2025 Archives - Page 9 of 15 - Excellence in Construction Awards

Calvin University — Hekman Library and Hiemenga Hall

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Story

Pioneer’s General Trades team delivered precision-crafted finishes, including hand-shaped oak dowels at the grand stair, Calvin-branded paneling, quartz countertops, and bronze signage. Custom elements were shaped in-house and installed onsite, reflecting attention to detail and seamless coordination with the project’s design intent.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 75,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $17,000,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Olson & Tyler Bartis

Superintendent’s name(s): Micah Frens

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

WINNER: Corewell Health — Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Clinic

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Story

BCI Construction provided comprehensive General Trades services, significantly contributing to the successful renovation of the Corewell Health — Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Clinic. BCI self-performed 80% of the scope, meeting tight scheduling demands and executing complex work while maintaining strict safety protocols in a second-floor space within a live hospital environment.

Facts

Submitter: BCI Construction

Architect: HKS

Size: 16,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2025

Final contract value: $1,300,000

Project manager’s name: Travis Kamstra

Superintendent’s name(s): Jordan Veurink

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 80%

The Borough

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Story

BCI Construction served as General Contractor for The Borough, a modern café featuring mixed exterior finishes, custom millwork, a fireplace lounge, and a garage door opening to a seasonal patio. The team self-performed all carpentry, delivering quality, efficiency, and character in a welcoming setting near Grand Valley State University.

Facts

Submitter: BCI Construction

Architect: MEM Designs

Size: 1,300 SF

Location: Allendale, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $706,000

Project manager’s name: Doug Kloostra

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Klumpstra

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

WINNER: Focus on the Family Retreat Center

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Story

Focus on the Family Retreat Center was built on the quiet banks of the Flat River in Greenville, Michigan. The center provides a beautiful rustic lodge for couples’ counseling, with private guest rooms on over 70 wooded acres.

Facts

Submitter: Dan Vos Construction Company

Architect: J. Andrew Baer Architect

Size: 8,000 SF

Location: Greenville, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $1,223,000

Project manager’s name: Tim Jones

Superintendent’s name(s): Jim Fox

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 33%

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

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Story

Triangle provided general trades for the Kalamazoo County Road Commission’s new 35,000 SF facility, including trim, doors, casework, stair finishes, and specialty installations. A custom boardroom table, built with culvert bases and a roadway-inspired top, added a unique, mission-aligned touch to the completed space.

Facts

Submitter: Triangle Constructors

Architect: Fishbeck

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: March 2024

Final contract value: $130,000,000

Project manager’s name: Steve Johnson

Superintendent’s name(s): Brian Lewis

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

St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church

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bathroom inside of the St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church

Story

When St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church ran out of workspace, they turned to First Companies to come up with a creative solution! Together, they worked to renovate their old chapel space into almost 7,000 SF of beautiful new offices and meeting spaces.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: AMDG Architects

Size: 6,977 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: November 2024

Final contract value: $1,480,000

Project manager’s name: Josh Reynolds

Superintendent’s name(s): Tim Dora & Dillon Love

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

Gentex Corporation — North Riley Campus Building 3

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EIC 2025: Gentex Corporation — North Riley Campus Building 3

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Story

Gentex Corporation’s new $90 million, 400,000 SF North Riley Campus Building 3 delivers scalability and versatility. Tailor-made to provide exceptional flexibility, it is designed to meet current and future production opportunities.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: InterActive Studio

Size: 408,369 SF

Location: Zeeland, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $90,000,000

Project manager’s name: Kyle Engbers

Superintendent’s name(s): Clark Causley

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 1%

Studio Park Lofts & Tower

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Exterior shot of outside recreational area for Studio Park Lofts & Tower

Story

Studio Park Lofts & Tower, now Grand Rapids’ fifth tallest building at 22 stories, adds 165 apartments and 26 customizable condos atop a six-level parking garage. Residents can enjoy top-tier amenities including a gym, sauna, pool, coworking spaces, community areas, and a rooftop sundeck with a pickleball court.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Integrated Architecture

Size: 224,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $60,000,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Kella

Superintendent’s name(s): Brent Hillard

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 8%

Interchange Distribution Center II

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Story

Extensive coordination and precise premobilization design were critical for this project, given the limited pump room space, tight schedule, and specific ESFR sprinkler requirements. At the 770 Interchange, a 300,000 SF warehouse with multiple shipping docks and office space, Brigade installed 35,000 feet of exposed steel piping, 3,200 sprinkler heads, and nearly 3,000 couplings. Remarkably, a two-person crew completed the installation in just over 800 hours.

Facts

Submitter: Brigade Fire Protection

Size: 300,000 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: July 2024

Final contract value: $647,000

Project manager’s name: Brent Elkins

Superintendent’s name(s): Don Haminger

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

Latvian Center Garezers

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Story

This multi-purpose building is outfitted with a state-of-the-art dry system, vertical turbine diesel fire pump, underground tank, and nitrogen generator. Installation required working around aesthetic architecture to conceal piping, using seven types of sprinkler heads to accommodate variable ceiling heights, and accommodating a tight schedule for opening day.

Facts

Submitter: Dependable Fire Protection, Inc.

Architect: Intersect

Location: Three Rivers, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $223,000

Project manager’s name: Mike Groner & Brad Ferguson

Superintendent’s name(s): Adam Springsteen & Chris O’Brien

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