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title: "Elevate Contractor Profiles: Hardman Construction"
description: Highlighting the many contractors involved in the capital expansion program, Elevate.
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# [Elevate Contractor Profiles: Hardman Construction](https://www.grr.org/news/elevatecontractors-harmanconstruction)

 Written by [Blog Post](https://www.grr.org/news/author/blogs) | Feb 25, 2025 2:07:33 PM

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 Hardman Construction.

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/.](https://flyford.org/elevate/community/)

## Q&A with Hardman Construction

#### Please share with us a little bit about you and your company:

Hardman Construction is known for consistently combining state-of-the-industry equipment and services with friendly expertise about the latest technologies to deliver cost-effective, innovative building solutions. Our long list of satisfied repeat customers is evidence of the reliable and solid performance we’ve provided since 1979.

#### Where is your company headquartered?

Ludington, MI

#### How many people work at your company?

75-100 employees

#### How is your company supporting the ConRAC project?

We are supporting with earth retention and deep foundations.

#### What are some of the specialized skills that you and your team has enjoyed bringing to this project?

Hardman Construction is known for consistently combining state-of-the-industry equipment and services with friendly expertise about the latest technologies to deliver cost-effective, innovative building solutions. Our long list of satisfied repeat customers is evidence of the reliable and solid performance we’ve provided since 1979.

#### What’s your favorite part of working on a project at the Airport?

Hardman Construction is based in West Michigan. Our Employees take pride in building their community. The airport is a great example of the progress being made through out West Michigan.

#### What is one fun fact about your company?

Hardman Construction is 31% ESOP. This has been a great benefit to the hard-working men and women that make Hardman tick.

 

 

 

 

 

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