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Across cities, it’s buildings with their varying shapes, sizes, and materials that make skylines so striking. These visuals are a reminder that for a project to produce beautiful outcomes, we must focus on what makes our client's vision unique. At Rockford

Art in our community is, simply stated, inspiring. We’re already seeing the positive impact from the newest addition to the West Side, "Palate/Palette." On the side of Bridge Street Market, it illustrates the beauty of diversity by highlighting the unique

It’s easy to do things the same way over and over. That’s not Rockford. From our efforts in Grand Rapids to engaging communities across the nation, we know building vibrant places isn’t possible without considering the people who live there first. Our work

For Rockford, placemaking is about so much more than simply building structures. It’s about crafting vibrant, lively spaces infused with soul. At 234 Market, this was the focus, from initial planning and development through the final phases of buildout.Sit

Rockford is more than a construction company, a real estate developer, or a property management firm. In all that we do, we strive to do it better, to proactively provide and deliver more, and above all, to build community.As we recently celebrated the rib

From independent to assisted living and skilled care to memory care, Rockford understands the specialized nature of senior living communities. Often, our work must be completed around existing residents without disrupting day-to-day services. This has beco

As a company that develops, builds, and manages space, Rockford understands the importance of creating environments that attract the community, reflect our client’s vision, meet project and operating budgets, and perform exceptionally over many years.While

Our world is changing. How we learn, work, and live is changing. Earlier this year, Michigan’s Governor, Rick Snyder, announced his Marshall Plan for Talent – an initiative aimed at providing grants to schools that partner with businesses and others to cre

Nothing is more important to the Rockford family than getting our crews home to their families. Our approach to project site management is rooted in safety, security, and simplicity. This commitment is more than just hard hats, boots, and safety glasses; i

Rockford respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make us unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, we can effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve problems. Creating and fostering a team, partners

Sustainability isn’t merely a trend or competitive advantage in today’s business environment — to classify it this way minimizes its value. Practicing sustainability is the right thing to do. As we reflect on this past Earth Day, we’re reminded of Rockford

Completed in 2017, the Laboratory Preschool is a unique learning environment for college students enrolled in the Child Development curriculum at Grand Rapids Community College. Used as an actual public preschool and daycare center, students in the education programs engage in activities with the children under the supervision of highly qualified teachers in a model early childhood program. The facility allows students to participate in hands-on learning and investigation, while providing college educators and local professionals with nearby childcare.

The retail landscape is everchanging. With the continued rise of e-commerce, it was only a matter of time before we witnessed the challenges facing traditional retail. However, as digital companies like Amazon establish brick-and-mortar presences, the futu

As business thought leaders, we have the potential to create built-in value with every interaction. Our goal in creating beautiful outcomes includes so much more than just the finished project.Through our property management services, we create opportuniti

In recent years, West Michigan has made a name as having one of the nation’s largest and most extensive manufacturing sectors. Starting in 2009, the region began surpassing state and national averages for job creation and investment. According to The Right

Jim Reminga, Rockford’s Senior Vice President of Land and Master Planning, has served the design needs of the real estate development community for more than four decades. He is especially skilled in creative and efficient site planning, and offers unique

Now available for download, the company review represents each of Rockford’s markets and services, and celebrates our commitment to value and craftsmanship. This year, we're offering expanded, online content. Please visit the link below to interact with th

In our industry, it’s not enough to be safe, competitive and innovative. To exceed client expectations, we have to look beyond ourselves toward the bigger picture. We need to be engaged in, inspired by, and accountable to our communities. At Rockford, we’r

Monica Steimle-App joined Rockford in 2017 as Director of Property Management. Now, as Vice President of Property Management, Monica manages a team of more than 25 and a real estate portfolio of more than 2.4 million square feet. Prior to joining Rockford,

Every day, we have the wonderful privilege of working with great clients, investors, suppliers, and trade contractors. We are thankful to work with these partners throughout the U.S. to complete projects of all sizes and scopes.Rockford’s business is built

Jennifer Boezwinkle is Rockford’s Executive Vice President. A practicing architect for 20 years, Jennifer chose to step away from the corporate world when she had children. She continued a small architecture consulting business from her basement but admits

Rachel Scott is the Director of Development Services for Rockford’s Real Estate Development team. Born in Haiti and raised in New York, Rachel is a Yale University and Harvard Business School graduate. Over the years, Rachel has had a highly-successful car

Throughout this summer, we’ve been taking a closer look at each of our core values – our cornerstones – and the role they play in guiding our behavior, both as individuals and as a company. We challenged our team members to think differently about the corn