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Amway Treehouse

Story

This newly renovated workspace has been transformed into a greenhouse meeting area. Above the main staircase, custom felt baffles and curved trunk walls resemble a large tree, and the surrounding areas are detailed with moss and wood accents. The multiple seating and meeting areas are accompanied by a snack and coffee bar and a cozy fireplace. The thousands of square feet of baffles include over 5,000 deck attachment points. All are laid out perfectly to create the linear look of an indoor treehouse.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Architect: Progressive Companies

Title: Amway Treehouse

Location: Ada, Michigan

Date contract completed: June 2023

Final contract value: $1,297,000

Project manager’s name:  Lisa Puruleski

Superintendent’s name(s): Matt Bunting

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

Kent County Road Commission – Central Complex

Story

The Kent County Road Commission’s new Central Complex features a modern multi-story Administration Building with wood and metal elements, a vehicle maintenance building with various facilities, & structural framing challenges addressed during construction.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Architect: Hobbs+Black Architects

Size: 29 Acres

Title: Kent County Road Commission – Central Complex

Location: Walker, Michigan

Date contract completed: April 2023

Final contract value: $1,140,000

Project manager’s name:  Lisa Puruleski

Superintendent’s name(s): Dan Meekhof

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

Western Michigan University – Student Center

Story

The building was nearly 136,000 SF, with MDC baffles and Armstrong Acoustibuilt clouds on multiple floors. Custom wood and metal ceilings were installed on different floors. The project faced challenges like a tight schedule, limited material storage, & delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Architect: CannonDesign

Size: 136,000 SF

Title: Western Michigan University – Student Center

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

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? : 96%

Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center

Story

The County’s new Justice Facility will combine the prosecutor’s office with circuit and district courtrooms and facilities. The five-story, 165,000 SF facility is next to the Kalamazoo County Administration Building along Kalamazoo Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo.

Facts

Submitter: Sobie Company, Inc.

Size: 165,000 SF

Title: Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Date contract completed: December 2023

Final contract value: $6,819,000

Project manager’s name:  Bill Nagelhout

Superintendent’s name(s): Tony Schweitzer, Kyle Langworthy

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

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

Story

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Elevate Concourse A Expansion is a testament to the rapid growth of our city, and Bouma is proud to be a part of this project. The high level of detail installed throughout gives travelers a gorgeous environment to enjoy for years to come.

Facts

Submitter: The Bouma Corporation

Architect: HKS

Size: 155,000 SF

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

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2024

Final contract value: $8,472,000

Project manager’s name:  Austin Bender

Superintendent’s name(s): Kevin Morrison, Gary Platz

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? : 87%