Ritsema Associates

05/29/2026

Ritsema is your go-to local dealer and installer for Swift Wall temporary wall systems. If your project or business space needs a flexible, professional temporary wall solution, contact us today for a quote!

Let us help you create the space you need, exactly when you need it!

109 likes, 15 comments. "Solid Wall Construction Partitions Installed in Under 45 Minutes | SwiftWall® Fast Installation Demo"

05/27/2026

Ritsema is honored to be awarded this certificate from Kalamazoo Resa! Thank you!👷🎉

Our role in teaching the next group of tradesmen and women is important to us; it's what keeps our business alive. It's what keeps all the trades alive!

05/22/2026

Our team members had a blast at the Control Layers and Clay Slayers Clay and Trap Shoot Fundraiser last week!

We would like to thank West Michigan's Chapter of IIBEC for hosting us! It's always a pleasure to support the trades of West Michigan!

05/20/2026

Just a reminder to join us on the course for a great cause! ⛳️

Ritsema Associates is looking forward to hosting our upcoming Charity Golf Event benefiting K9 Camo Companions. K9 Camo Companions

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Orchard Hills Golf Course – Shelbyville, MI
⏰ Shotgun start at 9:00 AM

Scan the bar code to register your team today!

05/18/2026

We’re honored to be named a 2026 National Best and Brightest Company to Work For®!

This recognition reflects the dedication, talent, and culture our team brings each day. As an employee-owned company, our people are at the core of everything we do and this achievement belongs to every member of our team.
Thank you to our employees for your commitment, and to our partners and clients for your continued trust.

05/18/2026

👏 Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors! 👏

As we celebrate 75 years of serving the construction industry in Northwest Michigan, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to our 2026 Builders Exchange sponsors. Your support plays a vital role in allowing us to advocate for the industry, invest in education and workforce development, and continue providing valuable resources to our members.

We are proud to partner with companies who believe in strengthening our community and building a strong future for our region. Thank you for standing with us during this milestone year and helping us continue the legacy that began in 1951.

We couldn't do this without you - here's to a strong 2026 and the next 75 years of building together!

Kent Companies
MacAllister Rentals
Etna Supply
Gourdie-Fraser, Inc.
Pioneer Construction
Cooke Sheet Metal, Inc.
Ritsema Associates
Advantage Electric
Owen-Ames-Kimball
45TH Property & Power LLC
D&W Mechanical
Windemuller

05/13/2026

Our April FRAME Award winner is Josh Ver Helst!

Josh was nominated for the FRAME award in recognition of his exceptional team focus. Although Josh has only recently joined our organization, he consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting his colleagues every day. Whenever someone needs IT assistance, Josh responds promptly and, if he cannot address the issue immediately, he quickly schedules a time to ensure it gets resolved. His positive attitude and eagerness to help make him an invaluable member of our team, embodying the spirit of teamwork and collaboration.

Thanks for all your hard work, Josh!

05/11/2026

Great conversations and a lot of interest at the Martin High School Career Fair last week!

We enjoyed meeting students and sharing what a career in interior contracting can look like!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there from everyone here at Ritsema Associates! ❤️

We hope you all had the opportunity to spend the day around the people you care about most!

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Bayron and Kaden on graduating from the WMCI CTE program and beginning their construction career! Kaden was also recognized as the WMCI Carpenter of the year!

The future of the trades looks bright! We are looking forward to watching these young men grow into seasoned professionals here at Ritsema!

Thank you West Michigan Construction Institute!