Over 125 Years of Experience
Our founders cared about people, first and foremost, and established an employee-owned construction company that eventually became Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. (or O‑A‑K, as we call ourselves). Industry trends came and went, marketplace demands evolved, and O‑A‑K continually transformed. We believe the most successful companies are constantly adjusting to what they’ve learned. We’ve done a lot of adjusting since 1891.
Today, we manage the building process, not just the construction itself. We have carried out that vision to build a great city in Grand Rapids, and have expanded into Kalamazoo, Michigan and Fort Myers, Florida. At our core, we are culturally humble and driven. We imagine if we met those four young engineers today – 130 years later – they would tip their hats.
A Lot Has Changed Since 1891, but Our Values Remain the Same.
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Teamwork
We listen to each other. We understand that working separately doesn’t mean working apart. Harry Truman put it best, “There is no limit to what can be accomplished if it doesn’t matter who gets the credit.”
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Community
We encourage each other to engage organizations and events that align with things we're passionate about.
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Flexibility
We follow our established processes and systems but are always willing to embrace and adapt to new ideas.
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Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, and we honor our commitments.
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Integrity
We are transparent and truthful in our interactions. We value doing the "right thing" over the "easy thing" every time.
A Lot Has Changed Since 1891, but Our Values Remain the Same.
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Employee-Owned
Our employees are personally vested in the success of every project.
Being an employee-owned company, we take ownership of each and every project and we treat it like our own, from all levels of the company.