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Eastern Kille Distillery

eicawardsdev on July 24, 2024

The interior of the new Eastern Kille Distillery building
The interior of the new Eastern Kille Distillery building
The exterior of the new Eastern Kille Distillery building
The interior of the new Eastern Kille Distillery building

Story

This 14,000 SF distillery, nestled in the forest alongside the White Pine Trail in Rockford, is part tasting room, restaurant, nature observatory and part production, warehouse, and distribution facility. Wolverine Building Group completed the new home for award-wining Eastern Kille Spirits in about eleven months.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Mathison | Mathison Architects

Size: 14,000 SF

Title: Eastern Kille Distillery

Location: Rockford, MI

Date contract completed: October 2023

Final contract value: $3,575,000

Project manager’s name: Michael Cadieux

Superintendent’s name(s): Howard Gilbert

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 75%

Venue Bella Giornata

eicawardsdev on July 5, 2024

The interior of the Venue Bella Giornata
The bridal suite at the Venue Bella Giornata
The interior of the Venue Bella Giornata
The interior of the Venue Bella Giornata
The interior of the Venue Bella Giornata
A kitchen area at the Venue Bella Giornata
A seating area at the Venue Bella Giornata
The interior of the Venue Bella Giornata
The exterior of the Venue Bella Giornata
The exterior of the Venue Bella Giornata

Story

The Venue Bella Giornata was a ground-up construction of three buildings totaling approximately 11,000 SF of enchanted venue space. The main building features thrilling sloped ceilings, skylights, rustic cedar beams, and natural finishing materials to enhance the location. The smaller bridal cottage was designed as charming sibling structure.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Henrickson Architecture

Size: 11,000 SF

Title: Venue Bella Giornata

Location: Byron Center, MI

Date contract completed: February 2024

Final contract value $3,024,000

Project manager’s name: John Sall

Superintendent’s name(s): Charlie Walker

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 5%

Harvest Health Foods

eicawardsdev on July 5, 2024

Produce at the new Harvest Health Foods location
Frozen food at the new Harvest Health Foods location
The check outs at the new Harvest Health Foods location
The exterior of the new Holland location of Harvest Health Foods
The exterior of the new Holland location of Harvest Health Foods

Story

This was a new 16,000 SF grocery store in Holland, MI. The project features high end interior and exterior finishes including such features as a smoothie bar, polished concrete floors, masonry veneer, and many architectural elevation changes on the outside. The inside was designed to keep a smooth flow around the store.

Facts

Submitter: Dykhouse Construction

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 16,000 SF

Title: Harvest Health Foods

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value $4,395,000

Project manager’s name: Alex Grosvenor

Superintendent’s name(s): Jason Carpenter

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 10%

Dykhouse Construction – Office

eicawardsdev on July 5, 2024

A conference room in the Dykhouse Construction office
The exterior of the Dykhouse Construction office
The kitchen area at the Dykhouse Construction office
A seating area at the Dykhouse Construction office
The balcony and interior at the Dykhouse Construction office
The front desk and interior at the Dykhouse Construction office

Story

Custom pre-engineered metal building, serving as new offices and shop space for Dykhouse Construction and Kent Home Services. High end office features include exposed wood truss and glue lam structure, walnut accents and masonry veneer.

Facts

Submitter: Dykhouse Construction

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 17,000 SF

Title: Dykhouse Construction – Office

Location: Wayland, MI

Date contract completed: March 2023

Final contract value $3,150,000

Project manager’s name: Alex Grosvenor

Superintendent’s name(s): Rod Koster

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 15%

Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center

eicawardsdev on July 5, 2024

A sitting area in the Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center
The exterior of the Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center
A conference room in the Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center
The exterior of the Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center
The staircase in the Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center
A sitting area in the Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center
A sitting area in the Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy Center

Story

Lakewood Construction crafted a healing refuge for Safe Harbor, blending innovative design and strategic planning with community engagement. Overcoming challenges like site suitability and rising costs through value engineering and comprehensive expertise, Lakewood delivered a sustainable environment that serves Safe Harbor’s mission, embodying excellence in construction and community transformation.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: Lakewood Construction

Size: 11,000 SF

Title: Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center

Location:  Allegan, MI

Date contract completed: March 2023

Final contract value $2,000,000

Project manager’s name: Kyle Engbers

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Hatfield

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 20%

WINNER: Knapp Orthodontics & Stellar Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

eicawardsdev on July 5, 2024

The waiting room at Knapp Orthodontics & Stellar Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
The waiting room at Knapp Orthodontics & Stellar Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
The exterior of Knapp Orthodontics & Stellar Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Story

First Companies constructed a two-story, 10,000 SF multi-tenant medical office building, maximizing usable land near wetlands. During the winter months, rough framing was completed to deliver this modern medical office building within the client’s timeline. The team made deliberate choices to ensure attractive but distinctive looks for each of the tenants. 

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 10,000 SF

Title: Knapp Orthodontics & Stellar Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Location: Byron Center, MI

Date contract completed: July 2023

Final contract value: $3,495,000

Project manager’s name: Jason Beeke

Superintendent’s name(s): Jason Nibblelink

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 0%

Ramblewood Apartments – Clubhouse

eicawardsdev on July 5, 2024

The outside of the Ramblewood Apartments Clubhouse
The inside of the Ramblewood Apartments Clubhouse
The inside of the Ramblewood Apartments Clubhouse
The pool at the Ramblewood Apartments Clubhouse
The outside of the Ramblewood Apartments Clubhouse

Story

The project includes an 11,000 SF building and site improvements, such as parking lots, pickleball courts, a pavilion, a playground, firepit areas, grilling stations, and a pool deck. The building, constructed with structural steel framing, offers leasing offices, a fitness center, co-working spaces, and an open clubhouse room.

Facts

Submitter: CD Barnes Construction

Architect: Progressive Companies

Size: 11,000 SF

Title: Ramblewood Apartments – Clubhouse

Location: Wyoming, MI

Date contract completed: August 2023

Final contract value: $4,749,000

Project manager’s name: Lynne Blondell

Superintendent’s name(s): Jonathan Stoner

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 0%

Avflight Traverse City – Hangar

eicawardsdev on July 5, 2024

The exterior of the new Avflight Traverse City Hangar
The exterior of the new Avflight Traverse City Hangar
A kitchen area in the Avflight Traverse City Hangar
A conference room in the Avflight Traverse City Hangar
A conference room in the Avflight Traverse City Hangar
The exterior of the new Avflight Traverse City Hangar
The interior of the new Avflight Traverse City Hangar

Story

Pioneer constructed a 20,000 SF clear span, pre-engineered metal hangar for AV Flight at Cherry Capital Airport, featuring a 28 FT x 150 FT track-style door. The 4,000 SF office includes a garage, kitchen, lounge, private offices, and conference rooms with hangar views.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: Bowers+Associates

Size: 23,000 SF

Title: Avflight Traverse City – Hangar

Location: Traverse City, MI

Date contract completed: June 2023

Final contract value: $4,785,000

Project manager’s name: Jon Frego

Superintendent’s name(s): Jeff Cascagnett

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 35%

WINNER: fairlife – Project Texas Line 7

eicawardsdev on July 3, 2024

A team member works at the fairlife - Project Texas Line 7
The interior of the fairlife - Project Texas Line 7
The exterior view of the roof of the fairlife - Project Texas Line 7

Story

The Fairlife Project Texas Line 7 was a large-scale production, facilities, and capabilities increase project. The success of this required hundreds of team members and multiple companies’ efforts around continuous design development and workforce flexibility throughout the project to see it to completion.

Facts

Submitter: Van Dyken Mechanical, Inc.

Architect: Ollman Ernest Martin Architects & Engineers

Title: Fairlife – Project Texas Line 7

Location: Coopersville, MI

Date contract completed: February 2024

Final contract value: $18,500,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Dickman

Superintendent’s name(s): Kyle Hulst

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 90%

WINNER: Corewell Health – South Parking Deck

eicawardsdev on July 3, 2024

A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck

Story

The Corewell Health South Parking Deck is home to 1,000 parking spaces for physicians and staff. The precast erection scope included installing 361 architectural precast panels and 13 precast double tees on a seven-level concrete parking deck.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Size: 368,000 SF

Title: Corewell Health – South Parking Deck

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2024

Final contract value: $3,750,000

Project manager’s name: Dean Hawkins

Superintendent’s name(s): Ken Jones

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 100% 

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