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• April
  April 16, 2024

  Benteler

  

  Earlier this week, WIELAND secured a contract to build an expansion facility for Benteler at the Port of Caddo-Bossier. Benteler, renowned for its expertise in metal processing for automotive, energy, and engineering sectors, aims to enhance its supply chain by construction a threading facility. Benteler’s $21 million investment is projected to generate approximately 145 job opportunities in Louisiana’s Northwest Region. Construction by WIELAND is scheduled to commence in late April, with the two-phase project slated for completion by 2026.

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• April
  April 12, 2024

  Heavy-Load Concrete Pour

  

  While you were sleeping… WIELAND was pouring concrete! WIELAND employees were able to watch the sunrise this morning during a concrete pour in Shreveport, LA. Today’s pour was for the second half of the new 40,000 SF Heavy-Load Warehouse at the Port of Caddo-Bossier. Work began on this project in June 2023, with completion targeted for June 2024.

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• April
  April 4, 2024

  Orlando Office Open House

  

  WIELAND recently hosted an open house and subcontractor appreciation event at their Orlando office in Lake Nona. Employees of WIELAND and their valued traded contractors were able to network as they enjoyed drinks and ate delicious food from a taco truck. WIELAND values the important relationships with local trade contracts and works hard to maintain them.

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• April
  April 2, 2024

  Ryan Roberts Anniversary

  

  This week WIELAND says Congratulations to Ryan Roberts, who joins the exclusive 25-year club. Ryan began his WIELAND career in April, 1999 as a traveling superintendent. He went on to be a project manager and senior project manager, then moved to Shreveport, LA in 2008 to manage WIELAND’s office there, becoming a Regional Director and later a Partner. Ryan is now one of seven employees who currently have 25+ years of service. Thank you for your service, and congrats Ryan!

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• March
  March 28, 2024

  Associated Builders and Contractors GC Connect Event

  

  Earlier this month, WIELAND was represented by Sr. Project Manager Brock Smith and Sr. Business Development Manager Daniel Sprague at the GC Connect event hosted by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) of Central Florida. As Florida’s largest commercial construction trade association, ABC connects contracts and subcontractors statewide. With a focus on building relationships, WIELAND places great importance on its subcontractors, prioritizing their relationships with the company.

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• March
  March 26, 2024

  Sofidel Groundbreaking Ceremony

  

  WIELAND was thrilled to participate in groundbreaking ceremonies on March 21 to celebrate a major addition to Sofidel’s tissue plant in Circleville, OH. Sofidel is a global tissue company based in Italy. The new addition will exceed 500,000 SF and represents a $185M investment to the community. Sofidel’s CEO, Luigi Lazzaresch and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine both spoke at the event. WIELAND has already started construction, with a 2025 completion date.

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• March
  March 14, 2024

  March Employee Anniversaries

  

  One shining month of celebrating WIELAND’s March employees! WIELAND would like to congratulate our March employees on their work anniversaries. Thank you and congratulations from WIELAND!

   

   

   

   

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• March
  March 5, 2024

  Women in Construction Week

  

  At WIELAND, we’re proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week, recognizing women’s vital role in shaping our industry’s future. From breaking barriers to exceeding expectations, the women of WIELAND inspire us daily with their passion and dedication. Here’s to our remarkable women at WIELAND, Happy Women in Construction Week!

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• February
  February 29, 2024

  University of North Florida Career Fair

  

  Members of WIELAND’s Florida office recently attended the University of North Florida Construction Management Career Fair in Jacksonville in search of summer interns and full-time employees. One of WIELAND’s core values is to “…identify and hire the best people,” and career fairs are a great place to meet future leaders in construction.

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• February
  February 27, 2024

  Arq Contract Awarded

  

  WIELAND is proud to announce its Shreveport (LA) office has been awarded the construction contract for a new Granular Activated Carbon (“GAC”) facility in Coushatta, LA. Arq, a diversified environmental technology company, made the announcement last month, citing construction costs $45-50M. The upgraded “Red River” facility will introduce new ways to purify coal waste into granular activated carbon, which can be used in water purification, soil and groundwater remediation, and renewable energy. Deke Williamson, COO of Arq, stated, “(This announcement) marks the start of a very busy year for Arq at Red River and I am pleased that we will be joined in this endeavor by our partners at WIELAND.”

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• February
  February 22, 2024

  76th Annual Bossier Chamber of Commerce

  

  WIELAND’s Louisiana office recently attended the Bossier Chamber of Commerce’s 76th Annual Meeting. The team enjoyed helping celebrate the top businesses and businessperson of the year honored during the event and helped commemorate the achievements of 2023! WIELAND’s business development manager for the Shreveport office, John David Person, sits on the chamber’s board of directors and was selected as a businessperson of the year finalist in 2022. WIELAND would like to congratulate all those recognized during the annual meeting.

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• February
  February 20, 2024

  Staff Promotions

  

  WIELAND is excited to announce the promotion of two employees to new key positions. Amanda Canfield, a 24-year employee at WIELAND and currently a Senior Project Accountant, has been named Controller. Jim Flanagan, a nine-year veteran of WIELAND and currently a Senior Project Manager, has been named Director of Finance. Both employees will start the new jobs immediately as a part of a succession plan at WIELAND.

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• February
  February 15, 2024

  Construction Safety Training Day

  

  Today, The Associated General Contractors of Michigan (AGC) is hosting Michigan’s Construction Safety Training Day 2024. This event aims to promote safety awareness and best practices within the industry. Participants engage in various classes such as crane and rigging safety, demonstrations, and discussions led by experts in the field.

   

  Safety has always been a fundamental part of WIELAND and any of its worksites. Scott Mason was promoted to Safety Director in 2022, and he monitors and enforces the effectiveness of WIELAND’s safety plan, helping to avoid injuries before they occur. Happy Construction Safety Day from WIELAND!

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• February
  February 13, 2024

  SitePro

  

  WIELAND is pleased to share photos from the recently completed SitePro Rentals in Shreveport, LA. SitePro is an equipment rental company with locations in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia. This project include renovating a 9000 SF building, including a showroom, large office space, and large shop are located on a 2.5 acre site. Linked below is a live walk-through from the renovation completed by WIELAND. The project commenced in the summer of 2023 and was completed in October 2023.

   

  https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=umrnJo3YPaV

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