WINNER: Ada Hotel

Story

Ada Hotel was a unique and challenging project. It was truly a team effort for Händorn. There wasn’t a single person who didn’t have a hand in getting the product completed and delivered. Every detail at Ada Hotel, from floor to ceiling, is a must-see in person!

Facts

Submitter: Händorn

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $1,511,000

Project manager’s name: Kolby Russell

Superintendent’s name(s): Tadd BeVier

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 85%

WINNER: Gerald R. Ford International Airport — Power Generation

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%

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%

Rollon® by Timken

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%

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%

Gerald R. Ford International Airport — Concourse A Expansion

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%

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%

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%

Fox Ford Commercial Pro Center

Story

Fox Ford’s new pre-engineered metal building is designed to support top-tier vehicle service with the space, style, and efficiency that today’s operations demand. The use of wide bay joists, insulated metal panels, and the mezzanine creates a functional building that looks good.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction Inc

Architect: Paradigm Design

Size: 50,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2025

Final contract value: $2,100,000

Project manager’s name: Adam Wheeler

Superintendent’s name(s): Steve Suchowian

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

WINNER: UHS & Trinity Health MI — Southridge Behavioral Hospital

Story

Buist provided low-voltage services for the new 96-bed, 72,000 SF Southridge Behavioral Hospital in Byron Center. The scope of work included structured cabling, access control, surveillance, and fiber infrastructure to support the hospital’s $46,000,000 facility, which opened in March 2025 and employs 170 medical professionals.

Facts

Submitter: Buist

Architect: Stengel Hill

Title: UHS & Trinity Health MI — Southridge Behavioral Hospital

Size: 96 SF

Location: Byron Center, MI

Date contract completed: March 2025

Final contract value: $717,000

Project manager’s name: Jason Williams

Superintendent’s name(s): Derek Cass

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