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Northwestern Mutual

eicawardsdev on June 25, 2024

Inside the renovated Northwestern Mutual space
Inside the renovated Northwestern Mutual space
The view from the inside of the renovated Northwestern Mutual space

Story

Orion Construction is dedicated to crafting spaces that meet evolving needs while infusing them with innovation. The Northwestern Mutual build-out stands as a testament to their team’s ability to embrace change and create environments that resonate with the modern way of work.

Facts

Submitter: Orion Construction

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Size: 27,000 SF

Title: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2023

Final contract value: $1,900,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Smigielski

Superintendent’s name(s): Chase Marchand

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Scholar

eicawardsdev on June 25, 2024

The inside of the Scholar renovation
The inside of the Scholar renovation
The inside of the Scholar renovation

Story

Breathing new life into a 100-year-old structure, renovations for Scholar have created a sleek, classic look that complements their warm hospitality and respects the building’s history. First Companies successfully adapted to the challenges to deliver a modern and chic space for this upscale restaurant, on time and within budget.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Integrated Architecture

Size: 7,000 SF

Title: Scholar

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2023

Final contract value: $1,673,000

Project manager’s name: Kyle Siegert, Caleb Tenhaaf

Superintendent’s name(s): Brian VandenBos

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RT London

eicawardsdev on June 25, 2024

The interior of the RT London renovation
The interior of the RT London renovation
The interior of the RT London renovation

Story

Transforming a 100-year-old building into a sleek and modern office space was a unique challenge. First Companies delivered an elegant space that functions well for the RT London team while preserving the building’s historical charm.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 7,000 SF

Title: RT London

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value: $1,150,000

Project manager’s name: Ryan Poulson

Superintendent’s name(s): Phil Hibma, Brian VandenBos

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Kent Country Club – Clubhouse

eicawardsdev on June 25, 2024

The inside of the Kent Country Club Clubhouse renovation
The inside of the Kent Country Club Clubhouse renovation
The inside of the Kent Country Club Clubhouse renovation

Story

Overcoming challenges in the historical building, First Companies delivered a beautiful remodel that seamlessly blends in with past work and further solidifies Kent Country Club as a premier golf course and restaurant experience in West Michigan.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Size: 4,000 SF

Title: Kent Country Club – Clubhouse

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: May 2023

Final contract value: $1,820,000

Project manager’s name: Josh Reynolds

Superintendent’s name(s): Keith Miller

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