The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) has named Detroit Catholic Central’s George & Mary Turek Hall of Science as its 2025 Project of the Year. The award was announced during CAM’s 140th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi.

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 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 CAM 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

Owner’s Representative: Jonna Construction

 

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

 

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.

The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) is the oldest and largest regional construction association in the United States. Founded in 1885, CAM is a not-for-profit organization based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, consisting of over 1,700 member companies, including general contractors, subcontractors, equipment and material suppliers, architects, engineers, and service firms.

CAM Magazine, established in 1980, is the official publication of the Construction Association of Michigan. It is a monthly, full-color, glossy magazine devoted to the individuals and companies who comprise the commercial construction industry in Michigan.

 

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