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Converting a Crisis
How Honor Offers Hope for the Housing Market If you’ve been paying attention, you’re aware that West Michigan is experiencing a housing...
Apr 13, 20233 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


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


Project Management + Leadership
At the time of this blog post was written, our team was in the process of hiring a Construction Manager. Like most businesses, we wrote...
Sep 9, 20212 min read


Introducing the Villages of Lyons
Honor Construction and Compass Insurance Agency announces the groundbreaking of a multi-use development project in the village of Lyons,...
Aug 24, 20211 min read


How Do We Find Clients
Busy seasons can feel like go, go, go, and then suddenly you’re left with completed projects and an open schedule. Whether you’re an...
Jul 12, 20212 min read


Michigan Lumber Shortage
For the first time in a long time, lumber has been the topic of conversation, especially with Michigan builders and their customers.
Jun 3, 20212 min read


Hazardous Materials in Renovations
While some risks are more obvious than others, one is one of the most lethal and the least obvious: the risk of hazardous materials.
Apr 29, 20212 min read


DEI in Construction
Promoting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry goes beyond “doing the right thing.” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
Apr 19, 20212 min read


The Importance of Small Businesses in an Urban Landscape
photo credit: GR Now Close your eyes and imagine your local community. Your downtown area is likely riddled with small businesses and...
Mar 16, 20212 min read


In Like a Lion: Welcome 2021
As I have mentioned previously, snow is less concerning than the severe cold temperatures. Delays of concrete curing, masonry setting,...
Feb 5, 20211 min read


Winter Conditions: Perfect for Construction
Capital construction projects in Michigan are constantly negotiating with unforgiving weather— the duration of it takes to complete a...
Nov 28, 20202 min read


Is there a Housing Crisis?
The city of Grand Rapids needs to add nearly 9,000 housing units over the next five years to satisfy high market demand. Why such the...
Oct 27, 20202 min read


MiBiz: Honor Construction CEO says worksite guidelines would spur confidence, economic recovery
The construction industry operates within a system of safety guidelines and rules intended to ensure that workers remain safe and that...
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Growing the Brewery Industry
Our love for beer stems from our CEO and president, Brad Laackman’s two passions: construction management and beer.
Dec 22, 20162 min read


Changing the Office Landscape: Social Space Integration in New Construction
Mobile friendly technology coupled with a laser-like focus on collaboration and teamwork from the Millennial Generation, the design ideas...
Dec 2, 20162 min read
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