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Plainwell Community Schools — Pool & Gym

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HVAC components inside of Plainwell Community Schools — Pool & Gym

Story

The Plainwell Field House brings a new state of the art basketball court, track, and pool for students as well as the community.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 102,000 SF

Location: Plainwell, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $8,500,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Heyboer

Superintendent’s name(s): Andre Liceaga & Brad Rillema

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

Holland Hospital Primary Care — Saugatuck

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HVAC equipment inside of Holland Hospital Primary Care — Saugatuck

Story

This project involved building a new Holland Hospital extension with exam, procedure, rehab, and X-ray rooms. Pleune Service Company, as the mechanical contractor, installed a snowmelt system, a boiler system, an AHU with VAV boxes, and a chiller. A major challenge was reconfiguring the tight boiler room layout to optimize piping and clearances.

Facts

Submitter: Pleune Service Company

Architect: Matthei & Colin Associates

Size: 16,000 SF

Location: Saugatuck, MI

Date contract completed: July 2024

Final contract value: $1,359,000

Project manager’s name: Chad Martindale

Superintendent’s name(s): JC Piela

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

WINNER: Gentex Corporation — North Riley Campus Building 3

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The exterior of Gentex Corporation — North Riley Campus Building 3

Piping and HVAC system components inside of Gentex Corporation — North Riley Campus Building 3

Story

Quality Air was proud to partner with Gentex Corporation on their newest production facility. The building features production areas, office spaces, training rooms, break rooms, and cafeteria. Three 1,200-ton chillers and four six-million BTU boilers serve the production areas and feed 11 air handling units that condition the facility.

Facts

Submitter: Quality Air

Architect: InterActive Studio

Size: 250,136 SF

Location: Zeeland, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $18,783,000

Project manager’s name: Jonathan Wooten

Superintendent’s name(s): Justin Miller & Jeff Ross

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

Corewell Health — Ambulatory Care Center

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Story

Corewell Ambulatory featured 125 aluminum doors, 5,600 SF of half-inch tempered glass, and a five-story handrail system. Completed in 8,000 man hours, the project highlighted Vos Glass’s precision and coordination in delivering high-end interior glazing systems with exacting standards for safety, aesthetics, and quality.

Facts

Submitter: Vos Glass

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $4,000,000

Project manager’s name: Adam Mainprize

Superintendent’s name(s): Paul Haynes

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 95%

Studio Park Lofts & Tower

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

Studio Park Tower is a 16-story apartment tower atop a six-story podium, featuring an 80,000 SF window wall system. Vos Glass delivered this complex and tallest project to date on a demanding schedule through precise planning, custom safety solutions, and in-house fabrication and labor.

Facts

Submitter: Vos Glass

Architect: Integrated Architecture

Size: 224,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $8,000,000

Project manager’s name: Paul Marckwardt

Superintendent’s name(s): Paul Haynes

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 97%

Corewell Health — Center for Transformation and Innovation

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Story

The Center for Transformation and Innovation is a new office campus for Corewell Health in downtown Grand Rapids. The campus includes an eight-story office tower with two attached parking ramps and a two-story sky bridge connecting the existing Brass Works building to the new Office Tower.

Facts

Submitter: Sobie Company

Architect: NBBJ

Size: 155,105 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: June 2024

Final contract value: $6,270,000

Project manager’s name: David Langworthy

Superintendent’s name(s): Dave Snoeyink & Kyle Langworthy

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

Muskegon Museum of Art

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The exterior of the Muskegon Museum of Art

The interior of the Muskegon Museum of Art under construction

The exterior of the Muskegon Museum of Art under construction

Story

The Muskegon Museum of Art expansion includes new galleries, exhibition space, an underground print gallery, two educational studios, a larger museum store, and a full-service workshop. Careful attention was paid to all details to create a space that compliments the art and people it will sustain.

Facts

Submitter: Halyard

Architect: Annum Architects

Size: 20,000 SF

Location: Muskegon, MI

Date contract completed: January 2025

Final contract value: $950,000

Project manager’s name: Jalen Brooks

Superintendent’s name(s): Nate Hayes

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 80%

Traverse City Philharmonic

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The ceiling of Traverse City Philharmonic

The interior of Traverse City Philharmonic under construction

A hallway inside of Traverse City Philharmonic

Story

Ritsema Associates completed a unique project with eye-catching acoustical materials, including ceiling, wood wall, and fabric panels. Despite a tight schedule, the team ensured precision and safety, achieving a successful outcome.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Architect: Cornerstone Architects

Size: 50,000 SF

Location: Traverse City, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $791,000

Project manager’s name: Chad Malocha & Sarah Connell

Superintendent’s name(s): Greg Gillum

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

Old National Bank

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Story

Old National Bank renovated their third-floor offices to create a more open, modern workspace. Phoenix Interiors LPDA division handled finishes, including angled metal stud framing, drywall, ceilings, and flooring. Materials were boom-lifted to the patio landing to ease access. Demolition revealed the historic connection points of three merged buildings.

Facts

Submitter: Phoenix Interiors, LLC

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: May 2024

Final contract value: $255,000

Project manager’s name: Doug Terpstra

Superintendent’s name(s): Daniel Aldana

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 50%

WINNER: Amway Grand Hotel — Atrium

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The interior of Amway Grand Hotel — Atrium

Story

The Amway Grand Atrium Refresh project revitalizes this space with a modern design infused with timeless craftsmanship. Featuring handcrafted walls and grand staircase, the refreshed atrium creates a striking focal point and welcoming atmosphere. It enhances guest experience while serving as a photogenic feature for the hotel’s establishments & patrons.

Facts

Submitter: The Bouma Corporation

Architect: Progressive Companies

Size: 11,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: June 2025

Final contract value: $477,000

Project manager’s name: Dan Sproull

Superintendent’s name(s): Steve Bos

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

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