th Anniversary with a celebration at its main office in St. Louis, Missouri. The company also has seven additional geospatial sales offices in Lenexa, Kansas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Lansing and Detroit, Michigan; and Omaha, …

ANN ARBOR, MI — SmithGroup promotes Jennifer Miller, CPSM to serve as Director of Business Development based at its Ann Arbor office. The move supports strategic initiatives to broaden the company’s network of clients and expand its service offerings in targeted markets across the Midwest and beyond.

Miller possesses 14 …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — With two decades of engineering, project management, and automation experience, David Campbell joins Burns & McDonnell to lead design and construction solutions for distribution and warehouse facilities throughout the U.S. Campbell will manage projects for a wide range of clients across multiple industries.

“The need for …

CHARLOTTE, NC — Dynapac announces the appointment of Jamie Roush to President/General Manager of Dynapac North America.

Roush is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in the equipment industry. Roush has been with Dynapac North America since the transition in 2017 and held various management positions at …

DETROIT, MI — Regine Beauboeuf, PE, Director of Infrastructure and Mobility Equity and Senior Vice President at HNTB Corporation, was recognized by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) as one of 13 Women Who Move the Nation.

“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized by COMTO, and …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids-based Orion Construction’s CEO Roger Rehkopf announces he is “passing the baton” as Company President, while remaining CEO of the commercial construction contractor. Rehkopf has appointed VP of Pre-Construction Brad Walsh as the company’s President.

In addition to Walsh, Rehkopf made the following other …

Articulated hauler specialist Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak and announces its vision for an exciting new future. The Scottish manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event on September 1, attended by dealers, customers, media, and Volvo Group colleagues from around the world.

Rokbak is the new name …

LANSING, MI — Port Huron native and Midland resident Kimberly Zimmer has received the 2021 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director's Award, the department's highest employee honor for outstanding service. MDOT established the annual award more than 30 years ago to recognize those who exhibit leadership and exemplary public service. …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Liebherr welcomes Kai Friedrich as Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co. and Divisional Director of Construction Equipment.

In his role as Managing Director, he will provide leadership and guidance necessary to oversee and implement the corporate and strategic plans for the nine product segments under Liebherr …

DALLAS, TX — Manhattan Construction Company, a national construction services firm, announces the promotion of Jim Cuddihee to Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Cuddihee will provide executive oversight of the company's safety and quality programs, project team performance, project management, and craft education programs. Cuddihee previously served as …

HOWELL, MI — Michigan CAT recently teamed up with MacAllister Rentals, SITECH Michigan, and the Operating Engineers Local 324 to host the American Cancer Society’s 3rd annual Big Dig event at the Construction Career Center in Howell, Michigan.

The Big Dig gives children and families the opportunity to …

Rokbak is the new name for Terex Trucks, with the new brand representing the continuation of its strong hauling heritage with a future-focused vision. Throughout the last four decades, the company has never wavered in its promise to customers to deliver powerful and reliable articulated haulers — and that …

ANN ARBOR, MI — Atwell welcomes Jeff Williams to the team as a Project Manager in the environmental group. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Williams is responsible for promoting and expanding Atwell’s Power & Energy operations, managing project resources, leading his team’s project quality control, and maintaining project budgets and …

Located in northern Michigan, just off Lake Michigan, is Charlevoix County. The area draws droves of tourists in the summertime. Tourists, commuters, and commercial traffic alike use U.S. 31 to get to and from Charlevoix County. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is in the middle of a project along …

LANSING, MI — The American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan (ACEC/M) announces Christopher Cook, PE, from Abonmarche Consultants as its 2021-2022 President.

Cook has been the President of Abonmarche for the past 15 years and has been with the company for 28 years. Abonmarche is a civil engineering, architecture, surveying, …

THOMPSONS STATION, TN — Takeuchi-US hires Shann Cooke as its new Midwest Regional Product Manager. Cooke will now be responsible for supporting all of the company’s dealers and national rental accounts in the Midwest region, which includes the states of Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. He will …

DETROIT, MI — Fleet Cost & Care (FCC) announces that long-time construction executive Rick Scheck has joined the company as Senior Director of Sales and Business Development. Scheck has more than 25 years of work experience in large construction and engineering firms focusing on cultivating client and industry relationships, construction, …

WESTCHESTER, IL — The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) hires Kim Phelan as its new Marketing Director. An association publishing professional, Phelan has a history in the construction equipment industry and the rental business. For 15 years, she has created or curated written and live content on business subjects ranging …

Terex Trucks comes from a strong hauling heritage: with over 70 years of experience in building robust, reliable and tough articulated haulers, the Motherwell, Scotland-based manufacturer knows how to design machines that are trusted by customers to deliver a powerful performance in all conditions. Its two models, the 30.9-ton payload …

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is in the midst of the southbound I-196 Rebuilding and Improvements project. Located in southwest Michigan just inland off of Lake Michigan, this project is one that commuters have been waiting to see happen for some time.

In 2012, the northbound side of I-196 …

Tucked away amongst wide swaths of agricultural fields and small, rural communities the Big Woods private waterfowl preserve is being developed by H2Dig LLC. The company specializes in premium outdoor recreational development and oftentimes is working in remote areas without great access to service stations, fuel, or equipment maintenance …

GARNER, IA — Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, is commemorating its 60th anniversary by celebrating its team members and the local community.

IMT products have now been a part of the building supply, construction, tire service, public works, mining, railroad, rental, and propane markets for …

CHICAGO, IL — Looking for a hydraulic breaker attachment that is simple to use, powerful, and compatible with your Komatsu excavator? Take a look at the high-performance efficiency and unique variable energy technology incorporated into Komatsu’s expanded line of JTHB-G and JMHB-H hydraulic breakers.

Designed and tested for compatibility with …

CHICAGO, IL — Sakai America has added Linden Talley as a Regional Sales Manager to their heavy equipment sales team, focusing on soil and asphalt rollers. He will work with new and current Sakai dealers in the Midwest United States. Talley will cover the following states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, …

ANN ARBOR, MI — SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, has named the recipients of the 2021 SmithGroup Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholarships. Now in its fourth year, this program was established to support and mentor students from historically underrepresented demographics in architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture, and …

DETROIT, MI — Volvo Construction Equipment names Alta Equipment Company its 2020 Dealer of the Year in North America. The Dealer of the Year award recognizes the North American dealership that best promotes the Volvo brand and the company’s core strategies: to provide the highest uptime in the industry, offer …

The Ford Motor Co. has launched a multimillion restoration of the Michigan Central Station in Detroit’s Corktown area to its former magnificence and will use it as a base for its automated vehicles and other high-tech mobility developments, bringing old and new Detroit together in an exciting project.

“This is …

MARTINSBURG, PA — In a strategic move to strengthen Curry Supply’s footprint in its Great Lakes sales territory, the company announces John Brun, West Virginia resident, as a Regional Sales Manager. Brun will personify Curry Supply’s corporate values while applying his experience in the heavy equipment industry to …

MILWAUKEE, WI — As the industry emerges from a full year under the COVID-19 cloud, a clear majority (88 percent) of equipment manufacturers report a positive outlook for 2021, according to a new survey released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. More than half (55 percent) of the respondents …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Modjeski and Masters recently announced the hire of Laura Rampersad, PE as Regional Director of the firm’s new office opening in Michigan.

In her role, Rampersad will be responsible for managing Modjeski and Masters’ operations in the state and surrounding region. Her experience includes overseeing conventional …

HOUSTON, TX — National Trench Safety (NTS) and Trench Plate Rental Company (TPRC), two pure-play providers of trench safety solutions in the U.S., announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The combined company will be majority-owned by Tailwind Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …

As the circular economy ramps up, waste management facilities are gaining in importance. To optimize their operations, these sites need productive, cost-efficient machinery. Delivering high performance, fuel efficiency and excellent productivity, Terex Trucks articulated haulers are well-suited to meet the demands of recycling and resource management facilities.

Every year, Terex …

DETROIT, MI — HNTB Corporation announces new leadership positions in Michigan, growing the office’s leadership team and positioning the firm for continued growth in the state’s burgeoning transportation infrastructure market.

Regine Beauboeuf, PE, was named Senior Vice President and Detroit Location Leader. In this role, Beauboeuf ensures that HNTB’s …

BROWNSVILLE, WI — Marc Holsen joins Michels Corporation as Midwest North Region Senior Manager of its Pipe Services operations. He will be responsible for all operational aspects in the Midwest North region, which includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.

Pipe, culvert, and utility manhole rehabilitation services in the region include cured-in-place …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The former two-term South Bend, Indiana, mayor (2012 to January 2020) was a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this year. He withdrew from the race and endorsed Biden …

DETROIT, MI — HED announces Todd Drouillard, AIA as Associate, Science and Technology Sector Leadership in the Detroit office, bringing over 21 years of experience in the delivery of complex government and institutional projects as well as a variety of corporate, automotive, aviation, advanced testing and development laboratories, and industrial/manufacturing …

LANSING, MI — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces Peter Anastor as the new Director over the MDOT Office of Rail.

Having more than 25 years of state service, Anastor most recently worked with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). He began his career at the State …

DETROIT, MI — Walbridge, a full-service construction company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, announces the appointment of John Rakolta III as President. In addition to the promotion, he will continue his role as Chief Administrative Officer.

“JR has a proven ability to deliver high levels of sustained results, and we …

Equipment and software investment growth fared better than overall GDP growth in 2020 as businesses invested to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and growth should remain well into positive territory in the beginning of 2021. Annual equipment and software investment growth of 7.8 percent is forecast for 2021. Annual U.S. …

KANSAS CITY, MO — Mack Trucks names Jeff Oldham Regional Vice President of the U.S. Central Region. In this position, Oldham will be responsible for increasing Mack market share and profitability in the region.

“Jeff’s industry knowledge and extensive OEM and dealer experience will serve as an advantage in this …

LANSING, MI — Matt Chynoweth, the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Chief Bridge Engineer, has been named one of the American Segmental Bridge Institute's (ASBI) 2020 Leadership Award recipients for outstanding career contributions.

Chynoweth, a 17-year veteran of the department, is Director of the department's Bureau of Bridges …

PITTSBURGH, PA — SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, has hired Carla Hill to serve as Director of Business Development for its Detroit and Pittsburgh offices. As a regional resource, Hill will support the company’s Higher Education and Health Practices, expanding the firm’s opportunity pipeline and connecting clients in need …

DETROIT, MI — 125 years and 45,000 projects later, Albert Kahn Associates, Inc., is still designing and engineering facilities today. Founded as one of the first integrated architecture and engineering firms, Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

From its headquarters in Detroit, Kahn has designed and …

NORCROSS, GA — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. (HCEA), welcomes J.Y. Kim as President. 28-year Hyundai veteran Kim began his career as part of an overseas sales team to support North American Operations, and later worked at HCEA’s Chicago office from 2004 to 2008.

He was instrumental in establishing a …

ANN ARBOR, MI — Quinn Evans announces the promotions of seven architects and designers in the firm’s offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan. The professionals possess expertise in a range of the firm’s key markets, including the design of museums and cultural facilities, schools and higher educational facilities, commercial …

DEERFIELD, IL — Caterpillar Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Oil & Gas Division (Weir Oil & Gas) of the Weir Group PLC, a Scotland-based global engineering business. Headquartered near Fort Worth, Texas, Weir Oil & Gas produces a full line of pumps, flow iron, consumable parts, …

WEST BEND, WI — Manitou Group announces the appointment of Ilmars Nartish to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Manitou North America, effective immediately.

“We are excited to welcome Ilmars to Manitou North America. With more than 13 years working with Manitou Group, his knowledge …

ANN ARBOR, MI — Quinn Evans, an architecture firm focusing on design, historic preservation, and sustainability, announces the promotion of Stephanie Austin Redding, ASLA, and Karin Neubauer, AIA, in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, office.

Austin Redding has been promoted to Associate. She is a Landscape Architect with …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Wolverine Building Group announces the addition of six new team members. Michael Van Schelven joins the team as a Senior Project Manager, Alan Bussey as a Superintendent, Matthew Moilanen as a Carpenter, Travis Wierenga as an Iron Worker, and Donald Norton and Kristopher Bostic as a …

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announces 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, Michigan, and will be focusing specifically on Hyundai compact …

WATERLOO, IA — John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) announces a change to its leadership team in response to the planned retirement of David Hoffman, who acted as Director of Worldwide Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support.

After more than 41 years of service at John Deere, Hoffman has announced his …

DETROIT, MI — Clark Construction Company announces two strategic promotions to their executive leadership team: Janice Suchan, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP and Laurelyn Hewitt, SPHR, SHRM-SCP.

Suchan is promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy, …

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — Curry Supply welcomes Forest Hendricks to the sales team as National Account Manager. Hendricks joins Curry Supply’s national account, bringing a focus on heavy machinery and the railroad industry. With his experience in rail, he will work toward further developing Curry Supply’s presence in the top …

In construction there’s always a couple of major concerns on the jobsite – performance and safety. Strangely, as performance slips so does the on-the-job safety factor.

Any job function that requires a construction worker to keep their arms raised up and over their head is where this risk is a …

WINN, MI — Morbark, a manufacturer of equipment used in forestry, recycling, tree care, landscaping, sawmill, and biomass markets, announces the appointment of Bradley Boehler as the successor to former Vice President of Alamo Group’s Forestry and Tree Care Business Unit and President of Morbark Holdings, Dave …

ANN ARBOR, MI — Quinn Evans, an architectural, planning, and historic preservation firm, announces that Jennifer Henriksen, AIA, has been promoted to Principal, and Devan Anderson, AIA, has been promoted to Senior Associate. The promotions are among nearly two dozen recently announced throughout the firm’s six offices. …

IRON MOUNTAIN, MI — Stanley C. Kaczmarek has been promoted to President of Gundlach Champion, Inc. (GCI). He began his career at GCI 22 years ago as an Estimator. Kaczmarek was promoted to Chief Estimator and was responsible for all preconstruction services. In 2019, he was promoted to Senior Vice …

SOUTHFIELD, MI — Alisha Stidam, an Engineer in OHM Advisors’ Municipal Engineering group, won the $10,000 Jim Kleinfelder Scholarship from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) alongside eight other general scholarship winners across the nation. These scholarships are awarded annually to students pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx welcomes Charlie Cunningham to the North America sales and leadership teams as Senior Director of Sales.

Cunningham brings more than two decades of experience with sales, marketing, and business development activities. He recently spent 15 years with Astec Industries, Inc. As Vice President of Sales with …

LANSING, MI — The American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan (ACEC/M) announces Jack Wheatley, PE, from ROWE Professional Services Company as its 2020-2021 President.

Wheatley is Vice President and Director of Corporate Marketing at ROWE Professional Services Company, and he has two Bachelor of Science degrees from Michigan State University …

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) announces new Officers and Board Members. The election took place via email and mail-in ballots and results were announced at a recent board meeting, which took place through Zoom, as the association’s planned 48th Annual Convention was cancelled due …

MOLINE, IL — Deere & Company (DE) announces that its Board of Directors elected John Stone to the position of President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems. He will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the company's construction and forestry operations throughout the world and for …

SCHAUMBURG, IL — The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) announces the recognition of the Heavy Equipment Technology Program at Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) located in Charlotte, Michigan.

“We are pleased that Eaton RESA has chosen to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement through the process …

PLANO, TX — “You are the missing piece.” With this slogan five global players of the construction industry invite all entrepreneurs worldwide with innovative construction solutions to participate in this year’s edition of the Construction Startup Competition. Startups willing to play a crucial role in the transformation of the construction …

CHICAGO, IL — More than 37 million Americans face hunger each year and as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes an additional 17 million Americans into food insecurity, Komatsu’s North American business units are partnering with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to donate up to $250,000 to support …

TIFFIN, OH — PALFINGER announces the official appointment of Alberto Cavaggioni as the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Service for the North America Region.

Cavaggioni has been appointed Vice President Sales and Service for the North America Region as of March 23, 2020. He will be a member …

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI — Roncelli, Inc. appoints Gino Roncelli as the construction company’s new Vice President. Before being named Vice President, Gino served in executive positions for Roncelli, Inc. as Principal and General Counsel, building business opportunities in the Detroit construction market.

Gino brings a business degree from the University …

DETROIT, MI — The American Council of Engineering Companies announces Michael Cooper, PE, from Harley Ellis Devereaux, as its 2020-2022 Executive Committee Vice Chair.

Cooper is President and Managing Principal of Harley Ellis Devereaux, a national architecture, engineering, and planning firm. He has been involved in complex building …

KATY, TX — KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA announces that George Lumpkins, General Manager of Marketing, General Service Manager, and Product Developer Manager retired at the end of May 2020. Lumpkins is a professional with a 45-year career in the construction equipment business, with over 26 years with KOBELCO.

“George …

PLYMOUTH, MI — The Associated General Contractors of Michigan (AGC of Michigan) awarded six construction skilled trades apprentices and their mentors with the Apprentice of the Year Awards and Outstanding Construction Mentor Awards, respectively, and two contractors with the Cornerstone Award for Construction Training Excellence at the association’s Annual Meeting …

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — At the 134th Annual Meeting of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), the association's new Officers and Directors who will serve on the 2020 Board of Directors were installed.

CAM's new 2020 Chairman of the Board is Samuel J. Ruegsegger III, Project Executive, The Christman …

FORT MILL, SC — Tim Hyland returned to Dynapac recently as the Director of Sales for Key & Governmental Accounts, working with those customers on sales of the entire Dynapac lineup that includes pavers, feeders, and compaction equipment. He is be based at Dynapac’s North American headquarters in Fort Mill, …

DETROIT, MI — Elisabeth Knibbe, FAIA, LEED AP, a Principal with Quinn Evans, announces her retirement after a 40-year career in architecture. Knibbe is recognized as a pioneer in the practice of historic preservation, noted in particular for her work in the repurposing of aging, underutilized buildings in order …

Newport News, VA — On April 1, 2020, Daniel Pitzer changed position and moved to the Liebherr headquarters for mobile and crawler cranes in Ehingen, Germany, becoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the mobile and crawler crane division. His successor in charge of the U.S. market for the mobile and …

PLYMOUTH, MI — The Associated General Contractors of Michigan (AGC of Michigan) recently elected Trace Hendrick, Project Director of Saginaw-based R.C. Hendrick & Son, as Chairman of the association’s board of directors.

“I am honored and humbled to follow in the footsteps of both my grandfather and father …

LANSING, MI — Governor Gretchen Whitmer appoints David Alade to the International Authority for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.

“David is bringing his extensive professional background and skillset to the International Authority for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project,” Whitmer said. “His expertise will be crucial, and I know …

HOLLAND, MI — Manitowoc Cranes has appointed All State Crane and Rigging (All State) as the newest Potain self-erecting crane dealer in the U.S. Based in Holland, Michigan, the company will sell and rent the entire range of Potain self-erecting cranes, as well as offer parts, service and training. All …

SOUTHFIELD, MI — HED President Michael Cooper, PE has been elected to serve as a Vice Chair of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Executive Committee.

A federation of 52 state and regional groups, ACEC is made up of more than 5,600 engineering firms and affiliate members, employing over …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Wolverine Building Group announces the addition of seven new team members. Cliff Kilboy joins the team as a Senior Project Manager, David de Velder and John Lafrinere as Project Managers, Timothy Thome as Preconstruction Manager and Mitchell Japowicz, Lee Purches and Timothy Clogg as Superintendents. …

DETROIT, MI — Barton Malow was recognized as one of 13 Elite winners at the annual Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For awards celebration at The Henry Autograph Collection in Dearborn, Michigan. Barton Malow was also recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For.

Metro …

FORT MILL, SC — Dynapac North America LLC, a manufacturer of high-tech rollers for asphalt and soil applications, pavers and feeders, welcomes Jason Ammon back to the Dynapac team as Vice President of Product Support & Operations.

Ammon is based in the Fort Mill, South Carolina, office reporting to …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber (FTC&H), an engineering, architecture, environmental and construction management firm, announces its new company name and brand. Moving to a name more embraced by its staff and clients — Fishbeck — reflects the current expansion and progression of the company. With locations …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Mechanical contractor and fabricator Andy J. Egan Co. (Egan) presented the final $10,000 in the Egan $100k Community Giveaway to local veterans’ organization, Folds Grand Rapids. With the donation, Egan completed its commitment to donate $100,000 to West Michigan charities during the company’s 100th anniversary year. …

DETROIT, MI — The Heart of Walbridge Awards are a chance to celebrate project dedication, hard work and innovation on job sites and offices throughout the country.

This year awards were given to a record-number of 13 employees and subcontractors for their benefit to Walbridge, a global construction company headquartered …

DETROIT, MI — Jim Barbaresso, HNTB National Practice Leader ITS and Emerging Mobility Solutions, Senior Vice President and HNTB Fellow, has been elected to the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame as the 2019 Americas winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award. He received the award at the ITS World …

ST. IGNACE, MI — The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has found its new Chief Bridge Engineer: longtime Assistant Bridge Engineer Julie Neph.

Neph, who has been with the MBA for the majority of her career, will begin her new role on November 3.

"I'm thrilled to see Julie in …

DETROIT, MI — Quinn Evans, an architecture and design firm, has expanded its staff in Detroit and Ann Arbor. The new employees will support the firm’s growing practice in architecture, planning, urban revitalization and infill, adaptive use, landscape architecture and historic preservation. Currently, the firm has close to 60 …

SUNNYVALE, CA — Trimble announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Robert G. Painter to succeed Steven W. Berglund as President and CEO of Trimble effective January 4, 2020, the first day of Trimble's 2020 fiscal year. Painter will also join the Trimble Board of Directors on January …

NOVI, MI — Barton Malow’s Community Engagement team was recently honored with a pair of awards recognizing its commitment to supplier diversity.

Barton Malow was recognized as the “Best in Class” winner at the 19th Annual Great Lakes Women’s Business Council Excellence in Supplier Diversity Awards Ceremony Luncheon, held …

ADDISON, IL — McCann Industries, Inc. announces that the company has been named a Diamond Dealer by CASE Construction for the second consecutive year. The award was bestowed on only 13 dealers and recognizes organizations in North America for excellence in five categories: sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Mechanical contractor and fabricator Andy J. Egan Co. (Egan) announces that the Susan Mast ALS Foundation is this month’s $10,000 recipient in the Egan $100k Community Giveaway. The donation continues the company’s commitment to celebrate its 100th Anniversary by donating $100,000 to West Michigan charities in …

BARAGA, MI — Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC has launched a new X-Series Service School program to provide live, in-person machine training opportunities for members of its dealer network. Hosted by Pettibone dealers at various regional locations, the service school is specifically focused on Pettibone’s next gen X-Series Extendo and Traverse telehandlers. …

MILWAUKEE, WI — Throughout the summer of 2019, Seiler Instrument continued their tradition of hosting open houses and customer appreciation days at their locations throughout the Midwest. Seiler’s Geospatial and CAD staff, along with several vendor representatives from Trimble, Spectra Precision, Autodesk and more were on hand at …

DETROIT, MI — SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, has hired Urban Design and Mobility specialist Janet Attarian, AIA, LEED AP BD+C at its Detroit, Michigan, office. A nationally recognized authority in transportation policy creation, neighborhood development and sustainable infrastructure, Attarian will work closely with multi-disciplinary team members within the …

LANSING, MI — The American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan (ACEC/M) announces that Steven Gravlin, PE, PS, of Michael Baker International, as its 2019-2020 President.

Gravlin was born and raised in Michigan and is a product of Michigan Lutheran Seminary, University of Michigan, Michigan Technological University and California State …

MASON, MI — Efficiency Production recently hosted Municipal Safety Day for Michigan communities’ Departments of Public Works (DPW) and Water Department personnel. Offering training sessions at the event were the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA), FallTech, AIS Equipment Company, F.D. Lake and Jack Doheny Companies; …

LANSING, MI — Michigan middle and high school students recently competed against budding engineers from around the United States at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) 17th Annual TRAC Bridge Challenge competition in Park City, Utah. The Michigan teams took six of the top nine …

DETROIT, MI — Seiler Instrument & Manufacturing Company Inc. acquired the assets of Midwest Survey Supply and Michigan Surveyors Supply operations in Detroit and Lansing, Michigan. The offices in Detroit and Lansing will add to the existing geospatial offices Seiler operates in St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, Milwaukee and Indianapolis. …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Somerset CPAs and Advisors will be launching their 2019 Construction Industry Financial Performance and Salary & Benefits Survey. This industry-specific survey provides information about the financial standing of the national construction community, outlining salaries and benefits by position, balance sheets, statements of operations and other information as …

OTTOWA LAKE, MI — Buck & Knobby Equipment Company and its Outdoor Power Equipment division were hosts for the annual Customer Appreciation Day at the Ottawa Lake location in Michigan this spring. The event gave the employees of Buck & Knobby a chance to say thank you to their customers …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Liebherr USA, Co. Mining Equipment Division has added American State Equipment to its dealer network. American State holds the distinction of being the longest tenured Liebherr equipment dealer in the United States. The company will serve Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and parts of Illinois and Indiana.
“We …

LANSING, MI — While he grew up in St. Ignace seeing the Mackinac Bridge nearly every day, Bob Sweeney couldn't have known that one day he would be responsible for the operation and maintenance of it. And yet, as the former Executive Secretary of the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), that's …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Demolition Association (NDA) announces that Chris Godek of New England Yankee Construction, LLC, in Milford, Connecticut, has been elected the new President of NDA for the 2019-2021 term. The National Demolition Association is an association for demolition professionals, representing nearly 500 demolition companies throughout …

VANCOUVER, BC — Ritchie Bros. announces an organizational realignment in North America. Jeff Jeter is appointed President of Upstream & Emerging Businesses, and Kari Taylor is appointed Chief Sales Officer, U.S. Regions.
Jeter’s responsibilities will include driving the Upstream business by rolling out RB Asset Solutions in the U.S., …

CAMBRIDGE, OH — Southeastern Equipment Company announces that Brian Burket is the new Regional Sales Manager for Southeastern’s Michigan branches. Burket’s responsibilities include managing the regional sales team, overseeing the branches’ parts and service departments and ensuring that customers receive excellent service.

“We are extremely excited that Brian joined the …

SOUTHFIELD, MI — State Transportation Director Paul C. Ajegba was recently honored by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) at its annual Pioneer Award Dinner in Southfield. Ajegba received COMTO's highest honor, the 2019 Pioneer Award, for his work in encouraging and promoting diversity in the transportation industry and …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — TowerPinkster, an employee-owned multi-discipline architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announces the advancement of four employees to join the shareholder group at the firm as Associates. The four team members include Greg Adamczyk, Shelbi Iseminger, Yvonne VanWormer and Zach Verhulst.
“Greg, Shelbi, …

LONG BEACH, CA — Associated Builders and Contractors announces the winners of the 2018 National Safety Excellence Awards during the 29th annual Excellence in Construction Awards at ABC Convention 2019 in Long Beach, California. A total of 42 ABC member companies were recognized for their safety performance.
The National Safety …

DEERFIELD, IL — Caterpillar Inc. announces officer changes to further support execution of the enterprise strategy, including an emphasis on the company’s focus on services. All changes became effective on May 1.
Tom Bluth, who was most recently Vice President of the Innovation & Technology Development Division (ITDD), has …

DEERFIELD, IL — Ramin Younessi will replace Tom Pellette to lead Caterpillar’s Construction Industries segment. Younessi is currently the Group President of Energy & Transportation, and he has more than 30 years of leadership inside and outside of Caterpillar. He will now be responsible for the company’s earthmoving, excavation, building …

MANSFIELD, OH — Minnich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, announces its top dealers of 2018 according to sales performance.
Top Minnich dealers for 2018 include:

• Top Overall Dealer and Midwest Region Top Dealer: Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. (Des Moines, Iowa) …

DETROIT, MI — State Transportation Director Paul C. Ajegba was recently honored by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) with the very first "Transportation and Infrastructure Special Interest Group Lifetime Achievement Award." He earned the recognition at the NSBE's 45th annual convention held in Detroit.
The new award celebrates …

DETROIT, MI — Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) North America has named Alta Equipment Company (Alta Equipment) the 2018 Dealer of the Year. The Detroit, Michigan-based company demonstrated outstanding performance over the last year, when it intensified its efforts to improve customers’ experiences and entered a new market, Illinois, reinforcing …

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Wolverine Building Group announces the addition of Deborah Guyton, Vice President of Human Resources, to its team. Guyton is the second woman that Aaron Jonker and Curt Mulder have added to their leadership team since becoming owners in January 2018.
Guyton has more than 30 …