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Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

Story

Triangle Constructors performed all general trades on Cascade Township’s new 18,000 SF fire station, which features four pull-through apparatus bays, living quarters, a fitness room, administration offices, a 48 FT high hose tower, & a high-rise training center.

Facts

Submitter: Triangle Constructors

Architect: Williams Architects

Size: 18,000 SF

Title: Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value: $970,000

Project manager’s name:  Steve Johnson

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Deters

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

Kent County Road Commission – Central Complex

Story

Kent County Road Commission’s Central Complex features a 18,000 SF storage building, a salt barn capable of housing 6,000 tons of salt, a fueling station, a loading dock and storage, a car wash, and a 36,000 SF administrative office building.

Facts

Submitter: Triangle Constructors

Architect: Hobbs+Black Architects

Size: 232,000 SF

Title: Kent County Road Commission – Central Complex

Location: Walker, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value: $674,000

Project manager’s name:  Steve Johnson

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Deters

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

Ferris State University – Center for Virtual Learning

Story

The Ferris State University – Center for Virtual Learning includes modern amenities like an EMI/RFI (electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference) Shielding Room which reduces interference from external signals and devices, Information Security & Intelligence, and Digital Animation & Game Design. It also features the first built Esports Arena at a Michigan University. It is an amazing facility that revolutionizes the education experience!

Facts

Submitter: Nugent Builders

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 64,000 SF

Title: Ferris State University – Center for Virtual Learning

Location: Big Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: July 2023

Final contract value: $1,424,000

Project manager’s name:  Ben Nugent

Superintendent’s name(s): Bob Lackey

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? : 50%

Olives

Story

Olives restaurant underwent a six-week renovation, transforming both floors. The update included refreshed dining areas and restrooms, with the first floor also receiving a revamped bar area. Pioneer Millwork provided expert millwork and finishes, while Jean Stoffer of “The Established Home” on the Magnolia Network led the sophisticated design.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: Jean Stoffer Design

Size: 1,200 SF

Title: Olives

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2023

Final contract value: $460,000

Project manager’s name:  Dan Zaagman

Superintendent’s name(s): Wes Dickerson

Hughes Management

Story

This project consisted of an interior suite renovation and exterior storefront update to become Hughes Management’s new main office, featuring all new office, meeting, & work collaboration space.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: AMDG Architects

Size: 10,000 SF

Title: Hughes Management

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $3,600,000

Project manager’s name:  Michael Verbeek

Superintendent’s name(s): Micah Frens, Phil Geurink

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? : 17%

WINNER: Holland Home – Breton Terrace

Story

This project refreshed common areas throughout the Holland Home Breton Terrace property to include a new cafe and gathering space, upgraded chapel and theater, new finishes throughout all resident corridors and the private dining space, & a beautiful feature stair that extends between all three floors.

Facts

Submitter: EV Construction

Architect: Post Associates

Size: 28,000 SF

Title: Holland Home – Breton Terrace

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2024

Final contract value: $390,000

Project manager’s name:  Dan Behler (Senior Project Manager), Hannah Thurlow (Assistant Project Manager)

Superintendent’s name(s): Brian Englishmen

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