Posted on Tue, May 08, 2012
Saginaw, MI - Wolgast Corporation announces two additions to its staff. Joshua Short of Frankenmuth has accepted a position as Project Manager. Short is a 2011 graduate of Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor of Applied Arts in Construction Management with a minor in Industrial Safety. He has his OSHA 10-Hour Card and is Green Building Certified.
Trevor Grunder of Midland has accepted a position as Project Manager. Grunder is a 2010 graduate of Ferris State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. He brings five years of construction experience including trades and supervisory skills. His position prior to coming to Wolgast was a Quality Control Technician for a contractor in Northern Michigan.
Both Short and Grunder have the responsibility of providing management support through estimating, scheduling and quality control of construction projects in a manner that exceeds client’s expectations and meets our Wolgast’s company standards.
Posted on Thu, May 03, 2012
Saginaw, MI – Wolgast Development, LLC, the developer for the Internal Revenue Service in Flint, Michigan, in conjunction with project team members, Wolgast Corporation and CHMP, has achieved Silver certification for New Construction under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Wolgast Corporation provided general contractor services, and CHMP, Inc of Grand Blanc, Michigan provided architecture services.
The new IRS building received LEED Silver certification through sustainable design features and material selections such as the redevelopment of a Brownfield Site partially owned by the Genesee County Land Bank, a heat-island effect-roof, light pollution and water use reduction, public transportation nearby, water efficient landscaping, regional materials used and a LEED Accredited Professional on the team.
This is the second building that Wolgast Development, LLC has developed with Wolgast Corporation as their contractor to achieve LEED Silver this year. The team worked together to designate which LEED points were feasible to obtain during the planning stages of construction and provided the administration to record all necessary information to submit to the USGBC.
According to Eric Schwartzly, LEED AP BC+D, the construction project manager with Wolgast Corporation, “The new IRS building replaces two existing buildings that were dilapidated in an area that’s becoming revitalized by neighboring development over the past couple of years. It’s become a welcome addition to the neighborhood and surrounding area.”
As LEED gains popularity, Wolgast Corporation and partner company, Barnes-Wolgast Construction Services of Grand Rapids, are assisting more customers with their sustainability projects. Currently, Wolgast and Barnes-Wolgast have three LEED APs and one LEED AP BC+D (Building Construction + Design) on staff and have completed seven LEED certified projects, including three LEED Silver.
Posted on Fri, Apr 27, 2012
Wolgast Corporation is proud to announce that they've been recognized as an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) for the 19th consecutive year. We received the national recognition as a result of meeting high certification standards evaluated by the Associated Builder’s and Contractors (ABC), a national association representing 74 chapters and approximately 22,000-merit shop construction and construction-related firms across the United States. For the evaluation, Wolgast excelled in the four areas of corporate responsibility, including, safety, employee benefits, training, and community outreach. The AQC recognition further defines Wolgast as a contractor who truly cares about its clients, employees, and community, and also, emphasizes the commitment Wolgast places on training and safety to ensure the success of their projects.
Posted on Tue, Mar 27, 2012
Dr. Skiba, DDS is moving to a new location, not far from her current building. After 14 years as a practice owner, her dental practice needed more space and a new layout so staff could work more efficiently due to the continual growth of her business. The new 2,500 s.f. building will be located on Harold Street in Midland, Michigan.
On March 26th, Dr. Skiba along with her staff and the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce held a ground breaking ceremony to officially start construction.
Sid Allen with the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce presented Dr. Skiba with a plaque from the Mayor before the ceremonial turning of the dirt.
Wolgast Corporation is the General Contractor for the construction of the building and construction is expected to be completed in August.
Posted on Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Saginaw, MI – Eric Schwartzly, project manager of Wolgast Corporation, has achieved LEED AP BC + D status by passing exams administered by the Green Building Certification Institute this week.
The designation, LEED Associate Professional Building Construction + Design, allows Schwartzly to help clients who want to build a sustainable building or a LEED certified building. By having a LEED AP on the team, a building owner is able to secure additional points when targeting a building for LEED Certification. His additional knowledge will help clients to achieve their sustainability goals more efficiently.
Schwartzly has been the project manager for two building owners that wanted to secure LEED Silver. One has already achieved certification and the other is still pending. His experience on the project teams led him to pursue this certification.
As LEED gains popularity, Wolgast Corporation and partner company, Barnes-Wolgast Construction Services of Grand Rapids, are assisting more customers with their sustainability projects. Currently, Wolgast and Barnes-Wolgast have four LEED APs on staff and have completed six LEED certified projects with an additional project pending LEED Silver.
Posted on Wed, Mar 14, 2012
Wolgast along with project partners City of Saginaw, Michigan State Housing Authority, Saginaw Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Great Lakes Capital Fund, Saginaw County Land Bank, and Covenant HealthCare held a Ground Breaking Ceremony for a new Senior Housing Development in the City of Saginaw. Read more about the development from the Saginaw News or in the Senior Housing News (national publication).
Posted on Wed, Mar 14, 2012
Safety is incredibly important to Wolgast and its Employee-Owners. Not only does it make business run smoother, but it also protects our co-workers and friends, which is the most important part. This month, Wolgast held its Annual Safety Meeting to update all the Employee-Owners on our safety status. Again this year, we were able to celebrate how safe our guys were in the field!
Wolgast commended fourteen of our Employee-Owners for maintaining an excellent safety record for the past five to nine years.
Fifteen of our Employee-Owners received awards for their safety records over the past ten to nineteen years.
And, three Employee-Owners, were recognized for a stellar safety record for twenty or more years!!
Way to go guys!
Posted on Fri, Feb 10, 2012
Wolgast has made the news for our work with Kalkaska Area Schools! Click on the graphic below to watch this excellent piece featuring Bill Schneider.
Posted on Thu, Feb 02, 2012
BGI South, LLC, the local developer for the new Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Annex building on Barnard St. in Saginaw, Michigan, has achieved Silver certification for New Construction under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Wolgast Corporation was the Design/Builder for the building, and Rick Keith of Wolgast Design Group was the architect.
The new VA building received LEED Silver certification through sustainable design features and material selections such as recycled block used for the building exterior, recycled carpet and floor tile, white membrane roofing to minimize heat island effect, a recycling content storage room in the building, skylights throughout the building and draught resistant landscaping.
Wolgast’s Design/Build team worked with BGI South, LLC to designate which LEED points were feasible to obtain during the planning stages of construction and provided the administration to record all necessary information to submit to the USGBC. This is the first LEED certified building that BGI South has been commissioned to develop. Lynn Wolgast, the Managing Member of BGI South, LLC, stated “The LEED process is quite a tedious, but worthwhile process. As developers and owners of all building types and uses, we always attempt to develop buildings that are efficient to operate and maintain, but hadn’t paid much attention to our waste streams. The LEED program requires special focus on these streams and the environmental aspect that comes with it while also requiring more emphasis on energy efficiency. The advent of LEED has caused the industry to build better buildings that are also more environmentally friendly”.
As LEED gains popularity, Wolgast Corporation and partner company, Barnes-Wolgast Construction Services of Grand Rapids, are assisting more customers with their sustainability projects. Currently, Wolgast and Barnes-Wolgast have four LEED APs on staff and have completed six LEED certified projects.
Wolgast Corporation, an Employee-Owned Company, is a progressive provider of professional construction services including Construction Management, Design/Build, General Construction, Architectural/Engineering and Real Estate Development. Founded in 1948, today Wolgast Corporation is one of the largest merit shop construction services firm in Michigan. Wolgast Corporation has established offices in Grand Rapids, Gaylord, Gladstone, and Saginaw, Michigan.
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Posted on Wed, Dec 21, 2011
Kirby Building Systems features Wolgast's project for Thomas Township Department of Public Works as their Building of the Month. The 16,165 S.F. Building used Kirby's RoofLok System and Reversed Roll-KRP for the walls.
You can see more information and pictures in their newsletter.