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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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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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constructions equipment 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 wide exterior shot of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1 during the night

a street view of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1 at night

waiting area inside Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

the garage at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

a conference room with a table and chairs inside of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

a large room full of desks and chairs inside of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

an empty desk in an office at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

a corner desk with a chair at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

a desk in an office with a white chair at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

a room in a Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1 full of equipment hanging up

the kitchen at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

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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Interior view of a hallway at Ferris State University - Center for Virtual Learning

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a view of the lighting over a hallway at Ferris State University - Center for Virtual Learning

overhead lighting in a large hallway at Ferris State University - Center for Virtual Learning

view of a new bathroom at Ferris State University

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%

Olives

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Interior view of a room full of tables and chairs at Olives

Story

Olives restaurant underwent a six-week renovation, transforming both floors. The update included refreshed dining areas and restrooms, with the first floor also receiving a revamped bar area. Pioneer Millwork provided expert millwork and finishes, while Jean Stoffer of “The Established Home” on the Magnolia Network led the sophisticated design.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: Jean Stoffer Design

Size: 1,200 SF

Title: Olives

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2023

Final contract value: $460,000

Project manager’s name: Dan Zaagman

Superintendent’s name(s): Wes Dickerson

Hughes Management

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a large conference room table at Hughes Management

A small kitchenette at Hughes Management

a room with tables and chairs at Hughes Management

Story

This project consisted of an interior suite renovation and exterior storefront update to become Hughes Management’s new main office, featuring all new office, meeting, & work collaboration space.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: AMDG Architects

Size: 10,000 SF

Title: Hughes Management

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $3,600,000

Project manager’s name: Michael Verbeek

Superintendent’s name(s): Micah Frens, Phil Geurink

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? : 17%

WINNER: Holland Home – Breton Terrace

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Interior view of the staircase at the Holland Home in Breton Terrace

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Seating area in the Holland Home in Breton Terrace

Interior room with a large table at the Holland Home in Breton Terrace

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Interior view of a room at the Holland Home in Breton Terrace

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Story

This project refreshed common areas throughout the Holland Home Breton Terrace property to include a new cafe and gathering space, upgraded chapel and theater, new finishes throughout all resident corridors and the private dining space, & a beautiful feature stair that extends between all three floors.

Facts

Submitter: EV Construction

Architect: Post Associates

Size: 28,000 SF

Title: Holland Home – Breton Terrace

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2024

Final contract value: $390,000

Project manager’s name: Dan Behler (Senior Project Manager), Hannah Thurlow (Assistant Project Manager)

Superintendent’s name(s): Brian Englishmen

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

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