Robert Walker-Turnquist – Project Highlights

Name: Great Lakes Masonry & Chimney Services
Address: 580 Forest Ave Unit 3A, Plymouth, MI, 48170
Telephone: (734) 371-2234

1. Ford Community & Performing Arts Center – Dearborn, MI

Scope of Work: Selective interior demolition of an existing rock wall system, including embedded structural I-beams, performed within a fully enclosed, access-restricted space. The project required accelerated execution under tight schedule constraints, labor-intensive operations, and multiple strategic demolition approaches to safely complete the work while protecting adjacent structural elements and finishes within a historic facility.
Notes: High-complexity, confined-space environment requiring detailed planning, sequencing, and real-time problem solving to meet schedule and safety requirements without operational disruption.

Scope of Work: Comprehensive commercial masonry and concrete scope across the Winchester Square development, including large-scale tuckpointing, new concrete installations throughout the downtown area, brick masonry work, CMU block construction, and installation and reconstruction of multiple catch basins throughout the associated parking lot. Work was performed in an active commercial district requiring coordination with municipal stakeholders, traffic and pedestrian management, and phased execution to maintain site accessibility.
Notes: Multi-scope, multi-location commercial project involving masonry, concrete, and site infrastructure with sequencing driven by downtown operational constraints.

Scope of Work: Rebuild of 38 masonry chimneys across a 100-unit HOA condominium complex, including roofline-up chimney reconstruction, replacement of multiple thresholds, and associated brick masonry repairs throughout the property. Work was executed across multiple buildings in occupied conditions, requiring phased scheduling, HOA coordination, and strict quality control to ensure consistency and minimize resident disruption.
Notes: High-volume, repetitive masonry scope requiring efficient crew deployment, standardized execution, and coordination across multiple structures within an active residential environment.