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Georgetown Charter Township — Department of Public Works & Fire Support Complex

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

The interior of Georgetown Charter Township — Department of Public Works & Fire Support Complex

Story

Georgetown Charter Township — Department of Public Works & Fire Support Complex provides a 20,125 SF centralized hub for township operations, reducing response times and improving efficiency. The facility includes a fabrication shop, overhead crane, warehouse with mezzanine, fire training room, and administrative offices.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: Lakewood Construction

Size: 20,125 SF

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: May 2025

Final contract value: $3,920,000

Project manager’s name: Mat Wedeven

Superintendent’s name(s): Andy Ostrander

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

Latvian Center Garezars

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

Built to support connection and tradition, the 7,400 SF Latvian Center Garezars serves as a dining hall and gathering space for the Latvian community. The facility combines durable construction with culturally inspired design to create a welcoming, multi-generational destination.

Facts

Submitter: AVB

Architect: Intersect Studio

Location: Three Rivers, MI

Date contract completed: May 2025

Final contract value: $4,000,000

Project manager’s name: Jeremy Ligman

Superintendent’s name(s): Jon Klesko

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

Kuiper Kraemer PC

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

When Kuiper Kraemer PC decided to relocate to the Cascade area, they turned to First Companies to construct their sophisticated law office with high-end finishes and a cozy residential feel. Their new space provides ample office space, multiple conference rooms, a client lobby/waiting area, and a special hidden room.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: May 2025

Final contract value: $1,804,000

Project manager’s name: Ken Bailey

Superintendent’s name(s): Manny Plascencia

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

Ada Family Dentistry

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

First Companies overcame significant challenges due to site constraints, a lingering power pole, and public safety needs to deliver a beautiful, high-end finished space to Ada Family Dentistry on time and on budget. This dental office proves effective communication and strong collaboration lead to project success!

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: October 2025

Final contract value: $4,385,000

Project manager’s name: Ryan Poulson

Superintendent’s name(s): Bill Sloan

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

Christian Brothers Automotive — Jamestown

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

The interior of Christian Brothers Automotive — Jamestown

Story

Barnes Construction completed a 5,225 SF Christian Brothers Automotive facility in Jamestown, Michigan, featuring six service bays, extensive masonry, epoxy service floors, and specialized systems for automotive equipment. Despite a complex 25-foot-deep sewer connection beneath a heavily traveled truck route, the project was successfully delivered to meet strict franchise standards.

Facts

Submitter: CD Barnes Construction

Architect: Cortland Morgan Architect

Size: 5,225 SF

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: April 2025

Final contract value: $2,010,000

Project manager’s name: Casey Pinkelman

Superintendent’s name(s): Tom Minnema

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

Jenison Professional Office Building

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

The Jenison Professional Office Building is a new multi-tenant facility developed as a long-term investment in the Jenison community. Delivered from preconstruction through ribbon cutting with design-build services, the property now serves as three professional businesses and one white-box space.

Facts

Submitter: Journey Construction Group

Architect: J. Andrew Baer Architect

Size: 11,664 SF

Location: Jenison, MI

Date contract completed: July 2025

Final contract value: $2,938,000

Project manager’s name: Brandon Beyer

Superintendent’s name(s): Brandon Hill

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 30%

Lofts at Lumber Square

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

Wolverine Construction led the development of Lofts at Lumber Square, a 60-unit workforce housing community designed to expand access to high-quality living in Northern Michigan—delivering attainable housing for individuals and families earning up to 120% of the Area Median Income.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Construction

Architect: Hooker DeJong

Size: 68,724 SF

Location: Petoskey, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $13,400,000

Project manager’s name: Ryan Supplee, Kaylee Dillard

Superintendent’s name(s): Troy DeVormer, Michael Franzeca

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 6%

Gentex Discovery Preschool

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

The Gentex Discovery Preschool is a first-of-its-kind, nature-based, corporate-sponsored onsite childcare center. The state-of-the-art 55,200 SF campus leverages nature-based learning to guide its educational principles and considers the holistic needs of Gentex employees and their families.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: InterActive Studio

Size: 55,200 SF

Location: Zeeland, MI

Date contract completed: September 2025

Final contract value: $20,700,000

Project manager’s name: Jim Smith

Superintendent’s name(s): Steve Vork

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

SEKISUI Voltek — Endeavor

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

SEKISUI Voltek — Endeavor is a 48,154 SF manufacturing facility built adjacent to an active Coldwater, Michigan campus. Delivered by AVB as construction manager, the project was completed while operations continued uninterrupted and will increase production capacity by 20%.

Facts

Submitter: AVB

Architect: Abonmarche

Location: Coldwater, MI

Date contract completed: June 2025

Final contract value: $16,390,000

Project manager’s name: Ben Lawson

Superintendent’s name(s): AJ Sheffer

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

Private Beach Residence

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

This private beach residence showcases 30 tons of structural steel forming the architectural backbone of this modern residence. From fall 2023 to spring 2025, FCC Construction Inc. erected the primary steel shell, exposed secondary elements, custom staircase, and integrated window systems, coordinating with wood framing trades to create one seamless structural design.

Facts

Submitter: FCC Construction Inc.

Architect: n.a

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: April 2025

Final contract value: $430,000

Project manager’s name: Zach Hall

Superintendent’s name(s): Todd Kortenhoven

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