$1.5B Detroit mixed-use project delayed
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2024
District Detroit, developed by the Related Cos. and Olympia Development of Michigan, was initially scheduled to start construction last summer.
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Detroit builder partners with local artists for charity auction
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Sachse Construction is leading “Hard Hats for Detroit,” an auction of one-of-a-kind helmets to benefit partner charities.
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APRIL 21, 2022
Red Lobster, Detroit, MI. Englewood Construction is proud to have helped out client get this Red Lobster up and running in Detroit, Michigan. Red Lobster, Detroit, MI. Englewood Construction is proud to have helped out client get this Red Lobster up and running in Detroit, Michigan.
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Ford outlines union hiring plan for $740M Detroit construction
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 29, 2018
The automobile giant's officials expressed concern that the company might not be able to meet Detroit's 51% local-hire requirement given the labor shortage.
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GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Plant Named Flagship Facility For EV Production
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OCTOBER 16, 2020
billion to transform its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center into an all-electric vehicle assembly plant, dubbed Factory ZERO. Read: GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Plant Named Flagship Facility For EV Production at BusinessFacilities.com. General Motors will invest $2.2
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Detroit ePowertrain to Power Daimler eTrucks
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will use the proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power its Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 work trucks. The move helps the company to establish a uniform basic architecture for their broad line-up of battery-electric vehicles around the globe.
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Ford lays out plans for mobility innovation district in Detroit
BD+C
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Any conversation about what’s wrong with urban America is bound to bring up Detroit at some point. That metro’s July 2013 bankruptcy—the largest municipal filing in U.S.
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Detroit Electric Returns To Motor City; 180 Jobs To Be Created
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MARCH 19, 2013
The new Detroit Electric sports car will be revealed in April 2013. PRNewsFoto/Detroit Electric). After an absence of over 70 years, Detroit Electric has returned to the legendary Motor City, promising job creation and a range of exciting 100% electric vehicles for the mass market. Rockerfeller Jr.
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5 Benefits of Simulator Training for Heavy-Equipment
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Jeff is a crane operator working out of Detroit, Michigan. Thirty years ago, he learned how to operate heavy equipment the same way every other operator did: on the job. “I I remember starting out in a 20-ton crane years and years ago,” he said. “I
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Virtual Training & Real-Life Results
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FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Jeff is a crane operator working out of Detroit, Michigan. Thirty years ago, he learned how to operate heavy equipment the same way every other operator did: on the job. “I I remember starting out in a 20-ton crane years and years ago,” he said. “I
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Detroit's historic Whitney Building to be renovated for hotel, apartments
BD+C
MARCH 29, 2013
Detroit's David Whitney Building , a 19-story landmark erected in 1915, will be renovated for an Aloft hotel and apartments. Financial partipants include the Detroit Economic Growth Corp., and Invest Detroit. Financial partipants include the Detroit Economic Growth Corp., and Invest Detroit. read more.
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March 2024 City Scoop: Detroit
ENR Construction
MARCH 19, 2024
“There are pockets of development in the Detroit area, but recent commercial project starts have slowed post-COVID due primarily to high interest rates and inflation,” Abdullah says.
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Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.
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Debts, lawsuits force Detroit builder to file bankruptcy
Construction Dive
JANUARY 8, 2024
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Barton Malow tops out tower on $1.4B Detroit development
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MAY 7, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
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Proposed Detroit ordinance could mandate 51% local hires for all city construction work
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield proposed the measure as part of a package of "People's Bills" that she said will benefit Detroit residents.
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3D printed models bring new economic district in Detroit to life
BD+C
APRIL 21, 2017
This September, the 21,000-seat Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to open in downtown Detroit. million arena will be the new homes to the Detroit Red Wings professional hockey team and the Detroit Pistons basketball team.
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Detroit Hospital Plans $2.5B Expansion and Neighborhood Redevelopment
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Henry Ford Health is partnering with Michigan State University and the owner of the Detroit Pistons on the projects.
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Former racetrack makes way for master-plan near Detroit
Construction Dive
JUNE 7, 2024
The Downs will contain 174 apartments, 53 condos and 245 homes and townhomes at full buildout, plus retail and parking spaces.
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Contractor Charged in Detroit Contaminated Fill Case
ENR Construction
APRIL 26, 2023
Prosecutors say the man charged Detroit $1.1 million for contaminated fill he had obtained for free.
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Detroit GC Walbridge confident in EV plant construction boost
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Executive Vice President Randy Abdallah talks about manufacturing projects, top sectors for growth and industrywide challenges.
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Barton Malow-Turner-Dixon JV starts $2.2B Detroit hospital expansion
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The largest healthcare investment in the city’s history will add 1.2 million square feet to the Henry Ford Hospital campus, including a 20-story tower.
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Ram 1500 Wins "Truck of the Year" at Detroit Show
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 16, 2013
The Ram 1500 has been named the 2013 North American Truck/Utility of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Ram 1500 has been named the 2013 North American Truck/Utility of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. January 16, 2013. read more
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Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a settlement with Detroit Diesel Corp. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. that resolves alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for selling heavy-duty diesel engines that were not certified by EPA and did not meet applicable emission standards.
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Detroit Development Could Bring 15,000 Construction Jobs
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
The Detroit Free Press says Dan Gilbert, founder of Quicken Loans, unveiled plans on Wednesday for a $2.1 billion development of four buildings that will eventually create 24,000 temporary and permanent jobs in the city. The four building developments — most of which were previously announced — include:
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[VIDEO] Watch the Explosive Demolition of Historic Detroit Basketball Arena, the Palace of Auburn Hills
Construction Junkie
JULY 17, 2020
From 1988 to 2017, the Palace of Auburn Hills was home to the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. Prior to The Palace being completed, the Silverdome was actually also the home of the Detroit Pistons for 10 years, spanning from 1978-1988. The NFL’s Detroit Lions called the Silverdome home from 1975-2001. via YouTube.
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Detroit's economic improvement a boon to its hotel sector
BD+C
DECEMBER 11, 2017
The Detroit Foundation Hotel, an adaptive reuse and merging of two historic buildings, has emerged as one of the hotter downtown boutique spots serving the Motor City’s recovery.
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Daimler to Offer Detroit Medium-Duty Engines
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Daimler Trucks North America will offer Detroit medium-duty engines beginning in 2016. The new engines will be branded the Detroit DD5 and DD8. Detroit’s new DD5 and DD8 engines are a part of Daimler Trucks’ Global Excellence Strategy to have uniform production standards and processes worldwide.
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Detroit Diesel Settles 2010 Engine Complaint
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a settlement with Detroit Diesel Corp. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. that resolves alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for selling heavy-duty diesel engines that were not certified by EPA and did not meet applicable emission standards.
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Adopting Labor Operations Software for Contractors
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 20, 2023
Meitl is an electrical engineer who’s grown businesses in lighting controls, an entrepreneur and a proud Detroiter. SPEAKERS Ryan Meitl President & CEO RIVET Work Ryan Meitl and the RIVET Work team are on a mission to revolutionize labor operations for electrical and subcontractors.
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Plans to Develop Downtown Detroit Could Bring 15,000 Construction Jobs
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
The Detroit Free Press says Dan Gilbert, founder of Quicken Loans, unveiled plans on Wednesday for a $2.1 billion development of four buildings that will eventually create 24,000 temporary and permanent jobs in the city. The four building developments — most of which were previously announced — include:
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63 Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s first U.S. project breaks ground in Detroit
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2018
The northeast corner of Detroit’s Campus Martius Park will be home to Monroe Blocks, Schmidt hammer Lassen Architect’s first U.S. The project will span a 134,548-sf site across two city blocks and include the first high-rise office tower built in downtown Detroit in more than 25 years.
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6 Sacred Principles of Success
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JULY 30, 2023
I went on to play for the Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons, scoring 874 points over 157 games. But just a year later, I made NBA history. After signing with the Dallas Mavericks, I became the first undrafted rookie to start a season-opening game.
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Detroit Approves Tallest Building in Michigan
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
The Detroit Downtown Development Authority approved plans to break ground on what will be Michigan's tallest building. Hudson department store site in Detroit. Scheduled for a December 1, 2017 start, the mixed-use structure will fill 1.2 million square feet of space and stand about 800 feet high.
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The Boldt Co. taps LaSalle’s Brad VanGorder as Detroit lead
Construction Dive
JULY 19, 2023
The 16-year construction veteran’s experience includes automotive, technology, commercial, municipal and health builds.
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Shinola is Detroit's Reconstruction Wonder Hotel
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The Shinola Hotel project team delivered classic architecture and high-end interiors to downtown Detroit.
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Local hiring requirement a tough challenge for new Detroit arena project
BD+C
JULY 16, 2014
An agreement for a land transfer from the City of Detroit to Ilitch Holdings Inc., that enabled construction of a new arena for the Detroit Red Wings requires that 51% of the project’s construction workers must come from the city. read more.
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Rebuilding Detroit With 3D Holograms
Construction Equipment
JUNE 6, 2016
. Detroit's abandoned buildings have a new resurrection tool. Detroit has thousands of abandoned buildings from residential to commercial to manufacturing plants. One such factory, the Packard Plant, was built in 1903 and abandoned in 1953 when the Packard Car Company went out of business.
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DTNA Unveils Detroit DD8 Midrange Engine
Construction Equipment
MARCH 16, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America unveiled its upcoming Detroit DD8 diesel, the second in a series of medium-duty engines, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The DD8 expands on Detroit’s 4-cylinder DD5 introduced last year. Aimed at vocational truck applications, the DD8 is a 7.7-liter
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HDR-led Team Chosen for $2.5B Henry Ford Hospital Expansion in Detroit
ENR Construction
MARCH 30, 2023
HDR will lead an architectural engineering team in the design of a 1-million-square-foot-plus hospital campus expansion in Detroit.
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Little Caesar Arena construction worker suicide case goes to state AG
Construction Dive
APRIL 22, 2019
Some have accused state safety inspectors of showing favoritism toward the Detroit project's stakeholders in determining that the death wasn't accidental.
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115 Detroit mixed-use high-rise could be one of tallest in US
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 5, 2018
The firm owned by billionaire mogul Dan Gilbert that is redeveloping the iconic J.L. Hudson department store site proposed adding another 100 feet to the $909 million tower, and costs are likely to rise with it.
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Midwest City Scoop: Construction Starts in Detroit
ENR Construction
MARCH 9, 2021
Dodge offers data on projected 2021 construction starts in the Detroit area.
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Construction Equipment
JUNE 12, 2018
The train depot which once handled all of Detroit's passenger train traffic has been vacant for thirty years, but fell into disrepair when Detroit's other transport industry gave people individual mobility. Redevelopment plans will be officially unveiled next week, Moroun said.
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