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Project Highlight: Lyon Square – Grand Rapids, MI

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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Studio Park Tower – Final Chapter & Topping Out

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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Safety in Numbers

“Safety in numbers means a group has more protection than an individual,” shares Manny Rodriguez, National Safety Director for Kent Companies. “Our safety program has two fundamental tenets. Our people are our first priority, and our data drives accountability.” Rodriguez is a 25+ year safety veteran in concrete construction. For […]

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Construction Safety Tips: A Guide to Winter Weather

It’s never too soon to begin outfitting your jobsites for the winter months. Just as quickly as autumn crept upon us, so too will icy conditions. First and foremost, educate your crews on the signs of hypothermia and frostbite. Symptoms can include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred […]

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Staying Focused on Safety Culture

By: Dave Schoonbeck, Chief Operating Officer At Kent Companies, our guiding principle is safety. It is the first and most important of our Four Hallmarks as we watch out for each other on and off the job. During Construction Safety Week, we are taking part in an industry-wide initiative to […]

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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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