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CREW Detroit Impact Award Winner!

Detroit, MI - In a competitive field of highly qualified entries, the Pope Francis Center's new Bridge Housing Campus project captured the 2024 CREW Detroit Impact Award for new construction. With an ambitious mission to end chronic homelessness in Detroit, the community impact of this project is immense: the hungry will be fed, the sick will get care, the addicted will be treated and the homeless will be housed. Designed by architecture firm Fusco, Shaffer & Pappas, the features of PFC's...

Sartorius AG Center of Excellence Ribbon Cutting

Ann Arbor, MI - The Sartorius AG Center of Excellence, located in the tech loop in Ann Arbor, opened this past month. The center’s 130,000 square feet includes biology labs, offices, a manufacturing area, and a warehouse, making it the perfect place to house the German pharmaceutical research and manufacturing firm’s North American Headquarters. The building consolidates multiple operations from Sartorius facilities all around North America, establishing a stronger presence right here in Michigan. The Center of Excellence was built with sustainability in...

The Pope Francis Center’s Bridge Housing Campus is open!

Detroit, MI – After years of conceptualizing, planning and building, the Pope Francis Center’s Bridge Housing Campus has opened its doors! Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Ford CEO Jim Farley, and members of the city and state governments were among the many attendees at the ribbon cutting ceremony. Located in the Core City neighborhood in Detroit, this bridge housing campus provides hope and a multi-pronged approach to end homelessness in the city of Detroit. The new facility has 40 studio apartments,...

George and Mary Turek Hall of Science: A Beacon of Innovation and Education Takes Shape

The progress of Catholic Central High School’s new STEM Center (George and Mary Turek Hall of Science) has been nothing short of remarkable. The Catholic Central community eagerly awaits the Center's completion, which will enhance the school's curriculum and provide students with unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration. The Center is a testament to Catholic Central High School's commitment to STEM education. Justin Barringer, Project Manager, has expressed excitement about the project's progress, stating, “J.S. Vig is extremely fortunate to...

2023 SPARK Project of the Year: Sartorius Center of Excellence

Ann Arbor, MI – Sartorius AG's new Center of Excellence wins SPARK's 2023 Project of the Year! We are proud to be building this biopharmaceutical company's new 130,000 sf North American headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI. Aiming for LEED Gold, this new facility will house lab processing services, the manufacturing and assembling of highly technical instruments, R&D, and corporate offices. Ann Arbor SPARK is a community resource to help drive economic development and growth in southeast Michigan. For more information about...