Steel Lead Times Have Changed. FCC's Approach is Built For it.
Tariffs and data center demand have tightened the steel market. FCC leadership explains how early procurement keeps projects on track.
Business as Usual: Building AFX's Two-Story Office Addition in Byron Center
FCC Construction built a 6,000 SF two-story office addition and renovation for AFX in Byron Center, MI, keeping the business open throughout construction.
Steel Division Spotlight: The Stryker Sky High Hangar
FCC Director of Steel Jeff Davis on the Stryker Sky High Hangar, a 200-foot clear span PEMB with a 120-foot accordion door delivered on schedule.
Room to Grow: How FCC Delivered a 9,000 SF Manufacturing Addition for Tool-N-Die Inc.
See how FCC Construction delivered a 9,000 SF design-build addition, including a new overhead crane, for Tool-N-Die Inc. in Wayland, Michigan.
Full Circle: Dave Lucas' Path from the Jobsite to FCC's Leadership Team
Dave Lucas, director of FCC Construction's general contracting division, was named to Crain's Grand Rapids Business 40 Under 40 for 2026.
The Value of Bringing Your Builder in Early
Owners keep asking why more contractors are getting involved before design is finished. Senior Project Manager Brock Mellema walks through what that looks like on a real project, and what it gives an owner that a traditional bid process cannot.
Building Wahlfield Park's North Expansion: 30 Acres of Site Development Behind Kent County's New Dog Park
FCC Construction delivered 30 acres of self-performed site development for Wahlfield Park's North Phase II expansion and Kent County's new dog park.
Building West Michigan: FCC's Impact on the Local Construction Landscape
For over 65 years, FCC Construction has self-performed trades and built lasting partnerships with West Michigan businesses. See what's next.
From Ground Up: How FCC Delivered a 110,000 SF Industrial Development in Grand Rapids
FCC Construction delivered a 110,000 SF multi-tenant industrial facility in Grand Rapids, MI — serving as the developer's single point of contact from design through final inspections.
Built to Train: Inside the Kawasaki Tech Center in Grand Rapids
FCC Construction completed a 19,000 SF Kawasaki technician training facility in Grand Rapids, MI, absorbing a 10% scope increase without missing the schedule.
Alger Pediatrics expands care while constructing new 9,375-square-foot facility
Meeting a Global Brand's Standards: FCC Builds Red Bull's West Michigan Facility
FCC Construction completed Red Bull's 26,000 SF distribution and office facility in Kentwood, MI, integrating corporate specifications into a multi-tenant development.
Where Old Meets New: The Renovation of 840 Ottawa Ave for Integrated Architecture
FCC Construction renovated a 15-year vacant Grand Rapids printing press building into a modern architecture office, blending historic masonry and iron with high-end contemporary finishes.
A Career Spent Building More than Projects
Steel Fabrication Spotlight: From Raw Material to Structural Integrity
Most people only see the finished building. They miss the planning, coordination, and precision behind the steel structure holding it together. Jeff Davis, Director of Steel Operations at FCC Construction, breaks down how steel moves from raw material to finished structural member, why self-performing detailing, fabrication, and erection in-house changes everything, and what 20 years of growth has taught FCC about precision, technology, and people.
Building the Front Door to West Michigan's Skies: Inside the Otter Air Services Headquarters
FCC Construction built the 39,000 SF Otter Air Services headquarters at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. See how the project earned ABC recognition.
Safety First: FCC’s Commitment to Jobsite Safety
Safety on a construction site goes beyond checklists and PPE. FCC Construction shares the mindset, practices, and leadership approach that bring every worker home safe.
Spring Project Kickoffs: Setting the Tone Early
Spring is one of the most challenging times to start a construction project. Wet ground, frost laws, and unpredictable rain can slow things down before you ever break ground. It is not always the easiest time to get going, but that early effort is what sets the tone for everything that follows.
After years of navigating spring project season, here is what we have learned at FCC about getting it right from the start.
Inside the Kawasaki Tech Center: A 19,000 SF Warehouse Renovation in Grand Rapids, MI
FCC Construction converted a 19,000 SF warehouse into the Kawasaki Tech Center in Grand Rapids, MI. See how laser scanning and tight coordination kept the build on time.
How FCC Constructed Cedar Rose Salon: A 3,400 SF Luxury Build-Out in Byron Center, MI
FCC Construction delivered a 3,400 SF luxury salon build-out in Byron Center, MI inside an occupied building. See how the team kept neighbors happy and clients on schedule.