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Corewell Health — Center for Transformation and Innovation

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

A walk space between Corewell Health and a nearby building, including a staircase, tables, greenery and a clear walkway.
A look at the outside space of Corewell Health with a paved outdoor space.
The front of the Corewell Health building with stone siding and a stone overhang over the door.
A far away picture of the front of the building showcasing the siding and overhangs.

Story

Using masonry for all its worth! Eight-foot structural CMU created a two-hour firewall between the CTI tower and the adjacent hotel. Over 187,000 bricks in a variety of sizes and unique patterns helped create a beautiful, lasting exterior that will stand the test of time.

Facts

Submitter: Integrated Exteriors

Architect: NBBJ

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: July 2024

Final contract value: $2,400,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Schipper

Superintendent’s name(s): Joe Glass

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 95%

Ada Hotel

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

A look at the siding of the Ada Hotel featuring red brick.
A look at the siding of the Ada Hotel featuring red brick.
A look at the siding of the Ada Hotel featuring red brick.
A look at the siding of the Ada Hotel featuring red brick.

Story

The work completed on this project included stair and elevator shafts, brick veneer, precast, and a fancy thin brick accent in the restaurant. All of the best were on site to complete the work, from the manpower to the equipment to the suppliers and materials.

Facts

Submitter: Kortman Masonry, Inc

Architect: OTJ Architects

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: April 2024

Final contract value: $617,000

Project manager’s name: Nick Kortman

Superintendent’s name(s): Aaron Reichert

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

WINNER: Ada Village – A3 Building

eicawardsdev on June 26, 2024

Several multi-colored brick buildings viewed from the street.
Excellence In Construction Awards: Ada Village - A3 Building

Story

Ada Village – A3 Building was the first contract in a large section of buildings and this building became a restaurant. The work on this project included an elevator shaft, firewall, stairwell, and brick veneer. The team used EZ Scaffold to help complete this project. This project had its challenges with tight working spaces due to the location, number of different mortar and brick colors and arches.

Facts

Submitter: Kortman Masonry

Title: Ada Village – A3 Building

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: May 2023

Final contract value: $345,000

Project manager’s name: Nick Kortman

Superintendent’s name(s): Aaron Reichert

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

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