Catalyst Partners

Last week, Catalyst Partners joined Ferris State University and the project team, Integrated Design Solutions & Granger Construction Company, for a beam and brick signing at the new residence hall, “The Dawg House”!

The 84,490 sq. ft. facility will house 282 students, 6 hotel rooms, and a Hall Director apartment — strategically located north of the football stadium to strengthen community and Bulldog pride.

Catalyst Partners is proud to be managing the LEED certification, along with energy modeling and commissioning, to ensure the building meets its sustainability goals. We’re excited to see “The Dawg House” come to life as a high-performing, student-centered addition to campus!

We’re excited to share more about the Ferris State University Early Learning Center! This LEED v4 BD+C: New Construction Certified building prioritized indoor environmental quality, material health, energy use reduction, and water use efficiency to support early learners, student-teachers, and families alike.

Project Highlights:
33.3% Energy Cost Reduction
46% Open Space
15% Recycled Material Use
100% Outdoor Water Use Reduction
33% Indoor Water Use Reduction
100% Lighting Controls Provided to Occupants

A huge shout out to our partners that made this project a success:
Ferris State University
Granger Construction Company
InterActive Studio,LLC
Andy J. Egan Co.
Highpointemployeeowned

Access Case Study Here: https://www.catalyst-partners.com/client_stories/ferris-state-university-early-learning-center/

Ferris State University: Early Learning Center | Catalyst Partners Ferris State University Early Learning Center Project Details Location Ferris State University 1310 Cramer Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Services Utilized Green Building CertificationsEnergy Modeling Project Size 5,000 Gross Square Feet Project Achievements LEED for New Construction v4 Certified The C...

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Join the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum for their webinar "The Port of Detroit's Path to Net Zero", tomorrow, May 20th at 10:00 AM ET! Come learn about the critical role ports play in tackling the climate crisis, specific initiatives like biodiesel, hydrogen fuel cells, and electric equipment that reduce emissions, and how DWCPA is partnering with industry, government, and communities to drive lasting change.

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Last week was one for the books! Catalyst Partners hosted an event with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to celebrate 25 years of LEED making an incredible impact on our industry, and we attended Michigan Green Building Collaborative's Michigan Energy Summit, where we got to celebrate the energy efficiency of buildings around Michigan & tour the incredible Grand Rapids Art Museum and Grand Rapids Public Museum and learn about their sustainable initiatives.

Take a peak at some highlights: