When St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church ran out of workspace, they turned to First Companies to come up with a creative solution! Together, they worked to renovate their old chapel space into almost 7,000 SF of beautiful new offices and meeting spaces.
Facts
Submitter: First Companies, Inc.
Architect: AMDG Architects
Size: 6,977 SF
Location: Ada, MI
Date contract completed: November 2024
Final contract value: $1,480,000
Project manager’s name: Josh Reynolds
Superintendent’s name(s): Tim Dora & Dillon Love
What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%
Dykhouse Construction revitalized an old warehouse into the Weathershield Life Center—a 12,000 SF multipurpose space for training, events, and recreation. Featuring a mezzanine bar, gym with a pickleball court, a golf simulator, and advanced AV systems, the project was completed while keeping front offices fully operational.
Facts
Submitter: Dykhouse Construction
Architect: Architectural Concepts
Size: 12,000 SF
Location: Wyoming, MI
Date contract completed: August 2025
Final contract value: $1,648,000
Project manager’s name: Alex Grosvenor
Superintendent’s name(s): Bill Nielsen
What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 10%
Journey Construction Group transformed an outdated building into a bold, industrial-style workspace. Featuring LP SmartSide siding, laser-cut aluminum, sleek glass offices, exposed steel beams, and a clerestory window system, the space blends beauty and function. Vintage elements add character, making it a striking hub for creativity and collaboration.
Facts
Submitter: Journey Construction Group
Architect: Architektura
Location: Grand Haven, MI
Date contract completed: August 2024
Final contract value: $1,556,000
Project manager’s name: Brandon Beyer
Superintendent’s name(s): CJ King
What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 35%
Pickle & Pin, located in a renovated 100-year-old building in Grand Rapids, offers pickleball courts, golf simulators, and a bar. Wolverine’s construction team transformed the space, overcoming challenges like structural repairs, within five months. The 6,500 SF venue provides a unique social and recreational experience.
Facts
Submitter: Wolverine Building Group
Architect: Pure Architects
Size: 6,500 SF
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Date contract completed: December 2025
Final contract value: $1,741,000
Project manager’s name: David Paquet & Tyler Lukomski
Superintendent’s name(s): Dave Gray
What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 5%
As DHE continues to grow, they needed a seamless expansion to their headquarters. Maintaining the standards of excellence that DHE and Lakewood are known for meant careful design, overcoming supply constraints, and perfectly matching the original structure. The result is a high-quality space that reflects shared values and longstanding collaboration.
Facts
Submitter: Lakewood Construction
Architect: The Architectural Group
Size: 4,000 SF
Location: Grandville, MI
Date contract completed: July 2024
Final contract value: $1,295,000
Project manager’s name: Marcel VanderLaan
Superintendent’s name(s): Clark Causley
What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 25%
A century-old carriage house with several uses over the decades was transformed into a vibrant, high-end design studio and storefront. Overcoming environmental hazards, structural challenges, and decades of neglect, the project blended historic character with bold design—all powered by strong female leadership.
Facts
Submitter: The Christman Company
Architect: Lott3Metz Architecture
Size: 8,334 SF
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Date contract completed: September 2024
Final contract value: $1,800,000
Project manager’s name: Matthew Toth
Superintendent’s name(s): Julie Kurylowicz
What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 25%
CSM Group completed a fast-tracked, high-end renovation for Sleeping Giant Capital within an occupied mixed-use building. Despite tight timelines, noise restrictions, and utility constraints, we delivered a polished, professional space on time and within budget, demonstrating exceptional coordination, safety, and quality.
Facts
Submitter: CSM Group
Architect: TowerPinkster
Size: 3,370 SF
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Date contract completed: October 2024
Final contract value: $1,148,000
Project manager’s name: Brian Beaver
Superintendent’s name(s): Brandon Pierce
What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%