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Rockford Launches New Brand Identity Reflecting Full-Service Strength and Growth

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We Are Rockford

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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.
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Marissa Alverson | Women in Construction Week

Meet Marissa Alverson, safety coordinator at Rockford, Bachelor of Science Occupational Health & Safety – Grand Valley State University. "There is a misconception that construction jobs are too strenuous for women and that we are not capable of performing in this industry. However, there are so many different jobs in this industry that women excel at, such as drywaller, electrician, plumber, welder, engineer, architect, safety – just to name a few. Companies need to be more conscientious of advertising to both men and women. The skills and talent of a construction worker shouldn’t be based on their gender but their willingness to be a team player, learn and lead.
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Lake County Historical Society Expansion Project

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Two-Story Restaurant and Bar with Golf Simulators Planned in Downtown Grand Rapids

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Gentex Acquires 6-Acre Property to Expand Grand Rapids Presence

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City leaders, Community Celebrate Downtown Grand Rapids Shinola Opening

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Talent Constraints Drive Need for Pre-Planning in 2024

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Residential Projects to Watch in Metro Grand Rapids

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Commercial Projects to Watch in West Michigan

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Mini Golf Bar Coming to Downtown Grand Rapids

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Challenging the status quo to respond to supply chain disruptions

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Massive Christmas tree installed in downtown Grand Rapids