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Kent County Youth Fairgrounds – Phase I & II

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The exterior view of the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds
The exterior view of the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds
The exterior view of the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds

Story

Phase I & II of the conversion of 146 acres of a former golf course into the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds by Wolverine Building Group was a complex construction management process. Building over 75,000 SF of buildings, including three animal barns, horse arena and show pavilion for fair activities.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Prein&Newhof

Size: 146 acres

Title: Kent County Youth Fairgrounds – Phase I & II

Location: Lowell, MI

Date contract completed: July 2023

Final contract value: $8,313,000

Project manager’s name: Jon Reimink

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Veldhouse, Roger Faulkner

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

Grace Adventures – Lakeview Commons Dining Hall

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The exterior view of the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The exterior view of the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The exterior view of the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
An exterior seating area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
An exterior seating area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A hallway with seating at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A main conference area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A main conference area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A main conference area at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A seating area near a fireplace at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
A seating area near a fireplace at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
An entryway at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The cafeteria at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The cafeteria at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The store at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The store at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The store at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The store at the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall
The exterior view of the Grace Adventures Lakeview Commons Dining Hall

Story

Erhardt Construction was the General Contractor for the construction of Grace Adventures’ new 21,000 SF Lakeview Commons Dining Hall in Mears, MI. The spacious timber-framed dining hall overlooks Upper Silver Lake and replaced the former dining hall, more than doubling their capacity for meals, program ministry, and more.

Facts

Submitter: Erhardt Construction

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 21,000 SF

Title: Grace Adventures – Lakeview Commons Dining Hall

Location: Mears, MI

Date contract completed: August 2023

Final contract value: $8,100,000

Project manager’s name: Marc Felt

Superintendent’s name(s): Brenden Wallace

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

City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

An interior living space at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
A classroom or conference area at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The gym at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The firetruck garage at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The dining room at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
A patio at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
An antique firetruck in the firetruck garage at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
A patio at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The firetruck garage at the new City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2
The exterior view of the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2

Story

The new public safety building integrates a fire and police station, separated by a truck bay. Designed for growth, it features LEED Silver certification, a multipurpose / training room, and ample truck access. Firefighter living quarters include private amenities like a kitchen, weight room, and lounge, along with shared facilities.

Facts

Submitter: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

Architect: DLZ

Size: 18,000 SF

Title: City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 2

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: October 2023

Final contract value: $9,460,000

Project manager’s name: Bob Byrne

Superintendent’s name(s): James Priest

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

Tender Lawn Care

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

An outdoor storage location at the new Tender Lawn Care headquarters
Inside the new Tender Lawn Care headquarters
The exterior view of the new Tender Lawn Care headquarters

Story

Tender Lawn Care has big plans for future growth in the greater Grands Rapids area. To help accommodate this growth, they hired Veneklasen Construction to build them a brand new, pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) to serve as an office and equipment storage facility.

Facts

Submitter: Veneklasen Construction

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Size: 33,000 SF

Title: Tender Lawn Care

Location: Kentwood, MI

Date contract completed: October 2023

Final contract value: $5,609,000

Project manager’s name: Nate LaDuke

Superintendent’s name(s): Jeffrey Kenney

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 21%

Tommy’s Boats

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

The exterior of the new Tommy's Boats location
The interior of the new Tommy's Boats location
The exterior of the new Tommy's Boats location

Story

Tommy’s has a history of providing a wide range of services to boaters and water sports enthusiasts at several locations throughout Michigan, Colorado and Florida. In a recent move to continue growing their brand and upgrade their space and services, Tommy’s decided to build a new location in Clermont, Florida.

Facts

Submitter: Orion Construction

Architect: Henrickson Architecture

Size: 15,000 SF

Title: Tommy’s Boats

Location: Comstock Park, MI

Date contract completed: March 2023

Final contract value: $5,000,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Smigielski

Superintendent’s name(s): Jacobus Maas

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

WINNER: Vision Real Estate & CarbonSix – Headquarters

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

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Story

 The office space, 12,000 SF, will house private offices, multiple conference rooms, a training room, bathrooms, gathering/break space(s), and much more. Additionally, there will be 15,000 SF of warehouse space that will be utilized to support the growing demands for our construction and development operations.

Facts

Submitter: CarbonSix Construction

Architect: Progressive Companies

Size: 28,000 SF

Title: Vision Real Estate & CarbonSix – Headquarters

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: July 2023

Final contract value: $5,000,000

Project manager’s name: Mark Stauffer

Superintendent’s name(s): Ian Martin

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 15%

Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

eicawardsdev on July 1, 2024

wide anlge shot of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
a night view of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
a wide exterior shot of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1 during the night
a street view of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1 at night
waiting area inside Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
the garage at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
a conference room with a table and chairs inside of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
a large room full of desks and chairs inside of Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
an empty desk in an office at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
a corner desk with a chair at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
a desk in an office with a white chair at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
a room in a Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1 full of equipment hanging up
the kitchen at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1
a screening room at Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

Story

Triangle led the successful completion of Cascade Township’s new fire station, which features four pull-through apparatus bays, 48 FT high hose tower and high-rise training area, decontamination areas, emergency operations center, conference rooms and more.

Facts

Submitter: Triangle Associates

Architect: Williams Architects

Size: 18,000 SF

Title: Cascade Township Fire Station No. 1

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2023

Final contract value: $9,800,000

Project manager’s name: Nick Ballou

Superintendent’s name(s): Kyle May

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 15%

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