We understand the importance of flexibility and safety in constructing educational facilities on an active campus. That’s why we work with our higher education clients to support their efforts in giving their students, staff, and communities the best educational environment possible without disrupting their daily operations.
Building Tomorrow's Leaders
With Exceptional Higher Education Construction
From student housing and study halls to research centers and recreational facilities, Ideal Contracting takes a comprehensive approach to higher education construction. We have worked with some of the country’s leading colleges and universities, and we have done so with one thing in mind — to build what matters.

Featured Projects

Oakland University Heating Hot Water Replacement to Hill House
Working as a subcontractor to John E Green, Ideal Contracting excavated approximately 600 LF of trench and 800 CY of dirt to replace the hot water piping system to Hill House located in the heart...
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Wayne State University Hilberry Gateway Theatre
Ideal Contracting self-performed the erection of 150 precast panels for a new WSU facility located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of Cass and Forest. Due to the nature of its unique design,...
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Michigan Union
Ideal Contracting served as the steel erector for the U of M Michigan Union project, which is a renovation of the historic student union building located in the heart of the U of M Ann...
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Oakland University Oakland Center Expansion + Renovation
The OU Oakland Center Expansion and Renovation was a 60,000-square-foot addition to the Oakland Center Student Union in the heart of the OU Campus.
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Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business
Ideal Contracting was awarded the structural steel package for the new Mike Ilitch School of Business, named for the late Red Wings and Tigers owner Mike Ilitch. The four-story building is located adjacent to the...
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