CAM Magazine

10/31/2025

Constructed in the late 1950s, South Foundation Hall has served as classroom space to almost every Oakland University student during their studies. As part of the transformation, a third floor was added–expanding the building’s footprint to approximately 86,300 SF. Originally home to OU’s first classrooms, the hall continues to serve as a vital academic hub, particularly for first- and second-year undergraduate students. The project team anticipates that the newly renovated South Foundation Hall will equip the next two generations of Golden Grizzlies with cutting-edge design, enhanced functionality, and the convenience essential for success—whether they are learning on campus or remotely. The hall is poised to remain a vital cornerstone of OU’s student life and academic experience well into the future.

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Construction Manager: Frank Rewold & Sons
Architect: Stantec
Engineers: Spalding DeDecker, Stantec
Owner: Oakland University

10/30/2025

The Ford Engineering Laboratory renovation is “a masterclass in adaptive reuse,” merging 20th-century architectural heritage with 21st-century innovation. The design preserved Albert Kahn’s iconic limestone façade and massive steel-arched windows, while introducing modern MEP systems, daylighting strategies, and open office environments that support Ford’s current and future workplace needs. The renovation transformed a historic landmark that once symbolized American automotive innovation, reactivating it as a central hub for more than 1,000 engineers, designers, and researchers. The Ford Engineering Laboratory reinforces Ford’s commitment to sustainability, not just in their vehicles, but in how they invest in the places where their people work.

Read more about this project at: https://hubs.la/Q03PVZ-v0

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Construction Manager: Roncelli, Inc.
Architect/MEP Engineer: DiClemente Siegel Design
Owner: Ford Motor Company

10/29/2025

10/29/2025

We’re excited to announce that one of our recently completed projects, the University of Michigan Edward and Rosalie Ginsberg Building, is featured in the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) Magazine October Special Issue: Project Achievement Awards. The issue highlights twelve outstanding Michigan construction projects submitted by CAM member companies. One of the projects will be named Project of the Year. Use the link below to learn more about the project details, team collaboration, and impact on the community!

https://zurl.co/GgFd6

10/29/2025

The Redford Township District Library celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025 with a fresh new look and improved services, following the completion of a significant renovation and expansion project. The library now boasts expanded reading areas, dedicated spaces for children, teens, and adults, more study rooms, collaborative meeting rooms, and cutting-edge technology zones. Enhanced accessibility is a focus throughout, with wider aisles, improved lighting, and assistive technology that ensures all visitors can navigate and enjoy the space comfortably. The project prioritized Michigan-based contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring the local economy benefited not only from the library’s services but also from the jobs and resources generated during construction. Through dedication, collaboration, and hard work, the library’s ambitious vision was fully realized.

Read more about this project at: https://hubs.la/Q03PW0ct0

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Construction Manager: McCarthy & Smith
Architect: MCD Architects
Engineer: MA Engineering
Owner: Redford Township District Library

10/28/2025

MSU’s new Multicultural Center, a landmark 34,000-SF, $32.5 million facility, stands as a powerful testament to decades of student advocacy and MSU’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. The state-of-the-art center features flexible collaboration areas, dedicated spaces for cultural reflection, and an innovative student-driven design that ensures adaptability for evolving needs. Its wood-clad entry corridor doubles as a gallery, highlighting the work of multicultural artists and artisans including collaborations with studio art majors in the College of Arts & Letters. The interior’s warm, neutral palette serves as a versatile backdrop that can evolve to reflect diverse cultural expressions over time. Designed with extensive input from students, the center offers adaptable spaces that inspire dialogue and reflection, affirming its role as a welcoming home for every Spartan.

Read more about this project at: https://hubs.la/Q03PVYDp0

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Construction Manager: Clark Construction Group/White Construction
Architect/Engineer: SmithGroup
Owner: Michigan State University

10/27/2025

Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi aims to be one of the most highly respected and rated all-boys’ high schools in the nation. A key step toward this goal is the 57,000-SF George & Mary Turek Hall of Science. Blending nearly a century of tradition with cutting-edge technology, the $51 million Turek Hall of Science offers dynamic learning environments—including laboratories, classrooms, and collaborative spaces—that spark innovation, exploration, and leadership. The facility serves as a catalyst for discovery, where students engage in experimentation, strengthen critical thinking, and prepare to excel in the ever-evolving fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Grounded in the school’s mission of “Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge,” the new facility is purposefully designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in their respective fields.

Read more about this project at: https://hubs.la/Q03PVYhJ0

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Construction Manager: JSVig Construction Company
Architect: Integrated Design Solutions (IDS)
Engineers: IDS, Zeimet Wozniak and Associates, SDI Structures, Grissim Metz Andriese Associates
Owner: Detroit Catholic Central High School

10/24/2025

October marks one of the most anticipated issues of CAM Magazine—our annual Project Achievement Awards. Each year, we highlight 12 outstanding projects submitted by CAM member companies, representing the best of Michigan construction. From this list of finalists, one project will be named Project of the Year at CAM’s Annual Meeting on February 3rd, 2026.

This year’s finalists reflect the breadth and impact of our industry. Healthcare is advanced through facilities like Corewell Health’s new care center in Grand Rapids. Education takes center stage with inspiring new environments at Michigan Tech, Detroit Catholic Central, MSU, and Oakland University. Civic and cultural spaces shine as well, including the Redford Township District Library and the Ginsberg Building at the University of Michigan. Urban development projects also stand tall, from the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle to Studio Park Tower, while forward-looking initiatives like the Ford Engineering Laboratory renovation, JST Test Lab, and the Genesee County ARTP Digester demonstrate innovation in research and infrastructure. Behind every project is a team of dedicated owners, designers, engineers, and contractors who brought vision to reality. We commend them all for their creativity, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

Voting for Project of the Year is open now! Vote here by December 12th: https://hubs.la/Q03Q5mwS0
Read the October issue here: https://hubs.la/Q03Q5nR30

10/23/2025

The Project Achievement Awards issue of CAM Magazine is now available! This highly anticipated issue features 12 outstanding construction projects in the state of Michigan as submitted by CAM member companies. One of these projects will be named the CAM Project of the Year!

Read here: https://hubs.la/Q03PRD6c0

Vote for the 2026 CAM Project of the Year: https://hubs.la/Q03PRCY80

The 12 finalist projects included in this issue (in random order):
- JST Test Lab
- Studio Park Tower
- Detroit Catholic Central George & Mary Turek Hall of Science
- University of Michigan Edward & Rosalie Ginsberg Building
- AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle
- Michigan Tech University H-STEM Engineering & Health Technologies Complex
- Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Care Center
- Oakland University’s South Foundation Hall
- Ford Engineering Laboratory
- Redford Township District Library
- Michigan State University Multicultural Center
- Genesee County ARTP Digester Plant

10/03/2025

“Architecture should always be an invitation and a promise.” - Juhani Pallasmaa

More than anywhere else, that philosophy is relevant in healthcare design, where a medical journey often begins with apprehension that may continue into anxiety despite the best efforts of compassionate, talented healthcare providers. The September issue of CAM Magazine delves into some of SmithGroup's recent healthcare projects to explore how “a profound design process eventually makes the patron, the architect, and every occasional visitor in the building a slightly better human being.”

Read here: https://hubs.la/Q03KQc8P0