General Information

     Robert J. Kenyon & Sons, Inc. is a Building Contractor in Hillman, Michigan. We perform residential, commercial, agriculture, institutional, and industrial work. We have the capabilities to handle a complete job from start to finish. With two Registered Engineers and a Computer Aided Design (CAD) Operator on staff, the design work has grown to the point that the staff designs most of the  projects that they build, and many that they do not build. We also do many General Contractor type projects where we build the projects that other Engineers, Architects, or Owners design. This design/build feature allows their clients the option and savings of doing the design and construction of their project at one location (The Design/Build Advantage). Their internal capabilities include excavation, septic systems, driveways, parking lots, site work, concrete work, masonry, fireplaces, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, siding, roof shingles, trim work, cabinetry, blown-in insulation, and fiberglass insulation. We work with  reputable subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, drywall, painting, tile, carpet, fire suppression, alarm systems, etc.

History

     The Kenyon’s began their business in 1957 in the Hillman area. Robert J. Kenyon, Sr. started the business, doing most of the work himself, and only hiring help as needed. Phyllis Kenyon, his wife, did all of the payroll and accounting work. As the company grew and expanded, he became a full-time Contractor with several employees. The company became a corporation in 1978, and has been expanding since then. It currently has 17 full time employees plus many seasonal employees that are hired as needed. Their bond capacity for commercial work is up to 2.0 million dollars.

Experience

     The employees at Robert J. Kenyon & Sons, Inc. have experience and education in the construction field. Their experience has been diversified, including working for several other contractors, and working in various areas of the field on a variety of projects. Among their employees are several licensed Building Contractors and a two Registered Professional Engineers. They all also have gained membership in the Northern Michigan Code Officials Associations, Associated Builders and Contractors, Northern Michigan Home Builders Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, the Michigan Society of Civil Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the Michigan Society of Profession Engineers.

Copyright Robert J. Kenyon & Sons, Inc. 2008