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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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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Kenowa Hills Public Schools Breaks Ground on $55 million bond project

(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) – Staff, students, parents and community supporters of Kenowa Hills Public Schools gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the groun
March 30, 2017
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South Haven High School Construction Update

Phase three of construction at L.C. Mohr High School in South Haven, Michigan, is well underway. Current scope includes an expanded cafeteria/commons area, new locker rooms, new art room, boi
February 6, 2017
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Gerald R. Ford Airport Viewing Park

This expansion project is scheduled for completion in May 2017. Scope includes a new viewing pavilion with metal panels and cedar soffit, which will double the capacity for visitors with adde
February 6, 2017
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O‑A‑K hires seven new employees

(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) – Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Co. (O‑A‑K), local professional construction firm, announces the additions of Jerry Moomey, Joe O’Connor, Ralph Shiffer, Tim Robinson and Chris Pillars
January 24, 2017
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East Grand Rapids High School Progress Photos

This major renovation project at East Grand Rapids High School was completed in 2016 and funded by a bond that passed in 2014. Scope included a new collaboration center, renovated cafeteria,
January 9, 2017
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O-A-K Announces Appointment of Jeremy Amshey to Director of Operations

(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) – Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K), local professional construction firm, announces the appointment of Jeremy Amshey to Director of Operations and member of the Michigan Board
January 3, 2017
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Progress Photos: 250 Monroe

The transformation of 250 Monroe in downtown Grand Rapids includes a new glass curtainwall at the Monroe Street level, lobby upgrades, and improvements to shared tenant areas. This major reno
November 30, 2016
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Hard Hats, Strong Hearts: Orange team builds Halloween wheelchair costumes with Mary Free Bed

This year at Halloween, our Orange Team joined forces with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and students from Grand Valley State University to design and build wheelchair costumes for pa
October 31, 2016
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Hard Hats, Strong Hearts: Pink team joins Habitat for Humanity

The Pink Team joined Habitat for Humanity for another local build project. The group accomplished so much that Habitat was able to cancel the following day of work to catch up on another site
September 30, 2016
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Hard Hats, Strong Hearts: Olive Team Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity

Hard Hats, Strong Hearts update: Over the past few months several O-A-K volunteer teams have gone out into the community to share their time and talents with folks in n
September 23, 2016
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Owen-Ames-Kimball Company completes new home for New Hope Presbyterian Church

Owen-Ames-Kimball Company (O-A-K) announces the completion of New Hope Presbyterian Church at 10051 Plantation Rd. in Fort Myers. The new permanent church home for the 1,000-member congregati
August 10, 2016
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O-A-K hires Riley Fish, Andre Newsted, David Lamb, Tom Stepanovich, Tanner Wanzer, and Sam Moss.

(GRAND RAPIDS, MI) - Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K), local professional construction firm, announces the additions of Riley Fish as Project Manager, Andre Newsted as Cost Control Coordinator,
August 8, 2016
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Michal Beaudoin
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(303) 586-7911
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