Tucked between the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place, Kent Companies’ crew has been (literally) laying the foundation for a vibrant gathering spot in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Lyon Square is the first in a series of park and trail improvements planned for the Grand River. The […]
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The construction industry is creating over 168,000 new jobs each year. How will the industry fulfill this growth? Women in Construction (WIC) Week is one answer. WIC Week is a national initiative that highlights women who excel in construction and opens doors to more individuals to join the industry. While […]
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Tucked away on the Thornapple River in Michigan is the City of Hastings, a vibrant community with quaint shops and unique restaurants. Located in the heart of Barry County, this small town is getting a facelift after nearly 30 years. Kent Companies and Katerburg Verhage are working together to […]
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It’s not often that a movie sequel lives up to the hype of the first installment. Fortunately for Kent Companies, we keep getting better with every new chapter, and our highlight reel at Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids proves just that. 2023 marks the topping out of Studio Park […]
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Kent Companies, Inc., the 9th largest concrete contractor nationwide, today announced leadership transitions to kick off the new year. The company has promoted five teammates to serve in Division Manager roles, including: Jordan Berens, Division Manager – In his role, Berens oversees development and profitability of Site Concrete operations across […]
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It’s no secret construction is a challenging industry. Our people are strong, prideful and passionate, and endure strenuous work at the jobsite. What is the best, most effective way to extend your appreciation? Our leadership team makes it a priority to visit our jobsites to build relationships and have important […]
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Winter construction in Michigan and across the Midwest is downright brutal. Ice, snow and cold temperatures are serious challenges. You can gain a significant competitive advantage by planning project talks around winter weather conditions now. It will save you time, money and effort – and will demonstrate your expertise through […]
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[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – Kent Companies has named Mark Tromp as Executive Vice President. Mark serves over the underlayments divisions in West Michigan, East Michigan and the Southeast. Throughout Mark’s 40-year tenure, Kent Companies has become a nationally recognized leader in underlayments. More recently, Mark’s leadership has been instrumental in […]
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Building new skylines is exciting, but building opportunities for our people is the real reason we’re here. Kent Companies grows when our people grow, and it’s our job to provide every member of the team with challenging, fulfilling work to build a meaningful career. Your career trajectory at Kent Companies […]
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When working with owners and general contractors, we know your priorities are speed, schedule and cost. It’s our job to advise and equip you with the best options to meet those needs. Working in tandem with each other, we can exceed your project expectations. Tilt-up concrete construction is best suited […]
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