Overview

Design-build partnership to expand and integrate new warehouse and logistics facility into existing Board of Public Works (BPW) structures. The project included unique spaces for efficient storage, deliveries, and maintenance operations supporting electrical, water, and sewer services across a 22-1/2 mile service area.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Facing the challenge of expanding services, the Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) needed solutions to grow alongside their increasing community responsibilities. Lakewood provided a comprehensive design and construction management solution built around the goals and workflow of the BPW. The new warehouse enhances BPW’s capabilities in servicing the community’s electrical, water, and sewer needs. It sets a new standard for operational efficiency and community service and is poised to support continued growth well into the future.

Overview

Strategic upgrades and expansion to mission critical facilities, including increased square footage to meet county requirements, renovated fire department quarters, and strict logistic and operational management to ensure uninterrupted operations throughout construction.

The City of Muskegon required a significant transformation to enhance its capabilities in keeping the community safe. Collaborating closely with the MCD team and Spark 43, we developed a solution that not only expanded their space and increased operational efficiencies, but also modernized the fire station, making it an attractive workplace for first responders. Using a two-phased approach, Lakewood ensured completion of the project within seven months to provide seamless functionality of critical safety services. The new facilities have provided a state-of-the-art solution that stand ready to meet the demands of a growing Muskegon.

Overview

Georgetown Township not only needed a new library to replace their aging space, but they wanted to create a central hub where the community could come together, meet new friends, explore new opportunities, and discover the joy of learning. As their trusted construction and build partner, the Township looked to Lakewood to make their dream a reality. While the project faced tight logistical challenges, timelines, and space constraints, Lakewood choreographed every step of the process to ensure complete success. Now a vibrant hub for the entire community, The Georgetown Public Library demonstrates what a local community can do with limited resources and the right partner.

“Lakewood has been a longstanding partner with Georgetown Township, and we are grateful for the work that they have done in our community. When we brought them on to help with the Library, they ended up coming in on-time and under-budget. They’re good communicators, great at watching your bottom line, great at involving people in the process that should be involved, and have always advocated for what’s best for the Township.”

—Jim Wierenga, Georgetown Township Board Supervisor

Overview

The new 10,044-sf Georgetown Connections Senior Center blends a progressive style with a vast amount of space for members and guests to explore, gather, and connect. The one-story building includes offices, a computer lab, conference space, exercise room with water views, a collaborative recreation room that serves many purposes, a full kitchen, an exterior covered canopy area, and sufficient storage.

The façade is comprised of cement board siding, large glazed window units, a canopy along the waterside, and a combination of standing seam metal roofing and architectural shingles.

A Douglas Fir pergola highlights the main entrance and creates a welcoming feel for visitors and members. The combination of colors and materials on the façade create visual stimulation that blends in with the surrounding landscape. Concrete patios and seat walls frame the waterside of the building and provide an oasis to absorb the beautiful scenery. A concrete walkway connects the building to the one-mile path surrounding Georgetown Park Lake.

Overview

This new 12,360-square-foot commercial building blends existing historical ordinances with a high-tech, super modern appearance.

The exterior is clad in two types of masonry and double-hung windows, as well as an architectural panel system above the entry and along the roofline. A vertical, steel-ribbed panel highlights the main entrance to the building. Masonry and steel details emulate and tie the building into the surrounding community.

The interior features floating ceiling panels, glass walls, and wood trims throughout. Wood panels on the walls and ceiling contrast nicely against the dark-stained cabinets in the lobby/kitchen area. The open space has an abundance of natural light via the window curtain wall system.

There was a huge emphasis on self-perform work and our highly-skilled carpentry team was responsible for the installation of the wood panels, cabinetry, furniture, and other ancillary items within the building.