Business Details
Your Trusted Construction Partner Since 1893
Founded in 1893, Spence Brothers has built a legacy as a trusted construction partner with a commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Our hands-on approach and deep industry expertise ensure projects are delivered efficiently while prioritizing cost-effectiveness. With over a century of experience, we combine historical knowledge with modern methodologies to tackle complex construction challenges. Our teams dedication to matching expertise with client needs has established us as leaders in the industry. We maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and emphasize transparency, ensuring every project meets the highest standards.Recognized for excellence through awards like the AGC Build Michigan Award, we continue to serve diverse sectors with innovative solutions. Our family-owned heritage drives a culture of accountability, treating every clients investment as if it were our own. From pre-planning to completion, we focus on delivering value, exceeding expectations, and building facilities that strengthen communities.
Services
Pre-Planning
Conceptual Estimating
Construction Management
General Contracting
Design-Build
Concrete Services
Carpentry
Funding Facilitation
Highlights and features
- We offer over 130 years of hands-on construction expertise.
- Our team prioritizes cost-saving strategies without compromising quality.
- We maintain a proven safety record and financial stability.
- We match project-specific expertise to client needs efficiently.
- Our legacy of awards reflects our commitment to excellence.
Associations and certifications
- AGC Build Michigan Award
- Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan
What people say
Exceeded expectations
World-class organization
Transformed facility successfully
Cost-effective solutions
Strong communication
Services
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services analyze spatial requirements, budget alignment, and constructability during early project stages. By leveraging historical data and cost-saving strategies, we ensure designs remain within budget while addressing functional needs. This phase establishes a clear roadmap for successful execution.
Conceptual Estimating
We provide detailed conceptual estimates using historical project data to project accurate construction costs. This service helps clients assess economic feasibility and avoid budget overruns by analyzing building systems and adjusting for location-specific factors.
Construction Management
Our construction management delivers fixed-fee oversight with a focus on cost control and local subcontractor partnerships. We advocate for clients during design and construction phases, applying expertise to ensure quality delivery within budget and schedule constraints.
General Contracting
As experienced general contractors, we coordinate projects from start to finish using a network of trusted subcontractors. Our approach emphasizes safety, quality assurance, and financial accountability while maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders.
Design-Build
This service combines design and construction under one contract, streamlining processes for faster delivery. Our team collaborates closely with architects to align creative visions with practical execution, reducing project timelines and costs.
People
Herb Spence III
Chairman
Fourth-generation leader with a career rooted in construction engineering. He emphasizes community involvement and upholds the company's legacy of building trust through quality projects.
Robert Spence III
CEO, Northern Michigan
Champion of ethical practices and community leadership. With field experience starting as a project engineer, he prioritizes client relationships and operational excellence across projects.
Ed Spence III
President & COO
Oversees project execution with a focus on safety and budget adherence. He maintains the family legacy through accountability and client-centric project delivery.
Brian Keeler
Executive Vice President - PreConstruction
Civil engineer with advanced business education. He leads preconstruction services, applying field experience to client-focused budgeting and planning solutions.
Shane Willis
Executive Vice President, Project Director
University of Michigan graduate with a field-to-office career path. He ensures projects align with company values while delivering client expectations efficiently.
Questions
What services does Spence Brothers offer?
Spence Brothers provides pre-planning, conceptual estimating, construction management, general contracting, design-build, concrete services, carpentry, and funding facilitation.
How does Spence Brothers ensure project cost efficiency?
We leverage historical data, value engineering, and subcontractor partnerships to identify cost-saving measures while maintaining quality standards.
What industries does Spence Brothers serve?
We work across healthcare, education, municipal, commercial, and industrial sectors with tailored construction solutions.
Is Spence Brothers a family-owned business?
Yes, we are a fourth-generation family-owned company with leadership rooted in a legacy of construction excellence.
How does Spence Brothers handle project timelines?
Our team employs best-practice methodologies and early planning to deliver projects on schedule, even with tight deadlines.
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