The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) Announces Detroit Catholic Central's George & Mary Turek Hall of Science as the 2025 CAM Project of the Year
The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) has announced that Detroit Catholic Central's George & Mary Turek Hall of Science has been chosen as the 2025 CAM Project of the Year.
Blending nearly a century of tradition with cutting-edge technology, the $51 million Turek Hall of Science offers dynamic learning environments that spark innovation, exploration, and leadership. The facility includes eight naturally lit STEM labs, an observatory, a 270-degree digital immersion room, advanced flight simulators, and a sustainable greenhouse. A restored Blue Angel jet suspended in the building’s high-tech robotics arena symbolizes the school’s commitment to innovation and experiential learning.
The project brought together Jonna Construction as Owner’s Representative, J.S. Vig Construction as Construction Manager, and Integrated Design Solutions as Architect and Engineer of Record, with engineering services provided by Zeimet Wozniak & Associates, SDI Structures, and Grissim Metz Andriese Associates.
Set on a sprawling 115-acre campus in Novi, Michigan, the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science stands as a transformative milestone for Detroit Catholic Central, bridging tradition and innovation to provide students with an unparalleled STEM education. This top-of-class facility not only elevates the school’s academic profile but also prepares its students to lead and excel in rapidly evolving scientific and technological fields far into the future.
The Project of the Year was announced at CAM’s 140th Annual Meeting on February 3, 2026, at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi. “The Turek Hall of Science is a remarkable achievement that will shape how students learn, explore, and imagine their futures,” said CAM President Kevin Koehler. “It’s a powerful example of Michigan’s construction industry delivering projects with real, lasting impact.”
The CAM Magazine Editorial Committee also exercised its discretion to recognize a special submission—an honor granted only a handful of times in the history of the Project Achievement Awards. For 2025, the committee selected a project recognized for years of dedication, collaboration, and vision. Through thoughtful design that fostered connection and inclusivity, the project reflected the values of the community it was built to serve. CAM proudly honored the MSU Multicultural Center with the 2025 "Special Recognition of Community Impact" award.
Full feature articles on the design and construction of the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, the MSU Multicultural Center, and all project finalists appeared in the October 2025 Project Achievement Awards issue of CAM Magazine. They can be viewed at cammagazineonline.com.
The list of all 12 CAM Project Achievement Awards finalists and their core project teams:
2025 CAM Project of the Year:
Detroit Catholic Central George & Mary Turek Hall of Science|Novi
Construction Manager: J.S. Vig Construction
Architect: Integrated Design Solutions (IDS)
Engineers: IDS, Zeimet Wozniak and Associates, SDI Structures, Grissim Metz Andriese Associates
Owner: Detroit Catholic Central
2025 CAM Project Achievement Awards Finalists:
AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle|Detroit
Construction Manager: Sachse Construction
Architects: Stantec, Patrick Thomson Design
Engineer: Strategic Energy Solutions
Owner: The Roxbury Group
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Care Center|Grand Rapids
Construction Manager: The Christman Company
Architect: Perkins + Will
Engineers: Nederveld (Civil), JDH (Structural), Diekema Hamann (MEP)
Owner: Corewell Health
Ford Engineering Laboratory|Dearborn
Construction Manager: Roncelli
Architect: DiClemente Siegel Design Inc.
MEP Engineer: DiClemente Siegel Design Inc.
Owner: Ford Motor Company
JST Test Lab| Farmington Hills
Construction Manager: Cunningham-Limp
Architects: Ryuichi Ashizawa Architect & Associates, arcari+iovino architects
Engineers: Atwell, MPP Engineers, Princeton Engineering Group LLC
Owner: Japan Solderless Terminals (JST)
Michigan Tech H-STEM Engineering & Health Technologies Complex | Houghton
Construction Manager: Granger Construction
Architect: HED
Engineers: HED, PEA Group, Code Red, ARUP, Bay Electric/UP Engineers & Architects
Owner: Michigan Technological University
MSU Multicultural Center | East Lansing
Construction Manager: Clark Construction / White Construction
Architect: SmithGroup
Engineer: SmithGroup
Owner: Michigan State University
U-M Edward and Rosalie Ginsberg Building | Ann Arbor
Construction Manager: DeMaria Building Company
Architect: SmithGroup
Engineer: SmithGroup
Owner: University of Michigan
Redford Township District Library | Redford Township
Construction Manager: McCarthy & Smith
Architect: MCD Architects
Engineer: MA Engineering
Owner: Redford Township District Library
Genesee County ARTP Digester Plant | Montrose
Construction Manager: Granger Construction
Architect: AECOM
Owner: Genesee County Drain Commission
Studio Park Tower | Grand Rapids
Construction Manager: Rockford Construction
Architect: Integrated Architecture
Engineers: Atlantes LLC, E3M Solutions
Owner: Studio Park Towers and Lofts
Oakland University South Foundation Hall | Rochester
Construction Manager: Frank Rewold & Sons
Architect: Stantec
Engineers: Spalding DeDecker, Stantec
Owner: Oakland University
Full contractor lists for these projects can be found in the October 2025 CAM Magazine Project Achievement Awards issue.
How the program works: Each January, CAM puts out a call for its member companies to submit their best construction projects of the previous year. Twelve finalists are selected and featured in the October issue of CAM Magazine, the official monthly publication of the Construction Association of Michigan. The Project of the Year is selected by the CAM Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee, association staff, and an online vote, and the winner is announced at CAM’s Annual Meeting each February.
CAM is currently accepting submissions for its 2026 Project Achievement Awards program. To be eligible, projects must be constructed or designed by a CAM member company and must have been completed – or reached substantial completion – between June 2025 and June 2026. The deadline for submitting projects is Friday, April 3, 2026. Advertising opportunities are available. Visit cammagazineonline.com for more information and to submit projects.
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