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Excellence in Construction Awards

Harwood Flats

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Bathroom featuring sink, tub, long mirror and toilet.
Kitchen with sink, tabletop, microwave, cabinets, fridge, and stove.
Kitchen with sink, tabletop, microwave, cabinets, fridge, and stove.
Kitchen with sink, tabletop, microwave, cabinets, fridge, and stove.
An exterior look at the Hardwood Flats featuring windows and balconies.

Story

Harwood Flats brings new energy to downtown Whitehall with 32 modern apartments, ground-floor retail, and covered parking. Set between White Lake and Montague, the building offers scenic views, open layouts, and easy access to nearby parks and trails, creating a walkable connection between downtown and the lakeshore.

Facts

Submitter: Veneklasen Construction

Architect: Integrated Architecture

Size: 31,842 SF

Location: Whitehall, MI

Date contract completed: January 2025

Final contract value: $7,804,000

Project manager’s name: Nick Cadarette

Superintendent’s name(s): Jesse Fuerch, Bill Gagnon, & Jason Stephens

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 20%

WINNER: BluePearl Pet Hospital

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interior of pet hospital
Interior of pet hospital
Interior of pet hospital
Interior of Pet Hospital
Interior of pet hospital
Interior of pet hospital
interior of pet hospital
interior of pet hospital
interior of pet hospital
exterior of the blue pearl pet hospital

Story

The 25,000 SF building exterior consists of masonry, metal panels, and glass. There is an outside patio for employees to use for lunches and breaks. The interior is designed as a high-end pet care facility. It includes a large waiting and reception area, administrative support areas, a locker room, a breakroom, conference spaces, exam rooms, surgical and operating rooms, procedure rooms, a CT scan, and an MRI room. The project was completed within the 10-month schedule and stayed on budget. All construction was completed to achieve high-end pet care needs, including epoxy floors throughout much of the space for cleanability, durable Midmark cabinets with solid surface countertops, overhead surgical light fixtures as needed, and medical gas and vacuum systems throughout the space to meet procedural and operating needs. The project was constructed over the winter months, so temporary heat was needed to provide a workable construction environment. Regular quality meetings and inspections were performed by the FCI team to ensure the project was built according to plans and specifications.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: R2 Design Group

Size: 24,889 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $11,881,000

Project manager’s name: Jason Beeke

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Steenwyk

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

Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery

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Interior of medical facility of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Interior medical room of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Interior space with turf grass and machines in Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Interior waiting room of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Interior waiting area of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery
Exterior of Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery

Story

Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery on the East Beltline campus combines sports and fitness, surgical, and clinical facilities. This 116,000 SF building required extensive site work for stormwater management. Key features include five operating rooms, three procedure rooms, and an indoor/outdoor athletic field, connected via a two-story walkway.

Facts

Submitter: Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Architect: HKS

Size: 116,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2024

Final contract value: $65,000,000

Project manager’s name: Nate Ranke, Anthony Mileto, Keegan Pacic, & Zach Hilt

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Johnson, Hayden Schmidt, & Brandy Lopez

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

Interchange Distribution Center II

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exterior of distribution center
interior of distribution center
exterior of the interchange distribution center
interior of distribution center
aerial of distribution center
exterior of distribution center
interior of office space
interior of distribution space
exterior of distribution center

Story

The Interchange Distribution Center II in Holland, MI, is a newly constructed, pre-engineered metal building designed for warehouse, distribution, and office use. The Design-Build approach ensured an efficient layout, maximizing racking space, and optimizing inbound and outbound product flow for seamless operations.

Facts

Submitter: Journey Construction Group

Architect: J. Andrew Baer Architect

Size: 28,1775 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $14,027,000

Project manager’s name: Brent Balkema

Superintendent’s name(s): Brandon Hill

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 9.3%

Cascade Hills Country Club — Family Activity Center

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outdoor area of Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
exterior of Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
tennis courts at Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
outdoor area of Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
outdoor area of Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
outdoor bathroom area with brick at the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
locker room inside the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
interior of bathroom in Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
brick siding inside of the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
kitchen inside the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center with dishwasher, sink and countertops
kitchen inside the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center with dishwasher, sink and countertops
kitchen inside the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center with dishwasher, sink and countertops
hallway inside Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center with hardwood floors and vaulted seating
blue bar with blue hightop seating inside the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
blue bar with blue hightop seating inside the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center
outdoor seating area at Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center with hardwood flooring
outdoor seating area at Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center with hardwood flooring
indoor seating area with blue chairs, blue overhead lights, long windows inside the Cascade Hills Country Club Family Activity Center

Story

Erhardt Construction rebuilt the Cascade Hills Country Club’s Family Activity Center after structural issues led to full demolition. Working with Integrated Architecture, Erhardt took a phased approach, delivering a new bar, a kid’s activity center, a restaurant, and platform tennis courts, while ensuring key amenities opened on time for members.

Facts

Submitter: Erhardt Construction

Architect: Integrated Architecture

Size: 7,400 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: July 2024

Final contract value: $6,500,000

Project manager’s name: Karli Jackson

Superintendent’s name(s):  Lorenzo Brown

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

Special Olympics Michigan — Unified Sports & Inclusion Center

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collaboration room inside the facility
learning kitchen inside the facility
aerial view of the turf field

Story

A former high school is now the world’s largest dedicated Special Olympics facility. The Unified Sports & Inclusion Center supports 20,000 athletes statewide, offering inclusive sports, wellness, and training programs, and houses 10 nonprofits. The outdoor complex boasts tracks, fields, bocce courts, pickleball, and more—all built to champion inclusion.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Fishbeck, Mathison | Mathison Architects

Size: 43,5000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $13,500,000

Project manager’s name: David Dahlquist

Superintendent’s name(s): Jan Beerthuis

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 15%

Specialty Tooling Systems

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exterior look at building 2 for Specialty Tooling Systems
exterior look at building 2 for Specialty Tooling Systems
interior look at building 2 for Specialty Tooling Systems
interior look at building 2 for Specialty Tooling Systems
interior look at building 2 for Specialty Tooling Systems
interior look at building 2 for Specialty Tooling Systems
interior look at ceiling at building 2 for Specialty Tooling Systems
press pit inside building 2 for Specialty Tooling Systems
press pit inside building 2 at Specialty Tooling Systems
hammer and nails and wood

Story

Wolverine completed Specialty Tooling System’s Building #2 one year after constructing their primary facility. Known as their “dirty building,” Building #2 provides manufacturing space for Specialty Tooling System to fabricate and paint the steel used in their robotic assembly lines, with an enormous press pit that expanded their efficiency and production capacity.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Wolverine Building Group

Size: 45,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: April 2024

Final contract value: $5,900,000

Project manager’s name: Trevor Campbell & Justin Monson

Superintendent’s name(s):  Matt Smith

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

WINNER: Ada Hotel

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interior of staircase and windows
interior of ada hotel
interior of a room at the ada hotel
interior of the bar at the ada hotel
interior of the dining room at the ada hotel
interior of the ada hotel
interior of the ada hotel
interior of the ada hotel
exterior of the ada hotel

Story

The construction of Ada Hotel was no simple feat, but it has come to a beautiful completion! Boasting high-end finishes, creative ties to local places and memories, and a perfect location in the heart of the village, this boutique hotel has become Ada’s crowing jewel.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Dixon Architecture, OTJ Architects

Size: 38,445 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $26,000,000

Project manager’s name: Matt Zimmerman

Superintendent’s name(s): Eric Kleeman, Manuel Plascencia, Glenn Kroll, & Dave Ziomkowski

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

Rockford Public Schools — Edgerton Trails Elementary

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interior of elementary school
interior of elementary school
interior of elementary school
interior of elementary school
students at tables inside elementary school
students in a library at the school
students walking the hallway in the school
exterior of the elementary school
interior of the elementary school
exterior of edgerton trails elementary

Story

O-A-K built Edgerton Trails Elementary, an 80,000 SF K–5 educational facility addressing modern learning challenges through innovative design. The project features STEM labs, adaptable studios, collaborative zones, and outdoor classrooms. Construction balanced natural light with security, integrated technology infrastructure, and created spaces supporting both individual study and group learning.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 80,055 SF

Location: Rockford, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $24,800,000

Project manager’s name: Rob Gulliver

Superintendent’s name(s): Jared Gauss & Carlos Garcia

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

EHTC

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kitchen space in EHTC building
interior office space of the EHTC building in Ada

Story

EHTC enlisted Rockford to build a new, three-story headquarters in downtown Ada. The first two floors are comprised of general office space, collaboration areas, and large meeting rooms, while the third floor features a lounge and kitchen area with a private golf simulator and access to a rooftop patio.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 20,000 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $6,200,000

Project manager’s name: David Dahlquist

Superintendent’s name(s):  Greg Wallin

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 20%

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