2026 Archives - Page 8 of 13 - Excellence in Construction Awards

Unity Christian High School

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

The exterior of Unity Christian High School

Story

Unity Christian is a legacy project for DHE. Between the multiple employees who walked through the doors there and the multiple generations of founding members who are still actively participating and attending, our 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): Sam Pennington

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

Grand Rapids Community College — Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse Recreation Center

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

The GRCC Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse Recreation Center is a 4-story building with amenities for a range of GRCC staff and students. The old natatorium turned rec center is home to a new fitness center, turf area, locker rooms, and multiple study rooms and spaces for students to unwind between classes.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 70,238 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: August 2025

Final contract value: $3,543,000

Project manager’s name: Drew Bosch

Superintendent’s name(s): Curt Rook

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

Kalamazoo Country Club

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

Construction included complete sanitary, domestic water, and storm drainage systems supporting multiple buildings. Finish work included high-end bathrooms and state-of-the-art commercial kitchens. Entertainment areas included bar and beverage stations.

Facts

Submitter: Allied Mechanical Services

Architect: Chambers, Tower Pinkster

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $6,717,000

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%

Lyon Square

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

The renovation of Lyon Square along the Grand River created a flexible, four-season public space between the DeVos Convention Center and the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The redesigned riverfront park adds new seating, lighting, greenery, and event areas, strengthening connections to the river and nearby trail system.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Progressive Companies

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: July 2025

Final contract value: $10,300,000

Project manager’s name: Steven McGovern

Superintendent’s name(s): George Colvin

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 5%

Amway Corporation — The Commons

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

Amway’s redesigned corporate entrance and executive spaces create a modern, light-filled hub for employees and guests. Featuring mass timber, expansive glass, and premium finishes across 60,000 SF, the renovation blends bold design with practical functionality to elevate the workplace experience.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Progressive Companies

Size: 60,000 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: May 2025

Final contract value: Confidential

Project manager’s name: Steven McGovern

Superintendent’s name(s): Shane Adams

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 7%

Gateway Mission

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

Gateway Mission is able to offer a higher level of service to the community in their newly renovated 46,000 SF building. Employees and residents are now enjoying new kitchen facilities, dorm rooms, meeting rooms, updated mechanical systems, and much more thanks to First Companies!

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Progressive Companies

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $7,094,000

Project manager’s name: Lexi Bainbridge, Phil Hibma

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Steenwyk

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

Evolution Gaming

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

O-A-K transformed a commercial space in Grand Rapids into a state-of-the-art live dealer studio, hosting real-time online casino games for Evolution Gaming. The facility features professional dealer tables, advanced broadcast systems, and secure infrastructure, supporting hundreds of staff while delivering high-quality, interactive gaming experiences to players across Michigan.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. – Michigan

Architect: CBRE

Size: 36,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $6,300,000

Project manager’s name: Bob Byrne

Superintendent’s name(s): Wayne Vandawater

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

Burdick’s Bar & Grill

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

The Burdick’s Bar & Grill renovation transformed a long-standing downtown Kalamazoo restaurant within the Radisson Plaza Hotel into a modern hospitality destination. The project expanded the dining space and reconfigured interior areas to enhance the guest experience, all while construction took place within an active hotel environment.

Facts

Submitter: CSM Group

Architect: Saroki Architecture

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: September 2025

Final contract value: $9,675,000

Project manager’s name: Rick Davenport

Superintendent’s name(s): Dan Haney

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

LG Energy Solution Michigan

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

Rockford renovated and expanded 130,000 SF of clean room space, upgrading utilities and infrastructure while maintaining continuous production. The team executed precise utility transitions, added structural enhancements, and improved mechanical and compressor systems to boost efficiency, reliability, and performance despite significant supply chain challenges.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: February 2026

Final contract value: Confidential

Project manager’s name: Chris Hendricks, Josh Scholly, Luke Kiel, Mike Judy, Lauren Cole

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Denslow, Alex Beck, Evan Ashley, Camryn Kolar, James Mcdonough, Jason Samuelson, Marc Nitz, Tristan Beardslee

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 4%

Acrisure Amphitheater

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

Installation of a custom-designed Carlisle Gray TPO roof system on multiple roof levels at the new Acrisure Amphitheater. This included the seating canopy roof, stage roof, and all lower-level roofs on the campus.

Facts

Submitter: Arrow Roofing & Supply, Inc

Architect: Progressive Companies

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $1,156,000

Project manager’s name: Josh Neumann

Superintendent’s name(s): Ralph Castillo, Benito Soria

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