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Excellence in Construction Awards

WINNER: Ada Hotel

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.

Story


The Ada Hotel in Ada, Michigan, features 36 elegant suites with quartz and natural stone surfaces. Premier fabricated quartz desks off-site for efficiency, crafted sleek vanities with concealed supports, and installed striking quartzite elements at the Rix Bar and concierge desk, showcasing exceptional precision and craftsmanship.

Facts

Submitter: Premier Granite & Stone, LLC

Architect: OTJ Architects

Size: 4,000 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $631,000

Project manager’s name: Kevin Huizing

Superintendent’s name(s): Dalton Ellefson

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

Rollon® by Timken

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The exterior of the Rollon office building
The main entrance camera and card reader on the Rollon office building
A smart board on the wall of the Rollon office building
An exterior, multi-sensor camera on the Rollon office building
A panel at the Rollon office building
A server at the Rollon office building
An IDF closet at the Rollon office building
An IDF closet at the Rollon office building
An interior camera at the Rollon office building
The doorbell at the Rollon office building
An exterior, multi-sensor camera on the Rollon office building
A ceiling speaker in the Rollon office building
An access control power distribution panel at the Rollon office building
A conduit at the Rollon office building
A WAP box at the Rollon office building
A WAP at the Rollon office building
A WAP at the Rollon office building
A wireless access point at the Rollon office building
The HighPoint Electric trailer next to the Rollon office building
The exterior exit of the Rollon office building
A TV inside of the Rollon office building
An exterior, multi-sensor camera on the Rollon office building
A cubicle at the Rollon office building
A cubicle at the Rollon office building
A wireless access point at the Rollon office building
An exit at the Rollon office building
An access control door module at the Rollon office building
Pipes at the Rollon office building
The exterior access card reader at the Rollon office building
A loud speaker at the Rollon office building
A card reader at the Rollon office building
Cable management at the Rollon office building
An outlet at the Rollon office building
A power supply control panel at the Rollon office building
The underground conduit fiber connection at the Rollon office building
Patch panels at the Rollon office building
The break room TV at the Rollon office building
An access card reader at the Rollon office building
Outlets at the Rollon office building

Story

HighPoint installed structured cabling and network infrastructure throughout the new warehouse and office, including fiber loops, category cabling, access control, and camera cabling. The team built out the MDF and IDFs, supplying and installing all equipment with required conduit and power for a fully integrated, future-ready communications system.

Facts

Submitter: HighPoint

Architect: Wolverine Building Group

Location: Norton Shores, MI

Date contract completed: February 2025

Final contract value: $144,000

Project manager’s name: Ed VanWinkle & Don McWilliams

Superintendent’s name(s): Don McWilliams

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

Gerald R. Ford International Airport — Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The outside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
The interior of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
The interior of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Panels on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Panels on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Panels on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Panels on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Pipes on the inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Pipes on the inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Controls on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
A firetruck inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility

Story

Grand Valley Automation delivered integrated controls for the new ARFF facility at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, including garage gas detection, snowmelt, boilers, and chillers. Special airflow controls were implemented to manage the connection between the garage and living quarters, ensuring safe and comfortable conditions for fire rescue personnel.

Facts

Submitter: Grand Valley Automation, Inc.

Architect: TowerPinkster

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $375,000

Project manager’s name: Mark Brower

Superintendent’s name(s): Jared Nichols

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

WINNER: Gerald R. Ford International Airport — Power Generation

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
A panel at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
A panel at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project

Story

Grand Valley Automation installed and programmed a complex damper control system for a new generator building at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The system supports four diesel generators by sequencing large banks of dampers to open rapidly, ensuring safe startup and proper airflow. Precise interlocking was critical to system performance.

Facts

Submitter: Grand Valley Automation, Inc.

Architect: DLZ

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $306,000

Project manager’s name: Mark Brower

Superintendent’s name(s): Jared Nichols

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

Corewell Health Grand Rapids — Outpatient Center

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The interior of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center
The interior of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center
The interior of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center
Cable management inside of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center
A wireless access point inside of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center
A card reader inside of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center
A wireless access point inside of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center
A duress button inside of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center
The exterior of the Corewell Health Grand Rapids Outpatient Center

Story

Feyen Zylstra provided the complete low-voltage cabling package for Corewell Health’s new 12-story patient care building. The extensive network, security, and communication cabling services FZ provided will ensure efficient and secure operations for years to come.

Facts

Submitter: Feyen Zylstra, LLC

Architect: Corewell Health

Size: 240,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2025

Final contract value: $1,029,000

Project manager’s name: Randy Jacobusse

Superintendent’s name(s): Justin Anderson

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

Corewell Health Place

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The outside of the Corewell Health Place
A meeting room in the Corewell Health Place
A staircase in the Corewell Health Place
A television screen in the Corewell Health Place
A wireless access point and data cable in the Corewell Health Place
A wireless access point in the Corewell Health Place
A security camera in the Corewell Health Place
An access point in the Corewell Health Place

Story

Feyen Zylstra provided comprehensive low-voltage cabling services for Corewell Health Place, a new 300,000 SF office hub located in Grand Rapids, MI. FZ provided the network and security systems, fiber optic backbone, and IT infrastructure, ensuring a secure operational environment for Corewell Health’s future needs.

Facts

Submitter: Feyen Zylstra, LLC

Architect: Corewell Health

Size: 300,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: November 2024

Final contract value: $549,000

Project manager’s name: Randy Jacobusse

Superintendent’s name(s): Chad Jansma

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

Gerald R. Ford International Airport — Concourse A Expansion

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

SecurAlarm’s work on the Concourse A expansion project at Gerald R. Ford International Airport included fire alarm system upgrades and advanced security integrations, enhancing safety and efficiency. The team overcame complex system transitions and airport constraints to deliver seamless, code-compliant solutions supporting future passenger growth.

Facts

Submitter: SecurAlarm

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2024

Final contract value: $1,901,677

Project manager’s name: Dorrell Priest

Superintendent’s name(s): Brian Lomonaco & Chris Kaminski

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

West Ottawa Public Schools — Riley Farms Elementary

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The entrance to West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The entrance to West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
An atrium in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
An atrium in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
An atrium in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
An atrium in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The gym at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The gym at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A hallway in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A hallway in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A hallway in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A hallway in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
AV in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary

Story

Town & Country Technicians coordinated all installations with other trades. To ensure that proper locations and adequate support structures were in place before installing a professional cabling system. The team also assisted in the design of the site’s fiber network for cameras on light poles.

Facts

Submitter: Town & Country Group

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 78,000 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: June 2025

Final contract value: $330,000

Project manager’s name: Chad Guy

Superintendent’s name(s): Drew Moll

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

Interchange Distribution Center II

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

exterior of distribution center
interior of distribution center
exterior of the interchange distribution center
interior of distribution center
aerial of distribution center
exterior of distribution center
interior of office space
interior of distribution space
exterior of distribution center

Story

The Interchange Distribution Center II in Holland, MI, is a newly constructed, pre-engineered metal building designed for warehouse, distribution, and office use. The Design-Build approach ensured an efficient layout, maximizing racking space, and optimizing inbound and outbound product flow for seamless operations.

Facts

Submitter: Journey Construction Group

Architect: J. Andrew Baer Architect

Size: 28,1775 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $14,027,000

Project manager’s name: Brent Balkema

Superintendent’s name(s): Brandon Hill

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 9.3%

Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Interior of medical facility of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Interior medical room of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Interior space with turf grass and machines in Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Interior waiting room of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Interior waiting area of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Exterior of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery

Story

Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery on the East Beltline campus combines sports and fitness, surgical, and clinical facilities. This 116,000 SF building required extensive site work for stormwater management. Key features include five operating rooms, three procedure rooms, and an indoor/outdoor athletic field, connected via a two-story walkway.

Facts

Submitter: Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Architect: HKS

Size: 116,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2024

Final contract value: $65,000,000

Project manager’s name: Nate Ranke, Anthony Mileto, Keegan Pacic, & Zach Hilt

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Johnson, Hayden Schmidt, & Brandy Lopez

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

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