Baxter Community Center Receives LEED Certification
Ada, Michigan – Baxter Community Center has received LEED™ certification for the renovation and expansion of its facility on Grand Rapids’ southeast side.
Designed by Schemata, Inc. and built by Dan Vos Construction Company to meet the exacting standards established by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification through the U.S. Green Building Council, the project includes an 8,000 square-foot renovation as well as a new 8,000 square-foot addition that houses the center’s expanded day-care facilities and two new commercial kitchens.
DVCC, a leading design-build contractor in West Michigan, now has five LEED-accredited professionals on its staff. Since the inception of the LEED program, more than 40,000 construction professionals have been certified nationwide.
“Sustainable building practices have long been a part of our company’s philosophy,” said Gary Vos, CEO of DVCC. “We applaud those who recognize the intrinsic impact greener building practices have on our environment, and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with civic-minded organizations like Baxter Community Center that understand what going green is all about.”
About Dan Vos Construction
Dan Vos Construction Co., Inc. is a leading design-build general contractor in West Michigan serving 120 clients annually. A single source solution, the company handles new construction, design, renovations and additions. Building projects are in the areas of commercial, retail, churches and synagogues, office and professional, food processing, pharmaceutical, auto dealerships, industrial and manufacturing, pre-engineered buildings, and schools and universities. The family-owned company began in 1951 and is committed to its customers, employees and community. This commitment is reflected in the company’s 95 percent repeat business rate and in numerous awards, including recognition as one of the Best Michigan Businesses by Corp! Magazine.
