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Jackson YMCA Expansion

Jackson, Mich.

Award of Merit

Submitted by: Granger Construction Co.

Owner: Jackson YMCA

Lead Design Firm: Colliers Engineering & Design

General Contractor: Granger Construction Co.

Initially planned as a new 75,000-sq-ft facility, this expansion project was once on the verge of cancellation after construction cost escalations created a significant budget shortfall. Rather than compromise on the YMCA’s mission, the project team and stakeholders reimagined the scope to blend new construction with strategic renovations of the existing 1962-built structure. This hybrid solution preserved essential programming while staying within budget.…