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Treetops Collective – Phase I

Story

Treetops Collective, a Grand Rapids based non-profit focused on creating welcome, community and purpose for refugee women, enlisted Wolverine Building Group to renovate a former warehouse into offices, event space, co-work labs and a children’s play area. The newly renovated space expanded the essential services of this growing organization.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: r.o.i Design

Size: 5,000 SF

Title: Treetops Collective – Phase I

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: March 2023

Final contract value: $872,000

Project manager’s name: Drew Sorenson

Superintendent’s name(s): Roger Faulkner, Michael Braun

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 15%

Shinola

Story

Rockford’s trades team managed the 2,000 SF tenant fit-out of Shinola, a Detroit-based luxury watch company, which included intricate woodwork and high-end finishes.

Facts

Submitter: Rockford Construction

Size: 2,000 SF

Title: Shinola

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $241,000

Project manager’s name: Josef Francisco, Jason Longo

Superintendent’s name(s): Jeff Taylor

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

CFM Capital

Story

The CFM Capital renovation in downtown Holland exemplifies a fusion of modern utility and natural elegance, transforming a traditional workspace to home-like sanctuary. Lakewood Construction’s bespoke walnut craftsmanship and logistical choreography in an urban setting created a sophisticated, welcoming environment as a model of design excellence and collaborative achievement.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Size: 6,000 SF

Title: CFM Capital

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: May 2023

Final contract value: $600,000

Project manager’s name: Aaron Van Tatenhove

Superintendent’s name(s): Aaron Kelly

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

Shoreline Orthopaedics

Story

Shoreline Orthopaedics and CD Barnes Construction transformed Keegstra’s Department Store into a 6,000 SF office in Hudsonville, MI, completed in October 2023. With eight exam rooms and modern amenities, the renovation balances functionality with community impact, overcoming unique challenges.

Facts

Submitter: CD Barnes Construction

Architect: MEM Designs

Size: 6,000 SF

Title: Shoreline Orthopaedics

Location: Hudsonville, MI

Date contract completed: June 2023

Final contract value: $851,000

Project manager’s name: Casey Pinkelman

Superintendent’s name(s): Tom Minnema

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

WINNER: Olives

Story

Olive’s restaurant underwent a six-week renovation, transforming both floors. The update included refreshed dining areas and restrooms, with the first floor also receiving a revamped bar area. Pioneer Millwork provided expert millwork and finishes, while Jean Stoffer of “The Established Home” on the Magnolia Network led the sophisticated design.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: Jean Stoffer Design

Size: 1,000 SF

Title: Olives

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2023

Final contract value: $460,000

Project manager’s name: Dan Zaagman

Superintendent’s name(s): Wes Dickerson

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