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Case Study: Occupied Healthcare Renovation During COVID

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Northview Public Schools: A Trusted Partnership for the Future

At Northview Public Schools, education has always been about more than academics; it’s about creating a community where every student is inspired to achieve their personal best. For years, Rockford has been privileged to work alongside the district, transforming bold ideas into meaningful change.
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Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Lap Pool, Pickleball Court: Inside Now Open Studio Park Lofts

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Meet Crain's 200 Most Influential Leaders in West Michigan for 2024

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Downtown Bar and Restaurant with 9 Golf Simulators Plans November Opening

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Hands-on Learning Trains Next Generation of Safety Professionals

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New Bridge Street Bookstore Aims to Fill a Gap on the West Side

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Supplier Diversity: A Q&A with Jina Rockwell of Rockwell Earthworks

What made you pursue starting a landscaping firm? I grew up on a working farm, which fostered a strong connection to nature from an early age. My passion for the outdoors and sustainability eventually inspired me to start Rockwell Earthworks. I wanted to co
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Creating a Sense of Belonging Through Construction

Located in one of Detroit’s most historically underserved neighborhoods on Joy Road, the new Covenant Community Care Health Center is reshaping lives through health and well-being services that were previously not accessible. Expected to serve roughly 10,000 community members annually, this new health center signifies an investment in empowering a diverse young community.
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New Early Childhood Learning Center Coming to Boston Square Neighborhood

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Plans 4.5M Renovation at South Side Location

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Rockford’s Precision Services team: Tailored solutions for every construction need

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Rockford Grows Florida Office

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ArtPrize opens with North America’s largest marionette climbing Amway Grand Plaza

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Construction starts on long-awaited first apartments at Boston Square Together project

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Downtown Indoor Mini Golf to Open for ArtPrize

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Bocce Entertainment Restaurant Venue Silva Set for Early 2025 Opening

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K-12 School Renovations in Michigan Seek to Bring Old and New Together

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Two Developers Take on Affordable Housing Project in Holland

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Lake County Historical Museum's Addition Progress

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Sullivan Field Renovations will Salvage Grandstands Project to Resume this Fall

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Commercial and Industrial Construction

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized the way commercial and industrial construction projects are planned and executed. By leveraging BIM, Rockford Construction has streamlined project planning and design, enhanced collaboration, improved
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Big Mini Putt Club Opens Michigan Location

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Enhancing Construction Management with Advanced Aerial Drone Technology

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World's Largest Special Olympics Facility Nearing Completion

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Gentex's Latest Grand Rapids Expansion Takes a Step Forward

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Ferris State Construction Management Alumni Use Talents, Technology to Bolster Case for Nationally Recognized Program

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Studio Park Tower Opens Apartment Leasing and Condo Sales as Construction Progresses

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Paving the Way for Future Builders

In the face of a growing shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry, Rockford Construction is taking bold steps to address this challenge head-on. Recognizing the critical need to expose the next generation to the opportunities within the construction sector, Rockford is leading several workforce development and exposure efforts in Michigan, setting a precedent for other companies in the field.
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Construction Expert: Specialty Considerations for Theatre Construction

From K-12 or higher education stages to community theatre productions to large scale, professional performances, performing arts facilities are impactful to the communities they serve, regardless of scale. Performing arts centers benefit the community by c
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Preserving the Past, Building the Future

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313 Day: Affordable Housing the Next Chapter in Detroit’s Legacy

Rockford has been serving the Greater Detroit Area for more than 35 years and has been proud to be a neighbor in Detroit’s Central Business District since 2017. In that time, we have been fortunate to create spaces that have had an impact on the community
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Iconic John Ball Statue Moving

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Preserving the Past, Building the Future

As caretakers of our communities’ educational infrastructure, K-12 school districts and higher education institutions face a dual challenge: meeting the evolving needs of students and faculty while also stewarding precious resources in a responsible way. In this delicate balance, the ability to extend the life of school or university buildings through adaptive reuse and renovation has emerged as a vital strategy for facilities management. At Rockford, a leading construction management company specializing in adaptive reuse renovation projects, we understand the transformative power of preserving the past while building for the future.
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MaryAnn Mandel | Women in Construction Week

Meet MaryAnn Mandel, assistant project manager, Associate of Construction Management – Oakland Community College. "Women in construction tend to be underrepresented, especially when working in the field. It takes patience and effort to garner the respect of fellow trade contractors.