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Meet Camryn Kolar, project engineer at Rockford, Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Ferris State University. "In my position as a project engineer, I deal with a lot of the day-to-day tasks and challenges onsite. I document the work completed each day, communicate with the owner on any updates, and answer any questions the trades have through interpretation of the plans or a formal RFI to the architect.

Whether you’ve lived in Grand Rapids your whole life, moved here for your education or your career, or are just passing through, it’s easy to see why the city is a thriving and engaging place to be. Grand Rapids offers the feel of big city life with exciti

No matter who you are, if you have an interest in the operation and performance of a building, a preventive maintenance program (PMP) is key to long-term success. The process can be compared to changing the oil on your car. On average, every 3,000 miles, y

If you’re a homeowner in Michigan, you probably know how important it is to winterize your house by cleaning out gutters and disconnecting garden hoses.Similarly, taking proper care of commercial facilities throughout the year is essential to providing a c

With more than 4.3 million registered nurses in the United States, nursing staff are most often the front-line caregivers in every aspect of the healthcare industry. In 2022, nationwide nursing levels and staffing at health systems are in crisis.Even befor

Throughout the state, many school districts are planning for future expansions or renovations of their spaces. Changes in educational delivery and shifting demographics have modified the needs of many districts. In some cases, this means that existing buil

As colleges and universities across the state and nation welcome back students to their classrooms and living centers, many aspects of higher education are different than they were just a few years ago.New trends in instructional delivery, demographic chan