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Excellence in Construction Awards

Amway Corporation — The Commons

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Excellence in Construction Awards

Story

AGM worked with a variety of specialty glazing material suppliers as required to coordinate engineering and fabrication of multiple custom designed glazing assemblies installed within tight tolerances to achieve aesthetic and performance related criteria outlined by the design and construction team.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Glass & Metals, Inc.

Architect: Progressive Companies

Size: 73,000 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: September 2025

Final contract value: $3,250,000

Project manager’s name: David Colby

Superintendent’s name(s): John Thompson

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

Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

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Story

A complex behavioral health facility designed for safety and healing, this project combined high-performance curtainwall, psychiatric windows, and security glazing with rigorous testing and precision installation. Through close collaboration and quality control, the team delivered a durable, light-filled building that will serve and support the community for decades.

Facts

Submitter: Vos Glass

Architect: BWBR

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $2,850,000

Project manager’s name: Paul Marckwardt

Superintendent’s name(s): Paul Haynes

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

Unity Christian High School

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Story

Unity Christian is a legacy project for DHE. With the many employees who walked through doors there as a student, to the multiple generations of founding members who are still actively participating and attending, the DHE team was excited to be part of both the original building and the recent additions.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 48,000 SF

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: June 2026

Final contract value: $5,750,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Heyboer

Superintendent’s name(s): James Reason, Sam Pennington

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

John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat

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The exterior of the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat

Story

This project showcases an innovative geothermal-based mechanical and life support system that achieves full carbon neutrality while supporting a high-performance aquatic habitat. DHE is proud to be a part of this unique project that brings so much joy to the community.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: Progressive Companies, Tessere

Size: 1,850 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2026

Final contract value: $3,500,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Heyboer

Superintendent’s name(s): Jake Shupe, Brad Stream

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 35%

Covenant Christian High School

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Story

Van Dyken Mechanical delivered HVAC installation for the Covenant Christian High School addition, supporting new classrooms, athletic facilities, and performance spaces.

Facts

Submitter: Van Dyken Mechanical, Inc.

Architect: The Design Forum

Location: Walker, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $2,370,000

Project manager’s name: Mitch Raible

Superintendent’s name(s): Dane Werkema

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

LG Energy Solution Michigan

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Story

In a fast-paced, battery manufacturing facility, Quality Air designed and delivered precision HVAC systems under intense schedule and environmental demands. Innovation, prefabrication, and expert coordination turned complex challenges into a high-performance solutions powering the future of the manufacturing process.

Facts

Submitter: Quality Air Heating & Cooling

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Size: 321,255 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $24,657,000

Project manager’s name: Kirk Smith

Superintendent’s name(s): Jeremy Hoort

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 98%

Kalamazoo Country Club

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The HVAC for Kalamazoo Country Club

Story

This HVAC project included the installation of heating water systems, along with low and mid-temperature chilled water systems. It involved installing comprehensive ductwork for supply, return, and outside air, all serving various air handling units (AHUs), fan coils, VAVs, and blower coils. For more localized temperature control, mini-split systems were also integrated. The scope of work extended to commercial kitchens, featuring the installation of hoods complete with makeup air units (MAUs), rooftop units (RTUs), and exhaust fans.

Facts

Submitter: Allied Mechanical Services

Architect: Chambers USA, TowerPinkster

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $20,648,000

Project manager’s name: Mark Huizinga

Superintendent’s name(s): Rob Eifler

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

Amway Corporation — The Commons

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The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons

Story

The Amway Commons project required exceptional precision, coordination, and craftsmanship. Complex framing, multiple Fry Reglet profiles, radius walls, integrated lighting, and level five finishes demanded exact tolerances and flawless trade coordination. The team delivered a refined, visually seamless interior that exemplifies construction excellence.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: October 2025

Final contract value: $2,747,000

Project manager’s name: Wayne Monson

Superintendent’s name(s): Matt Bunting

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

Gateway Mission

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Story

This project turned out fantastic. The Precision Team was grateful to provide finish flooring for a great client/end user on a great Mission!

Facts

Submitter: Precision Commercial Flooring

Architect: Progressive Companies

Size: 30,000 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: November 2025

Final contract value: $450,000

Project manager’s name: Aaron Haight

Superintendent’s name(s): Cal Sischo

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

Burdick’s Bar & Grill

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Story

Delivered in just nine months under extreme constraints, the Burdick’s renovation required nights”‘and”‘weekends construction, zero on”‘site storage, and razor”‘thin tolerances beneath occupied offices. Through disciplined sequencing, elite craftsmanship, and seamless trade coordination, the team transformed a highly constrained footprint into a technically sophisticated entertainment and hospitality destination.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: September 2025

Final contract value: $403,000

Project manager’s name: Kim Schultz

Superintendent’s name(s): Norm Overhiser

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 60%