October 2007

The West Michigan Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors gave four Integrated Architecture projects a total of five awards last Thursday, October 25, during their annual construction awards gala.

The IA award winners range from the design and construction of new buildings to historical building renovations and restaurant construction. They include:


Lamar Construction Company Corporate Headquarters
Structural Steel Erection over $250,000
ABC member: Lamar Construction

Founders Bank & Trust Interior Renovation
Interior Finishing under $1,000,000
ABC member: Ritsema & Associates

Founders Bank & Trust Renovation $750,000 - $5 million
ABC member: Lamar Construction

Colonial Clock Building Historical Renovation
Under $5 million
ABC member: Lamar Construction

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant Commercial Construction
ABC member: GDK Construction Company


"While we take great pride in winning won local, state and national design awards, having our projects recognized for excellence by the construction industry is a special honor," said President Paul Dickinson, AIA. "Even though good design and construction can stand alone, the best results come when the various talents and experiences of the construction and design team work together. These award-winning projects are examples of team efforts that benefit the owner / investor as wells as the construction and design industry."

"We're grateful to have the opportunity to work with these Award Winning constriction companies to design buildings that reflect the best of West Michigan's construction talent," Dickinson said.