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Amway Corporation — The Commons

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The interior of Amway Corporation — The Commons
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The interior of Amway Corporation — The Commons
The interior of Amway Corporation — The Commons
The interior of Amway Corporation — The Commons
The interior of Amway Corporation — The Commons
The interior of Amway Corporation — The Commons

Story

Feyen Zylstra partnered with Amway to modernize administrative spaces at Amway’s Global Headquarters in Ada, Michigan. The project upgraded offices, collaboration areas, and IT infrastructure, including fiber backbone, wireless access points, and security systems. Rigorous testing and coordination ensured seamless integration, supporting Amway’s long-term success.

Facts

Submitter: Feyen Zylstra

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: March 2025

Final contract value: $376,000

Project manager’s name: Terry Finch

Superintendent’s name(s): Mark Scobey

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

Acrisure Amphitheater

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Story

The crew laid over 55,000 eight-inch CMU blocks to construct robust stair and elevator shafts, backstage areas, and a 300-foot-long fire wall for a premier concert venue. Working efficiently on an accelerated timeline, the team installed more than 45,000 SF of stone across the facility. This extensive masonry work featured 1,600 SF of hand-split radius stone, ultimately delivering a timeless full-stone veneer that creates a welcoming, visually striking atmosphere for concert-goers.

Facts

Submitter: Integrated Exteriors

Architect: Progressive Companies

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $4,467,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Schipper

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Donze

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

Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments

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The exterior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The exterior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The exterior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The exterior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The interior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The interior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The interior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The interior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The interior of Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments
The utilities for Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments

Story

Calvin Theological Seminary — 3300 Apartments is a 4½-story residential facility designed to support a growing student population, including students with families. Located within walking distance of the seminary, the project delivers safe, affordable housing while fostering community through thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces.

Facts

Submitter: Dan Vos Construction Company

Architect: Integrated Architecture

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: November 2025

Final contract value: $19,717,000

Project manager’s name: Daryl Johnson

Superintendent’s name(s): Tim Boot, Joe Phillips

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 8.50%

MLK Park Community Center

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The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center
The interior of MLK Park Community Center

Story

The MLK Park Community Center redevelopment in Grand Rapids delivered a new 28,000 SF community lodge and modern pool house, creating year-round opportunities for the community. The $15 million project includes fitness spaces, a gymnasium, event areas, playground improvements, and outdoor fitness loops, providing a vibrant, durable community hub for generations to come.

Facts

Submitter: Erhardt Construction

Architect: Isaac V. Norris & Associates, P.C.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $15,004,000

Project manager’s name: Karli Jackson

Superintendent’s name(s): Lorenzo Brown

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

John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat

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

Story

Pioneer Construction built a new otter exhibit that serves as the first animal experience for zoo visitors. The project includes animal habitats, pools, streams, and waterfalls, an Otter Care Building and Life Support Systems facility with geothermal heating, underwater viewing areas, and sustainable design elements integrated throughout the site.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: TESSERE

Size: 13,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $11,500,000

Project manager’s name: Bret Hoeks

Superintendent’s name(s): Josh Hagstrom

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 8%

Benteler Automotive

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Story

Benteler Automotive’s 319,000 SF manufacturing facility in Wyoming, MI revitalizes the former General Motors “Site 36.” Built with precast walls, insulated metal panels, and a TPO roof, the facility includes manufacturing space, offices, logistics areas, and a 24,000 SF paint line installed alongside construction through coordinated design-build execution.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: Lakewood Construction

Size: 319,000 SF

Location: Wyoming, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $32,552,000

Project manager’s name: Mat Wedeven

Superintendent’s name(s): Clark Causley

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 2%

Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

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The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

Story

The Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art facility designed and constructed to specifically meet the behavioral health needs of Michigan kids. This facility will expand access to behavioral health services statewide, meeting the needs of pediatric patients and their families, and ensuring children receive timely services.

Facts

Submitter: EV Construction

Architect: BWBR

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $70,000,000

Project manager’s name: Brett Lesiewicz, Judd VanBergen, CJ Thompson

Superintendent’s name(s): Ryan Geurink, Joe Shashaguay Jr., Parker Slagh

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 16%

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus

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The interior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The interior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The interior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The interior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The interior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The interior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The interior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The exterior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The exterior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus
The exterior of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency — Career Connect Campus

Story

The KRESA Career Connect Campus is a state-of-the-art career and technical education facility featuring one of Michigan’s few educational buildings constructed with a mass timber structural system. Designed for hands-on workforce training, the campus supports programs ranging from health sciences to manufacturing while showcasing innovative construction and strong safety collaboration.

Facts

Submitter: CSM Group

Architect: Wightman

Size: 162,000 SF

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: May 2025

Final contract value: $9,675,000

Project manager’s name: Shannon Rice

Superintendent’s name(s): Jake Miller

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

Acrisure Amphitheater

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The exterior of the Acrisure Amphitheater
The exterior of the Acrisure Amphitheater
The exterior of the Acrisure Amphitheater
The exterior of the Acrisure Amphitheater
The exterior of the Acrisure Amphitheater
The exterior of the Acrisure Amphitheater

Story

Pioneer Construction and Barton Malow, working as a joint venture, built the 12,000-seat Acrisure Amphitheater on a 10-acre Grand River site. The project includes a 3.2 million-pound steel canopy supported by supertrusses, micropiles, and cast steel nodes, creating a new riverfront entertainment venue for Grand Rapids.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: Progressive Companies

Size: 10 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $127,300,000

Project manager’s name: Scott Veine, Eric Olson

Superintendent’s name(s): Phil Geurink, Nathan Remijn, Colin Dekraker

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 10%

Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

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The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

Story

The Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art facility designed and constructed to specifically meet the behavioral health needs of Michigan kids. This facility will expand access to behavioral health services statewide, meeting the needs of pediatric patients and their families, and ensuring children receive timely services.

Facts

Submitter: EV Construction

Architect: BWBR

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $1,389,000

Project manager’s name: Matt Harburn, Layna O’Connor, Hannah Thurlow

Superintendent’s name(s): George Martinez, Jenifer Holly, Rhea Estrada

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