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DeVries Jewelers

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The ceiling of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
The inside of DeVries Jewelers showcases sleek finishes.
Unique lighting fixtures at DeVries Jewelers
Unique lighting fixtures at DeVries Jewelers
Unique lighting fixtures at DeVries Jewelers
The exterior of DeVries Jewelers
The exterior of DeVries Jewelers
A sign on the outside of DeVries Jewelers reads, "Est. 1901."
The exterior of DeVries Jewelers
The exterior of DeVries Jewelers
The exterior of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the bar at DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the inside of DeVries Jewelers
Unique lighting fixtures at DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the inside of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the inside of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the walls of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the walls of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the inside of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the walls of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the walls of DeVries Jewelers
2025 EIC Awards: DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the ceiling of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the ceiling of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the inside of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the foundation of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the foundation of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the foundation of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the inside of DeVries Jewelers
2025 EIC Awards: DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the walls of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the foundation of DeVries Jewelers
Construction of the walls of DeVries Jewelers

Story

DeVries Jewelers is a local business that was looking to update their facility in the historic district of Grand Rapids. Kleyn Electric was instrumental in designing and building a new ground up facility that integrated updated security and technology while maintaining the historic charm of downtown Grand Rapids.

Facts

Submitter: Kleyn Electric Inc.

Size: 6,270 SF

Location: Grand Rapids

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $231,000

Project manager’s name: Ryan Kooinga

Superintendent’s name(s): Kevin Kuiper

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 96%

Pro Star Aviation

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The view of the flag outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
Lighting inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The waiting area inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The waiting area inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The waiting area inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The reception area inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The conference room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The conference room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The conference room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The front office of the Pro Star Aviation building
The break room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The hangar inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The hangar inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The hangar inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The hangar inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The hangar inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The hangar inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The mechanical room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The mechanical room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The mechanical room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The mechanical room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The mechanical room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The mechanical room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The mechanical room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The mechanical room inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The fire alarm inside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The fire suppression system at Pro Star Aviation
The gate outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The gate outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The gate outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The blue runway lighting outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
A truck in front of AirForce One at the Pro Star Aviation building
A generator outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The exterior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The exterior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The exterior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The HP truck outside of the Pro Star Aviation building
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
A team member smiles during a panel install at Pro Star Aviation
The exterior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The interior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The exterior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction
The exterior of the Pro Star Aviation hangar while it was under construction

Story

HighPoint completed a ground-up build for Pro Star Aviation, providing full electrical design, access control, security, utility relocation, and a new taxiway with lighting and signage—all within an active airport. The project demanded precise coordination, safety compliance, and seamless integration with ongoing airport operations.

Facts

Submitter: HighPoint

Architect: Bowers+Associates

Location: Grand Rapids

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $999,600

Project manager’s name: Joe Hailk

Superintendent’s name(s): Tyler Aungst

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

West Ottawa Public Schools — Performing Arts Center

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The stage of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The rigging of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The rigging of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The loft of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The auditorium of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The dressing room of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The dressing room of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The entrance of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The entrance of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The entrance of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The entrance of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The entrance of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The entrance of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The entrance of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
A hallway of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
A hallway of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
A hallway of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
A hallway of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
A hallway of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
A hallway of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
A hallway of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The interior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The interior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The interior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The interior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The cat walk of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center
The interior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center while under construction
The interior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center while under construction
The exterior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center while under construction
The exterior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center while under construction
The exterior of the West Ottawa Public Schools Performing Arts Center while under construction

Story

Town & Country Group coordinated all of the installations of raceways, wiring, and rough-ins for all systems that required wires. Balancing design needs and engineered needs, Town & Country professionals maintained a quality finish with functionality all the way to the end.

Facts

Submitter: Town & Country Group

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 56,000 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: May 2024

Final contract value: $2,700,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Jipping

Superintendent’s name(s): Jacob Woudwyk

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 95%

Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority — Wastewater Treatment Facility

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

EIC Awards 2025: Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority — Wastewater Treatment Facility
construction on a water pipe
construction during the winter
a cement box being lifted by a crane
piping in process at the facility
piping in process at the facility
piping in process on the facility
piping in process at the facility

Story

This was the new construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility for Gun Lake Casino where Hillard Electric preformed the complete electrical installation.

Facts

Submitter: Hillard Electric

Architect: Fishbeck

Location: Wayland, MI

Date contract completed: May 2025

Final contract value: $3,160,000

Project manager’s name: John Wood

Superintendent’s name(s): Colton Newton

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

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