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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.