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Gerald R. Ford International Airport — Power Generation

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
A panel at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
A panel at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project
The inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Power Generation project

Story

Grand Valley Automation installed and programmed a complex damper control system for a new generator building at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The system supports four diesel generators by sequencing large banks of dampers to open rapidly, ensuring safe startup and proper airflow. Precise interlocking was critical to system performance.

Facts

Submitter: Grand Valley Automation, Inc.

Architect: TowerPinkster

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $306,000

Project manager’s name: Mark Brower

Superintendent’s name(s): Jared Nichols

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

Gerald R. Ford International Airport — Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The outside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
The interior of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
The interior of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Panels on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Panels on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Panels on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Panels on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Pipes on the inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Pipes on the inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Controls on the wall of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
A firetruck inside of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility

Story

Grand Valley Automation delivered integrated controls for the new ARFF facility at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, including garage gas detection, snowmelt, boilers, and chillers. Special airflow controls were implemented to manage the connection between the garage and living quarters, ensuring safe and comfortable conditions for fire rescue personnel.

Facts

Submitter: Grand Valley Automation, Inc.

Architect: DLZ

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $375,000

Project manager’s name: Mark Brower

Superintendent’s name(s): Jared Nichols

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

Rollon® by Timken

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The exterior of the Rollon office building
The main entrance camera and card reader on the Rollon office building
A smart board on the wall of the Rollon office building
An exterior, multi-sensor camera on the Rollon office building
A panel at the Rollon office building
A server at the Rollon office building
An IDF closet at the Rollon office building
An IDF closet at the Rollon office building
An interior camera at the Rollon office building
The doorbell at the Rollon office building
An exterior, multi-sensor camera on the Rollon office building
A ceiling speaker in the Rollon office building
An access control power distribution panel at the Rollon office building
A conduit at the Rollon office building
A WAP box at the Rollon office building
A WAP at the Rollon office building
A WAP at the Rollon office building
A wireless access point at the Rollon office building
The HighPoint Electric trailer next to the Rollon office building
The exterior exit of the Rollon office building
A TV inside of the Rollon office building
An exterior, multi-sensor camera on the Rollon office building
A cubicle at the Rollon office building
A cubicle at the Rollon office building
A wireless access point at the Rollon office building
An exit at the Rollon office building
An access control door module at the Rollon office building
Pipes at the Rollon office building
The exterior access card reader at the Rollon office building
A loud speaker at the Rollon office building
A card reader at the Rollon office building
Cable management at the Rollon office building
An outlet at the Rollon office building
A power supply control panel at the Rollon office building
The underground conduit fiber connection at the Rollon office building
Patch panels at the Rollon office building
The break room TV at the Rollon office building
An access card reader at the Rollon office building
Outlets at the Rollon office building

Story

HighPoint installed structured cabling and network infrastructure throughout the new warehouse and office, including fiber loops, category cabling, access control, and camera cabling. The team built out the MDF and IDFs, supplying and installing all equipment with required conduit and power for a fully integrated, future-ready communications system.

Facts

Submitter: HighPoint

Architect: Wolverine Building Group

Location: Norton Shores, MI

Date contract completed: February 2025

Final contract value: $144,000

Project manager’s name: Ed VanWinkle & Don McWilliams

Superintendent’s name(s): Don McWilliams

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

West Ottawa Public Schools — Riley Farms Elementary

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The exterior of West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The entrance to West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The entrance to West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
An atrium in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
An atrium in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
An atrium in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
An atrium in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The gym at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
The gym at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A maintenance area at West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A hallway in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A hallway in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A hallway in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
A hallway in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary
AV in West Ottawa Public Schools Riley Farms Elementary

Story

Town & Country Technicians coordinated all installations with other trades. To ensure that proper locations and adequate support structures were in place before installing a professional cabling system. The team also assisted in the design of the site’s fiber network for cameras on light poles.

Facts

Submitter: Town & Country Group

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 78,000 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: June 2025

Final contract value: $330,000

Project manager’s name: Chad Guy

Superintendent’s name(s): Drew Moll

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

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