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Excellence in Construction Awards

Amway Corporation — The Commons

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons
The Garden Cafe at Amway Corporation — The Commons

Story

The Amway Commons project required exceptional precision, coordination, and craftsmanship. Complex framing, multiple Fry Reglet profiles, radius walls, integrated lighting, and level five finishes demanded exact tolerances and flawless trade coordination. The team delivered a refined, visually seamless interior that exemplifies construction excellence.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: October 2025

Final contract value: $2,747,000

Project manager’s name: Wayne Monson

Superintendent’s name(s): Matt Bunting

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 30%

McGraw Estate

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

Working alongside a business affiliate on their personal project was an inspiring journey built on trust, creativity, and a shared vision. Together, they shaped ideas into reality, designing with intention and function. Through precision and collaboration, they delivered a result that truly reflected purpose, partnership, and pride.

Facts

Submitter: Lakeside Surfaces Inc

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2025

Final contract value: $16,000

Project manager’s name: Ashleigh Rowe, Jocelyn Velazquez

Superintendent’s name(s): Cade Colley, Kari Chase

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

WINNER: Ada Hotel

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.
Countertops inside the Ada Hotel.

Story


The Ada Hotel in Ada, Michigan, features 36 elegant suites with quartz and natural stone surfaces. Premier fabricated quartz desks off-site for efficiency, crafted sleek vanities with concealed supports, and installed striking quartzite elements at the Rix Bar and concierge desk, showcasing exceptional precision and craftsmanship.

Facts

Submitter: Premier Granite & Stone, LLC

Architect: OTJ Architects

Size: 4,000 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $631,000

Project manager’s name: Kevin Huizing

Superintendent’s name(s): Dalton Ellefson

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