“We’ve been in Traverse City since 2001,” says Division Manager Jason Harrall.“ When new brands come to town, we’re the first call, not because we’re lucky, but because we’re ready.”
The Traverse City metro area just hit all-time highs for workforce numbers and employment rates tied to the leisure and hospitality sector. This level of growth means more hotels, mixed-use developments, and infrastructure to support tourism. However, with a compressed construction season and limited availability of trade labor, timing is everything. Kent’s local teams are already mobilized and have the experience to deliver without surprises or slowdowns.
Proven Projects in High-Traffic Places
“Our crews call this area home,” adds Harrall. “We don’t rely on outside labor, which means we control the schedule, the quality, and safety from day one.” Kent has played a key role in the region’s hospitality and infrastructure growth for years:
Hospitality & Mixed-Use
- TownePlace Suites, Marquette – Foundation for a four-story hotel expansion
- TRU by Hilton, Traverse City – Foundation and flatwork near Grand Traverse Mall
- West End Lofts – Mixed-use development near West Bay Beach
- Gypsy Spirits & Surfaces – Two 3,500 SF downtown storefronts with polished concrete (2023–2024)
- Marriott Hotel, Traverse City - 85,000 SF of slab on deck for a four-story hotel in downtown Traverse City
Ski & Golf Resorts
- Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac
- New ski lift (2023)
- ADA-accessible upgrades (2025)
- Four-tower lift project starting Spring 2026
- Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire
- Golf bridge connecting two courses (2023)
- Modernized stone-scape entry (April 2024)
- New golf cart barn with one-sided wall system (Fall 2024)
Trails & Sightseeing Access
- Kids Creek Trail – 1.9-mile loop linking downtown Traverse City to the State Hospital
- Glen Arbor Trail – 1.5-mile scenic route connecting to Sleeping Bear Dunes
- Acme Connector Trail – Sidewalks and bridge abutments for increased trail access
Aviation
- AV Flight, Cherry Capital Airport – Foundations to expand private and commercial flight capacity
Why Kent. Why Now.
Our teams live here. Our track record is local. And our resources are already in motion. When your schedule can’t flex, Kent delivers concrete that’s right the first time and built to last through every season.
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