The Commons at Rivertown

Story

This luxury apartment complex features 12 wood-framed buildings, a clubhouse, 13 garages, and premium amenities. Constructed with high-end materials and smart technology, the project overcame poor soils, supply delays, and complex scheduling. Strategic phasing, quality controls, and thoughtful design ensured a successful, modern community, built for lasting comfort.

Facts

Submitter: CD Barnes Construction

Architect: Ghafari Associates

Location: Grandville, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $77,365,000

Project manager’s name: Thomas Berry & John Maycroft

Superintendent’s name(s): Aaron Roberts, Tom Minnema, & Ty Langlois

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

Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery

Story

Corewell Health — Orthopedic Surgery on the East Beltline campus combines sports and fitness, surgical, and clinical facilities. This 116,000 SF building required extensive site work for stormwater management. Key features include five operating rooms, three procedure rooms, and an indoor/outdoor athletic field, connected via a two-story walkway.

Facts

Submitter: Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Architect: HKS

Size: 116,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2024

Final contract value: $65,000,000

Project manager’s name: Nate Ranke, Anthony Mileto, Keegan Pacic, & Zach Hilt

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Johnson, Hayden Schmidt, & Brandy Lopez

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

Resthaven — The Farmstead

Story


This new senior living development consists of 80 independent living apartments, 24 assisted living units, 24 cottage units, a commons building, and all associated infrastructure. The development offers many amenities for all to enjoy, including underground parking, state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor dining facilities, wellness programs, walking paths, and more.

Facts

Submitter: EV Construction

Architect: THW Design

Size: 267,680 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $67,600,000

Project manager’s name:  Brett Lesiewicz, Nick Novakoski, & Hannah Thurlow

Superintendent’s name(s):  EJ Calloway, Parker Slagh, Scott Wondergem, Ryan Geurink, & Brian Piper

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 18%

Corewell Health Place

Story


Corewell Health Place combines shared services into a single hub for health and wellness. The new eight-story office building features a two-level connector bridge to a renovated four-story office building, as well as two new parking structures and a pavilion space.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: NBBJ

Size: 3,000,00 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: Confidential

Project manager’s name:  Jason Passero

Superintendent’s name(s):  Greg Dyksterhouse & Chelsea Fowler

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 8%

Gentex Corporation — North Riley Campus Building 3

Story

Gentex Corporation’s new $90 million, 400,000 SF North Riley Campus Building 3 delivers scalability and versatility. Tailor-made to provide exceptional flexibility, it is designed to meet current and future production opportunities.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: InterActive Studio

Size: 408,369 SF

Location: Zeeland, MI

Date contract completed: December 2023

Final contract value: $90,000,000

Project manager’s name: Kyle Engbers

Superintendent’s name(s): Clark Causley

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 1%

Studio Park Lofts & Tower

Story

Studio Park Lofts & Tower, now Grand Rapids’ fifth tallest building at 22 stories, adds 165 apartments and 26 customizable condos atop a six-level parking garage. Residents can enjoy top-tier amenities including a gym, sauna, pool, coworking spaces, community areas, and a rooftop sundeck with a pickleball court.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford

Architect: Integrated Architecture

Size: 224,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $60,000,000

Project manager’s name: Eric Kella

Superintendent’s name(s): Brent Hillard

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 8%