Removing Excessive Snow Buildup on Industrial Metal Buildings and Awnings
February 2, 2026
Winter weather presents unique challenges for industrial facilities, particularly when it comes to snow accumulation on metal buildings and awnings. While snow may appear harmless, excessive buildup can place significant stress on structural components, create safety hazards, and lead to costly repairs or operational disruptions. Proactive snow management is… Read More
When Ice Blocks Drainage, Water Finds a Way In
January 29, 2026
Ice in gutters and downspouts creates liability exposure, water intrusion, and falling hazards. This advisory outlines what building owners should understand before minor conditions become visible failures. Field Evidence The conditions shown below are representative of issues identified during winter inspections and are typically tied to drainage failures… Read More
Whitmer Welcomes Workforce Housing
June 12, 2025
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Wolverine Building Group, our client Michigan Community Capital, and architect DK Design for a groundbreaking ceremony at Cadillac Lofts Phase II, a workforce housing development. This 50-unit facility is designed to address a need for housing among middle-income residents of northern Michigan. Cadillac Lofts Phase II… Read More
For Multi-Units, Partnership Starts in Pre-Con
June 12, 2025
When developer Lincoln Avenue Capital began brainstorming an affordable multi-unit development in Ypsilanti, they had a clear vision, a plot of land, and an architectural designer – everything except a construction manager. “We needed a group that was local to the market, that knew the subcontractor base, and knew how… Read More
Building for the Future with Marvel
May 12, 2025
A super cool project is coming to life in Greenville: Wolverine’s industrial team is working on a large addition for local manufacturer Marvel Refrigeration to support the increasing demand for their high-quality commercial and residential cooling equipment. The 97,600 sq. ft. addition, designed by Wolverine’s in-house architectural team, will provide… Read More
Developers say bureaucracy and ‘backyard’ resistance are stalling much-needed housing
February 20, 2024
Originally posted in Crain’s Grand Rapids Business February 20, 2024 By Kate Carlson GRAND RAPIDS, Mi — West Michigan housing experts and developers are calling on the business community for support during what they call an increasingly difficult environment for building attainable housing. The Grand Rapids Area Chamber… Read More
Expanding & Expediting Patient Care with Expert Construction Management
February 14, 2024
Wolverine constructed a Heart Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), Control Room, and Equipment Room for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. This project was designed to increase capacity for life-saving heart procedures at the nationally ranked Pediatric Hospital. The Wolverine team transformed an existing space to reflect operations… Read More
Dillard Appointed to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
January 24, 2024
Appointee to Help Advance Grand Rapids’ Revitalization Goals Grand Rapids, MI – January 24, 2024 – Wolverine Building Group is pleased to announce that Kaylee Dillard has been appointed to the City of Grand Rapids’ Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The authority is responsible for overseeing the Brownfield Redevelopment Program and… Read More
Wolverine Promotion Aimed for Leadership in Facilities Management
January 19, 2024
Garlock will lead specialized team, responding to recent growth in building services sector Grand Rapids, MI – January 17, 2024 – Jamie Garlock has been named as Special Projects Supervisor, leading the expanding Building Services and Facilities Maintenance team at Wolverine Building Group. The team has encountered rapid growth since… Read More
Guiding Light holds ribbon cutting for new gymnasium
January 19, 2024
Originally Published by FOX 17 By Daren Brower GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Guiding Light, an addiction rehab facility in Grand Rapids, held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for its new gymnasium meant to aide with recovery. Wolverine Building Group and eight subcontractors worked for more than 1,000 hours to… Read More