Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 30, 2021 – Local construction manager, CD Barnes Construction has recently appointed a new President and Vice President of the firm. In 1996, Todd Oosting joined CD Barnes as Director of Business Development before becoming Vice … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 14, 2021 – Madsen Concrete, out of Grand Rapids, Michigan has won CD Barnes Construction’s Key To Our Success Award for their work on the Skymint provisioning center in Big Rapids. The Key To Our Success … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 14, 2021 – CD Barnes Construction has hired Casey Pinkelman as a project manager. Casey was born and raised in Grand Rapids and still lives in the area today with his significant other and their children. … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 17, 2021 – Employees, clients, and consultants of CD Barnes Construction participated in a team building challenge during the March Madness Tournament earlier this year. The competition was not the typical NCAA bracket challenge that most … Continued
Caledonia, Michigan, April 26th, 2021 – Construction is underway for Legacies Village, a new senior independent living and retirement community located at 6001 100th St. SE, Caledonia, Mich. The community is designed for an active senior lifestyle filled with recreation … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 12, 2021 – CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company has once again been selected by Milestones Child Development Center to build a new location for them in Wyoming. The commercial contractor has completed work … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 10, 2021 – CD Barnes Construction is honored to announce that construction of a new faith-based teen center located at 2528 East Main Street in Kalamazoo is complete. The East Side City Life Center, owned and operated … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 4, 2021 – CD Barnes Construction is excited to announce a new medical marijuana dispensary is coming to Grand Rapids! JARS Cannabis is committed to providing the best quality cannabis, with the widest variety of options … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 18, 2021 – CD Barnes Construction has named their latest subcontractor to receive their Key to Our Success Award. Esper Electric out of Kalamazoo was nominated by CD Barnes’ Superintendent, Jonathan Stoner, for their efforts on … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 25, 2020 – CD Barnes Construction is honored to have received their fourth Diamond Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee. Headquartered … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 14, 2020 – CD Barnes Construction was honored to present their most recent Key To Our Success Award to Blackstar Building Group for their exceptional work on the new Pine Rest office in Caledonia. The award … Continued
CD Barnes Construction has over 65 years of experience in the commercial construction industry. This experience includes not only new construction, but additions and remodels as well. Our clients have entrusted us with numerous renovation projects over the years. From … Continued
CD Barnes Construction is dedicated to supporting our team, our communities and our partners during these unprecedented times. Our commitment is demonstrated by continuing to pay our most valued resources, which remains our people. While our office and some of … Continued
CD Barnes Construction, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been in business for over 65 years. Throughout the decades, our team has overcome numerous economic challenges and faced many adversities. We pride ourselves on rising to the challenges and adapting … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 13, 2020 – Engineered Heating & Cooling is CD Barnes’ first Key To Our Success Award winner for the new year. Established in 2016 to recognize subcontractors who have gone above and beyond expectations to ensure the … Continued
Hastings, MI, December 26, 2019 – A manufacturer has rejuvenated a 12,000-square-foot office facility in the region.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 14, 2019 – Rogers Glass out of Battle Creek has been selected as CD Barnes Construction’s 4th quarter of 2019’s Key to Our Success Award winner. The company was nominated for their work on the Flexfab renovation … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 5, 2019 – Byron Center based Circuit Electric received CD Barnes Construction’s Key to Our Success Award for the third quarter of 2019. “Our company would not be what it is today without the dedication of … Continued
July 31, 2019 GRANDVILLE, MI — The biggest residential development in Grandville since the Grand Castle apartments awaits final approval from city leaders.
July 17, 2019 A restaurant group is building a new location of a national fast-food chain focused on burgers and custard.
July 12, 2019 A husband-and-wife team has opened a local franchise of a national boxed lunch and catering company.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 10, 2019 – We would like to welcome Apple Spice to West Michigan! Apple Spice is a boxed lunch and catering company that has become known for their fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and more. The company’s … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 13, 2019 – Known for their ButterBurgers, Frozen Custard, and Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Culver’s has become a family-favorite restaurant in the Midwest region, and soon Allendale Township will have a Culver’s of their own. Construction has … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 19, 2019 – CD Barnes Construction awarded Alto-based Mokma Excavating with their quarterly Key To Our Success Award, expressing their appreciation to the excavator for their willingness to go above and beyond normal expectations on the … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 11, 2019 – While there was only one team to win the NCAA Championship title, there were several winners in CD Barnes Construction’s fourth annual NCAA March Madness Tournament. Just like previous years, the Grand Rapids based … Continued
April 4, 2019 A manufacturer is rejuvenating a 12,000-square-foot office space at one of its facilities in the region.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 11, 2019 – One of Barry County’s largest employers, Flexfab, is getting a makeover. The global leader in the manufacturing of high-performance silicone and polymer products is investing in the future by revitalizing their iconic space located … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 7, 2019 – Caledonia’s newest assisted living facility, Legacies Assisted Living, will soon be moving in their first residents. The single-story community features twenty assisted living apartments and eight secure memory care units. Focused on making it … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 11, 2019 – CD Barnes Construction has selected Standard Supply & Lumber as 2019’s first Key to Our Success Award recipient. This quarterly award recognizes a contractor partner who exemplifies superior performance that exceeds expectations, leading to a … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 12, 2018 – J.B. Builders of Grand Rapids Inc. was just awarded the quarterly Key to Our Success Award from Grand Rapids-based general contractor, CD Barnes Construction. The award is a symbol of appreciation and recognition … Continued
September 21, 2018 Work is about to begin on a new townhome-style apartment complex in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 14, 2018 – A new residential development project featuring townhome-style apartments is underway on the Northeast side of Grand Rapids. Located at 1300 3 Mile Road NE, the mostly vacant six-acre property will soon be the … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 14, 2018 – For the past few years CD Barnes Construction has been recognizing their contractor partners with a quarterly Key to Our Success Award. The award is just one way in which the construction manager … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 3, 2018 – As the generation of baby boomers enters retirement age, as high schools push their students towards obtaining a four-year college degree, and a national economy bounces back at the speed of a freight train, … Continued
It’s no secret that children are curious by nature, and now that school is out for the summer, it can be tempting for them to explore various building and construction sites throughout the community. That’s why it is important to … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 11, 2018 – The clearing of trees is complete and the sitework has begun on another apartment project in southeast Grand Rapids. The Reserve at Oxford will be the newest addition to the Oxford Place Apartment community … Continued
May 22, 2018 Construction has begun on a new $4-million assisted living center in the area. The facility, called Legacies Assisted Living, is being built on a vacant lot in Caledonia, at 9031 N. Rodgers Ct. SE, according to Grand … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 17, 2018 – Every quarter CD Barnes Construction recognizes a subcontractor for going above and beyond expectations on a project. This quarter, CD Barnes’ Project Manager, Chris Westover nominated Allied Electric for their superior workmanship at the … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 23, 2018 – For the third year in a row, employees, clients, and consultants of CD Barnes Construction participated in a good old-fashioned team building challenge during the March Madness Tournament. The competition isn’t the typical … Continued
Caledonia, Michigan, April 12, 2018 – The planning commission and village council of Caledonia has approved the development plans for a new 22,950 square foot assisted living center at 9031 N Rodgers Court SE in Caledonia. The single-story community will … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 2, 2018 – CD Barnes Construction, a Grand Rapids based Construction Management firm, is entering their second year of recognizing their contractors with a Key to Our Success Awards program. Marketing Coordinator, Ellen Frey of CD Barnes, says … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 6, 2017 – Last year CD Barnes Construction started a new quarterly program to recognize their subcontractors who exemplify the best in performance, quality and communication on their projects. Due to the fact that CD Barnes’ accomplishments … Continued
October 17, 2017 Plans are underway for a townhome-style apartment complex in Grand Rapids.
October 13, 2017 The boom in multifamily housing continues to spread to seemingly untouched areas of the city.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 5, 2017 – Following the completion of a new Milestones Child Development Center in Portage, CD Barnes Construction is recognizing a contractor who played a big role on the project. In’t Hout Concrete Construction of Caledonia was chosen … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 2, 2017 – In a similar fashion to last year, CD Barnes Construction held their second annual March Madness Tournament in an effort to exercise some team building skills. This year however, it wasn’t just CD … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 28, 2017 – Holland based J R Bouwkamp & Associates has been named CD Barnes Construction’s 2017 second quarter recipient of the general contractor’s Key to Our Success Award. The local drywall contractor is being acknowledged for their … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 13, 2017 – Grand Rapids based general contractor, CD Barnes Construction has named their latest subcontractor to receive their Key to Our Success Award. Mid Michigan Ceilings & Drywall out of Sparta was nominated by CD Barnes’ … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 17, 2016 – CD Barnes Construction has implemented a new award program to recognize subcontractors who have gone above and beyond their everyday duties to ensure the success of a project. “Our company would not be … Continued
August 5, 2016 A local construction firm is building a new 6,000-square-foot shopping center in the area.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 3, 2016 – A new 6,000 square foot retail center is currently under construction at 6755 Kalamazoo Avenue SE in Gaines Township. The development, located just south of the Belle Tire store began site work on the … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 8th, 2016 – Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction, announced that they have once again been selected by the Milestones Child Development Center to complete construction of a new building for the childcare’s Cascade location. The … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 7, 2016 – For the first time in CD Barnes history, the construction company will be receiving a Diamond Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) National Environment, Health & … Continued
Grandville, Michigan, May 26, 2016 – CD Barnes Construction is honored to announce that they will be hosting a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the recently-completed Herb & Fire Pizzeria in Grandville, Michigan. The new restaurant, owned by Uccello’s Hospitality … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 9, 2016 – CD Barnes’ Safety Director recently held a Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction at 5 different job site locations during the week of May 2nd. In total, 6 site managers and 30 trades … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 25, 2016 – Last month CD Barnes Construction kicked off their first annual March Madness Tournament in an effort to exercise some team building skills. The tournament wasn’t the typical NCAA Bracket challenge that most people are familiar … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 25, 2016 – Having great success with their current Italian Ristorante and Sports Bar, the local Uccello’s Hospitality Group is launching a new restaurant concept, an upscale fast casual pizzeria that features an authentic Italian look and feel. … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 20, 2016 – Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction, Todd G. Oosting announced today the hiring of Thomas Berry for the position of Program Project Manager. Serving in the Marine Corps from 1999 to 2003 has given … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 7, 2016 – In 2008 CD Barnes Construction built an early childhood development center in Hastings, Michigan. Fast-forward to today and the same 10,500 square foot building is being renovated into office space for a local manufacturing company. … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 25, 2015 – The Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth received a generous donation of winter clothing on Tuesday, November 24th from CD Barnes Construction. Todd G. Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes … Continued
Download printable version Michigan’s outdated prevailing wage law is not only a special interest handout that costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, it is also a red tape nightmare. The prevailing wage law requires any contractor that is hired by … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 17, 2015 – CD Barnes, one of Michigan’s oldest and most reputable construction companies, recently participated in the JDRF One Walk to raise money for type 1 diabetes research. The CD Barnes Construction team had 31 walkers participate … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 8, 2015 – On Wednesday, August 5th the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Western Michigan Chapter held their second annual STEP (Safety Training and Evaluation Process) Award breakfast in honor of their safety-conscious members. CD Barnes Construction was awarded … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 1, 2015 – The Ridges of Cascade, a new luxury apartment community being developed by the LaCati Group and constructed by CD Barnes Construction, broke ground in December of 2013. On Wednesday, August 12th, the project (located … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 21, 2015 – CD Barnes Construction is once again teaming up with the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) chapter to sponsor the Grand Rapids OneWalk in honor of J. Spencer Barnes, the grandson of former owner … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 9, 2015 – CD Barnes Construction announced the hiring of Darcy Laidler as a part-time office assistant earlier last week. Darcy came to CD Barnes after working several years for the State of Michigan in the Civil … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 8, 2015 – Kirt Ojala, Vice President of Business Development, recently announced that Great Lakes Capital, a retail developer out of South Bend, Indiana, has selected CD Barnes to update three of their retail center locations. From … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 13, 2015 – The Kent Intermediate School District is preparing to launch Spring Group Two of the Explorer Group – An Insider Look at the World of Work – a program aimed at providing high school … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 9, 2015 — CD Barnes Construction’s Executive Vice President Todd Oosting announced today that the company has again been chosen by Milestones Child Development Center to build a school-aged childcare building at their Caledonia location. “Milestones … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 2, 2015 — Kentwood Packaging Company, located on Avastar Drive, off of Alpine, just south of the freeway and based in the former Leer plant is undergoing renovation. “We feel privileged to have our first opportunity … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 5, 2015 — In 2008, Transnation Title Agency began with eight office locations around West Michigan, they have now grown to have over twenty office locations…and are about to have one more. Transnation Title has contracted CD … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 2, 2015 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company has been selected as the General Contractor for a renovation at the Paul I Phillips location of the Boys and … Continued
Did you know that the average employee tenure today is only 4.6 years? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average tenure does increase as the age of the employee also increases, but the national average for the total wage … Continued
January 30, 2015 Construction professionals recently gave more than 100 local high school freshman students the grand tour of a multi-stage residential project to expose them to the various aspects and opportunities in the industry.
January 4, 2015 As dozens of new market-rate multifamily units come online in the downtown Grand Rapids market and in the nearby neighborhoods, developers have also turned their attention to serving housing demand in the suburbs.
Westmont, Illinois, November 11, 2014 — CD Barnes Construction is pleased to announce that they have been selected by Bria Health Services and Westmont Real Estate, LLC, owners of Westmont Nursing and Rehabilitation as their Construction Manager for a multi-phase … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 7, 2014 — From Mount Pleasant to Benton Harbor and Lansing to Muskegon, Celebration! Cinemas is the largest provider of cinematic entertainment in West Michigan. And while that’s quite an accomplishment, the theatre group wishes to … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 4, 2014 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today the hiring of several new team members! Joining the estimating and project management team is Jason Kauffman. Mr. Kauffman will be working … Continued
October 31, 2014 HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, MI — Owners of Westshore Mall are ready to take a page from the recently revamped Centerpointe Mall. Like the Grand Rapids mall, the struggling Holland area mall will be “de-malled.”
September 26, 2014 A retirement community in downtown Holland is receiving some TLC as two construction companies work collaboratively to renovate units in the facility.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 16, 2014 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today the hiring of Kirt Ojala. Kirt has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Ojala has spent … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 11, 2014 – CD Barnes Construction is pleased to announce that they have been selected by Brookdale Senior Living, parent company of Freedom Village, as their construction manager for a multi-phase project in Holland, MI. “Freedom … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 18, 2014 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today the hiring of Mike Dempsey, Senior Project Manager. Mr. Dempsey has been in the construction industry for over twenty-eight years. Following his … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 6, 2014 — CD Barnes Construction is pleased to announce their selection as the construction management partner for the new SarahCare Adult Day Center. SarahCare will be located at 2211 East Beltline in the Northridge Center. … Continued
August 7, 2014 A national chain of adult day care centers is expanding its presence in the area by building a location at a popular shopping center.
June 24, 2014 A supermarket chain is building out its latest group of stores in the region. Aldi began construction this month on a 17,651-square-foot store in Plainwell, at 1323 West M-89, according to CD Barnes Construction in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 13, 2014 — Aldi Corporation is continuing to expand their market share and constructing another new location in Michigan; providing consumers with an alternate option for a quality store at which to do their grocery shopping. … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 13, 2014 — CD Barnes Construction has partnered with NPI Holdings of Spring Lake, Michigan on numerous projects over the past twenty years, and is pleased to again have another opportunity to work with their company. … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 20, 2014 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company has been selected as the General Contractor for the construction of the newest Fresenius Medical Care location in Grand … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 17, 2014 — CD Barnes Construction’s Executive Vice President Todd Oosting announced today that the company has again been chosen by Milestones Child Development Center to build a school aged childcare building at their Belmont location. … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 7, 2014 — CD Barnes Construction Executive Vice President Todd Oosting announced today that the company has been chosen by Wimsatt Building Materials to build their new location at 1456 – 28th Street SW, near the … Continued
February 2, 2014 West Michigan construction executives might relish the chance to take a three-day trip to Palm Springs, Fla. in the middle of February.
January 31, 2014 CD Barnes Construction is celebrating its 60th anniversary by honoring its legacy and keeping an eye on the future.
January 16, 2014 A statewide distributor to builders and contractors is entering the Grand Rapids market. Wimsatt Building Materials, the state’s largest distributor of residential roofing products, has hired Grand Rapids-based CD Barnes Construction
January 10, 2014 PORTAGE, MI — Financial planning firm OsborneKlein is putting to use the vacant former location of the Portage Community Center.
December 09, 2013 GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A Grand Rapids housing developer is planning to break ground this week on the Ridges of Cascade, a 240-unit apartment complex on the former Centennial Country Club.
December 08, 2013 A 24-acre parcel of Cascade Township property at the former Centennial Country Club is slated for one of the largest housing developments in years for the Grand Rapids suburb.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 29, 2013 — Chad Cassiday, President of LaCati Group, announced the construction ground-breaking for the new 240 unit apartment complex called the Ridges of Cascade. Ground breaking will take place on Thursday, December 12th at 12:00 … Continued
November 5, 2013 By next summer, a sports training business should have its infield back.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 25, 2013 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by Elite Baseball and Softball to build their new 47,700 square foot training center at 5920 Clyde … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 13, 2013 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by ALDI Stores to build their new 17,034 square foot Three Rivers location at 1220 West Broadway. … Continued
Southgate, Michigan, August 21, 2013 — CD Barnes Construction announces the completion of the new Cohen Modern Dentistry facility in Southgate, Michigan. The 3,815 square foot dental office features two hygiene rooms, five treatment rooms, a lab, sterilization room, large waiting … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 16, 2013 — CD Barnes Construction announces we have completed construction of the new Robinson Dental facility in Wayland, Michigan. Dr. Robinson’s full dental practice includes ten examination rooms, a lab, a large waiting area with … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 6, 2013 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by DaVita Dialysis to renovate their second and third floors at the 330 East Beltline location in … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 14, 2013 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by Osborne-Klein Financial Services to renovate an existing Portage based office space into their new Ameriprise Financial … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 14, 2013 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was again selected by Milestones Child Development Centers to build a new location for them in Cascade. “We are … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 20, 2013 — Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by Aldi Stores to construct their new 16,563 square foot Big Rapids location at 21555 Perry Avenue. … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 20, 2013 — CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by Isabella County Medical Care Facility to construct their new addition to the hospital. Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes, stated … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 25, 2013 – Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by Cherry Street Health Services to renovate their location at 550 Cherry Street. “We are very pleased … Continued
December 04, 2012 The Wayland community recently celebrated an unusual but welcome event: a groundbreaking for a new business.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 14, 2012 – Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by Carol Roeda Studio to build their newest store in West Michigan. “We are very pleased to … Continued
Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 10, 2012 – Todd Oosting, Executive Vice President of CD Barnes Construction announced today that the company was selected by Lighthouse Early Learning Academy to build their newest and first-ever in West Michigan—Nature Child Learning Center, … Continued
April 18, 2012 PORTAGE, MI — The new IMAX Theatre in the Celebration! Crossroads is on schedule to open in mid-May with the first major opening film being “Men In Black 3” on May 25.
