History
Since the founding of Ideal Contracting in 1998, a stern commitment was made. It wasn’t to build the biggest buildings or to make the most money. Instead, it was a commitment to people. We’ve always focused on building relationships with clients, partners, and our staff, and that commitment has led us to 25 successful years of building together.
1998
Ideal Contracting is founded
Ideal Contracting is founded and forms a 51% / 49% partnership with Barton Malow, starting with only eight employees.
1999
Beginning a Long Standing Relationship with General Motors
Work commences on the GM Romulus Bulk Fluids Tank Farm, valued at $2.6 million.
2002
Earning Recognition From General Motors
Ideal Contracting receives the first of thirteen GM Supplier of the Year Awards.
2002
Expediting Project Delivery at General Motors
GM's Project Delivery Management Program is awarded to Ideal Contracting, a contract we still hold today.
2003
Growing Our Services
Ideal Contracting becomes a self-performing general contractor.
2004
Earning Experience in Precast Erection
Ideal Contracting completes the first precast concrete project for Wayne State University's Residence Hall.
2005
Growing Our Expertise in Interior Renovation
Ideal Contracting completes the first major interior renovation for GM at the Ypsilanti Transmission Operations Facility in Willow Run.
2006
Accommodating Ideal's Growing Operations
Ideal Contracting expands it's yard operations into Building C of the main campus headquarters.
2007
First Major Tennessee Project
Work commences on Ideal Contracting's first out-of-state project for a Logistics Operation Center located at GM Spring Hill.
2008
Building More Expertise In Steel Erection
Ideal erects a unique 25,000 SF structure designed to enclose DTE Energy Monroe's Urea Ammonia production process equipment.
2010
Growing Our Steel Portfolio
The first stamping plant project, GM Flint Stamping Consolidation, is completed at a cost of $15.8 million.
2011
Achieving a Major Milestone in the GM PDPM Program
Our Special Projects Group hits $500 million in sales through the General Motors Project Delivery Program Management (PDPM) program.
2012
Building Trusted Solutions in the Industrial Sector
Ideal completes the Severstal PLTCM Pickle Line and Hot Dip Galvanizing projects, erecting approximately 6,000 tons of steel.
2012
Supporting Energy Production in Michigan
Work begins on the Consumer's Energy D.E. Karns Units 1&2 Utility Trestle and Mechanical Package, erecting approximately 4,000 tons of steel.
2013
AISC-certified Steel Erector
Ideal Contracting becomes an AISC-certified steel erector.
2014
General Motors GTC Campus Flood Restoration
Ideal Contracting is single-sourced by GM to assist in the recovery of water damage to the Global Tech Center campus. The two phase project is valued at $90 million.
2015
Size and Quantity of Steel Projects Continue to Grow
Construction begins on the GM Flint Body Shop and General Assembly addition project, erecting over 9,000 tons of structural steel.
2016
Building Detroit
Ideal is awarded multiple packages for the new Little Caesars Arena project, located in the District Detroit neighborhood. Projects are valued at a total of $45 million.
2017
Advancing Business Education at Wayne State University
Ideal Contracting completes the erection of 1,200 tons of structural steel for Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business.
2018
A Brand New Beginning
Ideal Contracting buys out Barton Malow's interest in Ideal Contracting, fulfilling the vision of its founding members.
2019
Revitalizing Part of Detroit's History
The renovation of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, located on Belle Isle, is completed and reopened to the public.
2020
Earning Recognition During Unprecedented Times
Frank Venegas, Founder and Chairman of the Ideal Group, is named the National Minority Supplier Development Council's (NMSDC) 2020 MBE of the Year.
2021
Building Expertise In Precast Construction
Ideal Contracting becomes a certified precast erector by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI).
2022
Work Commences On Largest Steel Project To Date
Ideal Contracting is awarded with the structural steel package for the Ford BOSK Battery Plant in Stanton, Tennessee. The battery plant is 4.1 million SF and consists of approximately 48,000 tons of steel.
2023
25 Years of Building Together
Ideal Contracting celebrates its 25th year in business.
About Ideal Contracting
We're committed to building spaces that bring our client's vision to reality and further their organizational goals. We develop long-term relationships through collaboration and a demonstrated level of workmanship. Together, we build sustainable communities where we work and live.
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