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Gun Lake Casino Resort

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Bar area with screens above
Seating area near the bar
Bar area
Open dining area with large ceilings
Dining area with large ceilings and circular tables
Seating area near a bar

Story

Pioneer Construction completed a $7 million interior renovation at Gun Lake Casino, transforming three areas into a new bar and lounge, a high-limit gaming room, and the Lucky Dragon Noodle Bar—all within an active casino environment and in coordination with a concurrent major expansion.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: JIVE Architecture, Kenneth Ussenko Design

Size: 15,000 SF

Location: Wayland, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $7,000,000 

Project manager’s name:  Dan Zaagman

Superintendent’s name(s): Andy Kiel

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 35%

Peace Church

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

Building illuminated in the evening
view from the technical area
seating area from the back of the room
Accessibility ramp for wheelchairs
Room with two chairs and a sign on the door labeled 'cry room
Large wall with a cross on the wall and chairs below
Entrance with a sign reading 'New Here
Outside sign illuminated
view from the front of the stage
Assortment of instruments on stage
view of the stage from the front row
close up of hand rails and seating
Additional seating
Overview of seating
Rear view of technology equipment
Entrance to the main room
View from the back entrance
Peace Church sign illuminated

Story


Peace Church underwent a redesign and expansion of their campus. Our team assisted Peace Church in documenting their needs and developing a plan to accommodate their growth. One of the goals for this project was to expand the sanctuary from 600 seats to now 1,200 seats.

Facts

Submitter: Dan Vos Construction Company

Architect: Dan Vos Construction Company 

Size: 22,700 SF

Location: Middleville, MI

Date contract completed: April 2025

Final contract value: $8,700,000

Project manager’s name:  Jameson DeBlaay

Superintendent’s name(s): Todd Cooper

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

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