General Trades Archives - Excellence in Construction Awards

Oakbrook Apartments

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

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Oakbrook Apartments is an 18-unit, 18,850 SF complex located within walking distance of popular restaurants and attractions. Each floor has two two-bedroom, two-bath units and four one-bedroom, one-bath units. One unit is fully accessible, and five are adaptable to serve people with disabilities.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Title: Oakbrook Apartments

Size: 18,850 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: November 2024

Final contract value: $556,000

Project manager’s name: Bryan Richardson

Superintendent’s name(s): Travis Turnes

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 15%

Calvin University — Hekman Library and Hiemenga Hall

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

Pioneer’s General Trades team delivered precision-crafted finishes, including hand-shaped oak dowels at the grand stair, Calvin-branded paneling, quartz countertops, and bronze signage. Custom elements were shaped in-house and installed onsite, reflecting attention to detail and seamless coordination with the project’s design intent.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Title: Calvin University — Hekman Library and Hiemenga Hall

Size: 75,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $17,000,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Olson & Tyler Bartis

Superintendent’s name(s): Micah Frens

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 21%

Corewell Health — Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Clinic

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

BCI Construction provided comprehensive General Trades services, significantly contributing to the successful renovation of the Corewell Health — Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Clinic. BCI self-performed 80% of the scope, meeting tight scheduling demands and executing complex work while maintaining strict safety protocols in a second-floor space within a live hospital environment.

Facts

Submitter: BCI Construction

Architect: HKS

Title: Corewell Health — Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Clinic

Size: 16,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2025

Final contract value: $1,300,000

Project manager’s name: Travis Kamstra

Superintendent’s name(s): Jordan Veurink

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 80%

Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

Triangle provided general trades for the Kalamazoo County Road Commission’s new 35,000 SF facility, including trim, doors, casework, stair finishes, and specialty installations. A custom boardroom table, built with culvert bases and a roadway-inspired top, added a unique, mission-aligned touch to the completed space.

Facts

Submitter: Triangle Constructors

Architect: Fishbeck

Title: Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: March 2024

Final contract value: $130,000,000

Project manager’s name: Steve Johnson

Superintendent’s name(s): Brian Lewis

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 90%

Ottawa County Family Justice Center

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

D&D Building Inc. supported this project, which had the concept noted as “one judge, one family” by providing general trades services as well installing all the cabinetry, countertops, wood trim and wood veneer panels that were manufactured by Advantage Millwork, a wholly owned subsidiary of D&D Building.

Facts

Submitter: D&D Building Inc

Title: Ottawa County Family Justice Center

Size: 57,000 SF

Location: West Olive, MI

Date contract completed: May 2024

Final contract value: $2,567,000

Project manager’s name:Derek Roberts

Superintendent’s name(s): Tom Chambers

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 80%

Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

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the garage at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

a conference room with a table and chairs inside of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

a large room full of desks and chairs inside of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

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a screening room at 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

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

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

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

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view of a new bathroom at Ferris State University

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

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

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Interior view of a room full of tables and chairs at 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

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

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a room with tables and chairs at 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%

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