The construction industry has long been characterized by its resilience, adaptability, and importance in fueling economic growth. As we strive to achieve the sustained economic growth needed to continue to improve the quality of life of everyone, there are many opportunities that we can take advantage of to achieve those goals.
School Bond Proposal Update
See which bonds passed, and which bonds failed including estimates, architects, and more!
January 2024: On Your Radar
In January’s edition of On Your Radar, Becky writes about a large-scale mixed-use site condominium, a new water treatment plant, and more.
Estimating Training – Improve Your Accuracy – GRBX Member Discount!
Estimating – preparing accurate costs of potential projects – is critical to the success and profitability of any company!
Mental Health in the Construction Industry
Supply chain disruption, worker shortages, deadlines, turnover, increasing costs, rising interest rates and overall uncertainty are facing us day after day. With the problems our economy is facing and the lingering effects of the pandemic we have seen a rise in mental health issues; anxiety, stress, burnout, substance abuse, and suicide.
FOMO: The Devil is in the Details
Questions leaders must ask if they think their company is at risk—or wonder if money is being left on the table
April 2022: On Your Radar
In this month’s On Your Radar segment, Becky talks about upcoming projects to watch including a new apartment development and more!
Elementary School for Shelby Public Schools
The new Elementary School for Shelby Public Schools bid in mid-March. This project was part of Shelby Public School’s Bond Project.
Speedway SuperFleet
Learn more about Speedway SuperFleet and the benefits and discounts they provide to Builders Exchange of Michigan members.
Trash Talk
Let’s trash talk – or rather – construction waste. Construction waste has increased from 170 million in 2005 to over 600 million tons in 2018.
March Madness Begins for the Construction Industry
March Madness Begins for the Construction Industry! Member Engagement Specialist Cheryl shares the similarities between basketball and construction.
Pine Creek Elementary
The Pine Creek Elementary project, currently under construction in Holland, MI, will provide student with improved learning spaces.
LEED-ing the Way
Ghafari is leed-ing the way in sustainable building design with the O’Hare Modernization Program, which reimaged the ARFF Station.
New Fleet Facility
The New Fleet Facility project in Kent County was bid in early March and should be completed in Spring 2023.
March 2022: On Your Radar
In this month’s On Your Radar segment, Becky talks about upcoming projects to watch including a large-scale development and more!







