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General Contractor with ability to self perform all aspects of a construction project; from Foundation to Finish Carpentry!
Since 2000, Orshal Construction has emerged as one of Northern Michigan's premier builders and construction management companies. Why? We listen to understand our Clients needs, have the experience and staff to fulfill those needs, and offer our clients the highest quality building experience available.

Our residential, commercial and industrial clients from around Northern Michigan each have had special building needs. From a residential client who may want a high-technology home, to a commercial client that needs special architectural appeal, to an industrial client that needs to creatively build around large equipment – We listen, understand and create the desired outcome.
With talented and experienced crews, we are equipped to handle a large percentage of our projects with in-house personnel. Combining our crews with our tight knit team of subcontractors allows us to have more control on quality and schedule. So, when that special need arises, we can react appropriately – We listen, understand and create the desired outcome.
Orshal Construction offers you peace of mind throughout the construction process.
Manistee Chamber of Commerce - www.manisteecountychamber.org
Northwest Michigan Home Builders Association - www.nwmhba.com
Over 11 years of project experience and relationship with Ken Orshal and his crew for our 36 hole golf resort.
- Installation of 3-rail white fencing
- Remodeling golf club house
- Installation of club house grill
- Building Addition (club house)
- Remodeling lobby of hotel bar & Conference room
When the major fire burned down the Golf Clubhouse, Orshal Construction did reconstruction and remodeling work.
Ken has built homes for several of our members.
When Ken is here and does a job, it is always:
on budget
under the time schedule
and always properly followed through beyond completion!
Doug Bell
Manistee National Golf & Resort
When you choose one guy in the area [Cadillac and Manistee] that can do this job, choose Ken Orshal!
I had a couple existing structures that I wanted joined on our property. Ken met me at my property, walked through, talked about it... He said,"This is what it is going to cost you." He was within 2% of the overall project completion cost.His crew/guys are hard working, extremely professional, always clean, work long hours, start early - work late, even Saturdays as necessary to stay on track. The supervisors are knowledgeable - always informed, scheduling and communication is wonderful throughout the entire process.
Financially the job was slick - everything worked well.
- Real personable guy
- tries to do what's right
- Explains alternate solutions (cost vs. benefits)
- If Ken see issues down the road, he explains the scope and immediacy of the options:
- example - putting two buildings together, floor was not level. Instead of living with a slope, used concrete to make a gentle slope instead of steep slope. Problem solved.
Ken was always ahead of the program. When the Inspector was planned to be on site, there was no question about the ability to inspect the structure. We had a beam resting/pocketed in concrete piers. The crew was prepared. Had the concrete cut out, hole dug; the inspector could sign off on it on the first visit rather than coming back for another round/delay.
These guys are always ready for tomorrow's work and next week's work flow.
Even the subs were always in check and organized. Any problems were handled efficiently by Ken and his crew to bring back subs and solve issues. Issues are going to happen, it is how Ken deals with them that differentiates him from the rest.
Ken is the consummate professional and an early riser. He is always on time and the earlier the better to get the day started or solve an issue before it develops into a problem.
Early July start 90-120 days. We had 60 days to move in. Ken said, "We will get it done." They did not have the job an hour before the commitment to the timeline.
I had known Ken before from the financial background in my career. I knew how Ken operated his business from a financial standpoint and the comfort level was higher because of our previous knowledge.
The follow through is above and beyond the normal.
The best testimonial that can be said is that even during the worst economic time of our generation, Ken is steady and keeping his crews working.
Doug Parkes - Hallmark Cards
Manistee Health Building
We have known Ken for a number of years; probably over 15 years ago we began working quite closely with Ken Orshal Construction.
We have worked on many types of projects including the Manistee Health Building and a recently completed $5M plus project in Fremont, MI. What can be said about Ken?
Orshal does good work, done on time, and done right.
DK Designs has continued to work with Ken on many levels, various projects, even as a business partner and employee at times for Construction Management.Ken can do it all!
Dean DeKryger - The DK Design Group
- Cadillac, MI














