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Amanda Canfield’s 25th Anniversary

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!

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February
February 27, 2025

Briggs District Library Final Photography

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.

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February
February 24, 2025

Pancake Palooza

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!

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February
February 19, 2025

Delhi Steel Erection

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.

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February
February 17, 2025

Safety is the Top Priority

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.

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February
February 14, 2025

MiAPPA Winter Conference

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.

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February
February 10, 2025

February Employee Anniversaries

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!

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February
February 7, 2025

Kicking Off Career Fair Season!

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!

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February
February 5, 2025

ENR Top 400

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.

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January
January 23, 2025

The Cardinal

This Throwback Thursday, WIELAND is celebrating the fifth anniversary of completing The Cardinal, a prominent multifamily development located in Columbia, SC, and owned by The Beach Company. Designed by JDavis Architects, WIELAND broke ground on the 256-unit complex in 2019, while also construction 43,000 SF of retail space that features tenants like Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Crumbl Cookies. The Cardinal is one of two projects WIELAND has done for The Beach Company, with the other being The Foundry mixed-use development in Huntsville, AL (2023). The Cardinal was completed in 2020.

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January
January 20, 2025

Delhi Fire Department

WIELAND is making excellent progress on the Delhi Fire Department project in Holt, MI. The station was designed by DLZ Architects (MI) to enhance response times and overall efficiency through upgraded facilities. Since breaking ground in October 2024, the WIELAND team has focused on expanding key areas, including the workout room, sleeping quarters, and storage space. The photos above showcase the progress of the basement renovations, foundation work, and the initial construction of the west stair tower. The project is advancing swiftly and remains on track for tentative completion in Spring, 2026.

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January
January 16, 2025

Sofidel Concrete Pour

During the holiday break, WIELAND made significant progress in Circleville, OH on Sofidel‘s tissue plant expansion. Sofidel is an Italian tissue manufacturer with a global footprint. Collaborating with valued concrete subcontractors Fessler & Bowman, Inc. and Ernst Concrete, WIELAND completed concrete pours for the mezzanine in the paper machine hall (260 cubic yards), restroom floors, and the process pit. This was the final mezzanine pour in the machine hall, serving as the foundation for the paper machine that will drive the plant’s operations.

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January
January 10, 2025

Springs at 5th & Main

WIELAND is making rapid progress in Commerce Township, MI! Since breaking ground in July 2024, construction of the 284-unit Springs at 5th & Main is well underway. Offering studio to three-bedroom apartments, this community in Southeast Michigan will welcome both families and individuals. Following projects like Authentix Suncoast and Springs at Posner Park, this marks WIELAND’s third partnership with Continental Properties. Completion is expected in Spring 2026, with leasing applications for residents opening later in 2025.

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January
January 6, 2025

Olivia Brault’s Masters

Join WIELAND in celebrating Olivia Brault’s latest career milestone: earning her master’s degree in operations management with a concentration in supply chain from Kettering University. From excelling in the classroom to earning the promotion to Project Manager in August, Olivia has showcased an unstoppable drive and determination that fueled her success both academically and professionally.

WIELAND is incredibly grateful to have Olivia on its team and couldn’t be prouder of her remarkable achievements over the past three years. Congratulations, Olivia, on this well-deserved accomplishment!

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January
January 1, 2025

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from WIELAND!

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