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Gerber Supports Local 4H Youth at the Osceola County Fair
Last week, Gerber Construction supported local 4-H members at the Osceola County Fair animal auction—two evenings of showing up for the young people of our community. This year, Gerber purchased animals raised by nine local youth, continuing a tradition rooted in the agriculture and community that shaped the company from the start.
Why Some Concrete Doesn’t Use Rebar
Not all concrete projects need rebar. Learn how fiber reinforcement solves displacement problems, improves crack control, and delivers better long-term results for the right project.
Gerber Construction Awarded Big Rapids State Street Water Main Project
A nearly decade-in-the-making infrastructure project just got its builder. Gerber Construction was awarded the State Street Watermain Replacement Project in Big Rapids following the City Commission's approval of a $2.5 million Michigan Strategic Fund grant. The project — valued at nearly $5.7 million — will replace an aging watermain along the State Street corridor between Cedar Street and the Ferris State University campus. Construction is expected to begin Spring 2027.
3D Laser Screed Technology
In commercial and industrial concrete construction, floor flatness, elevation accuracy, drainage performance, and overall consistency directly impact the long-term performance of a project. That's why Gerber Construction continues to invest in advanced equipment and technology — including 3D laser screed systems that help deliver highly accurate concrete placement across a wide range of project types.
Reed City Celebration Park named 2025 Community Development Project of the Year
Award-Winning Work, Right Here at Home: Reed City Water System Named 2026 APWA Project of the Year The Michigan Chapter of the American Public Works Association has named the City of Reed City's water system overhaul its 2026 Project of the Year in the Quality of Life category. Gerber Construction is proud to have served as primary contractor on the $13 million project.
Reed City Water System Named 2026 APWA Project of the Year
Award-Winning Work, Right Here at Home: Reed City Water System Named 2026 APWA Project of the Year The Michigan Chapter of the American Public Works Association has named the City of Reed City's water system overhaul its 2026 Project of the Year in the Quality of Life category. Gerber Construction is proud to have served as primary contractor on the $13 million project.
