Washtenaw Contractors Association Events

Join us for the WCA Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 25th -- prospective members are welcome! THE PRESENTATIONS MARK ALLEN, WCC VP Facilities Development and Operations We will have the opportunity to meet Mark Allen from Washtenaw Community College, and he will update us on WCC's future construction plans and contractor selection processes. Mark is a Professional Engineer with 27 years ...

The WCA's C-Suite sessions are focused on subjects of specific interest to the top management people in your firm. The topic for the next C-Suite Session will be Recruiting and Retaining Employees in a Competitive Market. Human Resource professionals cite employee retention/turnover as their top workforce management challenge. This is particularly true in the construction industry in our region. The C-Suite Session on ...

You are invited to a joint AIA/WCA education and networking session on Wednesday, May 15th beginning at the U of M Art & Architecture Building and ending at Pierpont Commons. The event will feature presentations, tours of two recent U of M projects, and will conclude with a networking session with free appetizers and two complimentary drink tickets per person. CLICK ...

On  June 5th, the Washtenaw Contractors Association will conduct its 70th Annual Business Meeting.  The meeting agenda will include an overview of the association's accomplishments during the past year, plans for the coming year, and Board of Directors election. Following the meeting will be a luncheon and a presentation by  Marina Roelofs, Director of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) at the University of Michigan. ...

GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY (GLWA) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 3-YEAR OUTLOOK This course will provide an overview of a capital improvement plan with a deep dive into the important elements of the Great Lakes Water Authority’s CIP. Upon completing this program, you will be able to: • Components of a capital improvement plan. • What is a capital improvement program? • ...

Join us for the WCA Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 25th -- prospective members are welcome! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! THE PRESENTATIONS TOPIC: UPDATE ON MSU'S CONSTRUCTION PLANS JOHN LEFEVRE Director of Planning, Design and Construction Michigan State University __________________________________________  TOPIC: CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR WISD'S RECENTLY APPROVED $53 MILLION BOND ISSUE BRIAN MARCEL Asst. Superintendent, Administrative & Support Services Washtenaw Intermediate ...

On October 22nd the Washtenaw Contractors Association will be hosting the 22nd “JUST BUILD IT!” Construction Career Expo.  This is the longest running and most comprehensive construction career exploration program in Michigan.  It provides students in grades 8-12 and their counselors and teachers with hands on activities with the skilled trade apprenticeship programs; demonstrations by industry professionals such as architects and engineers; ...

The Washtenaw Contractors Association's December Membership Meeting will focus on upcoming health care construction projects. Prospective members are welcome to attend. THE PRESENTATIONS The University of Michigan will be building a $920 million adult inpatient facility. The new 12-story, 690,000 square-foot building will be located on the main medical campus. The plan includes relocation of 110 beds from University Hospital, plus 154 new beds for ...

The Washtenaw Contractors Association will recognize the outstanding performance of firms and individuals working in the construction industry in Washtenaw County by presenting its PYRAMID Awards on March 6, 2020. The Awards recognize exceptional effort in the areas of teamwork, service, and innovation. PYRAMID Awards are presented in three categories: Best Project Team, Best Subcontractor and Best Innovation. Self-nominations are ...