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Excellence in Construction Awards

Unity Christian High School

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

Unity Christian is a legacy project for DHE. With the many employees who walked through doors there as a student, to the multiple generations of founding members who are still actively participating and attending, the DHE team was excited to be part of both the original building and the recent additions.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 48,000 SF

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: June 2026

Final contract value: $5,750,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Heyboer

Superintendent’s name(s): James Reason, Sam Pennington

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

John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

The exterior of the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat
The HVAC for the John Ball Zoo — Otter Habitat

Story

This project showcases an innovative geothermal-based mechanical and life support system that achieves full carbon neutrality while supporting a high-performance aquatic habitat. DHE is proud to be a part of this unique project that brings so much joy to the community.

Facts

Submitter: DHE Plumbing and Mechanical

Architect: Progressive Companies, Tessere

Size: 1,850 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: February 2026

Final contract value: $3,500,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Heyboer

Superintendent’s name(s): Jake Shupe, Brad Stream

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 35%

Covenant Christian High School

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

Van Dyken Mechanical delivered HVAC installation for the Covenant Christian High School addition, supporting new classrooms, athletic facilities, and performance spaces.

Facts

Submitter: Van Dyken Mechanical, Inc.

Architect: The Design Forum

Location: Walker, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $2,370,000

Project manager’s name: Mitch Raible

Superintendent’s name(s): Dane Werkema

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

Cedar Springs Public Schools — Beach Elementary

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

The HVAC for Cedar Springs Public Schools — Beach Elementary
The HVAC for Cedar Springs Public Schools — Beach Elementary
The HVAC for Cedar Springs Public Schools — Beach Elementary
The HVAC for Cedar Springs Public Schools — Beach Elementary
The HVAC for Cedar Springs Public Schools — Beach Elementary
The HVAC for Cedar Springs Public Schools — Beach Elementary

Story

Cedar Springs Beach Elementary has been completely transformed. Keeping little from its original 1960 structure, the school now features a brand-new, two-story academic wing built on the same footprint. While the gymnasium’s HVAC unit was retained, students and staff now enjoy the comfort of an entirely new system throughout the rest of the school.

Facts

Submitter: Northwest Kent Mechanical Company

Location: Cedar Springs, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value: $4,014,000

Project manager’s name: Derek Larson

Superintendent’s name(s): Rick Arends

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 85%