Archive: Dec 2019


Construction firm matches employees’ generosity

December 25, 2019

A construction firm in the area has completed a successful year of giving. At a companywide meeting in January 2019, Kentwood-based Wolverine Building Group presidents and co-owners Aaron Jonker and Curt Mulder announced over the course of the next 12 months, in honor of the firm’s 80th year in business,… Read More

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Construction firm adds to team

December 16, 2019

A construction firm in the area has seven new team members. Kentwood-based Wolverine Building Group added Cliff Kilboy as senior project manager, David de Velder and John Lafrinere as project managers, Timothy Thome as pre-construction manager and Mitchell Japowicz, Lee Purches and Timothy Clogg as superintendents. “We’re so excited to… Read More

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Wolverine Building Group Significantly Expands Team

December 13, 2019

Wolverine Building Group is pleased to announce the addition of seven new team members. Cliff Kilboy joined the team as a senior project manager, David de Velder and John Lafrinere as project managers, Timothy Thome as preconstruction manager, and Mitchell Japowicz, Lee Purches and Timothy Clogg as superintendents. Read More

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West Michigan construction industry finds optimism ahead for 2020

December 8, 2019

Construction and development professionals in West Michigan remain optimistic as they look toward 2020, even though the upcoming presidential election and ongoing talent issues are causing headwinds.  While some markets might slightly change next year, industry experts who spoke with MiBiz during a recent executive… Read More

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5 notable construction projects from West Michigan

December 8, 2019

Contractors are capping off another busy year for developments across West Michigan. From the largest mixed-use project in downtown Grand Rapids history, to new modern buildings in historic areas, these are five notable projects from around the region on the radar for MiBizthis year. Here’s a… Read More

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New $5M building to serve as ‘gateway’ to Grand Rapids’ West Side

December 3, 2019

Developers on Tuesday announced plans to build a three-story multi-use building at the corner of Leonard Street NW and Broadway Avenue, an investment that officials said would serve as a “gateway” to the city’s West Side. The development is being created by Leonard Street partners, a… Read More

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Partners plan office and retail space on West Side

December 3, 2019

A team of real estate investors are planning a $5 million project on the city’s West Side. Leonard Street Partners unveiled plans today for a mixed-use building at the corner of Leonard Street NW and Broadway Avenue NW. Wolverine Building Group is the general contractor on the project. Read… Read More

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Developers plan new west side Grand Rapids office building

December 3, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS — A group of developers are positioning their proposed new Leonard Street office building as a gateway to Grand Rapids’ west side. Leonard Street Partners LLC detailed plans today for a $5 million, three-story, mixed-used building at the corner of Leonard Street and Broadway Avenue. The partners hope… Read More

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