Ford and Christman/Brinker Celebrate 2019 National Safety Stand-Down Week
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Ford and Christman/Brinker, who joined the Corktown Transformation Joint Venture last year to head up construction management on the restoration of Michigan Central Station, celebrated 2019 National Safety Stand-Down Week from May 6-10. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Associated General Contractors of Michigan, and a safety specialist from 3M joined in on the celebration, which aims to strengthen employee safety on construction sites.
“Ford is pleased to support MIOSHA’s Stand-Down campaign and ongoing drive for awareness around fall prevention, a key concern in the construction industry,” said David Lerner, Global Risk and Construction Safety Manager, Ford Motor Company. “We believe people are our most valuable asset and there can be no compromise when it comes to safety. Events like this are a great way to encourage transparency and best practices on construction sites and create a safer workplace for everyone.”
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The event took place at Michigan Central Station, which is in the midst of a multi-year renovation process that will result in its grand reopening in 2022. Ford is making the former train depot the headquarters of its new, 1.2 million-square-foot campus in the Corktown neighborhood, which is expected to host 2,500 Ford employees and 2,500 employees of other businesses. Ford will spend $740 to restore the building, which it purchased for $90 million last year.
This week, the restoration of Michigan Central Station entered the second phase, which moves into restorative measures. The first phase involved the extraction of mold and water damage and installation of temporary roofing and plumbing.
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