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%
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%
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%
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%