Celebrating Women in Construction Week
Women In Construction Week takes place March 3-9 nationally.
While the construction industry may be different from many others, Walbridge employees say, it’s an industry that fits flawlessly with their lives.
WE Newsletter – February 2019
Two Mikes and a Mark
Office Safety is Important Too
It’s fairly obvious that safety and health hazards can exist out on construction sites, where employees often engage in strenuous manual labor.
Jobs where most of the work tasks are completed while sitting in a chair, in an office building are certainly less “dangerous.” However, a surprising number of hazards still exist in an office setting. Safety is just as important in an office environment as it is the the field. Some things to keep in mind while working in the office are:
- Stay Clutter Free – Ensure walkways (especially means of evacuation) are clear of trip hazards and accumulated boxes, files, etc. Rugs are especially notorious for possible trips.
- Maintain a Clear Line of Site – Running into each other around corners or if someone is walking and texting in hallways can cause collisions. Also, always open doors slowly to prevent striking an unknowing office mate.
- Shut the Drawers – Open drawers on file cabinets can causing tripping hazards or can cause a file cabinet to tip over onto a worker.
- Lifting – Often overlooked in the office but we still must maintain proper lifting techniques while lifting items in the office. Boxes of paper or I.T. equipment can still be heavy. Make sure to lift with your legs or get assistance.
The same attitude on safety should be brought into the office as well as the field. Stay safe and go home to what is important.
Burnley, Jackson named to MMSDC Board of Directors
DETROIT, MICH – Devon Industrial Group’s Stephanie Burnley and Walbridge’s Jackie Jackson were named to the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s (MMSDC) Board of Directors.
Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II swore in the two on Feb. 5 at DTE Energy’s headquarters in Detroit.
Burnley is the co-CEO of DIG, while Jackson is the Executive Director of Supplier Diversity at Walbridge.
MMSDC is a non-profit organization that promotes economic growth within minority communities. DIG is a minority-owned construction company, providing construction management services to automotive, commercial, healthcare, institutional, education and manufacturing clients.
Get a Virtual Tour of the Michigan Union
While our team is still on the ground at the Michigan Union, the University of Michigan released a video of what the upcoming project will look like. Get a first look at what this new project will bring to campus!
See more of the details from U-M here: http://bit.ly/2SMvy0y
Pee Wee Hockey Champs
Walbridge Superintendent Bob Bradford and his son coached the Greater Flint Hockey Association Ice Raiders and shared a few thoughts with us after an exceptional season.
I have coached hockey for a number of years, but this year’s team, the Greater Flint Hockey Association Ice Raiders was much more special than the rest. I coached with my son Bobby, and my grandson Camron was one of the captains.
At the midpoint of the season we were only a .500 team, lacking chemistry, but then after attending a Red Wings game, it all started to come together.
My son and I had a philosophy that was different from most coaches, while most teams were playing dozens of games, we were playing fewer games, and instead, we used our ice time to practice fundamentals and teamwork.
Well as it turned out, all of the practices paid off. We finished the season winning eight consecutive playoff games including a 3-2 sudden death overtime thriller in the championship game, to win the 12U Pee Wee Playoff Championship.
I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of this team, and the bonus is that they have made lifelong friendships with their teammates along the way.