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WINNER: Western Michigan University – Dunbar Hall

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Story

The renovation of Western Michigan’s Dunbar Hall is a complete renovation, stripping the building down to its structural skeleton and creating an interior that meets today’s contemporary educational needs.

Facts

Submitter: Sobie Company, Inc.

Size: 78,000 SF

Title: Western Michigan University – Dunbar Hall

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Date contract completed: December 2023

Final contract value: $482,000

Project manager’s name: Kevin Carson

Superintendent’s name(s): Larry Maxon

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

Tommy’s Corporate Headquarters

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Story

Tommy’s Corporate Headquarters consists of a large warehouse space and a state-of-the-art office that integrates many of the unique colors and aspects you find in their car wash systems. The design-build process started in 2021 with project completion in August of 2023.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: InterActive Studio

Size: 275,000 SF

Title: Tommy’s Corporate Headquarters

Location: Holland , Michigan

Date contract completed: August 2023

Final contract value: $4,475,000

Project manager’s name: Tim Terborg

Superintendent’s name(s): Chris Plantinga, Darryl Rettig

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

WINNER: Ottawa County Family Justice Center

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Story

The Ottawa County Family Justice Center is a 57,000 SF three-story office building consisting of general office space, security holding cells, & six court/hearing rooms.

Facts

Submitter: Allied Mechanical Services

Architect: DLZ

Size: 57,000 SF

Title: Ottawa County Family Justice Center

Location: West Olive, MI

Date contract completed: April 2024

Final contract value: $4,486,000

Project manager’s name: Bill Smeda

Superintendent’s name(s): Theron Story

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? : 87%

West Michigan Beef Company – Processing Facility

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a room inside of West Michigan Beef Company - Processing Facility with their HVAC system

Story

Van Dyken Mechanical provided the engineering and installation of all duct work & gas piping for West Michigan Beef Company’s new facility. Exhaust fans, air curtains, louvers, unit heaters, split systems, & rooftop units were installed, with a VAV system with boiler reheat for office areas with zone control.

Facts

Submitter: Van Dyken Mechanical, Inc.

Size: 70,000 SF

Title: West Michigan Beef Company – Processing Facility

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: December 2023

Final contract value: $3,286,000

Project manager’s name: Jay VanDenBerg

Superintendent’s name(s): Tom Rybiski

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

Hudsonville Public Schools – 5/6 Building

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wide view of the HVAC system inside of Hudsonville Public Schools - 5/6 Building

HVAC system at Hudsonville Public Schools - 5/6 Building

Story

This 112,000 SF building appears as a one-story structure from the front but is actually two stories. Built on previously submerged land, it faced initial poor site conditions. A four-month delay in structural steel delivery didn’t alter the project schedule, demonstrating excellent teamwork. The building, designed for 5th and 6th graders, features numerous angles and no straight walls, posing additional challenges. Despite the tight schedule, NWK upheld high workmanship standards with a relatively young crew. Notably, the installation of two fire dampers per chase in confined spaces was particularly time-consuming. Additionally, the school includes a large snowmelt system.

Facts

Submitter: Northwest Kent Mechanical Company

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 112,000 SF

Title: Hudsonville Public Schools – 5/6 Building

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: August 2023

Final contract value: $3,571,000

Project manager’s name: Derek Larson

Superintendent’s name(s): Tim Hanna

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? : 94%

Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore

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Constructions worker at Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore

outdoor HVAC system at Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore

Story

This project was a complete renovation of the Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon. It ended up being two renovations in one due to fires set as the project was finishing. This caused the project to be completely redone. From devastating loss to triumphant salvation, the difficulties demonstrated resilience.

Facts

Submitter: Pleune Service Company

Architect: Concept Design Studio

Title: Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore

Location: Muskegon, MI

Date contract completed: April 2024

Final contract value: $2,216,000

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%

Western Michigan University – Dunbar Hall

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HVAC system at Western Michigan University - Dunbar Hall

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pipes attached to a ceiling at Western Michigan University - Dunbar Hall

a rooftop HVAC system at Western Michigan University - Dunbar Hall

Story

Dunbar Hall is one of the most heavily used classroom buildings on campus. It houses the University’s College of Arts and Sciences, & features a cutting-edge podcasting, journalism, and broadcasting suite, active learning classrooms, & a state-of-the-art dance studio.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 88,000 SF

Title: Western Michigan University – Dunbar Hall

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: March 2024

Final contract value: $6,635,000

Project manager’s name: Jim Aho

Superintendent’s name(s): Dustin Healey, Austin Carris

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? : 70%

Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

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a screening room at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

Story

Triangle Constructors performed all general trades on Cascade Township’s new 18,000 SF fire station, which features four pull-through apparatus bays, living quarters, a fitness room, administration offices, a 48 FT high hose tower, & a high-rise training center.

Facts

Submitter: Triangle Constructors

Architect: Williams Architects

Size: 18,000 SF

Title: Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value: $970,000

Project manager’s name: Steve Johnson

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Deters

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

Kent County Road Commission – Central Complex

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Story

Kent County Road Commission’s Central Complex features a 18,000 SF storage building, a salt barn capable of housing 6,000 tons of salt, a fueling station, a loading dock and storage, a car wash, and a 36,000 SF administrative office building.

Facts

Submitter: Triangle Constructors

Architect: Hobbs+Black Architects

Size: 232,000 SF

Title: Kent County Road Commission – Central Complex

Location: Walker, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value: $674,000

Project manager’s name: Steve Johnson

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Deters

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

Ferris State University – Center for Virtual Learning

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Story

The Ferris State University – Center for Virtual Learning includes modern amenities like an EMI/RFI (electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference) Shielding Room which reduces interference from external signals and devices, Information Security & Intelligence, and Digital Animation & Game Design. It also features the first built Esports Arena at a Michigan University. It is an amazing facility that revolutionizes the education experience!

Facts

Submitter: Nugent Builders

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 64,000 SF

Title: Ferris State University – Center for Virtual Learning

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: July 2023

Final contract value: $1,424,000

Project manager’s name: Ben Nugent

Superintendent’s name(s): Bob Lackey

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