Hand2Hand buys former Aldi building in Jenison for new HQ
A faith-based childhood hunger relief nonprofit bought a former Aldi building in Jenison that it will convert into its new home base.
Owen-Ames-Kimball welcomes 10 new employees
Grand Rapids-based Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. announced several new hires.
LIFT Foundation receives grant for housing homeless individuals
The LIFT Foundation recently received a grant from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation to help the organization cover the cost of housing individuals experiencing homelessness this winter.
Rockford Construction appoints vice president
Rockford Construction announced the appointment of Steven Frederickson as vice president, overseeing its health care division.
Pinnacle Construction breaks ground on industrial building
Pinnacle Construction Group announced it has begun construction on a new ground-up industrial development in Walker.
Construction firm keeps 14-year safety record going
The construction industry is all about risk taking, but one company has mitigated one of the most daunting risks that consistently haunts the industry.
Grand Haven ordinance encourages new housing developments
The city of Grand Haven, in partnership with Housing Next, reduced barriers to the creation of housing at all price points with recent updates to its zoning ordinance and approval of a first-of-its-kind housing development in West Michigan.
Wheeler Development granted extension for due diligence on downtown project
After being put on ice by COVID-19 and last year’s state-mandated freeze on construction, Wheeler Development Group’s plans for The Wedge still are underway.
Baker College to add new campus
Baker College, which has a Muskegon location, is building a $51 million campus in downtown Royal Oak, at 420 Lafayette Ave., at the intersection of S. Lafayette Avenue and Fifth Street.
MEDC approves developments in Grand Haven, Ludington
The Michigan Strategic Fund approved three projects that “will create vibrant spaces and boost tourism,” including in Grand Haven and Ludington.
Hope College begins construction on athletic center
The groundbreaking for a new $3.3 million locker room facility on Hope College’s athletic complex took place earlier this week.
Home Builders Association predicts strong activity in 2021
Single-family home construction shows a strong pandemic recovery, according to the latest numbers from the Home Builders Association of Michigan
Residential solar sees exponential growth
Residential solar saw a steep decline in installations early in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the U.S., but POWERHOME SOLAR, a North Carolina residential solar company with strong business ties in Michigan, reported exponential growth last year.
Literacy Center named a finalist for $750K national education challenge
The Literacy Center of West Michigan has moved to the second phase of a $750,000 U.S. Department of Education challenge to advance pre-apprenticeship programs for adults.
City commission supports new jobs, new housing in new year
The Grand Rapids City Commission kicked off its new legislative year focusing on job and housing creation.
State assesses COVID-19 threat to school air
LANSING — A new statewide program aims to block COVID-19 from spreading through the air of Michigan’s school classrooms.
Contractor hires fifth woman project manager
West Michigan’s Erhardt Construction has added to its female leadership team with the hiring of Melissa Hruska, its fifth female project manager.
Program aims to partner minority contractors with project owners
The Construction Allies in Action initiative is seeking minority contractors to enroll in the Strong Foundations Program, which will give minority construction companies the skills they need to not only sustain but also grow their businesses in Michigan.
Developers cut ribbon on Michigan Meadows
Wheeler Development Group and Orion Construction completed the Michigan Meadows townhomes in Grand Rapids.
EV Construction announces new hires
A local construction firm continues to add to its team.