April 1, 2024 | Project Engineer Brian Ziemba began his career in the construction industry with Granger Construction after earning his Masters in Construction Management from Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in 2019. Brian’s interest in construction started at Huron High School in Ann Arbor where he participated in the Building Trades Program his junior and senior year. He credits his instructor, John Birko, for instilling a love for the work and challenging him to become a better leader by making him a foreman within the program. “At the time, it was tough, but looking back I now see what ..read more

March 8, 2024 | Project Director Joanne Kulbacki began working in the construction industry in 1999 and joined Granger Construction in 2012 as a Project Manager.  While excelling in a field where women remain a minority in the workforce, one of the biggest impacts Joanne makes is showing other women that construction is a field where anyone can succeed. She is a willing and eager mentor to young professionals on her projects, with the goal of helping to move them into more advanced roles within the organization. During her career, Joanne has had a tremendous impact on the people she work ..read more

When Drew Jansma was offered a position with Granger Construction as a layout carpenter midway through her four-year carpentry apprenticeship program, she seized the opportunity even though she wasn’t quite sure what that role would entail at the time. Drew had worked for two other companies since starting her program at the Carpenters and Millwrights Apprentice Training Center in Wayland, MI, both of which involved interior construction work like cabinetry installation. “I had to ask around to find out what a layout carpenter did, and to learn about Granger,” said Drew, “and everyone said it ..read more

There are many paths to a career in construction. Chrissy Anderson shares advice from her journey to Project Engineer with Granger Construction in the video below. The post Profile – Project Engineer Chrissy Anderson appeared first on Granger ..read more

January 22, 2024 | This month, Granger Construction Self-Perform team members gathered in the Lansing Headquarters Yard and Shop to celebrate years of service and upcoming retirements for Concrete Finisher Superintendent Brian Hersch and Foreman Dave Price. Brian Hersch joined Granger in July of 2019, working with the Granger team for 4.5 years. Dave Price initially joined Granger in January of 1996, working for 8 years, then returning to Granger again in 2019 for a total of 13 years with the company. When asked about memorable projects from their Granger careers, both Brian and Dave noted t ..read more

January 4, 2024 | As a proud member of AGC Michigan, Granger Construction is excited to congratulate the MIOSHA Michigan Alliance Program on celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! Benefits of MIOSHA Alliance “The alliances/partnerships with MIOSHA and the AGC are of tremendous value to contractors and our partners (subcontractors),” notes Granger Corporate Safety Director Brian Goodman. “These alliances allow us to utilize MIOSHA as a resource for questions, safety audits and training.” Granger encourages project teams to take advantage of the training MIOSHA and AGC provide and has had ..read more

Congratulations to the Oakland University Varner Hall project team for being selected as the 2023 Medium Project of the Year by the Michigan State University Construction Management annual project awards program. The Oakland University Varner Hall renovation and expansion aimed to replace critical infrastructure within an outdated building and deliver much-needed enhancements to functionality and aesthetics of student and public spaces. Varner Hall is a five-story structure, primarily serving Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD). It includes two performances spaces ..read more

Each year, Granger Construction recognizes outstanding leadership and accomplishments among our teammates during the Fall G2 Summit: Granger Gathers and Annual Awards Celebration. Outstanding Performance Awards New this year, the Outstanding Performance Awards recognize individuals who meet and exceed expectations in their roles. Categories considered include excellence in their roles, added value to the company, mentorship, positive leadership and innovation. This year, Granger recognized the following recipients: Corporate Support: Jen Koenig Mentorship: Ben LeBlanc Project Engineer: Baile ..read more

There are many roads to a career in construction, and one path may include an internship with Granger Construction. The following feature includes insights from 2023 intern Blake Brykalski. As a Project Engineer intern, Blake assisted with the Oakland University Varner Hall Renovation and Expansion. Name: Blake Brykalski School: Michigan State University Hometown: South Lyon, MI Major: Building Construction Management Year: Senior Seeing a project grow is my favorite aspect about construction. Witnessing a project start from almost nothing and turning it into an ama ..read more

There are many roads to a career in construction, and one path may include an internship with Granger Construction. The following feature includes insights from 2023 intern Dylan Enszer. As a Project Engineer intern, Dylan assisted with multiple projects at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), including the Windgate Arts Complex and Golf Performance Center. Name: Dylan Enszer School: Eastern Michigan University Hometown: Plymouth, MI Major: Construction Management Year: Freshman I chose to intern with Granger because I saw that they were doing work on EMU’s campus and ..read more