About Us

We’ve built construction 
into something more.

At Rockford, we understand the necessity of a strong foundation. That’s why we take our company’s vision, mission and values seriously. We are intentional about letting them inform, direct and inspire the actions we take — and the impact we make — for the communities, industries and individuals we serve.

Foundation
matters.

2024 Year in Review

Rockford’s 2024 Year in Review celebrates the true stars of the year: our clients. We’re honored to be part of your success story and look forward to continuing our mission to Build a Better World together.
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Rockford Launches New Brand Identity Reflecting Full-Service Strength and Growth

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We Are Rockford

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313 Day: An Introduction to Tim Bryan

Our
History

Since opening our doors, Rockford has consistently measured ourselves and our projects against a vision of building a better world. We’ve grown and expanded our offerings by considering how best we can make a meaningful impact and help those we serve, from our team to our clients to our communities. This approach defines our history.

1987

Rockford is founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a vision to revitalize the region through philanthropy, strategic local partnerships and community engagement.

1992

Rockford receives its first Meijer contract for a remodel of the supermarket chain’s Jenison, Michigan store. Rockford’s relationship with Meijer has since grown to more than 450 completed projects throughout the Midwest.

1995

Rockford Development Group is established.

1996

Rockford Property Management is established.

1997

Rockford grows to over 100 team members.

1998

Inc. 500 names Rockford to its list of fastest-growing companies.

1998

Rockford begins developing and constructing more than 750,000 sq. ft. of space in downtown Grand Rapids’ Arena District, sparking a new era of long-term growth in the city.

2007

ENR names Rockford as a Top 50 Green Contractor in the nation.

2011

Rockford expands into Florida, opening an office location in Estero, FL.

2013

Rockford moves its headquarters to a long-vacant manufacturing building on Grand Rapids’ West Side and converts the space into a LEED Platinum office. The move helps breathe new life into the neighborhood by way of further projects, including a diverse mix of residential units, restaurants, offices and a new urban food market.

2017

Rockford’s Detroit office location opens.

2024

Rockford named to the Best and Brightest Places to Work for the 25th consecutive year.

2025

Rockford Construction rebrands to Rockford, encompassing all services of construction, development and property management.