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Samuel Ashley Jr. on Sustainability in Long-Term Projects

Construction Business Owner

But when Japanese Solderless Terminals (JST) approached Michigan-based Cunningham-Limp with a grand vision of a campus that preserved the surrounding forest, the company couldn’t say no, said President Samuel Ashley Jr. The campus is now the most sustainable construction site in Michigan, according to Ashley. Samuel Ashley Jr.

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Texas, Michigan, California Top Industry Rankings

Business Facilities

Texas, Michigan, California have each nabbed top industry rankings in Business Facilities' 18th Annual Rankings Report.

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ABC of Michigan files suit against governor over 'unconstitutional' safety orders

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The plaintiffs in the case allege that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer exceeded her authority and went around the state legislative process when she issued the executive orders.

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Jacob Gardner Preserves Forest, Protects Ecosystem During Building Project

Construction Business Owner

When Jacob Gardner graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in construction management, he could hardly have imagined the kinds of building projects he would one day help lead. a real estate firm specializing in development, design and construction, headquartered in Novi, Michigan.

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Michigan OSHA Targets Silica Exposure

Construction Equipment

Michigan OSHA (MIOSHA) will conduct inspections at job sites where workers are most likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica as part of the agency’s recently launched emphasis program aimed at reducing exposure to silica and preventing silicosis, reports Safety+Health magazine, the…

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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant

Business Facilities

Michigan-based SK Siltron CSS, a manufacturer of semiconductor wafers used in power system components, will invest $302 million and create up to 150 jobs in Monitor Township, MI. million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.

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Ram Truck Manufacturing Coming Home to Michigan

Construction Equipment

Fiat Chrysler announced Thursday it will move production of its Ram heavy-duty trucks to its plant in Warren, Michigan. In doing so, the plant will add 2,500 new jobs. Currently, the Ram is built in Saltillo, Mexico. FCA said it does not plan to shutter the Mexico plant but hasn't said what plans it may have for the facility.

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