The campaign aims build 100 affordable homes in Grand Rapids.

Through interactive exhibits and direct engagement with industry professionals, students experienced careers in six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, hospitality, and IT.

The organization will host a “ground-breaking wall-raising” event at the site of what’s known as Hope Village, in the 100 block of Garden Avenue SE.

Roussey grew up as the son of a general contractor and has since been a fixture in the construction industry for over 57 years.

Pure Architects was founded in 2020 and has offices in Grand Rapids and Detroit. The company now employs nearly 30 people.

Nearly 9,000 students from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Montcalm and Ottawa counties will explore high-demand careers through interactive exhibits and real-world interactions with professionals.

The awards will provide critical training resources across various industries, including agribusiness, healthcare, manufacturing and construction, which also includes mobility, energy and infrastructure.

Award entries were once again encouraged to view their submissions through a set of guiding principles designed to inspire architects to create a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment.

Apprenticeships are paid work experiences that combine on-the-job and classroom learning.

The project includes 22 new residential units and 9,404 square feet of commercial space, creating a new gateway to Zeeland's downtown area.

The demolition of an abandoned building in will clear the way for the development of a public park, green space, and the proposed new library.

The awards recognize individuals who go above-and-beyond in a service industry position.

The facility was expanded to meet the growing demand for construction education in West Michigan.

As awareness of critical mental health issues in the construction industry grows, West Michigan Works! and its Construction Careers Council, will host Building Minds: A Conference on Mental Health in Construction.

The renovations to its headquarters will help serve more clients with disabilities through custom-trained assistance dogs.

The 190-unit project is one of the largest mixed-income housing developments in the area.

This world-class hospital will be designed for and exclusively dedicated to the rehabilitation of infants, children, and teens.

The office expansion more than doubled the size of the existing space.

The awards will support the training of 919 new hires, 387 new apprentices and 1,263 incumbent workers, significantly boosting job growth, skill development and workforce capabilities across multiple industries.

The store is expected to be completed in mid-October.