Finishing Touches
While the siding continues on the exterior of the building, the interior of the Next Center is receiving its final touches. Most notably,...
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Sep 1
All in the Details
While progress continues on the exterior of the Next Center, there are exciting changes to the interior every day. The finish carpentry...
Aug 1
Inside and Out
The project site was humming through the month of July, inside and out. On the exterior, most of our windows and glass systems were...
Jun 20
Watertight
We made tremendous progress on two major fronts at the Next Center this month. On the exterior of the building, windows were installed on...
May 23
Parkway Electric
Parkway Electric has served West Michigan since 1945, the same year that EV Construction incorporated. Parkway is serving as our...
May 16
Interior Walls
In this month’s update, we shift our focus to the inside of the Next Center. Crews from EV Construction, Armock Mechanical, Gale Plumbing...
Apr 17
April Showers
Throughout March and early April, crews have been working to start weather proofing the building. A major component of this is, of...
Mar 16
Walls and Windows; Exterior Framing
If the structural steel is the skeleton of the building, light metal framing is the first part of the building’s skin. 40 foot long light...
Feb 29
Structural Steel Complete; Time to Enclose
With structural steel erection complete, this opens opportunities for our other trade partners to begin their work at The Next Center....
Jan 31
January, 2024 | Taking Shape
The installation of steel is one of the most exciting times on a construction site. The building’s shape and scale become visible quickly...
Dec 29, 2023
December, 2023 | Going Vertical
Progress became much more visible in December with the installation of masonry elevator and stair shafts on the project site. These...
Nov 28, 2023
November, 2023 | Building Systems and More Room Onsite
With foundations complete, installation of underground utilities in and around the building site will begin. Water, sewer, storm water...
Oct 26, 2023
October, 2023 | A Firm Foundation
The Next Center’s footings and foundations are taking shape! Roughly 4’ underground footings are being placed, which distribute and...
Aug 31, 2023
August, 2023 | Out With The Old
We are underway! Before we could host our groundbreaking celebration, the existing building at 7th and College had to be demolished. It...
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