WIELAND recently completed renovations at St. James Catholic Church, enhancing both its Parish Hall and the exterior courtyard to better serve the downtown Orlando community. Designed by Houseman Architecture, LLC and built by WIELAND, the project began in fall 2023 and was turned over to the Diocese of Orlando in September 2024.
Initially founded in 1880 as part of the Diocese of St. Augustine, St. James later became the central church of the Diocese of Orlando in 1978. WIELAND holds a rich history with the Diocese, completing past projects such as Most Precious Blood in Oviedo and Holy Cross Catholic Church in Orlando. Although this is a smaller renovation, WIELAND is proud to deliver its third successful project to the Diocese, strengthening its connection with the Orlando Community.
WIELAND is lucky to have our March employees! Congratulations to these hardworking team members on their work anniversaries. Your commitment and passion continue to drive WIELAND forward. Thank you for your contributions, and congratulations on this career milestone!
This week, WIELAND celebrates and honors the outstanding women whose hard work and dedication drive the organization’s success. With 20 women working across all departments and locations, WIELAND proudly supports Women in Construction Week 2025 (WIC) and recognizes the vital role they play in the industry.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of Women in Construction Week, an organization dedicated to advancing women through education, networking, and technical skill development. At WIELAND, women play a vital role in every aspect of our work, from the job site to the office. Notably, 30% of its women started as interns, emphasizing the value of continuous professional growth. Together, dedicating an impressive 165.56 years of service, leaving a lasting impact on WIELAND and the industry. Thank you to the incredible women of WIELAND for making a difference every day! Happy Women in Construction Week 2025!
Today, WIELAND is proudly celebrating 30 years with Scott Mason! Scott began his journey at WIELAND as a site superintendent, overseeing construction projects across the U.S. Over time, he transitioned into the role of Director of Safety – a position dedicated to ensuring the protection of everyone on a WIELAND job site. His leadership has strengthened WIELAND’s commitment to safety.
For three decades, WIELAND has been fortunate to have Scott as part of the team. Scott’s passion and dedication have kept WIELAND at the forefront of industry safety standards.
Scott, thank you for your unwavering commitment to making every job site safer. Help WIELAND celebrate Scott Mason’s 30th Anniversary! Congratulations, Scott!
Not every project receives the same level of community attention as the Briggs District Library renovation in St. Johns, MI. This transformation addressed the library’s overcrowding issues, revitalizing a space that had remained unchanged for nearly 30 years. Now, the library offers a welcoming environment for residents of all ages, featuring areas for group learning, 3D printing, a dedicated children’s space complete with a rock tunnel, and even spaces for learning musical instruments like the violin.
The grand opening was a night of reconnection – neighbors met and mingled while rediscovering this renewed hub of innovation. WIELAND takes pride in every project, but seeing the community embrace the Briggs District Library Grand Opening made this one especially meaningful. The team is honored to have delivered a space that will enrich St. Johns for years to come.
On Friday, February 28, WIELAND participated in the Junior Achievement Girls’ Dream Fair, held at Trinity Church. This event provides middle school students with the opportunity to explore careers in STEM-related industries. WIELAND was proud to have four women, representing four different departments, engage with and inspire the next generation of industry professionals. The fair empowers young women to pursue any career path they envision, even in traditionally male-dominated fields. WIELAND is honored to support Junior Achievement and its impactful work and looks forward to seeing the future these young leaders will shape.
Join WIELAND in celebrating Amanda Canfield’s 25th Anniversary!
Amanda began her journey by earning an associate’s degree in accounting from Lansing Community College before transferring to Davenport University, where she completed her bachelor’s in accounting. After graduating, she launched her career in the banking industry – until recently retired CFO Maureen DeVota made her an offer she couldn’t refuse. In a quasi-bank heist move, Amanda received a job offer on a slip of paper, inviting her to join the WIELAND team.
Since coming aboard in 2000, Amanda has been an integral part of the WIELAND family. Her caring and outgoing personality has driven her involvement in Junior Achievement, the Ingham County Animal Clinic, and as a founding member of the WIELAND Culture Club. Recently, Amanda was promoted to Controller, stepping into a leadership role years after her unexpected “hold-up” at the bank.
Thank you, Amanda, for 25 incredible years of dedication, leadership, and a personality that lights up the office. We are grateful to have you as part of the WIELAND team!
WIELAND is completing work on the Briggs District Library in St. Johns, MI, this week. Designed by Merritt Cieslak, the newly renovated 9,846 SF facility features a refreshed main entrance, an upgraded circulation desk, enhanced seating areas, a dedicated children’s space, and a new conference and meeting room. Construction began in early September, and in just five months, the project is set to culminate in a grand opening on March 4. Serving the greater St. Johns area for over 25 years, Briggs District Library has seen few updates until this transformation, which now brings new life to the community as a welcoming space for learning and gathering.
This past Saturday, four WIELAND employees came together at 242 Community Church in Okemos, MI, to serve unlimited pancakes at Pancake Palooza – all in support of raising funds to shelter homeless families in the area. Throughout the event, donations were collected for Haven House, a nonprofit that has been serving Lansing’s homeless population since 1983, providing shelter, food, personal essentials, and development programs. WIELAND was proud to be a Mixing Bowl Sponsor for the event, giving back to the community while supporting such a meaningful cause!
WIELAND continues to make significant progress on the Delhi Fire Department project with the installation of steel for the first-floor apparatus bay. This bay will house the station’s most critical and valuable life-saving equipment: fire engines and ambulances. In addition to vehicle storage, it will serve as a maintenance garage and provide space for individual equipment storage. With the stairwell structures already completed, the Delhi steel erection marks a major milestone in the construction of Holt’s newest state-of-the-art fire station.
At every WIELAND job site, safety is the top priority. From safety minutes during job site meetings to comprehensive safety manuals in project proposals, WIELAND integrates safety into all aspects of its daily operations. Leading this commitment is Scott Mason, Safety Director and newly Certified Construction Health & Safety Technician. Approximately 50% of his responsibilities involve traveling to job sites to oversee the proper implementation of health and safety plans, while the remaining 50% is focused on improving WIELAND’s safety-related administrative tasks.
WIELAND’s dedication to safety is further reinforced by a highly trained workforce. This includes 82 First Aid/CPR-certified employees, eight OSHA 10, 64 OSHA-certified professionals, and in 2024, hired third-party safety managers to provide additional oversight. In 2024 alone, the WIELAND team has completed 14 training sessions, covered 13 topics, and accumulated a total of 1,971 training hours. These efforts underscore WIELAND’s commitment to maintaining a safe secure work environment.
WIELAND was honored to attend the Michigan Association of Physical Plant Administrators (MiAPPA) Winter Conference at Michigan State University. With 88 Michigan schools participating, MiAPPA has been supporting campus maintenance, operations, and planning since 1955. The conference provided WIELAND with a valuable opportunity to gain insights into campus planning and design while connecting with industry leaders and strengthening relationships across the state.
In addition, WIELAND was proud to contribute to the ACE Mentorship Program by donating a pair of airfare tickets, with all proceeds supporting this impactful initiative. ACE is a free, 13-week program designed to introduce high school students to the architecture, construction, and engineering (ACE) industry through hands-on learning and mentorship. Through both its presence at MiAPPA and its support of ACE, WIELAND remains committed to advancing the construction industry both on the job site and by investing in the next generation of industry leaders.
Our February employees have a “pizza” our heart! To WIELAND‘s dedicated team – both in the field and the office – thank you for your hard work and commitment. Congratulations on this career milestone!
WIELAND is kicking off the college career fair season at Ferris State and Louisiana Tech University! This winter semester, WIELAND hit the road, traveling to Big Rapids, MI, and Ruston, LA, to connect with and interview the next generation of construction industry leaders. With over 23% of its current employees being former interns, WIELAND remains committed to providing opportunities for future talent to bring fresh ideas to the industry. The team is excited to meet its next group of interns and see the impact they will make!
WIELAND has held a spot on Engineering News Record‘s (ENR) Top 400 Contractors list for the past nine years, most recently ranking No. 318. In ENR’s latest industry sourcebook, WIELAND ranked fifth in the Pulp and Paper industry with $127.7M, 11th in auto plant construction, and 36th nationally in the industrial manufacturing sector with $203.3M during 2023. With a strong history of large-scale projects nationwide, WIELAND continues to build its legacy of excellence.