WLUC-TV6 & FOX UP is pleased to announce William C. Verrette, the owner of Champion, Inc., Gundlach Champion, Inc. and Verrette Materials, Inc., as the recipient of the 2021 Carl V. Pellonpaa Lifetime Achievement Award because of his lifelong dedication to education and to communities throughout Upper Michigan. To learn more about Bill, visit the […]
2022 will continue the string of years that present challenges the construction industry faces. The following are the top issues: Supply Chain Delays & Costs Supply chain issues continue to be a major issue because of production plant shutdowns and transportation delays caused by the pandemic. Contractors have had to deal with increases in transportation, materials, […]
There are several factors that make a winter build challenging. The following are several of the issues you will need to consider. The Structure of the Building Pre-engineered or steel with stud infill buildings present no problem for winter weather construction. However, with a load-bearing masonry building it is best to build from the bottom […]
HARRIS, Mich. (WLUC) – After more than a year, a $33 million expansion project at the Island Resort & Casino’s Palm Tower is almost complete. From January to July, phase two involved the construction of 128 new rooms, bringing the total to 341 rooms in that tower. For the rest of the year, it was […]
With averages of 27.3°F and 163 inches of snowfall per year in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, commercial construction companies need to be experts in harsh winter conditions. To continue to build efficiently during the winter months, you need to be well versed in these factors: Planning for a Winter Build’s Costs If you need to build […]
Gundlach Champion has worked with several manufacturing clients throughout the Northern Great Lakes Region. Over the decades, we have learned many of the factors that contribute to a successful construction project. Here are a few: Production Team Participation Many industrial construction projects involve moving or installing new equipment. When you include the production department early […]
HARRIS – A nice, big, welcome new addition to the Hannahville Indian Community’s Island Resort & Casino is expected to open by the end of the year. Construction of a $33 million addition to the facility is in the home stretch, under a project being led by Gundlach Champion. Under construction is a 12-story, 138-room […]
One of the first steps for an owner when considering a construction project, and undoubtedly most critical, is choosing a contractor. Much of the success of your build will depend on the commercial construction provider that constructs it. When you are in the fortunate position of having several construction firms to review, you need to […]
There are many factors to consider when selecting a commercial construction provider for your project beyond the bid. Reviewing experience, project process, and safety programs are all essential. However, working with a local contractor rather than an out-of-town provider has many advantages, such as: Better for the Local Economy When you award the contract to […]
It’s only natural for designers to place an emphasis on the areas of a casino that will increase profits. Clock-free walls, maze-like layouts, and restroom location all cater to keeping customers engaged on the gaming floor. However, the back of house spaces are often given little consideration or become an afterthought. Consequently, back-of-house decisions might […]