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July 2019 – Ideal Contracting – Michael Penland

This past week we wrapped up the Build-u Internship Program which was very exciting. On Friday all the interns gave a presentation on a topic they choose to research or worked on during the summer. This was very informative because…

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June 2019 – Ideal Contracting/ Estimating – Michael Penland

In the month of June I was able to learn more about steel estimating. I helped out on a few of the steel erection estimates in the last month such as the FCA  Paint shop, Amazon, and the Gordie Howe…

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May 2019 – Ideal Contracting/Steel – Michael Penland

For the first weeks of the 2019 Build-U program I have been working with the steel estimators. This is the first time that I have done estimates for hard dollar projects. I have learned a ton in regards to estimating…

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Week13 – MPG/Executive Interview – Michael Penland

This past week I had the opportunity to sit down and interview Rich Brown. I had the chance to ask him questions about his experiences in the construction field. The reoccurring theme of the conversation was communication. Rich said that…

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Week 12 – PDPM MPG – Michael Penland

Good Morning, This past week was an eventful week for myself. On Tuesday the Milford site had a safety luncheon where we grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Adam Klebba, Andrew Milkey and myself manned the grills for the luncheon and…

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Week 11 – MPG/ Iron workers Training Center – Michael Penland

This past Friday we visited the iron workers training center in Wixom. This was an exciting visit because we were able to create our very own book ends. The guys from the training center showed us how to properly turn…

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Week 9 & 10 – MPG/ U of M – Michael Penland

Good morning, Last Friday (7/13) the interns went down to Scarcyny Park and Garden to do a walk through. Linda Rhodes walked us all through the changes she wants to see happen at the park and garden. After the meeting…

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Week 8 – MPG, PDPM – Michael Penland

Hello, This past week was GM shutdown at the proving grounds. The biggest jobs going on at the site for shutdown was the paving package and the two steam lines that are being replaced. The steam lines had to be…

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Week 7 – MPG PDPM – Michael Penland

Hello, This past week I was able to get out in the field at Milford and work with some of the guys. On Friday (6/29) I went out to our expansion of Lot A project to shoot grade with the…

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Week 6 – PDPM MPG – Michael Penland

Hello, This Thursday (6/21) was the Operators Union training center visit. It was a great experience to be able to go and learn about the Operators Union. We were able to hear about the process of applying and becoming an…

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About Ideal Contracting’s Summer Internship Program!

Designed as challenging, yet exciting, the Build U Program will provide interns with the chance to apply formal classroom training in their work assignments, enhance the value of their classroom education, communicate with and learn from professionals, and understand new ideas and concepts. This will be an invaluable learning opportunity for the Build U Interns as they will gain great work experience and confidence, as well as an understanding of the business as a whole!

2019 Interns

 Trevor Tank

  Brandon Makowski

  Kinzie Baad

 Dylan Madurski

  Josh Smith

  Michael Penland

  Sabella Ammiano

  Thomson Scaria

Stephen McGregor

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