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Building a Sustainable Construction Community

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.

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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.

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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.

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May 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!

School Bond Proposal Update

The school bond proposal update is ready and the votes are in! Coldwater Community Schools was the only school district to seek bond voter approval in May 2022 after failing to get bond voter approval in November 2021. In November 2021, the School District had two...

The Collaborative Drive of CSI Grand Rapids

The Collaborative Drive of CSI Grand Rapids has led to better programming, events, and trainings for their members.

Milestones Early Learning

The Milestones Early Learning project, recently completed by CD Barnes, will give families in the community new childcare options.

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.

Trash Talk

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.

LEED-ing the Way

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

New Fleet Facility

The New Fleet Facility project in Kent County was bid in early March and should be completed in Spring 2023.