Hinman’s downtown hotel project opening delayed due to COVID-19
June 16, 2020
GRAND RAPIDS — The Hinman Co.’s 13-story, 140,000-square-foot hotel located at 10 Ionia Ave. NW in downtown Grand Rapids is expected to be completed two months later than anticipated because of construction delays stemming from COVID-19. When construction began in early 2019, the Residence Inn by Marriott extended stay hotel… Read More
S3 Episode 1: Aaron Jonker & Curt Mulder of Wolverine Building Group Discuss the Talent Crisis and the Importance of Giving Back
January 30, 2020
Since taking ownership of Wolverine Building Group in 2015, Aaron Jonker & Curt Mulder have continuously focused on giving back to the community through their work. Hear them discuss their 80 for 80 campaign, exciting new building projects around Michigan, and what they are doing to attract and retain talent… Read More
The high life: Inside Ann Arbor’s newest luxury apartment high-rise
January 11, 2020
ANN ARBOR, MI — Location, location, location. Advertised as just 28 steps from the University of Michigan Diag, Ann Arbor’s newest apartment high-rise is Vic Village North, the latest in downtown luxury living geared toward UM students. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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