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Acrisure Amphitheater

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

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Story

AGM worked with the design and construction team to develop and refine critical material attachment, termination, and interface conditions, resulting in a well-orchestrated array of highly ornate, custom-fabricated material assemblies that positively influenced the overall customer experience.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Glass & Metals, Inc.

Architect: Progressive Companies

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $8,750,000

Project manager’s name: Bryan Dennis

Superintendent’s name(s): Nick Mainstone

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

Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

Story

AMI has been a longtime partner of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, with their presence familiar across campus. This time, they brought the new Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health to life, completing their work over seven months and taking pride in both the challenge and the finished result.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Metals Inc.

Architect: BWBR

Size: 14,820 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2025

Final contract value: $1,005,000

Project manager’s name: Craig Engelbrecht

Superintendent’s name(s): Cory Arp

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

Cytiva — Project K-Star

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The exterior of Cytiva — Project K-Star
The exterior of Cytiva — Project K-Star
The exterior of Cytiva — Project K-Star
The exterior of Cytiva — Project K-Star

Story

The Muskegon area is home to some wonderful projects. Cytiva — Project K Star will be joining the list! Architectural Metals’ team of professionals installed over 13,000 SF of product. Despite the extreme elements that are so well known to the Muskegon area, the AMI team is thrilled with the results of this collaboration with TRIA and Gilbane.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Metals, Inc.

Architect: TRIA Architecture

Size: 13,500 SF

Location: Muskegon, MI

Date contract completed: February 2025

Final contract value: $1,356,000

Project manager’s name: Craig Engelbrecht

Superintendent’s name(s): Cory Arp

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

WINNER: Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The exterior of Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office
The exterior of Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office
The exterior of Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office
The exterior of Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office
The interior of Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office

Story

Architectural Metals Inc. (AMI) is no stranger to the aviation industry, but the Otter Air hangar project proved to be a uniquely exciting opportunity. The complexity of both the interior space and exterior brought new opportunities that pushed the team to innovate, making the end result especially rewarding.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Metals, Inc.

Architect: Integrated Architecture, OTJ Architects

Size: 43,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $2,300,000

Project manager’s name: Mike Blossom

Superintendent’s name(s): Cory Arp

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

Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The exterior of the Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center
The sign for the Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center
The interior of the Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center
The interior of the Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center
The interior of the Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center

Story

Architectural Glass & Metals worked closely with the design and construction team through a collaborative design assist process to provide a comprehensive building envelope assembly, inclusive of complex multi-plane material interface conditions as required to achieve the overall design intent.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Glass & Metals 2.0

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 20,000 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: November 2024

Final contract value: $1,800,000

Project manager’s name: Mitch VanderArk

Superintendent’s name(s): Cody Jager

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

Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center

eicawardsdev on June 26, 2024

overhead view of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
The entrance of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
overhead view of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
overhead view of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
overhead view of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
a street view of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center
The entrance of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center at street view
overhead view of the Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center

Story

AGM worked closely with the design and construction team and key subtrades involved with the exterior building envelope assembly, as required, to maintain design intent while abiding by stringent tolerances governing material transitions, terminations, and overall performance criteria. The collaborative framework established by the on-site team proved beneficial to all project stakeholders.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Glass & Metals, Inc.

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 165,000 SF

Title: Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: September 2023

Final contract value: $9,800,000

Project manager’s name: Jon Mutual

Superintendent’s name(s): Sanford MacKenzie

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

WINNER: Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Elevate Concourse A Expansion

eicawardsdev on June 26, 2024

close up view of the new wing at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
exterior view of the new wing at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Story

AMI’s scope of work was primarily composed of custom color ACM panels as well as a small area of Centria products. All together the scope accumulated to over 40,000 SF of panels.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Metals, Inc.

Architect: HKS

Size: 43,000 SF

Title: Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Elevate Concourse A Expansion

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $3,100,000

Project manager’s name: Mike Blossom

Superintendent’s name(s): Cory Arp

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

Western Michigan University – Student Center

eicawardsdev on June 26, 2024

The exterior facade of the Western Michigan University - Student Center
An overhead view of the Western Michigan University - Student Center
The exterior facade of the Western Michigan University - Student Center

Story

The exterior project created a modern look for the new Western Michigan University – Student Center. In coordination with the glazing contractor, the glass and custom metal fin exterior products produce a modern and captivating exterior finish system.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Architect: CannonDesign

Title: Western Michigan University – Student Center

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2024

Final contract value: $5,580,000

Project manager’s name: John Nevins

Superintendent’s name(s): Frank Bryan

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 98%

Ferris State University – Center for Virtual Learning

eicawardsdev on June 26, 2024

Outdoor shot of the Ferris State University - Center for Virtual Learning
Outdoor shot of the Ferris State University - Center for Virtual Learning
Outdoor shot of the Ferris State University - Center for Virtual Learning
Outdoor shot of the Ferris State University - Center for Virtual Learning

Story

AMI was contracted by Triangle Associates to enclose Ferris State University’s Center for Virtual Learning. Their dedication to craftsmanship seamlessly integrates the new building into the campus, reflecting AMI’s commitment to quality construction.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Metals, Inc.

Architect: Stantec

Size: 15,000 SF

Title: Ferris State University – Center for Virtual Learning

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2023

Final contract value: $3,100,000

Project manager’s name: Mike Blossom

Superintendent’s name(s): Steve Ellison

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