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April 2024: On Your Radar

In April’s edition of On Your Radar, Becky writes about a multifamily townhome development, a massive solar technology facility, and more.

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Maximizing Facility Upgrades

Learn how to make the most of available funds, reduce our carbon footprint, and breathe a little easier with better indoor air quality.

September 2022: On Your Radar

Becky talks about a new apartment complex, county animal services and adoption center, and more in this month’s On Your Radar

Invitation to Connect

This month, Cheryl talks about how you can connect with BX. We want to hear from you!

August 2022: On Your Radar

Becky talks about the remodel of a large-scale international airport expansion, a youth sports complex, and more in this month’s On Your Radar

School Bond Proposal Update

See which bonds passed, and which bonds failed including estimates, architects, and more!

The Great Resignation

In the middle of the pandemic, changing jobs has become its own contagion. Employee retention is essential in a world upended by the pandemic and faced with mass hiring challenges.

Valuable Construction Trades Education

The WMCI is here to support the West Michigan commercial construction industry through valuable trade career education.

New Administration Building

The new Administration Building for Forest Hills Public Schools bid late June and included several trades.

Filters in July – Let’s Review!

This month, Cheryl talks about how to find relevant projects currently out for bid or in pre-bid, or better known as planning phases.

The New Piazza for the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC

The New piazza for the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College is slated for completion in September 2022.

A Perfect  Storm

A Perfect Storm

Owner financing concerns. subcontractor labor shortages, and the pandemic create the perfect storm within the construction industry.