Grand River Construction, Inc.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Grand Rapids Art Museum
Project Information
- Project Location:
- MI
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Museum
Scope Of Work
Pioneering architectural and green-construction techniques on a landmark project.
This challenging project demonstrates Grand River Construction’s ability to produce high-end architectural finishes with concrete, while also showcasing our innovative techniques to support environmentally friendly construction. With close coordination between management, other contractors and suppliers, Grand River Construction performed 177 separate architectural concrete pours, each of which had zero tolerance for rework (patching was not allowed). With meticulous attention to detail, we constructed and installed each wall form to allow for form tie alignment and water-tightness. The result is an exceptional addition to the Grand Rapids skyline––a structure that uses concrete’s thermal mass properties to help keep the interior warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Responsibilities
Structural concrete
Architectural concrete
General trades
Safety management plan
Project Details
135,000 square feet
20,000 cubic yards of concrete
LEED Gold status
Up-turned beam cantilevered roof deck
Special Recognition
World’s first LEED-certified art museum
Showcase for architectural concrete
Cover of ACI Manual, SP-17(II) Vol. 1
“Project of the Year” 2008?The Concrete Producer GreenSite awards
