Three Impactful Leadership Promotions in One Day!
The changes announced by Wickstrom will lay the foundation of continued success both as a team internally and in the growth that we can achieve in the years to come.
Arlen-Dean Gaddy Named “Best Supporting Man”
We are incredibly proud to have Arlen on our team. His endless pursuit to encourage diversity and advocate for women in construction is pivotal and we couldn’t be more excited for the future.
D.A. Blodgett-St. John’s breaks ground on $10M expansion in Grand Rapids
Integrated Architecture LLC is serving as the project architect. Erhardt Construction Co. will serve as the general contractor for the project.
The Erhardt Construction Difference
The 5 Pillars of the Erhardt Difference are exactly that, the DIFFERENCE that you can expect when you choose Erhardt to build your desired facility.
Amy Van Andel Library Now Open to the Public
The Amy Van Andel library and community center is now open to the public in downtown Ada. The newest Kent District Library offering numerous different services and opportunities for the whole family.
Executives prioritize being adaptable, inclusive in leading multigenerational workplaces
Shaping that productive work culture across generations means “having consistency in our core values and our culture and making sure we have people that enjoy and thrive operating in those,” Wickstrom added.
West Michigan Woman Cover Story: Erhardt Construction is Advancing Women in the Construction Industry
Half of Erhardt’s project management positions – which lead multimillion-dollar projects throughout Greater Grand Rapids – are now filled by women, something that’s typically unheard of in the construction industry… READ MORE
Erhardt is Featured in the Grand Rapids Chamber’s 2020 Year in Review
Erhardt Construction was given the opportunity to participate in this powerful video to look back on the last year and how our community was impacted.
Erhardt Construction Hires Melissa Hruska as Fifth Female Project Manager
With Hruska on the team, women now make up half of Erhardt’s project management positions and are leading a number of multimillion-dollar projects throughout the area.
Ben Wickstrom says Pandemic Underscores Value of Diversification, Public Projects
There won’t be an immediate turnaround, but things will start to pick back up, and they have to. We’re starting to see some good news about things turning around.
Junior Achievement breaks ground on Grand Rapids center
Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes is set to break ground on a new $12.9 million Free Enterprise Center.
COVID-19 Job Site Safety
The safety of our employees, partners and clients is our top priority as our job sites resume work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erhardt Hires Two New Employees
Erhardt Construction is pleased to announce it has hired two new employees, marketing coordinator, Christine Haynes and senior estimator, John Hruska.
Erhardt Construction Promotes Kevin Warren to Vice President of Finance
Erhardt Construction is proud to announce Kevin Warren has been promoted from controller to vice president of finance.
Health system opens $5.6M suburban facility
Mercy Health invested $5.6 million for a new outpatient facility across two buildings in Ada, at 6741 and 6745 Fulton St. E.
Kent District Library breaks ground on Ada branch
Ada is getting a library. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon for the two-story facility.
Arlen-Dean Gaddy named Director of Market Strategy
Erhardt welcomes Arlen-Dean Gaddy as Director of Market Strategy! Gaddy has over 25 years of experience in business development.
Coffee company settling into new HQ on West Side
A local coffee company’s new 165,000-square-foot headquarters on the city’s West Side is in full operation.
’70s-themed restaurant and lounge opens in Heritage Hill
A local restaurateur has opened a 1970s-style “comfort food” restaurant and lounge in Grand Rapids’ Heritage Hill neighborhood.
Contractor promotes pair to vice president
Erhardt promoted Ryan Formsma to vice president of business development and Stan Elenbaas to vice president of estimating.
Ada construction company celebrates 60 years
Erhardt Construction, the general contractor responsible for some of West Michigan’s most well-known buildings, turned 60 on October 17th!
Construction contractors reap awards
The Associated Builders and Contractors Western Michigan Chapter highlighted the industry’s most high-quality companies in various categories
Women’s Resource Center relocating to expand, make services more accessible
Ada-based Erhardt Construction is the contractor. Nonprofit officials hope to move into the new offices by the first quarter of 2023.
Disability Advocates, Thresholds open new offices
Thresholds now has a 7,500-square-foot space with 14 offices, additional workspaces, two conference rooms, a kitchen and other gathering spaces. Erhardt Construction completed the project.
Erhardt Construction celebrates 60 years: 13 on your side of town
13 On Your Side of Town is in Ada, Michigan. Ada is not only the home to the Amway Corporation, but it also hosts a variety of other businesses including Erhardt Construction. 13 On Your Side covers more.
Allendale Township Breaks Ground On New Fire Station
A ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for a new Allendale Township fire station was held on Thursday, May 5th, 2022.
Allendale building new $7.5 million fire station to meet population growth
Erhardt will be managing the construction of the Allendale Fire Station, set to begin construction this spring.
Erhardt Construction Receives National Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award
Erhardt Construction is excited to announce earning a National in Construction (EIC) Award at the 2022 ABC Convention!
Erhardt Construction ‘putting down roots’ in Muskegon with second office
We’re thrilled to announce that Erhardt has opened a second office in Downtown Muskegon! Muskegon has a welcoming business climate that is laser focused on the community’s growth and development and we are thankful to be able to contribute to their success.