What Midwest Construction does

Midwest Construction Group, Inc. is a privately held, Michigan-based full-service commercial construction firm founded in 2010 by industry veterans Scott Geerlings, Brian VanBeveren, and Jason Hall. The company operates as a General Contractor and Construction Manager, supplemented by Design/Build, Pre-Construction, Facility Maintenance, and a development arm (Geerlings Development) that together generate a vertically integrated owner-developer-builder-operator stack. Its technology backbone is Virtual Design Construction (VDC), combining Building Information Modeling with drone-based site capture, laser scanning, photogrammetry, BIM-coordinated MEP clash detection, and Sketchfab-hosted interactive 3D walkthroughs that let clients visualize buildings before ground is broken. Revenue derives from project-specific, custom-quoted contracts across general contracting (one-time construction), construction management and design/build (professional services), Geerlings Development (managed services including site acquisition, feasibility, tenant securing, and property management through JJG), and pre-construction advisory work billed over multi-year horizons.

The company serves commercial developers, retail businesses, office and medical facilities, multi-family and residential developers, industrial and manufacturing clients, non-profits, and local SMBs primarily across West Michigan and the recently entered Upper Peninsula, with selected out-of-state delivery via joint venture. Named customers include Whole Foods Market, United Bank of Michigan, Elhart Automotive Campus (GMC, Hyundai, Nissan), Zeigler Auto Group, Vicinia Gardens ($20M senior living), Black River Flats (240-unit multi-family), Anderson Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Vita Bella Italian Kitchen & Market, and Advanced Interiors. Marketing is relationship-driven, leveraging a 70-plus-project website portfolio, LinkedIn and Facebook presence, regional chamber involvement, and back-to-back Michigan 50 Companies to Watch recognition (2019 and 2022). Annual revenues were estimated to exceed $50 million as of 2022, with the team now comprising 30-plus professionals across project management, estimating, VDC, superintending, and administrative functions supporting $350 million of cumulative completed development projects across the affiliated entities.

Name

Midwest Construction

Legal name

Midwest Construction Group, Inc.

Website

https://midwestbuilt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Construction Group is a privately held Michigan commercial construction firm founded in 2010, delivering general contracting, construction management, design-build, pre-construction, and integrated development services to commercial, retail, healthcare, multi-family, and industrial clients across West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Design-build construction
• General contracting
• Construction management
• Pre-construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zeeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting where company is awarded contracts to construct projects based on completed designs. Company works closely with owner and architect to meet deadlines and budget, then manages subcontractors for quality standards.
2. Construction Management: Fee-based service where company acts as Construction Manager exclusively representing owner interests. Provides advice on optimum fund use, scope control, project scheduling, design/talent utilization, and quality enhancement throughout all project stages.
3. Design/Build Services: Combined design, permit, and construction services delivered through collaborative environment where construction begins while building is still being designed. Generally reduces time and cost while ensuring design quality.
4. Development Services (Geerlings Development): For over 20 years Geerlings Development has been developing commercial, industrial, and retail properties. Offers site acquisition, feasibility studies, tenant securing, and full property management through JJG Property Management. Currently owns multiple ready-to-build sites in West Michigan area for lease tenants and new owners.
5. Pre-Construction Services: Comprehensive pre-construction services including feasibility studies, site selection and planning, building programming and space analysis, budgeting and estimating, and project finance guidance. Acts as if project were their own.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Midwest Construction Group provides full-service commercial construction delivery as a General Contractor and Construction Manager, supported by pre-construction (feasibility, site selection, budgeting), design/build, facility maintenance, and a development arm (Geerlings Development) that handles site acquisition, tenant securing, and property management. The firm uses Virtual Design Construction (VDC) with BIM to give clients interactive 3D walkthroughs and drone-based site planning before ground is broken.

Product overview

Midwest Construction Group is a Michigan-based commercial construction firm founded in 2010, offering a comprehensive suite of integrated construction services. The company operates as both a General Contractor and Construction Manager, supported by its development arm Geerlings Development, pre-construction services, facility maintenance, and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) technology. The portfolio spans construction management, design/build delivery, general contracting, feasibility studies, site selection, property development, facility maintenance, and virtual design visualization—serving retail, commercial, office, multi-family, and industrial sectors across West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Geerlings Development: Commercial, industrial, and retail property development subsidiary focused on West Michigan, with over $350 million in completed projects.
• JJG Property Management

Products and services

• General Contracting Traditional project delivery where Midwest Construction Group is awarded contracts to construct projects based on completed designs. The firm works closely with the owner and architect to meet deadlines and budget, then manages subcontractors to maintain quality standards.
• Construction Management Fee-based service where Midwest Construction Group acts as Construction Manager exclusively representing the owner's interests. Provides advice on optimum fund use, scope control, project scheduling, design/talent utilization, and quality enhancement throughout all project stages.
• Design/Build Combined design, permit, and construction services delivered through a collaborative environment where construction begins while the building is still being designed, generally reducing time and cost while ensuring design quality.
• Pre-Construction Services Comprehensive pre-construction services including feasibility studies, site selection and planning, building programming and space analysis, budgeting and estimating, and project finance guidance. The firm acts as if the project were its own.
• Geerlings Development For over 20 years, Geerlings Development has been developing commercial, industrial, and retail properties, offering site acquisition, feasibility studies, tenant securing, and full property management through JJG Property Management. Currently owns multiple ready-to-build sites in West Michigan for lease tenants and new owners.
• Facility Maintenance Maintenance, repair, and renovation services covering concrete construction, exteriors, interiors, and miscellaneous construction including structural work, roofing, and welding. Provided through the firm's facilities maintenance team.
• Virtual Design Construction (VDC) Technology-enabled design visualization service using interactive 3D models, virtual reality walkthrough presentations, BIM coordination, and drone-based site logistics to let clients experience buildings before ground is broken.
• JJG Property Management Property management services handling secure lease maintenance with tenants (renewals, amendments), 24-hour total facility maintenance, and exterior maintenance including lawn care and snowplow service for developed properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects completed on time and on budget - core operational commitment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and moderate.

• Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2019Joint venture formed between Midwest Construction Group Inc. and Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (Grand Rapids-based) to construct $25 million Cloudberry Lodge at Burnt Store senior care center in Punta Gorda, Florida. Owen-Ames-Kimball provides on-site construction work while Midwest Construction serves as construction manager. Partnership leverages mutual skills and Owen-Ames-Kimball's established Florida presence and skilled tradesmen.
• Geerlings DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeerlings Development, led by founder and president Scott Geerlings (who is also President of Midwest Construction), has been developing commercial, industrial, and retail properties in West Michigan for over 20 years with $350 million in completed projects. The company teamed up with Midwest Construction Group to leverage knowledge, experience, and resources to facilitate developments. Currently owns multiple ready-to-build sites in West Michigan and offers all services from negotiation to grand opening for developers.
• JJG Property ManagementminorOthersJJG Property Management handles property management functions including securing and maintaining leases with tenants (renewals, amendments), 24-hour total facility maintenance, and exterior maintenance (lawn care, snowplow). Part of the Geerlings companies ecosystem.
• Towers on River LLCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTowers on River LLC is a development partnership for the $28-million, five-story commercial and residential project at 159 South River Ave in Holland, MI. The unique nine-tower design includes 27 residential condominiums and commercial space. Scott Geerlings is partner in Towers on River LLC. United Bank of Michigan purchased ground level commercial space for branch and second floor offices.
• Housing NextmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing Next is an organization created in 2018 to address Ottawa County's affordable housing crisis with a goal of adding 7,500 units by 2023. Geerlings Development and Midwest Construction partner with Housing Next on multiple affordable housing projects including a 216-unit development near M-40 in Holland. Scott Geerlings notes the importance of collaboration and efficient design-build processes to make affordable housing projects economically viable.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Christman Constructors: Lansing-based commercial construction manager/general contractor serving Michigan and the Midwest with capabilities across healthcare, education, corporate, and industrial. Comparable in service mix and Michigan footprint; Midwest's Chief Estimator Brian VanBeveren previously worked at Christman.
• Rockford Construction: West Michigan-based commercial general contractor and construction manager with design-build and pre-construction services. Closely comparable in geography, service mix, and customer base; Midwest's leadership includes alumni of Rockford, indicating direct talent and project overlap.
• Granger Construction: Lansing-based construction management and design-build firm serving commercial, healthcare, education, and senior living clients across Michigan. Closely comparable in delivery model (CM-at-risk, design-build) and West/Mid-Michigan geography, including senior-living work similar to Vicinia Gardens.
• Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based full-service commercial construction firm offering general contracting, construction management, and design-build. Directly comparable in regional footprint and delivery models; Midwest is currently in a JV with OAK on a $25M Florida senior care project.
• Wolverine Building Group: Grand Rapids-based commercial construction management and general contracting firm serving healthcare, education, commercial, and senior living. Comparable in size, regional focus, and delivery capabilities, often competing for the same Michigan institutional and developer-led work.
• Pioneer Construction: Grand Rapids-based commercial general contractor and construction manager offering pre-construction, design-build, and integrated project delivery. Comparable in size, West Michigan geography, and service mix across healthcare, education, corporate, and senior living.

Broad incumbents

• Barton Malow Company: Michigan-headquartered, nationally operating construction firm with broad commercial, industrial, healthcare, and sports portfolio. Significantly larger than Midwest and serves many of the same enterprise customers, but is a broader incumbent rather than a regional specialist.
• Pepper Construction: Midwest- and Mid-Atlantic-based construction manager and design-build firm with a strong integrated-delivery and VDC/BIM practice. Larger and broader than Midwest but comparable in design-build emphasis and commercial/institutional customer mix.

Others

• Housing Next: Ottawa County, Michigan non-profit housing coalition coordinating affordable housing development, of which Midwest/Geerlings is a core construction partner. Not a competitor; relevant as an ecosystem participant that channels affordable-housing deal flow to Midwest's design-build pipeline.

Regional players

• Brinkerhoff Construction Services: Mid-Michigan-based general contractor and construction management firm with commercial, industrial, and institutional focus. Comparable in delivery services and project types but primarily serves a different sub-region of Michigan, providing a regional parallel rather than head-to-head overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MidwestConstructionGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midwest-construction-group
• Xx.com/midwestbuilt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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