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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Spence Brothers has been awarded the prestigious AGC Build Michigan Award in the Building Construction (less than $10 million) category for its exceptional work on the Milliken Nature Center at Arch Rock on Mackinac Island. Presented by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan, this award recognizes Michigan’s premier construction excellence, highlighting…

Once a year, CAM Magazine highlights 12 outstanding construction projects in Michigan, showcasing exceptional achievements in the industry. The Dow Event Center Capital Improvements project has been featured in CAM Magazine’s 2024 Special Issue. This project, completed in partnership with William A. Kibbe & Associates and Saginaw County, represents a transformative upgrade to one of…

Spence Brothers has been awarded the Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan’s Award of Excellence for General Contractor Over $5 Million for our work on the Milliken Nature Center at Arch Rock! The Milliken Nature Center replaces a 50-year-old structure with a modern, fully accessible facility that enhances the visitor experience on Mackinac Island. Located beside…

We are thrilled to share that Spence Brothers’ work on the Henry Ford College (HFC) Entrepreneur & Innovation Institute is featured in the September issue of CAM Magazine! The state-of-the-art renovation and addition to HFC’s Technology Building showcases Spence Brothers’ commitment to constructing educational spaces that prepare students for the future. This project highlights Spence…

Since 1955, Michigan Historical Markers have told the story of Michigan and its people. They are a tangible reminder of our roots, an inspiration for our future, and the thread that ties our state together. We are excited to announce that the Saginaw News Building, now known as the SVRC Marketplace, has been honored with…

The renovation and restoration of the Grand Hotel Façade, Jockey Club, and Woods Restaurant has been awarded a 2024 Associated General Contractors (AGC) Build Michigan Award. The Spence Brothers project team was thrilled to attend the AGC Annual Meeting and Award Ceremony on February 23, 2024, alongside owners, architects, and other industry colleagues to celebrate…

We want to give a big congratulations to Garber Courts and Urban Racquet Sports Foundation for their fantastic achievement! The United States Tennis Association (USTA) recently awarded Garber Courts the 2023 National Facility of the Year Award. This award is given annually to recognize excellence in the construction and renovation of tennis facilities nationwide. The…

We’re excited to share that The Engineering Society of Detroit has recognized the Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education with the Outstanding Achievement Award for Building Design and Construction. We want to express our appreciation to SmithGroup and Lake Superior State University for their valuable contributions towards this achievement.

CAM Magazine’s March 2023 Green Issue highlights Mary Free Bed’s new state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility in Saginaw. Opening in December 2021, this 103,000-square-foot facility marked the expansion of Mary Free Bed into eastern Michigan and the construction of the first new hospital in Saginaw in more than 60 years. The new structural steel facility features three…

The CAM Magazine Editorial Board and staff of the Construction Association of Michigan are pleased to recognize the significant impact that the Richard & Theresa Barch Center for Freshwater Research & Education has on the Great Lakes and on the community in which it serves. Congratulations to Lake Superior State University, SmithGroup, the State of…