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Tommy’s Corporate Headquarters

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The water heater at the Tommy's Corporate Headquarters
The kitchen area at Tommy's Corporate Headquarters
A water tank at Tommy's Corporate Headquarters
Plumbing work at Tommy's Corporate Headquarters
Dozens of staff members in front of their brand new headquarters building.

Story

Tommy’s Corporate Headquarters consists of a large warehouse space along with a state of the art office that integrates many of the unique colors and aspects you find in there car wash systems.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: InterActive Studio

Size: 275,000 SF

Title: Tommy’s Corporate Headquarters

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: August 2023

Final contract value: $4,475,000

Project manager’s name: Tim Terborg

Superintendent’s name(s): Darryl Rettig

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

WINNER: Byron Center Public Schools – Nickels Intermediate School

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The plumbing in the Byron Center Public Schools Nickels Intermediate School
The plumbing in the Byron Center Public Schools Nickels Intermediate School
The water heater and plumbing in the Byron Center Public Schools Nickels Intermediate School

Story

The Byron Center Public Schools – Nickels Intermediate School is a beautiful new building for the 5th and 6th grade students to have state-of-the-art, flexible, and modern learning places that make school cool again! 

Facts

Submitter: Northwest Kent Mechanical Company

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 134,000 SF

Title: Byron Center Public Schools – Nickels Intermediate School

Location: Byron Center, Michigan

Date contract completed: August 2023

Final contract value : $6,272,000

Project manager’s name: Derek Larson

Superintendent’s name(s): Tony Wainright

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 94%

WINNER: Hudsonville High School – Fieldhouse

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The weight lifting room in the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse
The weight lifting room in the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse
The weight lifting room in the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse
The interior of the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse
The interior of the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse

Story

This $26.5 million fieldhouse boasts over 105,000 SF including a basketball court, indoor tennis court, wraparound walking track, weight training and wrestling rooms, and more. Vork Brothers painted the exposed ceiling structures, drywall (walls and ceilings), block walls, doors and frames, and some trim and mill work.

Facts

Submitter: Vork Brothers Painting

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 105,000 SF

Title: Hudsonville High School – Fieldhouse

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: September 2023

Final contract value: $505,000

Project manager’s name: Kenny Sparks

Superintendent’s name(s): Tyson Anderson, Jason Ober

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 50%

Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

A before and after comparison of the statues outside of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
A conference room in the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
The kitchen area in the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
A hallway in the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
The atrium in the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
A courtroom in the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
Excellence in Construction Awards: Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
A before and after comparison of the exterior of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
The exterior of the new Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center

Story

The new $94 million Kalamazoo courthouse boasts modern amenities and advanced security features. The facility, replacing the aging 1936 courthouse, features spacious courtrooms, secure entrances, and technology upgrades. Its design prioritizes safety and accessibility while providing a dignified environment for legal proceedings in the community.

Facts

Submitter: CSM Group

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 165,000 SF

Title: Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: December 2023

Final contract value: $79,500,000

Project manager’s name: Rick Devenport

Superintendent’s name(s): Bill Eichstaedt

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

WINNER: Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Elevate Concourse A Expansion

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The exterior of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Elevate Concourse A Expansion, photo by Peter McCullough
The interior of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Elevate Concourse A Expansion, photo by Peter McCullough
The interior of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Elevate Concourse A Expansion

Story

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Elevate Concourse A Expansion increases airport capacity with a new concourse and widening. Featuring sleek steel, metal panels, terrazzo floors, and expansive glass, it enhances passenger experience. Despite challenges on the active airfield, meticulous planning ensured a seamless project. Christman oversaw construction, meeting safety and logistical demands with precision.

Facts

Submitter: The Christman Company

Architect: Mead & Hunt and HKS

Size: 166,000 SF

Title: Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Elevate Concourse A Expansion

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $112,000,000

Project manager’s name: Zac Bosma (Project Executive), Josh Tolbert (Sr. PM), Nate Demerly (PM), Brian Baar (Sr. PM), Andrew Lubbers (PE), Eric Sawatzki (APM).

Superintendent’s name(s): Tom Wolf (Sr. Superintendent), Matt Roush (Superintendent)

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

Kent County Youth Fairgrounds – Phase I & II

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The exterior view of the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds
The exterior view of the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds
The exterior view of the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds

Story

Phase I & II of the conversion of 146 acres of a former golf course into the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds by Wolverine Building Group was a complex construction management process. Building over 75,000 SF of buildings, including three animal barns, horse arena and show pavilion for fair activities.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Prein&Newhof

Size: 146 acres

Title: Kent County Youth Fairgrounds – Phase I & II

Location: Lowell, MI

Date contract completed: July 2023

Final contract value: $8,313,000

Project manager’s name: Jon Reimink

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Veldhouse, Roger Faulkner

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 2%

Grace Adventures – Lakeview Commons Dining Hall

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The exterior view of the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The exterior view of the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The exterior view of the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
An exterior seating area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
An exterior seating area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A hallway with seating at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A main conference area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A main conference area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A main conference area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A seating area near a fireplace at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A seating area near a fireplace at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
An entryway at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The cafeteria at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The cafeteria at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The store at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The store at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The store at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The store at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The exterior view of the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall

Story

Erhardt Construction was the General Contractor for the construction of Grace Adventures’ new 21,000 SF Lakeview Commons Dining Hall in Mears, MI. The spacious timber-framed dining hall overlooks Upper Silver Lake and replaced the former dining hall, more than doubling their capacity for meals, program ministry, and more.

Facts

Submitter: Erhardt Construction

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 21,000 SF

Title: Grace Adventures – Lakeview Commons Dining Hall

Location: Mears, MI

Date contract completed: August 2023

Final contract value: $8,100,000

Project manager’s name: Marc Felt

Superintendent’s name(s): Brenden Wallace

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

City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

An interior living space at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
A classroom or conference area at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The gym at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The firetruck garage at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The dining room at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
A patio at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
An antique firetruck in the firetruck garage at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
A patio at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The firetruck garage at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2

Story

The new public safety building integrates a fire and police station, separated by a truck bay. Designed for growth, it features LEED Silver certification, a multipurpose / training room, and ample truck access. Firefighter living quarters include private amenities like a kitchen, weight room, and lounge, along with shared facilities.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

Architect: DLZ

Size: 18,000 SF

Title: City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: October 2023

Final contract value: $9,460,000

Project manager’s name: Bob Byrne

Superintendent’s name(s): James Priest

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

Tender Lawn Care

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

An outdoor storage location at the new Tender Lawn Care headquarters
Inside the new Tender Lawn Care headquarters
The exterior view of the new Tender Lawn Care headquarters

Story

Tender Lawn Care has big plans for future growth in the greater Grands Rapids area. To help accommodate this growth, they hired Veneklasen Construction to build them a brand new, pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) to serve as an office and equipment storage facility.

Facts

Submitter: Veneklasen Construction

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Size: 33,000 SF

Title: Tender Lawn Care

Location: Kentwood, MI

Date contract completed: October 2023

Final contract value: $5,609,000

Project manager’s name: Nate LaDuke

Superintendent’s name(s): Jeffrey Kenney

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 21%

Tommy’s Boats

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

The exterior of the new Tommy's Boats location
The interior of the new Tommy's Boats location
The exterior of the new Tommy's Boats location

Story

Tommy’s has a history of providing a wide range of services to boaters and water sports enthusiasts at several locations throughout Michigan, Colorado and Florida. In a recent move to continue growing their brand and upgrade their space and services, Tommy’s decided to build a new location in Clermont, Florida.

Facts

Submitter: Orion Construction

Architect: Henrickson Architecture

Size: 15,000 SF

Title: Tommy’s Boats

Location: Comstock Park, MI

Date contract completed: March 2023

Final contract value: $5,000,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Smigielski

Superintendent’s name(s): Jacobus Maas

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

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