Construction Simplified

06/18/2026

Abode West Fulton is officially underway! 🚧

Atter partnering with Adobe on their relocation to a newly renovated space, work has begun at the former restaurant site. With demolition complete, this corner is being reimagined for its highest and best use as Abode, a multifamily development that will bring housing and retail opportunities to the corridor.

We're excited to help shape the next chapter of growth on the West Side of Grand Rapids.

06/10/2026

Major milestone for Montcalm Community College 🎉
 
Yesterday, we joined MCC, project partners, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Carbonelli Villas, the college’s new student housing community. 
 
Designed to provide affordable, safe, and supportive on-campus housing for up to 84 students, Carbonelli Villas represents an important investment in the future of the college and the student experience. 
 
Construction Simplified was proud to serve as Construction Manager on a project that will help strengthen campus life, support enrollment growth, and create new opportunities for students for years to come. 
 
Congratulations to Montcalm Community College and everyone who helped bring this vision to life. 
 



 

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice made the freedoms we enjoy possible, and that legacy deserves our gratitude not just today, but every day.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

Some goals are personal at first until they inspire an entire team. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

What started as one of our teammates, Marcie, setting a personal goal to run a 5K quickly became something bigger. Her commitment, consistency, and encouragement rallied teammates to join alongside her, creating momentum that reflected exactly who we strive to be as a team.

At Construction Simplified, we talk a lot about ambitious hustle, collaboration, and achieving goals together. This was a reminder that culture isn’t built in meetings or mission statements alone, it’s built when people encourage each other, show up together, and push toward something meaningful side by side.

We are proud of everyone who participated, supported, and stepped outside their comfort zone. A lot can happen when teams decide to show up for one another.

05/07/2026

Excited to share final photos from The Right Place office renovation in Grand Rapids, MI!

This transformation reimagined the existing workspace with updated offices, conference rooms, collaboration areas, modern finishes, and reconfigured layouts designed to better support The Right Place team and their day-to-day operations.

Proud to help bring this vision to life alongside a great client and project team 🎉

04/22/2026

Got our hands a little dirty for a good cause 🌎 Spent Earth Day outside with the team cleaning up and doing our part to keep our planet clean. Small actions, big impact. Happy !

04/17/2026

Partnership is often misunderstood as participation. In practice, it is alignment, established early and carried through every phase of the project.

When scope, cost, and expectations are clearly defined and consistently reinforced, communication becomes more effective and outcomes become increasingly predictable.

We appreciate Halyard for operating with that same mindset by prioritizing collaboration, follow-through, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. When teams focus on the bigger picture and work through challenges together, strong outcomes follow.

Strong partners make strong projects.

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

Last week, we hosted the Leading Through Capital Constraints event!

Leaders from across West Michigan’s higher education community joined us for thoughtful conversation, connection, and insight around a challenge many institutions are facing today: how to make investments in the student experience while navigating capital constraints.

Events like these are a reminder that some of the most valuable solutions come from simply bringing people into the same room. When leaders connect, share experiences, and learn from one another, new ideas and opportunities follow.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to our panelists Dr. Bradley Barrick, Kurt Peterson, Beth Dick, and John Globoker for sharing their insights. Creating spaces for discussions like this is an important part of what we do at Construction Simplified.

03/05/2026

This week is National Women in Construction Week, an initiative led by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) that recognizes the achievements of women across the construction industry and inspires the next generation of women to find their place in it.

At Construction Simplified, we're proud to celebrate the women who turn complexity into clarity. From marketing and brand to project administration, office & executive management, and business operations, they bring purpose, structure, and strategy to every corner of the firm.

To the women of Construction Simplified, thank you for the dedication, thoughtful leadership, and the energy you bring to the team every single day!