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Press Releases
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04/28/08 |
New Derby-Style Meeting Place for E. Grand Rapids
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East Lansing, MI (April 28, 2008) – Fryling Construction
will be introducing a new restaurant to Gaslight Village in East Grand
Rapids. Graydon’s Crossing, a popular pub on the Northeast side of town,
will be opening a second restaurant and bar in the style of an old fashioned
Derby Station.
Known for their cask conditioned brewed ales
and traditional English/India menu, Graydon’s Crossing believes it will be a perfect fit for the nostalgic feel of East Grand Rapids. As a design/build project, Fryling Construction is excited to help plan the layout of the Derby-style location. The derby theme comes from the history of the area being a fun attraction in the early 1900’s. Reeds Lake was a popular entertainment spot including a railway, ball park, theater, concert venue, many lakeside resorts, and even a small amusement park with a roller-coaster named the Jack Rabbit Derby Racer. The Gaslight Village still resonates the fun atmosphere today as it welcomes Graydon’s Crossing Derby Station this summer. The build-out project is a fast-track job that is set to be complete by this June.
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service
general contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing
exceptional construction services to industrial and commercial
clients throughout West and Central Michigan as well as . |
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04/25/08 |
Wolverine Building Visits the Carolinas |
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Myrtle Beach, SC (April 25, 2008) - Wolverine
Building Inc. has ventured out of State to introduce the energetic
restaurant Red Robin to the family fun shore of Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina. Red Robin International hired Wolverine Building
Inc. for this fast track job to renovate the former Smokey
Bones Restaurant into the exuberant atmosphere of growing Red
Robin chain.
Plans are also in progress to build an additional
Red Robin in the military town of Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Wolverine Building Inc. will be constructing the new restaurant
inside a vacant space in Jacksonville Mall, the only regional
mall within a fifty mile radius in the growing area. Red Robin
will be a perfect fit for a day at the mall with a nearby theater
and many stylish shops. Construction is proposed to be complete
by July 20th.
Demolition for the Myrtle Beach Red Robin
is finished, and remodeling for the 7,000 square foot project
is swiftly ongoing. The plans are
set to complete by June 20th. The goal is to open the restaurant
during the busy summer season on the popular sunny vacation
spot of Myrtle Beach.
According to project manager, Dulane Coval, ”My hope is for this to be the start of an exciting fast-paced partnership, my goal is to build a strong long term relationship with this expanding nationwide establishment.”
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service
general contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing
exceptional construction services to industrial and commercial
clients throughout West and Central Michigan as well as. |
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04/22/08 |
Fryling Completes The Stadium District
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Lansing, MI (April 22, 2008) –The
Stadium District is the new addition on Michigan Avenue that
will surely grab your attention. The
385 foot-long and 100,000 square-foot development has our State’s
capitol in view and Oldsmobile Park directly across the street.
Fryling Construction and developer, Gillespie Group are proud
to announce the completion of the multi-use building that will
welcome more to fun downtown living.
Stadium District is a four-story retail and
residential development. The design/build steel building will
attract persons of all ages and income levels with the mix
of office, retail, condos, and apartments. Over 50 units will
be available in a wide variety of square footage, design, and
layout. Tenants are currently moving in.
The retail section on the first floor will
be welcoming a new Fifth Third Branch, BriarWood Realty, and
Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee Co. to downtown Lansing. There are still four open spaces for potential restaurants, retail shops, or offices. The Lansing Chamber of Commerce shares the second floor with apartment units. There are a total of 30 apartment units available on the second and third floors, while the fourth floor will house 20 condominium units.
According to, Fryling Project Manager, Jon
Laureto “ I am proud to be a part of the Stadium District construction which will hopefully be the catalyst to transform Downtown Lansing into a living and entertainment destination.”
Fryling Construction, a division of Wolverine
Building Group, is a Grand Rapids-based general contractor
with more than 60 years of experience in the construction industry.
Serving clients throughout Western and Central Michigan, Fryling
specializes in the construction of multi-unit facilities including
apartments, condominiums, mixed-use buildings and senior housing. |
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03/28/08 |
Johnson Controls Improvements Completes
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Holland, MI – (March 28, 2008) Wolverine
Building, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of facility
improvements for Johnson Controls, located at 1600 S. Washington
in Holland.
The JCI South View facility now has a completed
roof improvements of over 35,000 square feet of architectural
seemed metal roof panel. The panels are radius formed on site
to ensure proper configuration from the previous roof surface.
According to project manager, Adam Tuffs, “Johnson Controls was looking for a cost effective solution to repair there existing Kalwall Curve roof, which had been leaking extensively for the past few years. We came up with a solution to seal the existing Kalwall with ice & water shield, and then cover it with an architectural standing seam roof panel. This solution provided JCI with the best possible fix to there water problem, while keeping the project within budget.”
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service
general contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing
construction services to clients throughout Western and Central
Michigan. They specialize in the construction of commercial
and industrial facilities, including office, retail, churches,
warehouses, and manufacturing buildings. |
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03/26/08 |
New Area Wide OB/GYN Suite |
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Grand Rapids, MI (March 26, 2008) – Wolverine
Building Inc. has been selected general contractor
for the remodel of a 6,370 square feet suite at the
Spectrum South Pavilion to make
space available for the Area Wide OB/GYN Health Services.
The 10 week remodel is a selective demolition project,
where existing doors and hardware will be reused, while new flooring,
carpet, and wall coverings will be installed. The challenge will be
to fit the old with the new and make a comfortable finished space
for the Area Wide OB/GYN to expand their health services to more local
women.
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service general
contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing exceptional
construction services
to industrial and commercial clients throughout West
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03/24/08 |
Crippen GMC Expands and Renovates
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Lansing, MI (March 24, 2008) - Wolverine Building
Inc. has started the expansion and renovation of Crippen,
Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Mazda, Volvo’s current facility, located at 8300
W. Saginaw in Lansing.
To better service the needs of Crippen’s clients, Wolverine will create a fresh
5,000 square foot Mazda/Volvo new car showroom. GM will expand the existing showroom
space and go through a total Buick Pontiac GMC image update program. Six additional
service bays will be added to the existing services area for the Mazda/Volvo
customers. In addition two existing service bays will be converted into a service
write-up for Mazda/Volvo with offices and a waiting area. All building exteriors
will receive new metal panels and new up-dated signage. The existing GM showroom
will receive a new front entry through a new modern entrance kiosk. The expansion
and renovation will be completed in July of 2008.
According to Jim Ziegler, Project Manager for Wolverine, “The new facilities
will satisfy the need for separation between Buick/Pontiac/GMC products and the
Mazda/Volvo products. The new image for the Buick/Pontiac/GMC dealership brings
the facility in line with current GM standards as well as providing a ‘freshened’ exterior
and interior for the entire facility.”
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service general
contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing exceptional
construction services to industrial
and commercial clients throughout West and Central Michigan. |
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03/20/08 |
WBG Ensures Safety at Downtown Projects
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Grand Rapids, MI – (March 20, 2008) The many construction
sites located downtown Grand Rapids bring a current
concern towards safety due to the recent tower crane
collapse in New York City. Many
of Grand Rapids largest construction sites are seen
on the “Medical
Hill” area of Michigan Ave. Wolverine Construction Management is responsible
for two of the largest sites on the busy street, the
Helen Devos Children’s
Hospital set to complete late in the year of 2010,
and the sky reaching River House Condominiums finishing
by this Fall.
The unfortunate crane collapse in New York has brought
a lot of attention towards city construction sites across the U.S.
Wolverine Construction Management currently has two of the four tower
cranes downtown. The cranes are secured to the building with tie-ins
which locks the crane into position. The tie-ins are inspected daily
by the crane operator and site supervisor, and there are further examinations
by the crane company and MIOSHA inspectors.
Wolverine Building Group’s award winning safety
program includes regular on-site inspections, instruction in all aspects
of MIOSHA regulations and personal safety procedures, and company-wide
monthly safety training.
Wolverine Construction projects have a very strict
site-specific program where any new employee that comes on site has
to complete before entering
the construction zone. According
to Tim Gray, the site supervisor for the Children’s Hospital, “I feel we do a
great job at maintaining a safe work environment, not only for employees on site
but for the surrounding downtown area.”
The River House Condominiums also are taking extreme
safety precautions. Constructing the tallest building in Grand Rapids
poses additional dangers, but Wolverine’s project managers, the in-house safety director, and site supervisors ensure all safety regulations are being met.
Wolverine Construction Management provides facility
planning and construction management services to clients throughout
West and Central Michigan. The company specializes in meeting the
needs of healthcare, educational, municipal and other institutional
facility owners. |
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03/12/08 |
Advance Packaging Continues to Upgrade
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Kentwood, MI – (March 12, 2008) Advance Packaging returns to Wolverine Building, Inc. to improve their state-of-the-art facility. The existing 400,000 square foot building was a design/build project completed just over a year ago. Currently, Wolverine Building Inc. plans to build an additional 3,400 square feet of space, as well as other improvements.
This design/build remodel will include remodeling
of the existing offices and new offices in the expanding space. There
are plans to improve the lighting in the loading dock area and construct
an eyebrow canopy for more efficient handling of incoming and outgoing
products, construct an exterior dust collection unit with access road
and a containment area, construct a new entry canopy into the design
area of the facility. Advance Packaging continues to upgrade their
facility to make it more efficient and user friendly. Wolverine Building
Inc. is proud to be a constant aid to their ongoing business expansions,
updates, and improvements.
According to project manager, Mike Kelly, “Advance Packing is on the cutting edge as a supplier of corrugate throughout the Midwest. Wolverine Building inc. is committed to providing them with construction services to keep them running smoothly and efficiently. We appreciate their business and their understanding of the value in partnerships.”
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service general
contractor with more than 68 years of experience providing exceptional
construction services to industrial and commercial clients throughout
West and Central Michigan. |
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03/11/08 |
New suite for the historic Ledyard Building
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Grand Rapids, MI (March 11, 2008) – Wolverine Building Inc. has been selected to renovate a suite for the Office of U.S. Trustee, located on 125 Ottawa in downtown Grand Rapids. The Office of U.S. Trustee will use the space to expand business in the Grand Rapids Area.
A space within the historic Ledyard Building, a
previous bank location, will be renovated into extra offices and conference
rooms. The suite build out of the 6,000 square feet space will be
completed by the end of this May 2008.
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service general
contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing exceptional
construction services
to industrial and commercial clients throughout West
and Central Michigan. |
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03/04/08 |
LEED Accredited Numbers Rising
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Grand Rapids, MI (March 4, 2007) – Wolverine Building Group is pleased to announce that Nate Johnson, Assistant Project Manager for the Wolverine Construction Management Division, received LEED accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Wolverine Building Group is a full service Design-Build,
Construction Management and General Contracting firm with more than
65 years of experience. |
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02/27/08 |
New Marketing Coordinator Joins Wolverine
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Grand Rapids, MI (February 27, 2008) – Wolverine Building Group is pleased to announce the addition of Danielle Millisor to our staff. She will be working as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Wolverine Building Group.
Wolverine Building Group is a full service Design-Build,
Construction Management and General Contracting firm
with more than 65 years of experience. |
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02/19/08 |
SYSCO’s 67,400 Square Feet Expansion Completed
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Grand Rapids, MI (February 19, 2008) - Wolverine Building, Inc. is pleased to announce the
completion of the cooler/freezer expansion for SYSCO Food Services located on 3700 SYSCO
Court in Grand Rapids.
Due to an increase in demand for its service,
SYSCO Grand Rapids, a leading provider of systems and services
to the food service industry, required an additional 67,400
square foot
freezer and cooler expansion. Wolverine expanded the existing 207,000 square
foot building using a conventional steel structure, insulated
metal panels, an ethylene-glycol sub-surface heat
system in the freezer and extra thickness of insulation in the roof of the
entire addition. The parking lot was also expanded.
According to Jim Ziegler, Project Manager
for Wolverine, “the goal in this project was to
increase the capacity of the existing freezer and cooler as well as up-dating the refrigeration
equipment. But more importantly was the re-orientation of the racking system in both the
freezer and cooler to allow for quicker and more efficient selection of products in filling specific
orders for various deliveries. We also enlarged the cold dock shipping and receiving area and
added 16 new docks. This created a much larger staging area for more incoming product that
needs to be broken down as well as staging for a lot more out-going orders for delivery. It just
makes the whole operation much more efficient.”
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service
general contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing
exceptional construction services to industrial and commercial
clients
throughout West and Central Michigan. |
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01/29/08
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Albert Place Begins to Take Shape
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East Lansing, MI (January 29, 2008) – Fryling Construction Co. has begun the construction for a
new design/build mixed-use project on the corner of Grand River Avenue and Bailey Street in
East Lansing.
Albert Place Condominiums, developed by Cron Management
of East Lansing and designed by Wolverine Building Group, consists
of a 122 space parking ramp with 36 condominiums. The
estimated final completion date is set for august of 2008.
According to Project Manager, Jon Laureto, “This is going to be a great project which I am proud
to be a part of. The condominiums are being constructed with many features commonly avoided
by other developers. Features include: a high amount of sound reducing materials, 10 foot
ceilings, granite islands, an all masonry exterior, and balconies and roof decks overlooking a green
roof.”
Albert Place Condominiums will be a five-story mix
with condos and parking. The first two floors will house a 122 space
parking ramp with three floors of
condos on top. There will be a
total of 36 condo units available, ranging from one-bedroom or two-bedroom
to two-bedroom with a den. Each condo unit will include two parking
spaces within
the parking ramp. There will
also be a green roof over the parking ramp, which will create a beautiful
and environmentally friendly project.
Fryling Construction, a division of Wolverine Building
Group, is a Grand Rapids-based general contractor with more than 60
years of experience
in the construction
industry. Serving clients
throughout Western and Central Michigan, Fryling specializes in the construction
of multi-unit facilities including apartments, condominiums, mixed-use
buildings and senior housing. |
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01/28/08 |
Packaging Corporation of America Project Underway
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Grandville, MI – (January 28, 2008) Wolverine
Building, Inc. is pleased to announce their selection
as general contractor for a local supplier of corrugated
packaging and displays, the Packaging
Corporation of America.
Wolverine is starting numerous remodeling projects
at the PCA manufacturing plant, located at 3251 Chicago Drive SW in
Grandville. The first project entails the remodeling of all existing
bathrooms. Improvements include the replacement of plumbing fixtures,
installation of new stainless steel partitions, new forced air hand
dryers, new mirrors & cabinetry, new ceiling grid & tile and fresh paint throughout the existing bathrooms. The construction for this first project is scheduled to be completed March of 2008.
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service general
contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing construction
services to clients throughout Western and Central Michigan. They
specialize in the construction of commercial and industrial facilities,
including office, retail, churches, warehouses, and manufacturing
buildings. |
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01/24/08 |
Wolverine Awarded for Top Construction Project
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Grand Rapids, MI – (January 24, 2008) Wolverine Building Group of Grand Rapids, received The Building of America Plaque of Honor for the construction and renovation of Michigan State Universities Marshall-Adams Hall. The awards recognize companies for their contributions in helping design and build the region's 50 most important, innovative and unique construction or renovation projects.
Wolverine Building Group is a full-service construction
firm with more than 65 years of experience throughout West and Central
Michigan. |
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01/09/08 |
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Project
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Grand Rapids, MI – (January 9, 2008) Fryling
Construction is proud to announce their selection as general
contractor for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s new
office renovation of the “Icehouse,” located at 72 Grandville
Avenue SW.
Fryling Construction, a division of Wolverine
Building Group, is a Grand Rapids based general contractor
with more than 60 years of experience in the construction industry.
Serving clients throughout Western and Central Michigan, Fryling
specializes in multi-unit structures, historic renovations,
tenant build-outs, and storefronts. |
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01/02/08 |
ABC Receives New Board Member
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Grand Rapids, MI (January 2, 2008) – Wolverine Building Group is pleased to
announce that Dick VanderZyden, President of Wolverine Building Group, was
elected to the Board of Directors for the Western Michigan Chapter of the
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
Wolverine Building Group is a full service Design-Build,
Construction Management and General Contracting firm with more than
65 years of
experience. |
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12/05/07 |
Prison to Artist Village
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Jackson, MI – (December 5, 2007) Excell Realty Group, along with The Enterprise Group of Jackson and Fryling Construction are pleased to announce the completion of the Armory Artswalk Lofts.
Armory Arts Village is located on the historical 19-acre
site of the original Jackson State Prison built in 1839. The site includes
several historic prison buildings, a stunning 25 foot high turreted
stone wall around the perimeter of the property and a vacant industrial
complex to the South. Phase 1 of the project was recently completed
and included the renovation of three historic prison buildings into
62 one and two bedroom units. Mixed within the residential units are
workspaces for the resident artists. Workspaces include a two-story
industrial arts production space, specialized studio facilities including
a ceramics/sculpture, galleries, studios, rehearsal space, etc. to be
shared by resident artists, artisans and designers.
"All visitors to this site comment on the beautiful integration of the historic and original elements of the building into the new construction. It is truly a one of its kind" said Jane Robinson, Director of Armory Arts.
According to Project Manager, Curt Mulder, “This project has been in the works for several years and has been a great combined effort between the State of Michigan, several funding partners, Architects, Engineers, Developers and Contractors. Despite the intense complexity of this project from funding through construction, the completion of this project is a true testament to each person’s dedication and efforts put forth to make it a success.”
Fryling Construction, general contractor, has more
than 60 years of experience in the construction of commercial and multi-unit
residential projects. |
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11/30/07 |
Pepino’s Muffler and Towing Doubles in Size
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Grand Rapids, MI – (November 30, 2007) Wolverine Building Inc., a Grand Rapids-based general contractor, is pleased to announce the construction of a new addition to Pepino’s Muffler & Towing, located at 1040 S. Division.
Original constructed by Wolverine in 2001 – Pepino’s has again contracted Wolverine Building to handle their 2,400 square foot pre-engineered building addition. The additional 40’ x 60’ space will include 4 new bays for auto repair, a new restroom, and break room. The parking area will also be expanded by 2,750 square feet.
“We are very excited to be a part of the revitalization of the area. While the tight project site provides some interesting logistical coordination, this project will give Pepino’s the needed capacity to service his growing customer base”, said Vaughn Aikens, Project Manager for Wolverine Building Inc.
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service general
contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing exceptional
construction services to industrial and commercial clients throughout
West and Central Michigan. |
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11/30/07 |
Goodwill Retail Facility Open In Wyoming
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Wyoming, MI - (November 30, 2007) Wolverine Building, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a new Goodwill retail store and donation center located at 5487 S. Division Avenue.
The 14,200 square foot conventional steel retail building
was a design-build team effort between Goodwill Industries of Greater
Grand Rapids, Hulk Development, and Wolverine Building, Inc. This Goodwill
store is the anchor tenant for a new 37,000 square foot commercial development
currently under construction on the SW corner of 54th Street and Division
Avenue in Wyoming. Goodwill stores feature gently used and new items
that are bargains for smart shoppers. The grand opening will be held
December 1st, 2007.
According to Project Manager, Chris Nye, “Anyone who’s shopped at Goodwill in West Michigan over the years has to have noticed how their stores have changed over time. The newer stores are bigger, brighter, and more pleasant places to shop. Their mission of putting people to work hits very close to home for me, and I know that the Goodwill retail operations in the area exist to support that mission. I’m happy for all those who benefit from their efforts, and proud to play a small part in the continued success and growth of Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids.”
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service general
contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing exceptional
construction services to industrial and commercial clients throughout
West and Central Michigan. |
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11/19/07 |
New Superintendent Joins Construction Management |
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Grand Rapids, MI (November 19, 2007) – Wolverine Building Group is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Dunlap to our staff. He will be working as Project Superintendent for the Wolverine Construction Management Division of Wolverine Building Group.
Wolverine Building Group is a full service Design-Build,
Construction Management and General Contracting firm with more than
65 years of experience. |
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11/14/07 |
West Village Townhomes Available
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East Lansing, MI (November 14, 2007) – Fryling Construction completed the first phase of the West Village Park Row Townhomes on West Grand River Avenue.
The 5,000 square foot 7 unit project was developed
by Jerome Abood of Abood Properties. Each townhome consists of 3 levels,
with a rear entry into a 2-stall garage on the ground floor. The 2nd
level acts as the main floor by featuring a main entry off of Grand
River Avenue into an open floor plan with kitchen, dining, ½ bath, living room, and deck. The master bedroom and adjoining bath along with second bedroom and bath are located on the upper 3rd floor.
The West Village Park Row Townhomes were constructed
within the Historic Town Boundaries and feature exterior upgrades to
meet the Historic Commission Requirements. Major utility upgrades were
completed on the West Village site before construction began on the
townhomes; also a historical sub-station previously operated by the
Lansing Board of Water and Light was relocated on the site. The Design/Build
Condos are within walking distance of Michigan State University and
are an ideal setting for faculty and students.
Fryling Construction, a division of Wolverine Building
Group, is a Grand Rapids-based general contractor with more than 60
years of experience in the construction industry. Serving clients throughout
Western and Central Michigan, Fryling specializes in the construction
of multi-unit facilities including apartments, condominiums, mixed-use
buildings and senior housing. |
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11/13/07 |
Camp Roger Contracts Fryling for The Tree House
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Rockford, MI – (November 13, 2007) Fryling Construction is proud to announce their partnership with Camp Roger to construct “The Tree House.” The 190 acre camp has been serving West Michigan young people since 1941 with opportunities to explore, hike, and learn more about the natural world.
Construction efforts are underway, but with minimal
land disturbance to maintain the natural surroundings for nature study.
The Tree House includes a rustic natural ruff sawn wood exterior with
standing seam roof and open floor plan with small storage closet for
nature observatory equipment. The structure uses 8 – 45 foot structural poles as its foundation that helps with achieving a platform height that any nature observer would admire. To reach The Tree House a cable stayed bridge will be assembled with 8 cables with a 10,000 pound support capacity.
The Tree House was constructed as part of a joint
effort with much of the work performed by camp volunteers. Many of the
supplies were also donated by local subcontractors.
According to project manager, Drew Terwee, “Its one of those projects that makes everyone involved feel like a kid again.”
Fryling Construction, a division of Wolverine Building
Group, is a Grand Rapids based general contractor with more than 60
years of experience in the construction industry. Serving clients throughout
Western and Central Michigan, Fryling specializes in multi-unit structures,
historic renovations, tenant build-outs, and storefronts. |
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11/06/07 |
Johnson Controls Schedules Facility Improvements
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Holland, MI – (November 6, 2007) Wolverine Building, Inc. is pleased to announce their selection as general contractor for Johnson Controls, located at 1600 S. Washington in Holland.
Wolverine recently started the roof improvements for
the JCI South View facility. Wolverine will be covering there entire
existing Kalwall Curve roof System with over 35,000 square feet of architectural
seemed metal roof panel. The panels will be radius formed on site to
ensure proper configuration onto the existing roof surface. The new
roof is scheduled to be completed by December 2007.
According to project manager, Adam Tuffs, “Johnson Controls was looking for a cost effective solution to repair there existing Kalwall Curve roof, which had been leaking extensively for the past few years. We came up with a solution to seal the existing Kalwall with ice & water shield, and then cover it with an architectural standing seam roof panel. This solution provided JCI with the best possible fix to there water problem, while keeping the project within budget.”
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11/06/07 |
Magic Steel Project Underway
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Grand Rapids, MI – (November 6, 2007) Wolverine Building, Inc. is pleased to announce their selection as general contractor for a local slit steel supplier, the Magic Steel Corporation.
Wolverine started construction on a new addition and
remodel for Magic Steels offices, located at 4242 Clay Avenue. The office
remodel includes new carpeting, ceramic tile, new ceiling grid & tile and fresh paint throughout the entire office space. The project also consists of a 1,000 square foot addition to the owner’s office along the north side of the building. The construction for this project is scheduled to be completed at the end of December 2007.
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10/31/07 |
River House Reaches New Heights
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Grand Rapids, MI – (October 31, 2007) Wolverine Construction Management is pleased to report River House Condominiums, developed by Robert Grooters Development Co., has just surpassed the halfway mark.
The River House tower, set to be the tallest building
in downtown Grand Rapids, has just reached the halfway marker. The 16
story structure now stands 187 feet high en route to its final height
of 406 feet. The River House project is being constructed at an amazing
rate; work is on a continuous fast paced 24 hour schedule - pouring
one floor a week. The 17th floor is set to be poured November 1st, putting
the tower just over halfway. As the floors are being constructed you
can expect to see the exterior glass envelope start to hit stride. December’s work load includes the start of interior finishes, plus the final piece of the crane tower will be jumped for a total height of 468 feet.
According to project manager, Matt Larsen, “We have spent a great deal of time detailing and planning the orchestra of activity you see on the site. It’s exciting to see it all coming together”
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10/26/07 |
2007 ABC Construction Award Recipient
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Grand Rapids, MI (October 26, 2007) – Wolverine Building Group is pleased to announce they were the recipient of the 2007 Award of Excellence in Medical Facilities Construction, given by Associated Builders and Contractors of West Michigan. Wolverine Building Group received the award for the construction of the Saint Mary’s Southwest Outpatient Campus in Byron Center.
Wolverine Building Group is a full service Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contracting firm with more than 65 years of experience.
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10/24/07 |
Wolverine Completes ICON on Bond
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Grand Rapids, MI – (October 24, 2007) Wolverine Construction Management and Moch International are pleased to announce the completion of there first building project.
ICON on Bond, located at 601 Bond Avenue
in the Monroe North Neighborhood is a 10 level condo building
constructed using cast-in-place concrete. The 120 unit condo’s were designed to offer the latest modern amenities, while still maintaining a traditional urban facade.
According to Jim Ziegler, project manager, “with the luxury cabinetry, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, ceramic tile and carpeted floors, washer/dryer in each unit coupled with the panoramic views this is truly the finest condominium project in the city of Grand Rapids.”
To complement the open spaced concept of
the building, each unit features nine-foot ceilings, deluxe
kitchens, enhanced living rooms and large master bedrooms with
walk-in closets, personal parking space in a covered and heated
parking garage.
Wolverine Construction Management provides
facility planning and construction management services to clients
throughout West and Central Michigan, specializing in the needs
of healthcare, education, and other institutional facility
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10/24/07 |
MSHDA Project Starts Construction
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South Haven Township, MI – (October 24, 2007) Fryling Construction is proud to announce the new construction of a 71,750 square foot project, Park Meadows, located at 72633 M-43 in South Haven Township.
Park Meadows, developed by Medallion Management,
is an 11.75 acre family oriented MSHDA Housing project. The
final project will feature six buildings with a total of 63
apartment units ranging in square footage from 733 to 1,271.
25% of the natural wetlands and landscape will be left undisturbed
to make this a secluded family neighborhood.
Park Meadows includes 40 two-story town homes
and 23 single level units. Five of the buildings hold 12 units
and remaining sixth building
houses 3 units plus a community meeting space and offices.
The project is also special needs oriented with 7 barrier
free units, 2 hearing impaired units with strobe light emergency
signals, and 2 domestic violence units with double deadbolts
and steel doors on the main entry and bathroom door along
with
a second telephone line within the bathroom for added security.
According to Aaron Jonker, Project Manager, “We’re excited about working with Medallion on this project. Everybody involved agrees this will be an asset to the community.”
Fryling Construction, a division of Wolverine
Building Group, is a Grand Rapids based general contractor
with more than 60 years of experience in the construction industry.
Serving clients throughout Western and Central Michigan, Fryling
specializes in multi-unit structures, historic renovations,
tenant build-outs, and storefronts. |
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10/23/07 |
New Accountant Joins Fryling Division
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Grand Rapids, MI (October 23, 2007) – Wolverine Building Group is pleased to announce the addition of Tim Lenters to our staff. He will be working as the accountant for the Fryling Division of Wolverine Building Group.
Wolverine Building Group is a full service
Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contracting
firm with more than 65 years of experience. |
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10/17/07 |
Wolverine Creates New Space for 5/3
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Grand Rapids, MI – (October 17, 2007) Wolverine Building, Inc. completed the 3rd floor remodel for the Fifth Third Bank Plaza, located at 111 Lyon Street in downtown Grand Rapids.
According to Project Manager, Brandon Hartel, “Interior renovations of a multi story building in a downtown environment are always a challenge; Fifth Third was no exception. Material delivery and trade organization were key, materials needed to be transported in small quantities through tight spaces such as elevators and stair wells. Proper planning helped us to achieve our goal in a timely manner. ”
The entire 16,000 square foot 3rd floor was
completely gutted and fitted with new offices, lobby, conference
rooms, coffee area, and restrooms. The renovation gave Fifth
Third a total of 35 new offices around the floors perimeter.
The interior holds conference rooms, a new lobby, waiting area,
and coffee bar.
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service
general contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing
exceptional construction services to industrial and commercial
clients throughout West and Central Michigan. |
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10/02/07 |
Design/Build Department Growing
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Grand Rapids, MI (October 2, 2007) – Wolverine Building Group is pleased to announce the addition of architect, David Bouwsma. He will be working in our design/build department on projects for Wolverine Building Groups four divisions.
Wolverine Building Group is a full service
Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contracting
firm with more than 65 years of experience. |
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10/01/07 |
Breaking Ground for Relocation
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Dr. Kyle Randall of Michigan Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine P.C.
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Grand Rapids, MI – (October 1, 2007) Wolverine Building Inc. and Michigan Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine P.C. broke ground on a new design/build medical office at 2911 Knapp.
“Our patients and employees are excited about the move from downtown Grand Rapids to the convenient Knapp’s Corner location.” said Dr. Kyle Randall, of Michigan Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine P.C.
The Knapp Professional’s celebrated the construction of their new facility on Friday September 28th by breaking ground on The Knapp Professional Building, located on the edge of “Celadon New Town,” a 22-acre mixed-use natural environment development. The 10,000 square foot two-story conventional steel office building has a Midwestern early 1900’s era design which blends into its unique wetland setting. The building envelope uses many natural materials; a mixture of applied stone veneer, wood beams, standing seam roof and other period finishes. The idea is to have a traditional environmentally friendly neighborhood on the original agricultural site.
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service
general contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing
exceptional construction services to industrial and commercial
clients throughout West and Central Michigan. |
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10/01/07 |
SignComp Moves into New Location
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Owners - Peter Lamberts & Tom Breihof with Developer
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Grand Rapids, MI – (October 1, 2007) Wolverine Building, Inc. and SignComp are pleased to announce the completion of a new 50,000 square foot building, located at 3032 Walker Ridge.
The project was developed by Robert Grooter’s Development Team and Design/Built by Wolverine Building Group.
The new pre-engineered building includes a 5,000 square foot office area and another 45,000 square feet of warehouse for the manufacturing of frames and extrusion systems. The facility was integrated into the natural site settings; thoughtful consideration went into the landscape design to incorporate the natural hills, trees, and flowers. Higher standards were also seen on the exterior design; custom built eyebrow canopies add an inviting appeal and set off the main entrance. The office area is highlighted with a colonial edging and concave EFIS, which adds variety and dimension to the pre-engineered building.
According to Project Manager, Mike Kelly, “It was a challenging project from two aspects. First the project had to be kept within a tight budget while maintaining a quality look and feel. Secondly the schedule was tight and left no room for error, thankfully we had a dry summer which meant few lost construction days due to weather.”
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service
general contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing
exceptional construction services to industrial and commercial
clients throughout West and Central Michigan. |
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09/24/07 |
Knapp Professional Building Breaks Ground
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Grand Rapids, MI – (September 24, 2007) Wolverine Building Inc. has been selected to serve as general contractor for a new design/build medical office planned for construction in Grand Rapids Township at 2911 Knapp.
The Knapp Professional Building is located
on the edge of “Celadon New Town,” a 22-acre mixed-use natural environment development. The design/build medical office blends the architecture of modern and traditional features to create a timeless facility.
According to Dulane Coval, Project Manager
for Wolverine Building Inc., “The 10,000 square foot two-story conventional steel office building has a Midwestern early 1900’s era design which blends into its unique wetland setting. The building envelope uses many natural materials; a mixture of applied stone veneer, wood beams, standing seam roof and other period finishes. The idea is to have a traditional environmentally friendly neighborhood on the original agricultural site.”
“Our patients and employees are excited about the convenient Knapp’s Corner location. The new facility is situated in a high growth area, which is easy to find and provides plenty of parking.” said Dr. Kyle Randall, of Michigan Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine P.C.
One of the three tenant spaces are spoken
for and include Michigan Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine P.C.
The office building is slated to open in
the spring of 2008.
The Knapp Professional’s invite you to celebrate the construction of their new facility on Friday September 28th at 1pm with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Wolverine Building, Inc. is a full-service
general contractor with more than 65 years of experience providing
exceptional construction services to industrial and commercial
clients throughout West and Central Michigan. |
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