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…
Category: Steel
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…
June 2019- Estimating/PM-Stephen McGregor
This month has been very busy for me, I’ve continued to bid my own jobs and I have learned even more about the estimating side of this business. I have also been introduced to the project management side of things…
May 2019 – Ideal Contracting/Steel – Stephen McGregor
So far the internship program has been great. Before starting I felt like I was going to be in over my head, but upon starting I could already tell that everyone at Ideal steel and at the office were great…
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…
Week 13 – U of M LSA – Miranda Zamora
The LSA structure is finally coming to end and it has been a great experience seeing something built from start to finish. I’ve learned so much about connections, steel, weights, frames, decking, bolts, and so much more. Seeing the pictures…
Week 11 – WTC / Ironworkers Training Center – Jacob Rhodes
Good morning everyone, Last week, at the WTC I continued helping Dan Salkowski with many of his jobs. I was also able to see how new technology can be used on a job site. I went out on-site with Chris…
Week 11 – U of M LSA / Iron Workers Training Center – Miranda Zamora
This week I had Manuel come visit LSA and gave him a tour on the structure and also the Union. He asked a lot of questions to my superintendent which was really cool because I also got to learn something…
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 – Community Project/ New Projects/ Iron Workers Training Facility – COURTNEY ILER
Hope everyone’s been enjoying their internship so far! These past few weeks have been crazy. We started really diving into the Intern Community Project. This is a great experience for future jobs we may be on. After walking with Linda,…