https://www.wcmu.org/tags/construction Construction en-US Copyright Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:31:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-06/township-keeps-zoning-blocking-trustees-gravel-mine-may-amend-mining-rules The effort to repeal zoning rules was spearheaded by Marv Rubingh, a township board member who is trying to gain approval for a gravel mine on his property. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:31:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-06/township-keeps-zoning-blocking-trustees-gravel-mine-may-amend-mining-rules Austin Rowlader https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/michigans-roads-are-supposed-to-get-more-money-in-new-budget-but-what-if-it-dries-up Michigan's newly adopted transportation budget directs significantly more money to the state's roads and bridges. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:35:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/michigans-roads-are-supposed-to-get-more-money-in-new-budget-but-what-if-it-dries-up Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-17/michigan-township-votes-to-end-zoning-as-a-trustee-tries-build-a-mine A township board in northern Michigan has begun the process of eliminating zoning rules. That would allow a township trustee to build a lucrative gravel mine on his property. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:42:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-17/michigan-township-votes-to-end-zoning-as-a-trustee-tries-build-a-mine Austin Rowlader, Northern Michigan Journalism Collaborative https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-25/michigan-union-works-to-attract-more-women-to-construction-and-trades Operating Engineers Local 324 wants to increase their numbers of women they hire and are making their job sites and training facilities more female friendly. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:36:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-25/michigan-union-works-to-attract-more-women-to-construction-and-trades Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-20/leaders-in-construction-create-young-female-interest-in-trades-through-outreach The Associated Builders and Contractors Organization in Midland recently held their 4th annual Build Like a Girl event in February. Almost 200 girls between 5th and 12th grades got hands-on experience with exhibits to learn what jobs are possible in the trades for women. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:08:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-20/leaders-in-construction-create-young-female-interest-in-trades-through-outreach Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-22/new-construction-to-continue-restoration-of-the-jordan-river Three aging culverts will be removed — two of which are the last human-made obstructions on main stem of the Jordan River. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:38:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-22/new-construction-to-continue-restoration-of-the-jordan-river Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-24/healthcare-center-construction-underway-in-northeast-michigan The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly is expanding their statewide reach in the greater Alpena area. Senior citizens will also be able to receive at-home care through the PACE center. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:26:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-24/healthcare-center-construction-underway-in-northeast-michigan Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/from-cheboygan-plants-ashes-a-reinvented-gateway Ever since an enormous fire and roof collapse in September, the Cheboygan Tissue Depot site has sat in disrepair. Now, there are new plans for the site. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:07:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-12/from-cheboygan-plants-ashes-a-reinvented-gateway Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-14/blasting-set-to-begin-at-soo-locks-this-month The Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward on construction of a new lock at the Soo. The corps will begin weekly construction blasting later this month. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:36:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-14/blasting-set-to-begin-at-soo-locks-this-month Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-29/construction-work-on-the-gordie-howe-international-bridge-continues Construction work on the Gordie Howe International Bridge continues. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:49:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-29/construction-work-on-the-gordie-howe-international-bridge-continues Alex McLenon