Four Inducted into Michigan Construction Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame serves as a permanent place for students, staff and visitors to appreciate the achievements of leaders of the construction industry in Michigan

Nov 11, 2014

Ferris State University has inducted four people into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame, which is based at Ferris’ Granger Center for Construction and HVACR. Inductees include John Bartos, Benjamin Capp Jr., Phillip Fredrickson and Kenneth Lawless. The inductees were choosed by a committee and were chosen for demonstrating technical, managerial and leadership achievements within their field.

(more on the four new inductees...)

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