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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Week 5 – PDPM MPG – Michael Penland
Good Afternoon, This week I was able to make it out to the Brownstown battery plant with Andrew Milkey. He gave me a tour of the projects that have taken place down there and also should me where a future…
Week 4 – MPG PDPM – Michael Penland
Hello, This week I have been helping put the estimate together for the B-40 transformation phase II project. This project involves self perform carpentry work so Mike Durnell help determine the labor and material prices. The other project that I…
Week 3 – MPG PDPM – Michael Penland
Hello Everyone, This week at the Milford Proving Grounds we have been busy getting all the estimates ready for the projects beginning during July shutdown. My Mentor and I have been working on the Paving projects that will be going…