Story
The John Ball Zoo Boardwalk connects the chimpanzee plaza to the zoo’s new African expansion along a steep wooded hillside. Built with more than 20,000 feet of wood decking and minimal tree removal, the elevated structure required careful material handling, continuous fall protection, and precise carpentry throughout construction.
Facts
Submitter: Triangle Constructors
Architect: Classic Engineering
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Date contract completed: April 2026
Final contract value: $651,000
Project manager’s name: Steve Johnson
Superintendent’s name(s): Adam Buys
What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 95%