🏗️ Summer Project highlights from AR Engineering
As summer winds down, we’re proud to reflect on the impactful work our team has contributed to across Michigan and Indiana. From residential communities to vital infrastructure and healthcare facilities, our commitment to thoughtful design and responsive service continues to shape the places people live, work, and connect.
🌟 Springs at Mishawaka
A 280-unit multi-family development offering premium amenities and seamless access to South Bend and Mishawaka. ARE is providing services including surveying, civil design, inspection, and staking. Sam Kindermann, our Survey Crew Chief, has played a key role with construction staking and contractor coordination, helping ensure smooth execution and clear communication throughout the build.
🌟 Riverwalk Lofts – Hastings, MI
Groundbreaking took place July 1st along the scenic Thornapple River. This vibrant mixed-use development will feature 135 modern apartments, a farmers’ market, and a daycare facility—just steps from the Riverwalk Trail and downtown. Spencer O'Dell, P.E. led the project as Project Manager and Designer, guiding the civil design and coordination efforts to bring this exciting community vision to life.
🌟 Village of Mattawan
Nearly 2,000 feet of AC watermain replacements in the Village are nearing completion, and ARE has been proud to support the project with on-site inspection services. Brian Chobot, our Construction Inspector, has played a key role in ensuring quality and compliance throughout the build. With certifications in Storm Water Management Operation, SESC Plan Review and Design, and Construction Inspection Project Management through APWA, Brian brings a sharp eye and deep technical knowledge to every site he oversees.
🌟 Corewell Health – Grand Rapids Area
A new outpatient medical facility is under construction, and ARE is proud to support the project with comprehensive civil design services. Carolyn Kurtz, P.E., has played a key role in site design, bringing her experience in both small and large-scale commercial and healthcare projects to the table. Her work includes public utility extensions, stormwater design, HMA pathway planning, and grading—ensuring the site is functional, accessible, and aligned with community needs.
We’re grateful to our clients and partners for trusting us to deliver solutions that are both technically sound and community-minded.
Surveying with Purpose: Technology-Driven Solutions at AR Engineering LLC
At AR Engineering, we believe that accurate data is the foundation of responsible development. Our surveying services are designed not just to meet technical standards—but to support communities, empower decision-makers, and ensure long-term resilience. Innovative Tools, Trusted Results We integrate advanced technologies like drone surveying and 3D laser scanning to deliver high-resolution data with speed and precision. These tools allow us to:
Reduce field time and improve safety
Capture complex site conditions with clarity
Support smarter planning and design decisions
From boundary surveys to topographic mapping and construction staking, our team brings a collaborative, responsive approach to every project—whether it’s a local road improvement or a regional development initiative. We’re proud to support municipalities, developers, and institutions with surveying solutions that reflect our commitment to quality, integrity, and community impact. Let’s build better—together.
West Michigan ABC Awards
This July AR Engineering participated in the judging for the West Michigan chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Excellence in Constructions Awards. Thom Carpenter represented AR this year and traveled with a team of judges to several project sites. At each site the judges tour the project and interview the building owners or a representative to discuss the project’s process, challenges, and contractor performance. After the judging is complete and scores are tabulated, the WMABC gathers for a fun night to present awards to the winners. The winners in each category can progress to the national EIC awards to be presented at the annual ABC national convention.
Abbey 42 Apartments Grand Opening
On July 16th, Jason and Spencer with AR Engineering attended the celebration event for the grand opening of Abbey 42 Apartments. Abbey 42 is an 11 building, 344 unit apartment development with a community center and resort style pool area. The development is located in Pavilion Township, Kalamazoo County. AR Engineering enjoyed working on this project from design, through construction, and seeing the community gather for the final grand opening event.
