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Honor Team Member Spotlight: Loran Oisten
Since the fall of 2022, Loran Oisten has served as a Project Coordinator for Honor Construction. Her path to working in the industry...
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Honor Team Member Spotlight: Pat Schmidt
Pat Schmidt has been an Assistant Estimator for Honor Construction since the summer of 2022. He worked as an apprentice carpenter for his...
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Honor Team Member Spotlight: Matt Elgersma
Superintendent and Project Manager for Honor Construction since the summer of 2022, Matt Elgersma loved building as a kid—though he...
Jan 9, 20231 min read


What’s Ahead In 2023? Bracing for Change in Non-Residential Construction
Like all other construction management companies locally and nationwide, Honor Construction has experienced a direct impact from...
Dec 1, 20222 min read


Veteran-Owned Construction Management Company Runs Full Speed Ahead—With 'Honor' at the Helm
The decision by Brad Laackman to name his construction management company “Honor” was not one that was taken lightly. It was made with...
Nov 2, 20222 min read


An Agriculture Learning Barn Becomes an Oasis in a Bustling Neighborhood
An Agriculture Learning Barn Becomes an Oasis in a Bustling Neighborhood
Oct 3, 20222 min read


How Honor Uses Technology to Create a Better Client Experience
When businesses choose a construction company to build their project, they often choose between using a small or large company. Go with a...
Sep 1, 20222 min read


A Guide to Honor
At Honor Construction, we take pride in what we do and how far we’ve come. As we surpass the halfway point of 2022, we’re reflecting on...
Aug 5, 20225 min read


Supply Chain Challenges Part II
As discussed in our last post, supply chain issues continue to impact nearly every industry in the world. At Honor, we’ve been working...
Jul 5, 20222 min read


Multifamily Developments in Michigan
Michigan’s housing market has improved from and has shifted over the years. Here's how multifamily developments fit into the landscape.
May 13, 20224 min read


What you Need to know about the Impact of Russian Sanctions Within the Construction World
Here’s what you need to know about the impact of Russian sanctions on petroleum-based products in the construction industry.
Apr 5, 20223 min read


Jobsite Safety Practices
Construction is critical, yet often dangerous so we're sharing a list of four safety practices that should be commonplace on job sites.
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Generating Quality Leads
Having a strong online presence as a small business is key to attracting new clients, generating leads, and seeing a tangible ROI on your...
Feb 1, 20223 min read


A New Generation
During a nationwide labor shortage, it’s no surprise that the construction industry is feeling the effects. Projects have been delayed,...
Jan 4, 20222 min read


Labor Shortage
Our world has changed and adapted in ways we could have never expected over the past 18 months. While the global pandemic had many...
Nov 3, 20212 min read


Honor Team Member Spotlight: Mitch Janda
Mitch Janda is Honor Construction’s Superintendent. Construction runs in Mitch’s family— he first got a taste for the industry from his...
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Honor Team Member Spotlight: Claire Whitman
Claire communicates to Honor clients and team members; coordinates projects; and keeps things running smoothly as Honor’s Operations...
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Honor Team Member Spotlight: Jason Moore
Jason serves the Honor Construction team as the Director of Construction/Associate Partner. He brings over 20+ years of experience to our...
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Honor Team Member Spotlight: Brad Laackman
Brad boasts the longest relationship with Honor Construction because, well, he created it! Brad is Honor’s CEO and fearless leader. His...
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Supply Chain Challenges
As contractors and construction professionals, our entire industry has shifted with the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortages...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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