Stories of Our People, Partnerships, and Projects

Whether it’s recognizing our employees, highlighting client partnerships, sharing project milestones, or announcing new company initiatives, these stories reflect the relationships that drive our work forward.

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Congratulations, Adam Tweedy, Director of Preconstruction

After leading our Design-Build projects for several years and working closely with our Preconstruction Department, Adam Tweedy has been promoted to Director of Preconstruction for our Michiga
July 10, 2018
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Portage Public Schools dives into second year of construction

Construction of Portage Central Natatorium, Portage North Middle School and Portage Northern's Huskie Stadium began in 2017 and continues to make major progress in 2018. Additionally, site pr
April 18, 2018
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O-A-K Hires Four New Employees

Top left to right: Brandon Hill, Mike KozickiBottom left to right: Barry Kooistra, Fidel Salas(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K), local professiona
April 18, 2018
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Trinity Lutheran Church Breaks Ground on Major Additions & Renovations

More than 300 church members and project partners gathered Sunday morning to break ground on a major addition and renovation project to one of the area’s longest-standing church communities.
March 26, 2018
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Kentwood Public Schools celebrates completion of Meadowlawn Elementary School Addition

Students, school officials and project partners gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of an 8,600 square foot gymnasium and kitchen building expansion at Meadowlawn Elementary
January 25, 2018
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Cade Dammen leads Career Day presentation

Career Day at Thornapple-Kellogg's Page Elementary School is extra special for our Project Superintendent, Cade Dammen. Not only has Cade overseen several construction projects for TK, he is
November 16, 2017
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Hard Hats Strong Hearts: O-A-K donates 415 man-hours in 2017 volunteer projects

Our Hard Hats, Strong Hearts volunteer initiative gained momentum in 2017 with a total of 415 man-hours donated to our West Michigan community. Teams of employees completed eight volunteer ev
November 10, 2017
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Progress Photos & Video: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Expansions at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park kicked off this fall! For more info about their Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love capital campaign, visit
October 20, 2017
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Byron Center Public Schools breaks ground on $68 million bond project

Staff, students, parents and community supporters of Byron Center Public Schools gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of the
October 5, 2017
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Progress Photos: Eastown Vet Clinic

Masons are at work on the two-story expansion to Eastown Vet Clinic. When complete in the summer of 2018, this 5,340-square-foot addition and r
September 27, 2017
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Eastown Vet Clinic Breaks Ground

Eastown Veterinary Clinic staff, customers, construction partners, and community members gathered Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the groundbr
September 20, 2017
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O-A-K earns ABC Excellence in Construction Award for Signature Flight Support project

On September 12th, O-A-K was awarded a 2017 Exellence in Construction Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors Western Michigan Chapter, f
September 15, 2017
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Progress Photos: Portage Public Schools

The first summer of construction for Portage Public Schools' $144 million bond project is well underway. Three major projects under construction include the new Northern Athletic Events Facil
June 30, 2017
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O‑A‑K welcomes seven new employees in West Michigan

(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. (O‑A‑K), local professional construction firm, announces the additions of Bob Byrne, Kevin Hufnagel, Jennifer Kloosterhouse, Jared Gauss, Michael Sc
June 28, 2017
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Four O-A-K volunteer teams complete projects in May

O-A-K's 2017 volunteer initiative kicked off this spring with service projects for Camp Blodgett and Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity. A total of four days and 190 work-hours were donate
June 1, 2017
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Josh Szymanski named O-A-K's Chief Strategy Officer

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K), local professional construction firm, announces the promotion of Josh Szymanski to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).Previously the firm’s Director of B
April 4, 2017
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