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Walbridge was proud to sponsor the MS Dinner of Champions hosted by the National MS Society.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to creating a world free of multiple sclerosis by funding groundbreaking research, advocating for those affected, and providing resources that help people living with MS move their lives forward.

We are honored to play a small role in an evening that raises critical funds and brings us closer to a future without MS.

This year, one word rose to the top at the Heart of Walbridge Award Ceremony: caring.

Caring about the work. Caring about doing it right. Caring about improving the way we build. But most importantly, caring about each other.

It is how we show up for one another that truly defines Walbridge. The team members who step in to help. The mentors who invest their time. The problem solvers who push for better solutions.

That is the Heart of Walbridge.

At last week’s award ceremony, we recognized team members who demonstrated that commitment in action:

🏅 150 Spotlight Awards
🏆 75 Achievement Awards
💛 40 Heart of Walbridge Awards

Congratulations to this year’s winners and thank you to every team member who continues to lead with care.

Thanks to the Walbridge HR team for a sweet reminder that winter in Michigan isn’t over just yet.

This morning, our Detroit HQ team enjoyed a cozy hot cocoa bar because around here, winter always has one more plot twist up its sleeve.

Whether it’s sunshine or snowflakes, Walbridge is all about creating moments that bring our teams together.

Last week, our team in Marshall, Michigan participated in the LivingWorks SafeTALK su***de prevention training, hosted by Volunteers of America Michigan.

This workshop prepares participants to become su***de alert helpers. The training equips individuals to recognize the warning signs of suicidal thoughts, have direct and open conversations, and connect people to life saving resources when it matters most.

Thank you to our team members and subcontractors who took part. Mental health and su***de awareness are critical in the construction industry, where the su***de rate is roughly four times the national average. It starts with looking out for one another on every jobsite and continuing to have open, supportive conversations.

⭐ Throwback Thursday ⭐

In 1919, Walbridge completed construction of Orchestra Hall, built as the first permanent home for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Financed, planned, and constructed in just six months, the hall opened on October 23, 1919. The DSO marked the dedication with a performance of the national anthem.

Over the years, Orchestra Hall evolved with the city. It became the Paradise Theatre in the 1940s, hosting jazz greats like Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. After decades of decline and the threat of demolition, a major restoration effort brought the DSO back home on September 15, 1989.

More than a century later, Orchestra Hall stands as a symbol of Detroit’s resilience and Walbridge’s impact on the city’s skyline.

Structural work is well underway at the University of Michigan Health Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Troy Center for Specialty Care, marking visible progress on this important healthcare project.

The Walbridge-Roncelli Healthcare Partners team is committed to working safely and efficiently as this facility takes shape, expanding access to specialty care in the Troy community.

✨ PPMOF Moment ✨

By shifting critical work offsite, PPMOF (Prefabrication, Preassembly, Modularization, and Offsite Fabrication) helps reduce risk before teams ever arrive on site.

Fewer hazards, more control, and a safer environment for everyone involved.

We’re coming to campus 👋

Curious about a career or internship in construction? We’ll be visiting universities the entire month of February to talk real projects, real career paths, and what life in construction actually looks like.

Stop by, ask questions, and learn how you can build your future with Walbridge.

Last month, our mission critical team in New Albany, Ohio came together to support a local veterans organization, VALOR, that provides essential resources for veterans in need including counseling, access to benefits, food, and shelter.

Through fundraising efforts, raffles, and generous donations, we were able to donate $1,300 to support VALOR’s renovation of an old schoolhouse that will provide temporary housing for homeless veterans.

We are proud to support an organization doing such meaningful work for those who have served.

In recognition of Indiana Renewable Energy Day, our project team in Kokomo, Indiana hosted a small group luncheon where they discussed local wind and solar initiatives, Indiana’s national clean energy rankings, and shared perspectives on recycling and renewable energy.

To make it hands on, they even attempted to make s’mores using a homemade solar oven. While the wind chill was not exactly ideal for solar cooking, it did get warm enough to soften the chocolate, so we’re calling it a partial win!

Sustainability starts with everyday decisions on the job and in the office.

Guided by Walbridge’s commitment to the environment, our team in Kokomo, IN is making intentional choices that drive lasting impact.

Check out the graphic below to see what changes they’ve made 👇