ABC Excellence in Construction Awards
On the evening of September 18th the West Michigan chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors’ held their Excellence In Constructions Awards Event. The Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards recognize the best of commercial construction in west Michigan. The evening was a game show themed extravaganza with over 650 attendees. Winners were announced, awards collected and fun was had by all. AR Engineering was thrilled to attend our first EIC and we congratulate all the winners.
Bronson Children’s WAlk
AR Engineering was proud to once again participate in the Bronson Children's Hospital Run and Walk on Sunday, September 29, 2025. We are grateful to continue our partnership with such a remarkable community healthcare provider for this great cause. A big thank you to Bronson Children's Hospital and all healthcare providers for their tireless service. We had a great time joining community members from across the area to walk and run on a beautiful fall day.
Fall WMU engineering expo
Whitney Pizzala and Carolyn Kurtz participated in the Fall Engineering Expo at Western Michigan University on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The event was held in Floyd Hall on the Parkview Campus, the home of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Whitney and Carolyn had the opportunity to meet with WMU students and share information about civil engineering, surveying, and internship opportunities. The AR Engineering team appreciates the chance to support students at WMU and looks forward to attending this excellent event each year.
🏌️♀️ MSPS SW michigan golf outing 🏌️♀️
On September 4th, AR Engineering participated in the annual SW Chapter of the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors (MSPS) Golf Outing. It was a beautiful day for golf at Saskatoon Golf Club in Alto, Michigan. This annual event is a great opportunity to gather and connect with fellow surveyors near the end of a very busy surveying year. AR Engineering’s Team of Sam Kindermann, and Thom Carpenter recorded a respectable five under par for their round just a few strokes off the lead.
⛳AIA/NAWIC/CFMA Golf outing⛳
AR Engineering was proud to take part in the recent joint golf outing hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Southwest Michigan, Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Kalamazoo/Battle Creek. This annual event brought together professionals from across the design and construction industry for a day of connection, collaboration, and community impact.
Beyond a fun day on the course, the outing supported a meaningful cause—raising funds for student scholarships. Investing in future architects, engineers, and construction professionals ensures that our industry continues to grow stronger, more innovative, and more inclusive. AR Engineering is honored to play a role in supporting the next generation of leaders who will shape our built environment. The event also provided a great opportunity to connect with clients, colleagues, and industry partners in a relaxed setting. We value the relationships we’ve built and enjoyed the chance to strengthen those connections while supporting a worthy mission.
We extend our thanks to AIA Southwest Michigan, NAWIC Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, and CFMA for organizing such an impactful event. AR Engineering looks forward to continuing to support initiatives that give back to our community and foster the future of our profession.
