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Grand Haven State Park Sustainable Design Toilet and Shower Building The new toilet and shower building at Grand Haven State Park uses sustainable design featuring natural ventilation, daylighting and recyclable and natural materials. Designed and built according to LEED standards, it is a prototype for future state park buildings. Jan Miller from the Design & Construction Division and Doug Gallup from the Department of Natural Resources are the project team for this innovative building.
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Fred Meijer White Pine Trail Wins Award The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail has received an Award of Merit from the Asphalt Association of Michigan in the Recreational Category. The trail is providing recreational and economic opportunities throughout northern Michigan. Harold Belcher provided project direction for the Design and Construction Division while Ken Davis from the Department of Natural Resources provided project inspection.
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Cadillac Transportation Service Center The Cadillac Transportation Service Center will provide a modern and functional office for the Michigan Department of Transportation in this growing region. Innovative "light tubes" will provide daylighting deep within the structure, saving energy. Harold Belcher and Ken Dao are providing project direction and representation for this project.
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Alternative Energy Staff from Facilities Administration and the Department of Natural Resources participate in the demonstration of wind turbines at Mackinac City in October, 2007. Wind power may provide electricity to operate water bubblers necessary to protect the harbor docks during the winter, saving energy.
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Mackinac Island State Harbor of Refuge Project Complete -- The Mackinac Island State Harbor of Refuge has been refurbished to meet the needs of Michigan boaters, incorporating sustainable design concepts and providing safer facilities. Bob Adams and Mark Knoebel from the Design and Construction Division provided project direction and inspection services for the Department of Natural Resources.
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New Air Handling Unit, General Services Building The new air handling unit at the General Services Building allows the Department of Management and Budget to more efficiently and safely provide a good working environment. Rashmi Patel and Chad Devereaux from the Design and Construction Division provided project direction and inspection for Facilities Administration Operations.
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New MDOT Houghton Maintenance Garage The Houghton Maintenance Garage will provide the Michigan Department of Transportation with a new and modern facility for its staff and equipment to clear snow and maintain Houghton area roads. Harold Belcher and Mark Knoebel of the Design and Construction Division are providing project direction and inspection for the Michigan Department of Transportation.
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Gaylord to Mackinaw City Trail under construction! Read the DNR's Press Release here. Construction is underway for the Gaylord to Mackinaw City Trail. This trail will provide recreational and economic opportunities for northern lower Michigan by converting a former railroad corridor for use by hikers, bicylists, and snowmobilers. Harold Belcher (DMB) and Ken Davis (DNR) are providing project direction and inspection for the Department of Natural Resources.
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Repairs to Ventilation and Equipment at the MSP Training Academy Repairs to the equipment and ventilation systems at the Michigan State Police Training Academy will improve efficiency and safety at the building. Chris Kulhanek and Chad Deveraux from Design and Construction provided project direction and inspection for DMB Operations.
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Austin Building Windows New windows in Lansing's Austin Building will improve energy efficiency. Chris Kulhanek and Ben Zama are providing project management and inspection for DMB Operations.
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Mason Building New Air Handler and Garden Level Renovation Adding a new Air Handling Unit to the Mason Building Garden Level allowed DMB to improve energy use as well as providing improved office and storage space. Dave Sproul and Anup Shah provided project direction and inspection for the DMB project team.
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New Days River Ski Trail Bridge, Gladstone The Days River Ski Trail Bridge in Gladstone will provide a safe river crossing for hikers and cross-country skiers. Bob Adams and John Patrick of DMB Facilities Administration provided project direction and inspection for the Department of Natural Resources.
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Demolition of the Kinross Correctional Facility Power Plant The Kinross Power Plant demolition features the recycling of nearly all components of the structure. The first photo shows demolition undeway. Click on the link to see piping, steel, and boilers collected for recycling. Even the unused coal has been removed for use elsewhere.
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West Bay Campus project for Bay de Noc Community College. The new West Bay Campus for Bay de Noc Community College brings the classes and services of this college to the residents of Iron Mountain. The new campus building project was managed by DMB Facilities Administration, with Bob Adams and John Patrick providing project direction and inspection for Bay de Noc Community College. |
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