Allendale Water Treatment Plant — Retaining Wall

Story

Topland Construction completed the successful installation of three modular block retaining walls for the 2024 City of Allendale Water Treatment Plant improvements.

Facts

Submitter: Topland Construction LLC

Size: 4,750 SF

Location: Allendale

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $350,000

Project manager’s name: Nate Smith

Superintendent’s name(s): Caleb Glashower

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

West Michigan Construction Institute

Story

This project’s scope included concrete removal, foundation excavation, sand backfill, drain tile installation, concrete floor prep, and parking lot grading. Despite the challenges, working with other contractors on WMCI was enjoyable, and the finished product provided a high-quality result for the school.

 

Facts

Submitter: Dan’s Excavating Service, Inc.

Location: Grand Rapids

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value:  $52,000

Project manager’s name: Gideon Vanderwall

Superintendent’s name(s): Spencer Tellkamp

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

WINNER: Legacy Park – Retaining Wall

Story

The Legacy Park wall project was a dynamic and complex installation. The location of the project required the team to work in very tight conditions between Fulton St. and existing wetlands, making it challenging to move block material and remove excavated spoils from the site. In total, the team installed 5,200 SF of precast block over 850 LF. The total material weight of this wall system exceeded one million pounds. The team had to navigate several existing underground utilities, and challenging trench conditions required shoring to avoid cave-ins. This project was completed over the course of 10 weeks from permitting to final block placement.

Facts

Submitter: Topland Construction

Architect: Moore+Bruggink

Size: 5,000 SF

Title: Legacy Park – Retaining Wall

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value: $315,000

Project manager’s name: Nate Smith

Superintendent’s name(s): Caleb Glashower

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

Lake County ORV – Youth Training Facility

Story

Project included a commercial septic system, asphalt prep, small bathroom remodel & Hydroseed that was all self performed. Subcontractors handled concrete, asphalt & fencing. There were a few issues with some materials quality that presented a challenge to overcome with subcontractors, engineers & the county/township.

Facts

Submitter: Dan’s Excavating Service, Inc

Architect: Prein&Newhof

Size: 5 Acres

Title: Lake County ORV – Youth Training Facility

Location: Baldwin, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $700,000

Project manager’s name: Spencer Tellkamp

Superintendent’s name(s): Griffin Reed

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 60%