Taking West Michigan to new heights involves many hands at work, including local contractors. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is proud to collaborate and build deep-rooted connections with the community. We've interviewed several of these local businesses to hear their fun facts, statistics, and favorite parts of working at the Airport. A special thanks to Fishbeck.
The capital expansion program, Elevate, includes an expanded concourse, a new control tower, more parking, enhanced rental car capabilities and improved baggage inspection technology. To learn more about our partners and the economic impact, visit https://flyford.org/elevate/community/.
Q&A with Fishbeck
Please share with us a little bit about you and your company:
Nearly 70 years after its founding, more than 700 staff members throughout three states have made Fishbeck one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation.
Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck’s services and integrated project approach.
Where is your company headquartered?
Grand Rapids, MI
How many people work at your company?
More than 700 employees
How is your company supporting the ConRAC project?
Fishbeck is supporting the ConRAC's Project Management, Architecture, and Engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Civil).
What are some of the specialized skills that you and your team has enjoyed bringing to this project?
We enjoy bringing unique design solutions within an existing campus fabric, Innovative parking structure design and engineering, designing complex and integrated MEP solutions.
What’s your favorite part of working on a project at the Airport?
It is fascinating to know that this project will make travel easier for millions of travelers through West Michigan for many years to come.
What is one fun fact about your company?
Fishbeck is proudly employee-owned, with 372 dedicated shareholders shaping our success. No single shareholder holds more than 4%, ensuring everyone has a voice guiding our company forward.
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