The Gordie Howe Bridge will connect what will be the largest ports of
entry on the US-Canadian Border. The project is considered a
high-performance sustainable building and infrastructure project, with
emphasis placed on green building initiatives such as reducing energy
consumption, evaluating life cycle costs, conserving non-renewable
resources, and protecting the natural world. Further, an
Environmental Management Plan, which will be certifiable under ISO
14001, is under development.
Come
tour the site and learn about the environmental commitments and
management plans in place for construction of the Bridge; the tour starts promptly at 4:00 pm.
Afterwards enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks while social
networking at the Supergeil Restaurant in Detroit. EM AWMA Member
and Past Chair, Mr. Grant Hilbers, will be joining us as a Special
Guest. Grant was the initial Environmental Director for the
Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and is currently the Vice President of
Engineering responsible for the Bridge engineering and construction
oversight program.
Space is limited to 35
registrants, and pre-registration is required. The cost of the
tour and social event is $25 (AWMA members) and $35
(non-members). Location for the Bridge Tour is 1001 Springwells
Ct and Supergeil is located at 2442 Michigan Ave, both in Detroit.
Tour questions can be directed to
secretary@emawma.org
.
