Rollon® by Timken

Story

Wolverine completed a 147,000 SF manufacturing facility for Rollon® by Timken, designed to produce linear motion systems. The facility includes custom machining mill foundations, loading docks, and office spaces with natural lighting. The project was finished within a nine-month schedule to meet production goals.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Wolverine Building Group

Size: 147,000 SF

Location: Norton Shores, MI

Date contract completed: January 2025

Final contract value: $4,034,000

Project manager’s name: Justin Monson & Trevor Campbell

Superintendent’s name(s): Matt Smith

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

Pine Rest — Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

Story

Pioneer Construction completed the structural steel erection for the Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health, a 136,000 SF facility in Grand Rapids. The multi-wing design required careful crane coordination and close collaboration with other trades to meet schedule demands while maintaining safety and precision on site.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: BWBR

Size: 136,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: November 2024

Final contract value: $479,000 

Project manager’s name: Warren Potter

Superintendent’s name(s): Dan Smith

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

Grand Rapids Public Museum — Phase I

Story

Pioneer Construction erected 20 tons of structural steel for the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s expansion. Tight access near the Grand River demanded careful coordination, but Pioneer’s team delivered on schedule, supporting a major investment in community, accessibility, and the future of this landmark cultural destination.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 10,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: October 2024

Final contract value: $150,000 

Project manager’s name: Dean Hawkins

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Herweyer

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

WINNER: Otter Air Services – Hangar & Corporate Office

Story

FCC Construction, selected for its structural steel expertise, successfully delivered an exceptional hangar project that surpassed expectations. With complex heavy steelwork spanning 125 FT, a 300-ton crane ensured ample capacity. Despite challenges such as airport logistics, safety remained paramount, with zero injuries recorded during the 8,000 self-performed labor hours.

Facts

Submitter: FCC Construction Inc.

Architect: Integrated Architecture

Size: 40,000 SF

Title: Otter Air Services – Hangar & Corporate Office

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2023

Final contract value: $2,500,000

Project manager’s name: Mark Deblaay

Superintendent’s name(s): Todd Kortenhoven

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

H.T. Hackney

Story

The HT Hackney Company dry-goods and freezer addition is a design/build multi-phase expansion. Technically advanced 16 truck bays replace and expand shipping and receiving capacity. Employee areas feature lockers, restrooms and offices.

Facts

Submitter: Dan Vos Construction Company

Architect: Dan Vos Construction Company

Size: 120,000 SF

Title: H.T. Hackney

Location: Wyoming, MI

Date contract completed: March 2024

Final contract value: $21,941,000

Project manager’s name: Jeff Boot

Superintendent’s name(s): Nick Rempalski

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company?: 8%

Grand Valley State University – Little Mac Bridge

Story

Erection scope included making needed structural repairs to the 204 FT long pedestrian bridge and addition of a steel enclosure.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Title: Grand Valley State University – Little Mac Bridge

Location: Allendale, MI

Date contract completed: July 2023

Final contract value: $950,000 

Project manager’s name: Warren Potter

Superintendent’s name(s): Mike Herweyer

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

Corewell Health – Ambulatory Building

Story

Pioneer Construction erected approximately 2,000 tons of steel for Corewell Health’s new twelve-story ambulatory building which includes a four-story connector bridge.

Facts

Submitter: Pioneer Construction

Title: Corewell Health – Ambulatory Building

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: November 2023

Final contract value: $1,700,000 

Project manager’s name: Warren Potter

Superintendent’s name(s): Dan Smith

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