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Building the Next Generation of Innovators and Thinkers

When the next generation of innovators and thinkers have ideas to make our team stronger, we listen. This spring, we partnered with five students from Calvin University on their capstone project. In late April, the students presented an executive recommendation and toolkit to implement a remote work policy for our […]

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Studio Park Ramp Recognized with a Michigan Concrete Association Award of Excellence

[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] -The Michigan Concrete Association recognized the Studio Park Ramp with a 2021 Award of Excellence in the Structural Parking Category. Concrete Contractor: Kent CompaniesSupplier: High Grade MaterialsEngineer: Carl Walker, a Division of WGIOwner: Studio C The Studio Park Ramp provides parking for the apartments, condos, offices, and […]

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A Nationwide Safety Upgrade

Kent Companies Converts to KASK Safety Helmets Innovations in building technology and materials are found across the concrete construction industry, yet one component of worker safety has remained unchanged for nearly 60 years. The traditional hard hat is an icon on construction job sites. But, do they provide complete protection […]

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Division 110 Announces Field Leadership Promotions

[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – “The biggest opportunity for Division 110 is clear,” shared Executive Vice President Matt Fennema. “It’s empowering the people on our team to take this organization to the next level.” Fennema and Director of Operations Steve McCoy recently announced comprehensive promotions across Kent Companies’ largest operating division […]

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Kent Companies earns ABC Award of Excellence for Midwest Energy & Communications –

[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – The Associated Builders and Contractors – West Michigan Chapter recognized Kent Companies’ Midwest Energy & Communications project with an Award of Excellence in the Pre-Cast Concrete category. Midwest Energy undertook a new facility expansion in 2016 to accommodate 30% growth in employees and related operating space […]

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Kent Companies Expands Employee Training Programs Nationwide

Chris Fennema Assumes the Role of Vice President of Employee Training & Development [GRAND RAPIDS] – Kent Companies recently announced plans to expand and enhance on-boarding and professional development programs for 1,300+ employees nationwide. To lead this new initiative, Kent Companies named Chris Fennema as the Vice President of Employee […]

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Kent Companies Announces Expansion in Austin, Texas and St. Louis, Missouri

Promotion of Key Personnel Supports Growth Initiatives [GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – As Kent Companies’ national workforce surges past the 1,000 employee mark, the organization formally announces expansion into Austin, Texas and St. Louis, Missouri. CEO Jeff VanderLaan shares, “The Kent Companies story is marked by continuous growth and innovation. A […]

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ENR Ranks Kent Companies as the 12th Largest Concrete Contractor Nationwide

[GRAND RAPIDS, MI] – ENR Magazine released the 2017 Top 600 Specialty Contractors issue, which recognized Kent Companies as the 12th largest concrete contractor and the 139th largest specialty contractor nationwide. Both rankings represent an improvement in position over the previous year. CEO Jeff VanderLaan congratulated the team, “Our team […]

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