It’s an exciting time of growth at Calvin University with the expansion of the their athletic programs. This growth also means their athletic facility needs have changed and increased. One of those projects included a new Track and Field Complex
Tanglefoot Park holds a rich history, as the land was generously gifted to the Village by the Thum family during the early 1900s. The Thum family’s prosperity stemmed from their renowned company, Tanglefoot Flypaper. Now, thanks to the collective efforts of local residents and numerous grants, this ambitious multi-year, multi-million dollar project has become a reality, transforming the park into a cherished community asset.
GDK has worked with Magna to understand and establish a list of needs and then worked to create design teams with those needs in mind. Primarily working through a design-build process, GDK brought together a design and construction team on each project that was experienced in the manufacturing type of construction and was able to transform the needs into a reality for Magna.
Faced with some budget constraints, GDK worked closely with the City and the design team to figure out ways to maintain the use, functionality, and appearance of the building and still reduce the overall cost of construction to meet the budget that had been set aside to fund the project.
“It is clear to me that GDK is well respected in the industry allowing them to attract quality subcontractors to our project. Their high expectations and quality relationships with each subcontractor has improved the workmanship and overall quality of our project.” Timothy J. Travis, Ph.D. – Superintendent