Past Posts

• June
  June 18, 2024

  Pratt Paper PM #18

  

  WIELAND recently completed the construction of its fourth paper mill for Australia-based Pratt Industries in Henderson, KY. This facility, spanning 400,000 SF, is home to Pratt Paper Machine #18, which produces the most versatile range of lightweight containerboard in the nation using only recycled products. The construction required 72,000 cubic yards of concrete, foundations exceeding 15 feet, and over 3,000 40-foot pilings to support both the building and the paper machine. The project was completed in January 2024.

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• June
  June 13, 2024

  Magna Gemini

  

  On May 30th, the WIELAND team marked a significant achievement, the crowning of the first stamping press at the Magna Gemini facility in Etheridge, TN was set. Spanning an impressive 385,135 SF, this new plant contains four presses, perfectly designed for the production of Ford truck frame components. Conveniently located just a two-hour drive from Ford’s BlueOval City automotive assembly complex in Stanton, TN, Magna Gemini enhances Magna’s logistical advantages as a Tier 1 supplier. Magna celebrated the achievement of crowing the first press with an appreciation barbecue lunch for both WIELAND contractors and the Magna vendors on site.

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• June
  June 11, 2024

  ENR Top 400

  

  For the ninth consecutive year, WIELAND maintains its impressive position within the Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 400 Contractors annual survey, securing spot No. 318. With a project volume of $379.6M, WIELAND stands as Michigan’s tenth largest contractor, seventh in Louisiana, and the fourteenth largest in Florida. This recognition underscores WIELAND’s ongoing dedication and achievements throughout 2023.

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• June
  June 7, 2024

  44th Annual Highfields Golf Outing

  

  WIELAND once again served as a major sponsor for the 44th Annual Highfields Golf Outing, on June 3 at MSU’s Forest Akers Golf Course. Highfields helps change lives and strengthen communities for Mid-Michigan families. The WIELAND team posed with Highfields’ President and CEO Brian Philson on the 18th green and also served as the drink sponsor.

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• June
  June 4, 2024

  The Learning Tree

  

  WIELAND is proud to showcase the recently completed Learning Tree Child Care Center in Lyon City, Michigan. This is the sixth Learning Tree location in the state, and the new 14,720 SF building will accommodate up to 200 children. Construction began in October 2022 and was completed in the summer of 2023.

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• May
  May 30, 2024

  Orlando Office Social Outing

  

  Last week, WIELAND‘s Orlando office came together at DriveShack in Lack Nona, FL, to kick off the summer season. This event offered a chance for everyone, from project managers to interns, to connect outside the office. The evening was filled with long drives and excellent company, making it the perfect way to start the summer.

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• May
  May 28, 2024

  Sofidel Cookout

  

  WIELAND‘s construction team on the Sofidel project did some “team-building” on May 22nd with a crawfish cookout close to the job site in Circleville, OH. Sofidel is a leading producer of tissue paper and operates five plants across the US. The project in Circleville kicked off this past February and could expand the plant by over 500,000 SF, positioning it as one of Sofidel’s pivotal plants worldwide.

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• May
  May 23, 2024

  Louisiana Office Cookout

  

  WIELAND continues to kick off spring with its annual Louisiana office cookout. Employees gathered at the Shreveport office to enjoy a delicious fish fry and each other’s company. It was the perfect opportunity to relax, socialize, and have fun together outside of work. Workplace gatherings like these highlight WIELAND’s commitment to fostering a supportive workplace.

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• May
  May 21, 2024

  Lansing Office Cookout

  

  Today WIELAND had an employee appreciation event, where WIELAND shareholders, grilled burgers and dogs for employees at the home office. It’s great when the weather turns nice at headquarters!

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• May
  May 16, 2024

  BHP YMCA

  

  #TBT: In 2017, WIELAND proudly finished constructing the BHP YMCA in Shreveport, LA. This impressive facility boasts an Olympic-size, eight-lane pool utilized for swim meets, athlete training, and member recreating. Spanning 56,000 SF, the multi-purpose center offers a range of amenities including free-weight gyms, basketball courts, exercise studios, and outdoor spaces for activities like soccer and tee ball. WIELAND commenced the project in 2015, with the YMCA welcoming its first visitors in the spring of 2017.

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• May
  May 14, 2024

  Consumers Credit Union

  

  WIELAND is near completion on two locations for Consumers Credit Union. The first is located in Lansing Township and the second is in East Lansing. Each branch spans 2,217 SF and will provide comprehensive in-person financial support, accompanied by Consumers’ innovative TellerPlus+ technology, which extends service hours to better assist members. Additionally, both offices will feature amenities such as coffee bars, wireless banking stations, and dedicated areas for loans and member services.

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• May
  May 9, 2024

  Marketplace Phase II

  

  #TBT: to March 2018, when WIELAND completed Phase II of the Marketplace Apartments in downtown Lansing for mid-Michigan developer The Gillespie Group. Located on Lansing’s Riverfront, Marketplace featured 79 apartment units amongst its 65,000 SF of retail and living space. WIELAND worked with Lansing-based Studio Intrigue Architects on this project.

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• May
  May 7, 2024

  Haven at Davenport

  WIELAND proudly shows the ongoing development at the Haven at Davenport in Davenport, FL. The complex consists of six four-story apartment buildings, offering 367 units, with one featuring an integrated clubhouse and amenity center for residents. Breaking ground in 2023, WIELAND is scheduled to complete the project next year.

   

   

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• May
  May 2, 2024

  May Anniversaries

  

  The force is strong with our May employees! WIELAND celebrates these employees on their anniversaries: Doug Waldrop (2007); Blake Simon (2012); Brock Smith (2017); Colin Fontenot (2019); John Person (2023); Mitch Nylander (2023); Trent Kinnas (2023); Bryson Lee (2023). Thank you and congratulations from WIELAND! #WIELANDbuilds #WIELANDcares

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