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Western Michigan University — Stadium Club

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Circular seating with yellow beams in the middle
Indoor seating near windows
Outdoor seating
entrance way
Additional seating around the bar top
Seating around a bar top
Seating facing the window overlooking the football field
Exterior entrance of EIC 2025: Western Michigan University — Stadium Club

Story

Western Michigan University’s Stadium Club transforms a seasonal suite into a year-round venue for donor engagement and university events. Blending contemporary design, sustainability, and accessibility, the space honors Waldo Stadium’s legacy while supporting the university’s advancement goals with flexible seating, premium finishes, and panoramic views of campus and field.

Facts

Submitter: AVB

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 3,250 SF

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value:  $3,600,000 

Project manager’s name: Bob Lopez

Superintendent’s name(s): Clay Stull & CJ Noble

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

Hope College — Jim & Eileen Heeringa Dance Wing

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Corner view of outdoor exterior of warm tone wall and mirrors
Additional seating
Dancers working in front of the mirrors
Empty dance floor with a wall full of mirrors
Dance floor with dancers
Hallway with doors leading to the dance floor
Hallway with stair going up
Seating area
Empty dance hall

Story


This 4,500 SF addition features performance studios, dressing rooms, and a sundial-inspired red façade. Harlequin spring flooring ensures dancer safety and efficiency, while bold architecture bridges campus styles—mirroring the movement and expression at the heart of Hope College’s thriving dance program.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: HGA

Size: 4,500 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: October 2024

Final contract value: $4,000,000 

Project manager’s name: Kyle Vyncke

Superintendent’s name(s): Steve Weatherwax

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 4%

Gun Lake Casino Resort

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Bar area with screens above
Seating area near the bar
Bar area
Open dining area with large ceilings
Dining area with large ceilings and circular tables
Seating area near a bar

Story

Pioneer Construction completed a $7 million interior renovation at Gun Lake Casino, transforming three areas into a new bar and lounge, a high-limit gaming room, and the Lucky Dragon Noodle Bar—all within an active casino environment and in coordination with a concurrent major expansion.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: JIVE Architecture, Kenneth Ussenko Design

Size: 15,000 SF

Location: Wayland, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $7,000,000 

Project manager’s name:  Dan Zaagman

Superintendent’s name(s): Andy Kiel

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 35%

Peace Church

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Building illuminated in the evening
view from the technical area
seating area from the back of the room
Accessibility ramp for wheelchairs
Room with two chairs and a sign on the door labeled 'cry room
Large wall with a cross on the wall and chairs below
Entrance with a sign reading 'New Here
Outside sign illuminated
view from the front of the stage
Assortment of instruments on stage
view of the stage from the front row
close up of hand rails and seating
Additional seating
Overview of seating
Rear view of technology equipment
Entrance to the main room
View from the back entrance
Peace Church sign illuminated

Story


Peace Church underwent a redesign and expansion of their campus. Our team assisted Peace Church in documenting their needs and developing a plan to accommodate their growth. One of the goals for this project was to expand the sanctuary from 600 seats to now 1,200 seats.

Facts

Submitter: Dan Vos Construction Company

Architect: Dan Vos Construction Company 

Size: 22,700 SF

Location: Middleville, MI

Date contract completed: April 2025

Final contract value: $8,700,000

Project manager’s name:  Jameson DeBlaay

Superintendent’s name(s): Todd Cooper

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

West Pharmaceutical Services

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Exterior close up view of the replaced roof of West Pharmaceutical Services
Exterior view of stairs on the roof of West Pharmaceutical Services
Exterior view of replaced roofing on the top of West Pharmaceutical Services
Exterior long shot of the roof of West Pharmaceutical Services
Exterior aerial view of the replaced roof of West Pharmaceutical Services
Exterior aerial view of the replaced roof of West Pharmaceutical Services
Exterior aerial view of the replaced roof of West Pharmaceutical Services
EIC 2025: West Pharmaceutical Services

Story

West Pharmaceutical Services was looking to add an addition to their manufacturing building in 2023. Langerak Roof Systems was called in to install over 34,000 SF of roofing. This project took approximately 11 months, from August of 2023 to July of 2024.

Facts

Submitter: Langerak Roof Systems, Inc.

Architect: Alliance Architects

Size: 34155 SF

Title: West Pharmaceutical Services

Location: Walker, MI

Date contract completed: July 2024

Final contract value: $477,000

Project manager’s name: Lucas Langerak

Superintendent’s name(s): Craig Pantelin

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 92%

Ferris State University — Kendall College of Art & Design

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Exterior view of stairs leading up to an air conditioning unit on the roof of Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art & Design building
Exterior view of a road seen from above Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design
Exterior of roof at Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design
Exterior of roof at Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design
Exterior view of two structural beams joining at the corner of a roof on Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design
Newly installed roofing on a residential building with a city skyline of tall buildings visible in the distance at Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design
Newly installed roofing on a residential building with a city skyline of tall buildings visible in the distance of Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design
Exterior shot of the Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design at the edge of the building with buildings on the far left
Exterior shot of the Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design
Exterior shot of the roof of Ferris State University Kendall College of Art & Design

Story

The Kendall College of Art & Design project faced numerous challenges in the latest collaboration between Ferris State University, consultant Kenn Krum, and Great Lakes Systems. Leveraging relationship strengths such as meticulous planning, effective communication, and attention to detail, the team successfully delivered a high-quality project that surpassed Ferris State’s expectations.

Facts

Submitter: Great Lakes Systems

Architect: RoofTech

Size: 23890 SF

Title: Ferris State University — Kendall College of Art & Design

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2024

Final contract value: $739,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Myers

Superintendent’s name(s): John Steffes

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

Ottawa Beach General Store

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Exterior view of the front of Ottawa Beach General Store
Exterior view of the corner of Ottawa Beach General Store
Exterior close up view of the front of Ottawa Beach General Store
Exterior side view of Ottawa Beach General Store
Exterior view of the front of Ottawa Beach General Store and the General store sign
Exterior view of the newly done roofing of Ottawa Beach General Store
Exterior view of the new roofing feating 2 windows of Ottawa Beach General Store
Exterior view of the AC unit on the Ottawa Beach General Store
Close up of roof elements of Ottawa Beach General Store
Aerial image of the replace roof at Ottawa Beach General Store

Story

Buist Sheet Metal fabricated and installed a traditional double locked standing seam metal roof, providing protection from the elements for the second 85 years of this Holland icon. The rebuilt Ottawa Beach General Store mimics the historic building that was replaced and features clean lines across hips and slope changes.

Facts

Submitter: Buist Sheet Metal

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 4000 SF

Title: Ottawa Beach General Store

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: April 2024

Final contract value: $85,000

Project manager’s name: Joe Feldpausch

Superintendent’s name(s): Jesse Emelander, Jose Ruelas, & Sam Rice

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 97%

The Commons at Rivertown

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The exterior and sign for The Commons at Rivertown
The exterior of The Commons at Rivertown
The exterior and pool for The Commons at Rivertown
The interior of a living space at The Commons at Rivertown
The interior of a living space at The Commons at Rivertown
The interior of a living space at The Commons at Rivertown
The exterior and pool for The Commons at Rivertown
The interior of a living space at The Commons at Rivertown
The gym at The Commons at Rivertown
The kitchen of a living space at The Commons at Rivertown
The interior of a living space at The Commons at Rivertown

Story

This luxury apartment complex features 12 wood-framed buildings, a clubhouse, 13 garages, and premium amenities. Constructed with high-end materials and smart technology, the project overcame poor soils, supply delays, and complex scheduling. Strategic phasing, quality controls, and thoughtful design ensured a successful, modern community, built for lasting comfort.

Facts

Submitter: CD Barnes Construction

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Location: Grandville, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $77,365,000

Project manager’s name: Thomas Berry & John Maycroft

Superintendent’s name(s): Aaron Roberts, Tom Minnema, & Ty Langlois

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

Hudsonville Public Schools — Freshman Campus

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The track at Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
A gym at Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
Construction of the Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
Construction of the Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
Hallways at Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
Hallways at Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
The gym at Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
The gym at Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
The cafeteria at Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus
The cafeteria at Hudsonville Public Schools Freshman Campus

Story


Hudsonville High School and Freshman Campus is a project that involved tall cast in place concrete walls, foundation, flatwork, sitework and polished concrete. The jobsite was tight and the schedule was precise. There was not one side of the school that was left without new concrete placed inside and out.

Facts

Submitter: Burgess Concrete Construction

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 148,940 SF

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: October 2024

Final contract value: $3,737,000

Project manager’s name: Matt Burgess & Al Jeurink

Superintendent’s name(s): Matt Burgess & Jordan Burgess

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 97.3%

U-Haul Moving & Storage — Alpine Ave

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The outside of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The interior of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The interior of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The outside of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The construction of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The interior of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The outside of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The outside of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The interior of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue
The construction of the U-Haul Storage Center Alpine Avenue

Story


U-Haul is a three-story storage facility designed with extensive reinforced concrete from the below-grade footings and walls up to the suspended level one slab to maintain the building’s structural integrity. This was a larger-scale concrete structure requiring knowledge, experience, large equipment, and a lot of manpower.

Facts

Submitter: Burgess Concrete Construction

Architect: Comprehensive Engineering

Size: 20,000 SF

Location: Walker, MI

Date contract completed: October 2024

Final contract value: $1,323,000

Project manager’s name: Joe Hunderman

Superintendent’s name(s): Tony Dykhouse & John Rogers

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 99.7%

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