Walbridge

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.

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.