Gourdie-Fraser, Inc.

10/20/2026

There is just something about the look of a freshly paved road! 🛣️

GFA recently assisted the Benzie County Road Commission with the resurfacing of Pioneer Road from Goose Road to Homestead Road. This Michigan Department of Transportation Local Agency Project, completed by Team Elmers, included 2.6 miles of hot mix asphalt overlay, aggregate shoulders, hot mix asphalt spillways, riprap and driveways. This preventative maintenance (PM) project provides a refreshed riding surface while extending the life of the underlying roadbed by 10-15 years!

10/19/2026

A few weeks back, GFA surveyors assisted Consumers Energy with the inspection of Hodenpyl Dam. With flows through the dam turned off, GFA performed a hydrographic survey with the Echo-Boat in areas that are typically unable to be mapped during normal turbulent flows. Another example of the unique projects GFA surveyors are able to assist with!

WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Consumers Energy conducted inspections at Hodenpyl Dam in Mesick this Wednesday morning.The company temporarily stopped th

10/13/2026

Last Thursday GFA attended the grand opening of Old Town Blackwood in Blair Township. GFA is thrilled to be a part of this project having provided full surveying, engineering and construction services. This project is a major transformation at the busy CR633/US-31 intersection. Congrats to all involved! 🙌🏼

Last Thursday, we celebrated the grand opening of Old Town Blackwood by Gas Lamp Developments with a ribbon cutting in downtown Grawn, just minutes outside Traverse City.

Old Town Blackwood is a new townhouse development that provides attainable housing for people who serve our community. With financing options available, owning a home is more within reach than ever for those who want to put down roots in the Traverse City area.

Congratulations to Gas Lamp Developments on this investment in housing for our region.

09/04/2026

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08/31/2026

🚨Now Offering CCTV Pipeline Televising🚨

GFA has recently expanded our Construction Services Department to now offering CCTV Pipeline Televising. Our CCTV sewer inspection services have the capability to capture detailed, high-resolution video of both new and existing pipelines to identify leaks, defects and blockages. These inspections minimize downtime during emergency breaks, reduce maintenance costs, and aid in long term capital improvement planning.

Call 231-946-5874 for pricing and more information!

08/05/2026

The Silver Lake Recreational Area in Garfield Township received a major addition! Team Elmers recently finished construction on 4 new pickleball courts in the northwest corner of the park. These new courts come after years of increased demand for the growing sport of pickleball. The courts will be available for use soon!

👀Traverse Area Pickleball Association

08/01/2026

Phase I of the Village of Central Lake Thurston Park Improvements Project is complete and ready for all to enjoy!🙌🏼

Improvements for Phase I were completed by Sommer Solutions, and made possible through a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant with support from Paddle Antrim. The park received a new EZ Dock accessible kayak launch, improved parking with accessible walks, a storm water treatment structure, new trash cans and benches, and kayak storage rack with lockers. These improvements provide another accessible point on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail!

Phase II of the park improvements are anticipated for the Spring of 2027! 👀

🫱🏼‍🫲🏼 Subcontractors:
EZ Dock
Up North Shoreline
Rieth-Riley Construction
Kennedy Solutions Inc.
Kent Companies

07/20/2026

The Brand Avenue crossing over the North Branch of the To***co River in Clare County received a much needed overhaul! Crews from Grand River Construction, Inc. replaced the existing undersized and failing bridge with a 3-sided precast culvert from Northern Concrete Pipe, Inc.

GFA was able to assist the Clare County Road Commission on this Michigan Department of Transportation funded project by serving at the Certified Office Technician for the project and providing material testing support to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Great work to all involved!

Subcontractors 🫱🏼‍🫲🏼
Central Asphalt, Inc.
Give Em A Brake Safety
Dale Dukes & Sons
Flatrock Bridge Group
S. Hayes, Inc.

07/13/2026

AJ's Excavating LLC recently finished construction on the latest improvements to the River East Recreation Area on Keystone Road in the Charter Township of Garfield, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

The park received a new paved parking lot, accessible concrete walkways, and utility and site work preparation for a new year-round bathroom facility that is slated to begin construction later this summer!

Project Subcontractors 🫱🏼‍🫲🏼
Team Elmers
Bella Concrete Construction

07/10/2026

Another GFA project is coming to fruition as things are beginning to take shape on the TCAPS Multi-Purpose Fieldhouse Project! 🥍⚽🏗️