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.
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.
Parish building $5.5M church
A parish in the area has broken ground on a new $5.5-million church. St. John Paul II Parish in Cedar Springs, at 3110 17 Mile Rd. NE
Grand Rapids unveils new and improved boardwalk at Huff Park
Grand Rapids will re-open the nearly 87-acre Huff park after a complete overhaul of its boardwalk.
Muskegon Museum of Art now in ‘big dig’ portion of huge expansion project
The MMA is moving forward with a huge expansion project that will add a basement area to the museum and enable it to keep up with recent growth. The $11.2 million project broke ground over a year ago, but progress is far more visible than before.
Erhardt Construction Hires Key Addition, Jeffrey Olsen, as Director of Pre-Construction
The Director of Pre-Construction role will be responsible for leading Erhardt’s pre-construction services, ensuring projects are meticulously prepared for success in the field.
Redevelopment of downtown Muskegon lot on track after securing $16.5M in financing
Muskegon city commissioners approve nearly $16.5M in financing for a highly anticipated plan to bring 57 apartment units to downtown Muskegon. Erhardt Construction Co. is the contractor, and Integrated Architecture LLC is designing the project.
Ferris State selects chair, chair-elect for The Ferris Foundation board
FSU has announced Arlen-Dean Gaddy, vice president of business development at Erhardt Construction, and Jenifer Cutter, regional manager of AHC Hospitality, as chair and chair-elect, respectively, of the board of directors of The Ferris Foundation.
Allendale Fire Station 100% Operational After Back-In Ceremony
On Monday, February 13th, the Allendale Fire Department ceremoniously pushed the first fire truck into the apparatus bay of their new fire station. Chief Keefe announced that the new fire station is officially 100% operational after pulling the rest of the fire trucks into the apparatus bay.
Backlog fuels success in construction industry
Wickstrom said the municipal sector will continue to grow in 2023 as local municipalities are going to continue to ramp up investment in facilities, services and infrastructure to serve the public. “There is a good amount of work coming from local cities, townships and counties, which I think is good for our region and our industry,” he said.
Traverse City Whiskey Co. Breaks Ground on First-of-Its-Kind Craft Whiskey Production Facility in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City Whiskey Co. (TCWC), an award-winning portfolio of premium whiskeys and bourbon made in Michigan, officially broke ground on the future site of its new whiskey production facility, in Traverse City.
$12.6M for renovations to Muskegon County Hall of Justice approved by county board
Muskegon County is moving forward with an estimated $12.6 million in renovations to its Hall of Justice that include an exterior facelift. The county has hired Erhardt Construction of Ada as the construction manager to oversee the hall of justice work.
West Michigan Whitecaps Modernization Project
Today, Whitecaps leadership announced that they are doubling down and embarking on a multi-year project that will reinvest in the next 30 years of Whitecaps baseball by reimagining what LMCU Ballpark can be for baseball, the community, and the local entertainment landscape.
