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The strongest programs don’t fill time with busywork, they offer students a firsthand look at the pace and pride that define the industry.
Located in Kent County where we were founded, our Grand Rapids office offers our most diverse range of services.
Kent Companies was founded in 1957 by John VanderLaan in Kent County, Michigan. Today, as a third-generation, family-owned company, we employ more than 2,500 construction professionals and support projects nationwide. Our Grand Rapids headquarters serves as the heart of Kent Companies and delivers our most diverse range of services, including concrete construction, underlayments, foundation stabilization, piering, facilities services, and building restoration. From cast-in-place concrete and structural concrete work to repairs and stabilization that protect existing structures, our West Michigan teams support a wide range of commercial construction needs. We bring national capacity to local projects across Grand Rapids and West Michigan, helping build the landmarks, infrastructure, and facilities that keep the region moving.
Turnkey concrete construction services for multifamily, mixed-use, data center, warehouse, manufacturing, schools, and commercial sectors.
Single-source contracting solutions for facility maintenance, upgrades, building and masonry restoration, and commercial waterproofing solutions.
Gypsum underlayments, sound mats, self-leveling underlayments, and lightweight concrete solutions for multifamily, commercial, renovation, and mixed-use facilities.
Foundation stabilization for existing structures or new construction.
The strongest programs don’t fill time with busywork, they offer students a firsthand look at the pace and pride that define the industry.
Kent Companies ranked 6th on ENR’s 2025 Top 600 Specialty Contractors List, leading the nation in safety, quality, and performance.
This award reflects the adaptability, craftsmanship, and pride our crews bring to every project.
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