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Excellence in Construction Awards

South Christian High School

eicawardsdev on April 23, 2026

Story

South Christian High School welcomed its largest incoming class ever, prompting a north wing expansion with 12 new classrooms to enhance general and inclusive learning. Built with precast concrete panels, the fast-paced project required careful coordination due to its location and winter construction conditions.

Facts

Submitter: Dan Vos Construction Company

Architect: AMDG Architects

Location: Byron Center, MI

Date contract completed: January 2025

Final contract value: $79,000

Project manager’s name: Jameson DeBlaay, Aaron Raha

Superintendent’s name(s): Max Stormzand, Matt Danders

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

WINNER: Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

An aerial view of the exterior of Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium
An aerial view of the exterior of Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium
An aerial view of the exterior of Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium
An aerial view of the exterior of Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium
An aerial view of the exterior of Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium
An aerial view of the exterior of Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium
An aerial view of the exterior of Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium during construction
An aerial view of the exterior of Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium during construction

Story

As the precast erector for GVSU’s Lubbers Stadium project, Pioneer installed 82 structural planks—some over 25,000 pounds—despite tight access and a compressed summer schedule. Precision lifts and coordinated execution ensured the scope was completed safely and on time for the football season opener.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: Integrated Architecture, JDH Engineering

Title: Grand Valley State University — Lubbers Stadium

Size: 8,384 SF

Location: Allendale, MI

Date contract completed: June 2024

Final contract value: $65,000

Project manager’s name: Dean Hawkins

Superintendent’s name(s): Kenny Jones

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

WINNER: Corewell Health – South Parking Deck

eicawardsdev on July 3, 2024

A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck
A crane builds the Corewell Health South Parking Deck

Story

The Corewell Health South Parking Deck is home to 1,000 parking spaces for physicians and staff. The precast erection scope included installing 361 architectural precast panels and 13 precast double tees on a seven-level concrete parking deck.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Size: 368,000 SF

Title: Corewell Health – South Parking Deck

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2024

Final contract value: $3,750,000

Project manager’s name: Dean Hawkins

Superintendent’s name(s): Ken Jones

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