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WINNER: Kent County Road Commission – Central Complex

Story

Kent County Road Commission relocated its Central Complex to meet infrastructure needs. The $48 million project spans 29 acres, housing a three-story administrative office, a 150,000 SF garage, a 17,500 SF storage building, a 6,000-ton salt barn, 40,000-gallon deicing tanks, and a vehicle wash building.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

Architect: Hobbs+Black Architects

Size: 29 Acres

Title: Kent County Road Commission – Central Complex

Location: Walker, MI

Date contract completed: July 2023

Final contract value: $41,216,000

Project manager’s name: Tim Marcus

Superintendent’s name(s): Seffren Oster, Mike Loveland

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

Byron Center Public Schools – Nickels Intermediate School

Story

The new Nickels Intermediate School spans 125,000 SF, accommodating 850 students and allowing for future expansion. It features advanced classrooms, a modern science lab, STEM facilities, breakout areas, a gym, and dedicated spaces for arts. Safety measures include secure entrances, access control, and surveillance.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 125,000 SF

Title: Byron Center Public Schools – Nickels Intermediate School

Location: Byron Center, Michigan

Date contract completed: August 2023

Final contract value: $39,300,000

Project manager’s name: Dave Fleece

Superintendent’s name(s): Kevin Knoll, Michael Schneidt

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

West Michigan Beef Company – Processing Facility

Story

Our design-build project for West Michigan Beef Company is a modern beef processing facility in Hudsonville, MI. The family business dates back to 1947 when it was a dairy and beef farm, formerly located in Ada, MI.

Facts

Submitter: Dan Vos Construction Company

Architect: Dan Vos Construction Company

Size: 90,000 SF

Title: West Michigan Beef Company – Processing Facility

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: December 2023

Final contract value: $35,070,000

Project manager’s name: Daryl Johnson

Superintendent’s name(s): Chris Barry

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 11%

Tommy’s Corporate Headquarters

Story

EV Construction worked with Tommy’s leadership to construct a new corporate world headquarters in Holland. The project consolidated operations from multiple locations into approximately 75,000 SF of office and 200,000 SF of warehouse space. The facility is top-notch and intentional, designed to promote collaboration and support.

Facts

Submitter: EV Construction

Architect: InterActive Studio

Size: 275,000 SF

Title: Tommy’s Corporate Headquarters

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: June 2023

Final contract value: $30,300,000

Project manager’s name: Dan Behler

Superintendent’s name(s): E.J. Calloway (Field Manager), Joe Shashaguay Jr. (Assistant Field Manager)

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 20%

Duncan Aviation

Story

40,000 SQ FT maintenance hangar (250’ clear span) with 70,000 SQ FT of shop and office support spaces.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: Tectonic Management Group

Size: 110,000 SF

Title: Duncan Aviation

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $42,000,000

Project manager’s name: John Frego

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Smith

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 35%