New Construction: $25 - $50 Million Archives - Excellence in Construction Awards

Benteler Automotive

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

Story

Benteler Automotive’s 319,000 SF manufacturing facility in Wyoming, MI revitalizes the former General Motors “Site 36.” Built with precast walls, insulated metal panels, and a TPO roof, the facility includes manufacturing space, offices, logistics areas, and a 24,000 SF paint line installed alongside construction through coordinated design-build execution.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: Lakewood Construction

Size: 319,000 SF

Location: Wyoming, MI

Date contract completed: December 2025

Final contract value: $32,552,000

Project manager’s name: Mat Wedeven

Superintendent’s name(s): Clark Causley

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 2%

Amplify GR — HUB 07

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

The new community hub brings long needed amenities and services to a historically underserved neighborhood. The two-story space includes event areas, community programming, café, workspace, and Corewell Health clinic. Early phases involved demolition, renovation, and raising the roof to add a second floor, with later phases expanding the site.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Pure Architects

Size: 45,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: June 2025

Final contract value: $25,000,000

Project manager’s name: David Dahlquist

Superintendent’s name(s): Greg Wallin

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 10%

WINNER: Ada Hotel

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

interior of the dining room at the ada hotel

Story

The construction of Ada Hotel was no simple feat, but it has come to a beautiful completion! Boasting high-end finishes, creative ties to local places and memories, and a perfect location in the heart of the village, this boutique hotel has become Ada’s crowing jewel.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Dixon Architecture, OTJ Architects

Size: 38,445 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $26,000,000

Project manager’s name: Matt Zimmerman

Superintendent’s name(s): Eric Kleeman, Manuel Plascencia, Glenn Kroll, & Dave Ziomkowski

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

Rockford Public Schools — Edgerton Trails Elementary

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

students at tables inside elementary school

students walking the hallway in the school

Story

O-A-K built Edgerton Trails Elementary, an 80,000 SF K–5 educational facility addressing modern learning challenges through innovative design. The project features STEM labs, adaptable studios, collaborative zones, and outdoor classrooms. Construction balanced natural light with security, integrated technology infrastructure, and created spaces supporting both individual study and group learning.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 80,055 SF

Location: Rockford, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $24,800,000

Project manager’s name: Rob Gulliver

Superintendent’s name(s): Jared Gauss & Carlos Garcia

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

Caledonia Community Schools — Cal Community Center

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

The YMCA and Caledonia Community Schools teamed up to create a unique athletic complex featuring pools, a gym, fitness spaces, childcare, and community rooms. With everything from a splash pad to a chapel and indoor track, it is a true hub for wellness, recreation, and connection in the community.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Stantec

Size: 47,000 SF

Location: Caledonia, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $30,200,000

Project manager’s name: Ryan Ramey

Superintendent’s name(s): Adam Koorndyk

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

UHS & Trinity Health MI — Southridge Behavioral Hospital

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

Southridge Behavioral Hospital will accommodate up to 96 beds, serving adult and geriatric patients. It will employ approximately 170 full-time and part-time staff. Programming will be tailored to individual patient needs, with core psychiatric services and counseling, supplemented with art therapy, music therapy, and outdoor activities.

Facts

Submitter: EV Construction

Architect: Stengel Hill

Size: 73,500 SF

Location: Byron Center, MI

Date contract completed: April 2025

Final contract value: $36,100,000

Project manager’s name: Jared Andersen, Julie Cole-Bouwens, & Dan Behler

Superintendent’s name(s): Dan Jenema & Garret Veenstra

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 5%

Tall Timbers at Greenspire

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Interior clubroom at the Greenland Advanced Oral Care building

Interior bathroom at the Greenland Advanced Oral Care building

Story

Tall Timbers is a luxury apartment community in Portage, Michigan, rooted in nature. Built on a revitalized brownfield, it features green roofs, underground parking, and elegant design. Surrounded by trees and a natural wetland, it blends sustainability with modern living, while honoring the land’s character and history.

Facts

Submitter: AVB

Architect: Progressive Companies

Size: 254,000 SF

Location: Portage, MI

Date contract completed: April 2025

Final contract value: $48,000,000

Project manager’s name: Derek Mathieu

Superintendent’s name(s): Mark Kirshman

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

Muskegon Public Schools — Charles Hackley Middle School

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

The first school constructed in the district since 1959, the Charles Hackley Middle School serves over 900 students in grades six through eight. The 135,000 SF facility combines forward-thinking solutions with community vision to create a modern environment to meet the evolving needs of students, families, and future generations.

Facts

Submitter: The Christman Company

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 135,000 SF

Location: Muskegon, MI

Date contract completed: April 2024

Final contract value: $35,000,000

Project manager’s name: Ben Globke

Superintendent’s name(s): York Tardy & Ryan Kwiatkowski

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

Western Michigan University — Dunbar Hall

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

interior of the entryway to the building

interior of the building with a desk and chairs

Story

This renovation modernized the five-and-a-half story, 78,000 SF academic building with 11,000 SF of added space. Upgraded infrastructure, high-tech classrooms, flexible student workspaces, and improved accessibility created a state-of-the-art learning environment for the 17,000 students who pass through its doors annually.

Facts

Submitter: The Christman Company

Architect: TowerPinkster, HGA

Size: 78,000 SF

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $34,700,000

Project manager’s name: Todd Champion

Superintendent’s name(s): Nick Schmidt

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

West Ottawa Public Schools — Riley Farms Elementary

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Story

Triangle partnered with West Ottawa Public Schools to deliver Riley Farms, a new 550-student elementary school. Built on a complex 40-acre site with wetlands and a creek, the project included significant site work, a custom precast concrete bridge, and modern, flexible learning spaces, integrated with natural and sustainable design.

Facts

Submitter: Triangle Associates

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 78,613 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: May 2025

Final contract value: $36,000,000

Project manager’s name: Dean Chase

Superintendent’s name(s): Steve Pugno