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We're seeking a Project Manager to join HDJ. We want your skills and passion to drive our projects forward. Join our West Michigan or Phoenix production offices - or join us remotely and design wonders from wherever you call home. Click below to learn more about the Project Manager position: https://lnkd.in/gxFs9xpc #hdj #improvingliveshthroughdesign #projectmanager #affordablehousing #openpositions #nowhiring

We've got another rendering vs. reality! Rose Place Senior Living located in Downtown Kalamazoo is quickly progressing and we are thrilled to see the vision coming to life 😊 | Check out our website for more project details: https://lnkd.in/e2g4DZGk | with HDJ Architects / Engineers / Planners, Kalamazoo County Government

HDJ is thrilled to announce that we've been honored with the Best Firms to Work For award in the 50 to 99 Employees and Multidiscipline categories! We ranked 66th in the Multidiscipline category and 28th among firms with 50-99 employees. This recognition celebrates top AEC firms in the US and Canada for their exceptional workplace practices, employee benefits, and outstanding employee retention rates. Thank you to the Zweig Group for this honor and extend our gratitude to our exceptional team and partners whose dedication made this achievement possible. This award highlights our excellent growth and leadership in the industry, and we're very proud of what we've achieved. We're looking forward to improving and innovating in the AEC industry! Join us on our path in improving lives through design and work with us: https://lnkd.in/gT37fe_P #2024BestFirmToWorkFor #ElevateAEC2024 #BFTWF24 #HDJ #ImprovingLivesThroughDesign

Sparking joy, freedom, and gratitude. Happy Fourth of July! 🎆🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay

The community's dedication to affordable housing in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, was celebrated this past week with the Ribbon Cutting of Garfield Landing. This project is a testament to their collective commitment and the power of community action! Garfield Landing, now home to 36 new apartments, was formerly known as 'Garfield School,' a historic building originally built in 1898. After standing unused for several years, the building has undergone a remarkable transformation through adaptive reuse renovation and new construction. It has now become a home with a rich history for new residents in Sault Ste. Marie, a testament to the power of revitalization! Tribal Chairman of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Austin Lowes, spoke to the crowd and shared, "Garfield Landing is not just apartments but a community where families will thrive, and futures will be built. The HDJ Team extends our heartfelt thanks to each and every member of the community for their unwavering support and belief in this project. It is your dedication that has made Garfield Landing a reality. We also extend special recognition to Tiffany Ackerman, lead project architect, and Brion C. Boucher, AIA,LEED AP, project manager, for their unwavering dedication and hard work in bringing Garfield Landing to life. Developer: Community Housing Network, Inc. Architect of Record: HDJ #affordablehousing #hdj #michiganhousing #affordablehousingdesign #hdj #improvinglivesthroughdesign #saultstemarie

We're thrilled to announce Vittoria Polanowski to the HDJ team. Vittoria is a recent graduate from the Master of Architecture program at Kansas State University, where she developed a passion for human-centric design and the theoretical and philosophical aspects of architecture. Growing up, she moved frequently across the Midwest and the South, living in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kansas. Her upbringing included church, sports, and family travels. Outside of work, Vittoria enjoys hiking, traveling, and acquiring new skills. Traveling, in particular, is her favorite activity, as she loves meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. Her adventures have taken her to Ireland, Wales, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Switzerland. Vittoria is enthusiastic about joining HDJ in the Phoenix office and eagerly anticipates what this new chapter will bring.

The final day of our 2024 June Extravaganza was dedicated to Team Collaboration. Engineers visited construction sites, and architects participated in hands-on masonry work. The day ended with the HDJ Annual Picnic at Michillinda Lodge!

On Day 2 of our Summer Extravaganza, HDJers participated in Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity projects at two build sites in Kent County, focusing on new construction and renovation, and also worked at the Habitat for Humanity REstore. Later in the evening, a cookout was held at Michillinda Lodge, inviting HDJers and their families to enjoy food, a heated pool, beach, yard games, and a playground. The evening ended with s'mores by the fire!

The 2024 Summer Extravaganza started at White Lake Yacht Club with a welcome session, where new hires and interns were introduced. There were celebrations of recent achievements, such as promotions and Imane Hocini's citizenship. Updates were provided by the CEO, SVP of Operations, Vice President of Architecture, and Financial Performance. The agenda included a wellness and nutrition presentation, the launch of the Vantagepoint Project, a client presentation by General Capital Group, and a catered lunch. In the afternoon, there was a keynote presentation, a LIHTC 101 presentation, problem-solving scenarios for client services, engineering team updates, and a session on Total Quality Management. The day concluded with an Aquastar cruise on Lake Michigan. #hdj #improvinglivesthroughdesign #summerextravaganza2024 📷 Rivers Edge Photography

Last week we had an action packed day hosting the architects and interior designers from HDJ Architects / Engineers / Planners ! To say it was a fun filled day for all us at the VanderWall Brothers headquarters is an understatement. We started the day with some CE taught by Craig Alwine of Polycor . Matt Montgomery of Burgrabbe Masonry Inc let volunteers try their hand at being a mason. Let’s just say its a lot harder than it looks! Our president Kurtiss Zink, CPA also took to group around our yard and plant to teach them about the rich history of Vanderwall and the art of concrete block manufacturing. Thank you, to Hooker Dejong for choosing to spend time with us, Burggrabe Masonry & Matt for taking time out of their busy day to help and the Polycor team for providing an interesting CE opportunity! Also a huge thank you to our team members for helping prepare and pull the event off with huge success!!