ABC-SEMI Southeast Michigan Contractors Issue 4, 2023

12 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. HEADER Huntington Construction Company is thrilled to announce the completion of Human-I-T on 7 Mile Road in Detroit. They have constructed a space both inside and out that is in keeping with the community they are located in. According to John Doria, a senior project manager for Huntington Construction, the store is the first of its kind to open anywhere in the United States and one of Detroit’s only local electronics stores. “We worked with Stucky Vitale Architects and put a tremendous amount of thought into the design of this location, we really wanted it not to just be in the community, but be a part of the community,” Doria said. “Human-I-T had a very specific vision for this store and the role it will play in northwest Detroit, and I believe we have captured that. The exterior has a very bright but familiar feeling to the 7-mile Corridor while the interior is spacious and open, but has a refined feel that captures Detroit’s working-class roots.” The Human-I-T store is designed to help Detroiters get online and achieve their goals. Their mission is to use the power HUMAN-I-T/HUNTINGTON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PROFILE Huntington Construction Helps Human-I-T Bridge the Digital Divide Project Brings Technology Equity to Detroit Community of technology to transform lives and the 7-mile store is an example of their commitment to making it accessible to everyone in the 313 — regardless of income level. “Thank you, Huntington Construction Company, for bringing our vision to life,” said Jennifer Jambor, senior manager for Human-I-T. “This space will empower the community, create opportunities and promote digital equity through the gift of technology. Together, we’re making a difference!” The newly renovated, 2,800+ square foot store, located at 6375 W. 7 Mile Road in Detroit, will operate Monday through Saturday from 10a.m. to 7p.m. and Sundays 10a.m. to 5p.m. All customers will have access to low-cost digital resources and qualifying customers are eligible for discounts on laptops and home internet service. The store will provide digital navigation assistance for everyone from students to seniors and low-income households. Specially trained Digital Navigators will help customers learn about available technology, The inside of the store features computers on display with a green wall as a backdrop. Human-I-T sits on the corner of 7 Mile Rd. and Stoepel St. in Detroit. The old Human-I-T logo is on display on the west wall of the store.

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