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• December
  December 13, 2024

  Heavy-Load, Multi-Modal

  

  The Port of Caddo-Bossier (LA) is thriving, and WIELAND is playing a key role in its continues growth. On December 11, leaders and executives from The Port Works – Caddo/Bossier, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), and the Red River Waterway Commission joined WIELAND in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 40,000 SF heavy-load, multi-modal warehouse in Shreveport, LA.

   

  The Port continues to drive economic success for Caddo and Bossier Parishes, spanning 4,600 acres and hosting 17 national and international companies. These businesses utilize the Port’s facilities to protect operations against potential supply chain disruptions. The heavy-load, multi-modal warehouse is being leased by Odyssey Logistics LLC. Construction began in June 2023 and was completed in just over a year.

   

  Special thanks go to WIELAND’s Dean Craig, his rolling grill, and the office team for providing burgers to attendees after the event.

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• December
  December 11, 2024

  Teal Jones Sawmill

  

  In December, WIELAND will complete the Teal Jones Sawmill in Plain Dealing, LA. Teal Jones, a 70-year-old family-owned business and the largest privately held forest products company on Canada’s west coast is expanding its operations in the U.S. with this new mill.

   

  This facility is the fifth southern yellow pine Teal Jones Sawmill in the U.S. and the first in LA. At full operational capacity, the 138,000 SF sawmill will produce 300 million board feet of lumber annually with industry-leading recovery rates. The lumber will supply pulp and pellet plants in the surrounding region. Additionally, the project is expected to create 125 permanent jobs, contributing to economic growth in Bossier Parish in Northwest LA.

   

  WIELAND joined Teal Jones in July 2022 for a groundbreaking ceremony attended by executives from both organizations and former LA Governor John Bel Edwards. After just over two years of construction, the project is ready to drive growth and opportunity in the region!

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• December
  December 9, 2024

  December Anniversaries

  

  Our December employees totally sleigh! A big congratulations to Crystal Nemer (2014)  and Joseph Catoe (2017) on your work anniversaries. Thank you for your dedication and contributions – WIELAND appreciates you!

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• December
  December 4, 2024

  Charity Donations

  

  WIELAND‘s Culture Club initiative goes beyond fostering in-office connections, focusing on building meaningful relationships with the surrounding community. This holiday season, associates from all three office locations collected goods and items to donate to local charities.

   

  The Lansing office partnered with the City Rescue Mission of Lansing, an organization dedicated to meeting physical needs through food and shelter. In Shreveport, associates matched these efforts donating nearly 700 cans of food to Christian Service of Shreveport, a mission that has provided over three million meals to the hungry and homeless in Louisiana since 1970. Meanwhile, the Orlando office supported Nathaniel’s Hope, a charity honoring Nathaniel Kuck, who passed away at four-and-a-half years old from health complications. This organization celebrates children with special needs and equips their communities to better enrich their lives.

   

  During this season of giving, WIELAND’s focus remains on serving neighbors in its surrounding communities!

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• November
  November 28, 2024

  Thanksgiving

  

  This Thanksgiving, WIELAND reflects on a year of hard work, growth, and gratitude. Special appreciation goes to the incredible employees whose dedication drives success. Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving from the WIELAND family to yours!

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• November
  November 27, 2024

  Cristo Rey

  

  WIELAND recently completed 3,300 SF of healthcare space for Cristo Rey. Owned by Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, Cristo Rey has become a beacon of hope for many in Lansing, providing equal access to quality healthcare for under-served populations. With its new location on Willow Street, the Cristo Rey Family Health Center is now expanding services to include dental care for low-income children and adults, disabled persons, and veterans.

   

  The renovation included additional office space and a fully equipped dental suite with multiple patient bays and laboratory rooms. The project broke ground in July 2024 and was recently completed in just four months.

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• November
  November 25, 2024

  Procore Groundbreak 2024

  

  Procore Groundbreak 2024, held on November 20-21 in Denver, Colorado, provided WIELAND with a valuable opportunity to network with industry leaders, explore innovative construction technologies, and exchange best practices. Procore Technologies, a cloud-based platform, simplifies the construction process by facilitating communication among contractors, architects, and project teams from project takeoffs to closeouts.

   

  Procore Groundbreak 2024 emphasized collaboration and innovation, with highlights including keynote speeches from Emmitt Smith and Bear Grylls and engaging workshops. Groundbreak 2024 celebrated industry progress while providing tools and insights that align with WIELAND’s commitment to delivering exceptional projects and staying at the forefront of the construction industry.

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• November
  November 18, 2024

  United Way of Northwest Louisiana

  

  WIELAND’s Shreveport office proudly hosted the United Way of Northwest Louisiana‘s 2024 Donor Thank You Reception on November 14. The event celebrated the generosity of over 28 companies, with special recognition given to the pacesetter companies for their exceptional contributions. WIELAND‘s Business Development Manager, John Person, who serves on the United Way of Northwest Louisiana Board of Directors, led the event alongside Project Manager Colin Fontenot and Assistant Project Manager Connor Branch. WIELAND is honored to support the United Way’s local and national mission.

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• November
  November 13, 2024

  Magna Project Gemini

  

  WIELAND is making significant progress on the Magna Project Gemini in Etheridge, TN. Magna, the largest Tier 1 auto parts manufacturer in North America, supplies companies like GM, Toyota, Ford, Stellantis, BMW, and Tesla. The Etheridge facility will operate as a stamping and assembly plant, equipped with four presses dedicated to manufacturing Ford truck frame components.

   

  WIELAND started the 385,135 SF project last July, with CORE as the architect/engineer, targeting completion by late 2024. Magna Project Gemini will strengthen its logistical advantages, with Ford’s BlueOval City – set to be one of the largest battery and vehicle manufacturing campuses in the U.S. – located just over a two-hour drive away.

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• November
  November 11, 2024

  Veterans Day

  

  WIELAND honors and expresses its deepest thanks to the brave men and women who serve or have served in the nation’s armed forces. Today on this Veterans Day, WIELAND celebrates and thanks them for their unwavering commitment to our country. To all who have served: thank you!

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• November
  November 6, 2024

  November Employee Anniversaries

  

  November employees, thanks-a-latte for all that you do! This month, WIELAND celebrates the work anniversaries of its exceptional team members whose commitment fuels WIELAND’s success. Thank you and congratulations!

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• October
  October 31, 2024

  Haunt the Harbor Halloween!

  

  Happy Halloween from WIELAND! Last Friday, October 25, employees from the Shreveport office came together to serve 480 hotdogs, 500 bags of chips, and 500 bottles of water, while Volunteers for Youth Justice handed out more than 15,000 pieces of candy to a crowd of excited trick-or-treaters. The inaugural “Haunt the Harbor” event drew over 400 attendees, who enjoyed a special look into VYJ’s impactful work in the community!

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• October
  October 29, 2024

  Briggs District Library

  

  On September 9, WIELAND began renovating the Briggs District Library in St. Johns, MI. For over 25 years, the library has served the community with minimal changes, but the current project will transform it to better meet present and future needs. The renovation includes a new conference and meeting room, a children’s area, a more accessible entrance, and an upgraded circulation desk. The 9,846 SF project was designed by the architectural firm Merritt Cieslak Design and is scheduled for completion by WIELAND in early 2025.

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• October
  October 25, 2024

  The Haven at Davenport

  

  The Haven at Davenport project in Davenport, FL, continues to make great progress! Construction on the garden-style apartment complex began in September 2023 and is advancing quickly toward completion. The development will feature six buildings with a total of 367 units, including a building with an integrated clubhouse offering amenities and activities. With WIELAND‘s rapid progress underway, the Haven is set to welcome its first residents next July.

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