The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) has named Detroit Catholic Central's George and Mary Turek Hall of Science as its 2025 Project of the Year. The award was announced during CAM's 140th annual meeting on Feb. 3, 2026, at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi, Mich.
Blending nearly a century of tradition with technology, the $51 million Turek Hall of Science offers learning environments that spark innovation, exploration and leadership. The facility includes eight naturally lit STEM labs; an observatory; a 270-degree digital immersion room; advanced flight simulators; and a sustainable greenhouse. A restored Blue Angel jet suspended in the building's high-tech robotics arena symbolizes the school's commitment to experiential learning.
The project brought together Jonna Construction as owner's representative; J.S. Vig Construction as construction manager; and Integrated Design Solutions as architect and engineer of record, with engineering services provided by Zeimet Wozniak and Associates, SDI Structures and Grissim Metz Andriese Associates.
Set on a 115-acre campus in Novi, Mich., the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science stands as a transformative milestone for Detroit Catholic Central, bridging tradition to provide students with a STEM education. This facility not only elevates the school's academic profile but also prepares its students to lead and excel in rapidly evolving scientific and technological fields far into the future.
"The Turek Hall of Science is a remarkable achievement that will shape how students learn, explore and imagine their futures," said Kevin Koehler, CAM president. "It's a powerful example of Michigan's construction industry delivering projects with real, lasting impact."
The CAM Magazine editorial committee also exercised its discretion to recognize a special submission. For 2025, the committee selected a project recognized for years of dedication, collaboration and vision. Through design that fostered connection and inclusivity, the project reflected the values of the community it was built to serve. CAM honored the MSU Multicultural Center with the 2025 "Special Recognition of Community Impact" award.
Full feature articles on the design and construction of the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science, the MSU Multicultural Center and all project finalists appeared in the October 2025 Project Achievement Awards issue of CAM Magazine.
For a full list of projects, visit cammagazineonline.com.
CAM is currently accepting submissions for its 2026 Project Achievement Awards program. To be eligible, projects must be constructed or designed by a CAM member company and must have been completed — or reached substantial completion — between June 2025 and June 2026. The deadline for submitting projects is April 3, 2026.
The Construction Association of Michigan is the oldest and largest regional construction association in the United States. Founded in 1885, CAM is a not-for-profit organization based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., consisting of more than 1,700 member companies, including general contractors, subcontractors, equipment and material suppliers, architects, engineers and service firms.
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