Our Story — About Us
Built on Craftsmanship. Driven by Purpose.
Opal General Contracting Group, LLC was founded in 2024 — but our story started long before that. For over two decades, our team has been building, renovating, and finishing some of Southeast Michigan's most demanding commercial and institutional spaces through Vivid Millwork & Carpentry, delivering custom millwork installations for clients ranging from the Detroit Lions Pro Shop at Ford Field to the Lt. Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
That work — precise, professional, and always on time — taught us what it takes to earn trust in this industry. It also showed us an opportunity: to take those same standards of craft and accountability and bring them to a wider range of clients as a full-service general contractor.
OPAL was established to do exactly that. Our name reflects what we believe construction should be — multi-faceted, resilient, and built to last. We are a Michigan-based, women-owned general contracting firm committed to serving commercial property owners, municipalities, healthcare facilities, and institutional clients who need a contractor they can count on.
Meet Rana
Rana Yousif
Principal & Owner
Opal General Contracting
Rana Yousif brings over 14 years of construction operations and project coordination experience shaped by her leadership role at Vivid Millwork & Carpentry. At Vivid, Rana developed deep expertise in subcontractor communication, compliance documentation, vendor coordination, and administrative oversight — building the operational foundation that now drives OPAL's day-to-day excellence.
As OPAL's principal, Rana directs all strategic, financial, and operational decisions for the company. She is known for a detail-driven, client-centered approach that ensures every project is executed with precision, professionalism, and full compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Her hands-on involvement in contract execution, vendor partnerships, staffing, and project documentation means clients always have a knowledgeable, accountable leader in their corner.
Rana is a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the State of Michigan Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and an active member of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. She is currently pursuing SBA certifications including WOSB, EDWOSB, and the 8(a) Business Development Program, as well as MDOT designations including DBE and ACDBE — expanding OPAL's access to federal and state contracting opportunities that align with the company's growth mission.
Committed to her community and the advancement of small, diverse businesses in Michigan, Rana founded OPAL on the belief that quality workmanship and responsible contracting can strengthen the neighborhoods, corridors, and public facilities where people live and work every day.
Our Values
Quality Without Compromise
Every project, regardless of size, receives our full attention to detail. We bring the same standards that earned us work at major federal and retail facilities to every client we serve.
Clear Communication
We believe the best construction partnerships are built on transparency. Our clients know where their project stands at every stage — no surprises, no excuses.
Community Commitment
OPAL is rooted in Southeast Michigan. We partner with local subcontractors, support diverse business enterprises, and take pride in improving the spaces where Michigan communities live, work, and gather.
Safety First
We run safe job sites. Our team holds OSHA 30 certification and adheres to all applicable federal and state safety standards on every project.
Where We’re Going
OPAL is actively expanding its capabilities and certifications to serve federal, state, and municipal clients. We are pursuing SBA designations including WOSB, EDWOSB, and the 8(a) Business Development Program, as well as State of Michigan MDOT certifications including DBE and ACDBE. Our goal is to grow OPAL into a recognized, trusted general contracting partner across Michigan and the broader Midwest — one project, one relationship, and one quality build at a time.
