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Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

eicawardsdev on April 29, 2026

The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The exterior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health
The interior of Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

Story

The Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health is a state-of-the-art facility designed and constructed to specifically meet the behavioral health needs of Michigan kids. This facility will expand access to behavioral health services statewide, meeting the needs of pediatric patients and their families, and ensuring children receive timely services.

Facts

Submitter: EV Construction

Architect: BWBR

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $1,389,000

Project manager’s name: Matt Harburn, Layna O’Connor, Hannah Thurlow

Superintendent’s name(s): George Martinez, Jenifer Holly, Rhea Estrada

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

Bamboo Grand Rapids

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

Bamboo chose to make a new home in the former Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts building in downtown GR. The nearly 40,000 SF building was transformed into a modern coworking space supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Facts

Submitter: Vork Brothers Painting

Architect: Synecdoche

Size: 39,418 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2026

Final contract value: $109,000

Project manager’s name: Isauro Gomez

Superintendent’s name(s): Kenny Sparks

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 30%

WINNER: Ottawa Beach General Store

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store front entrance showcasing the stairs
Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store front entrance with steps leading to the front door with three flags to the left
Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store from the main porch with a view of the road in front of the building
Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store porch with windows in the background with white trim and a red wall with a seating bench in front
Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store close up of a structural detail
Interior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store showcasing items for sale in the store
Interior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store indoor selection of varies colorful t-shirts hanging up on the wall

Story

Ottawa Beach General Store has long been a staple in the Holland community, and the goal was to honor its iconic status while bringing it up to modern standards. The project involved interior and exterior painting, breathing new life into the store with fresh colors that respect its original charm.

Facts

Submitter: Vork Brothers Painting

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 2,400 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: May 2024

Final contract value: $27,000 

Project manager’s name: Corey Vork

Superintendent’s name(s): Jon Rodriguez & Greg Gardner

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 60%

WINNER: Hudsonville High School – Fieldhouse

eicawardsdev on July 2, 2024

The weight lifting room in the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse
The weight lifting room in the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse
The weight lifting room in the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse
The interior of the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse
The interior of the Hudsonville High School Fieldhouse

Story

This $26.5 million fieldhouse boasts over 105,000 SF including a basketball court, indoor tennis court, wraparound walking track, weight training and wrestling rooms, and more. Vork Brothers painted the exposed ceiling structures, drywall (walls and ceilings), block walls, doors and frames, and some trim and mill work.

Facts

Submitter: Vork Brothers Painting

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 105,000 SF

Title: Hudsonville High School – Fieldhouse

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: September 2023

Final contract value: $505,000

Project manager’s name: Kenny Sparks

Superintendent’s name(s): Tyson Anderson, Jason Ober

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 50%