MCOY - 2015-2016 Michigan Contractor of the Year Awards

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MCOY: A process and criteria that define excellence

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here are good reasons why the Michigan Contractor of the Year (MCOY) Awards has become such a popular event—and perhaps the biggest reason is that the awards aren’t just about celebrating those contractors who have discovered the “winning formula.” Rather, they’re about improving the overall construction industry where the rest of us live and work.

When the annual MCOY Awards were developed six years ago, the emphasis was on how to improve working relationships between subcontractors and contractors. The underlying intent is to support those who are doing a great job—reinforcing what they are doing while making it desirable for others to follow suit.

The awards, by design, are not a “popularity contest.” Instead, they give the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASAM) members an opportunity to nominate and recognize general contractors and construction managers who exhibit best practices, professionalism and collaboration with Michigan’s subcontracting community. More significantly, the process educates our general contractor friends about how subcontractors and suppliers view the partnerships that are formed through construction projects. Contractors are nominated based on the experiences a subcontractor has with the general contractors they work with.

The goal of the MCOY Awards is to build trusting relationships; the end result is a community of top-notch contractors and

subcontractors working well together— with owners getting everything they pay for and more. ASAM set out to make a difference through action and self-responsibility; the popularity of the MCOY event is evidence that members of the construction industry have the same desire to play at a high level.

ASAM members evaluated nominees for performance in specific categories that are essential to the contractor-subcontractor relationship. Each member company scored nominees in a confidential, defined process encompassing the following criteria: Bid Ethics and Practice, Safety, Jobsite Supervision, Communication, Schedule Coordination, Project Relations, Lien Process, Administrative Procedures, Payment Terms, and Quality Workmanship.

Bid Ethics and Practice: Does not make a practice of post-award price reductions from other contractors involved in the project. Notifies subcontractors of major discrepancies or obvious deviations related to scope of work. Ensures consistency as it relates to scope of work, plans and specifications.

Safety: Leads the way in creating a safe jobsite by ensuring each site is clean, neat, organized, and professional.

Provides written standards as it relates to jobsite safety and holds all of those involved on a project accountable to follow these standards.

Jobsite Supervision: Projects are run well with minimal scheduling delays.

Takes the lead in setting the tone for a

positive jobsite where challenges are dealt with in a professional timely manner, individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and all are working together to produce a quality project.

formal requests in a time frame that does not require the contractors involved on the project to take unnecessary risk or make assumptions that may later prove to be false.

Communication: Questions and concerns are dealt with in a timely matter so as to keep the project moving forward.

Communicates candidly, openly, and professionally the successes and challenges to all involved in the project.

Payment Terms: Recognizes the importance of cash flow to the contractors on the job, and consistently pays in accordance to the terms agreed upon in the contract.

Schedule Coordination: Accepts and incorporates input regarding overall project schedule and informs all affected parties in advance of potential challenges with the schedule. Understands the flow of the project, appropriately sequences the work, and holds all involved appropriately accountable to meet the overall job schedule.

Project Relations: Approaches the project in the spirit of teamwork and handles all team members’ concerns and input in a cooperative, reasonable manner. Sets the tone for all to work together for the good of the project. Manages owners’ expectations and works to ensure that all contractors involved maintain a positive reputation.

Lien Process: Respects the lien rights of other contractors involved in projects, provides the appropriate notices as a matter of practice, and does not take offense when this process is followed.

Administrative Procedures: Processes and replies to requests for information, change orders, submittals, and other

Quality Workmanship: Maintains standards for quality of work that meet or exceed the industry standards. Engages all contractors in the exploration of best practices and innovative solutions as it relates to the construction process.

ASAM BOARD MEMBERS Steve Alles, President Matt Fennema, Vice President Ann Plummer, Treasurer Jon Lunderberg, Secretary Ken Misiewicz, Past President Tim Burgess Ben Hammond Paul Roussey Brian Potter Chris Weaver Jeff Moomey Steve Coates

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Welcome to the Sixth Annual MCOY Awards

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he American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASAM) welcomes you to the sixth annual Michigan Contractor of the Year Awards (MCOY). Within the construction industry, this is Michigan’s premier event for recognizing general contractors and construction managers with a track record of best practices,

professionalism, and collaboration with the subcontracting community. This prestigious award has tremendous meaning because it only goes to contractors that operate at the top level. We are proud to have such strong contractors to work with year after year.

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Letter from the President MCOY COMMITTEE: T he American Subcontractors Association of Michigan is dedicated to helping subcontractors, suppliers and service providers become more successful through information, education, networking and legislative support. Working together, we solve problems, leverage influence and provide greater visibility, credibility and prestige for our diverse trades.

The wide array of skills required for even a simple construction project is astounding, yet with the right people involved, a project hums along like a finely tuned machine. The general contractors nominated for this year’s MCOY Awards have not only been doing things right, but are consistently reaching higher. The company that brings home the award is recognized for setting new standards on the job site.

Over the past 6 years, I’ve observed the growing efforts our top general contractors put towards the pursuit of excellence. Simply being nominated for this award is a clear indication of excellence. The winner is a general contractor who, according to its subcontractors, exhibits best practices, profession-

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s fall descends upon us, our calendars fill up quickly, and we’ve got choices to make. We have fall sporting events with our children.

We want to catch the ‘big game’ with our favorite sports team on Sunday afternoon. In the construction world, we have important choices too. Each fall, we begin the push to complete major projects before the Michigan winter sets in. Like any great sports team, construction managers (CM) and general contractors (GC) face choices for their project teams. If they draft the right team at the right time, they can deliver a win to the customer – winning on both schedule and budget. But, without the right players, the entire project is at risk of a loss.

A great CM/GC will scan the roster carefully and review past performance to draft the right team for the project at hand.

The American Subcontractor Association of Michigan (ASAM) members work with the contractors in Michigan to be the preferred contractors and subcontractors on every jobsite. The process begins at project inception, much like the football draft. Member companies partner with key suppliers across the state to make sure they meet the commitments made with their contractor customers. Before a project even begins the contractors, subcontractors and suppliers hand pick their team to get the job done right.

Like any professional sport, the right training ensures top performance. ASAM provides education initiatives, best business practice reviews and construction advancement forums for member companies to hone their skills and knowledge. As a result, ASAM members are drafted more frequently and continue to be the preferred subcontractors on project teams of all sizes across Michigan.

MCOY 2015 will showcase eight of the best con-

Steve Alles

Matt Fennema

Ann Plummer

Ken Misiewicz

Mike Waalkes

Tim Burgess

Dan Hall

Bryan Formsma

alism and collaboration with our community. No matter who goes home with the award, this pursuit of excellence benefits our entire industry. This continuous improvement also puts pressure on the competition to improve or fall behind. Whoever comes out on top this year will need to keep getting better to stay there. Each of our fine nominees has my support and appreciation, and I wish you all the best.

Steve Alles President, ASAM

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Thank you to all our subcontractor partners for this very special nomination. We are proud to team with you everyday.

2015-2016 NOMINEES: The Christman Company Dan Vos Construction Company Elzinga & Volkers, Inc. Erhardt Construction, Inc. Owen-Ames-Kimball, Co. Pioneer Construction, Inc. Rockford Construction Triangle Associates, Inc. A Client Centered Construction Company

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tractors in the state of Michigan as chosen by the membership of the ASAM. In a way, it’s like a reverse draft. The MCOY nominees are the star draft picks. This time, the subcontractors of Michigan exercise their vote to recognize the best contractor team – the one they prefer to join when called upon in the construction draft. From fantasy leagues to the real NFL, we all know the importance of the draft. Choosing the right team can make the new season successful and fun, but missing critical skills can make it a challenging season.

The nominees/draftees featured at the MCOY 2015 Awards are the shining stars of the construction industry season after season. As the ASAM reveals the 2015 MCOY winner, we will know exactly which skills the industry values the most in the construction draft. ASAM member companies are proud to put our eight nominees up against any contractor in the country. We know these players have what it takes to be a winning team.

Matt Fennema Vice President, ASAM

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ASAM General Membership Meeting Schedule Guests are welcome to attend ASAM General Membership Meetings typically held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7a.m. (locations may vary). Visit our website for the most up-to-date list – asamichigan.net.

November 17 How To Build Your Talent Pool For Future Growth with ASA, ABC, and CFMA December 9 Construction Advancement Forum with Wolverine Construction January 13 Business Practice Interchange February 10 The Past, Present, and Future of Construction Technology March 9 Enhancing Fabrication Through Technology April 13 Construction Advancement Forum May 11 Business Practice Interchange June 8 TBD July 13 TBD

MCOY Ticket Availability Please join ASAM at the 2015-2016 Michigan Contractor of the Year Awards.

Visit asamichigan.net/mcoy-awards for ticket availability. Ticket sales close on October 6, 2015.

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ASAM Endowment Scholarship

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his year marks the third annual ASAM Scholarship. Founded in late 2012 ASAM joined Ferris State University and USI Insurance Services to create the ASAM Endowment and Scholarship fund. This endeavor is one of the many tactics that the ASAM Education Committee was established to support. The Education Committee provides students a direct connection to subcontractors and suppliers in the region.

Motivated by a mutual desire to equip students with the knowledge of the contracting trades needed to produce effective and quality workforce in Michigan, Ferris State University College of Engineering Technology has formed a close bond with ASAM and the Education Committee.

This year’s scholarship recipient is Layna Beer, majoring in Construction Management at Ferris State University (FSU). Scheduled to graduate in December 2015, Ms. Beer graduated from Petoskey High School in 2011 and started her higher education at North Central Michigan College. She transferred to FSU in Fall 2012, completing an AAS degree in Architectural Technology with honors (Magna Cum Laude) in May 2014. Ms. Beer is the Vice President of Sigma Lambda Chi, the FSU international awardwinning chapter of the honor society for Construction Management. She is a member of the Associated Construction Students and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. A member of FSU’s Women

in Technology, she has served as the group’s VicePresident. Ms. Beer continues to be a role model for her fellow students. After completing internships on projects for Clark Construction at Central Michigan University and FSU, last summer she interned with CRG Companies—a design-build firm in South Carolina. She is participating as a member of the design-build team in the Associated Schools of Construction Region 3 student competitions for her second year this October.

The ASAM board and education committee looks forward to seeing what opportunities lie ahead for Layna as she completes her degree and starts her career in the industry.

PAST MCOY RECIPIENTS 2010 Winner: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Owen-Ames-Kimball Company Honorable Mention: Erhardt Construction

2011 Winner: Owen-Ames-Kimball Company Honorable Mention: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Erhardt Construction

2012 Winner: Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals Honorable Mention: Dan Vos Construction Company Honorable Mention: Pioneer Construction

2013 Winner: Dan Vos Construction Company

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t this year’s MCOY Awards we’ll be managing the silent auction - that benefits ASAM’s Education Endowment Fund - through the use of the Handbid application. This will allow those interested in participating to bid on items

through a secure application on their smartphone or tablet. If you do not have a smartphone or tablet we will be providing a tablet at the silent auction table.

This new functionality will notify you when you’ve been out-bid on an item and will

Honorable Mention: Elzinga & Volkers Honorable Mention: Owen-Ames–Kimball also allow you to view which items are available prior to the event. We’ll also be opening up bidding early. You do not have to be present to win!

Visit ASAM’s Handbid’s page at www.asamichigan. net/mcoyauction.

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2014 Winner: Owen-Ames-Kimball Company Honorable Mention: Pioneer Construction Honorable Mention: Elzinga & Volkers

2010 and 2013/2014 Michigan Contractor of the Year

“The MCOY is a great motivation for our entire construction community.

Being nominated and receiving this award has been an inspiration to Dan Vos Construction Company because it supports the values that are important to us.”

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ASAM’s Participation in the Construction Workforce Development Alliance

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uilding the next generation of the construction industry workforce is a top priority, both in West Michigan and across the country. To address this important issue in our regional community, the ASAM formed an alliance in early 2014 with two other prominent construction industry associations – the Associated Builders and Contractors of West Michigan (ABCWM) and the Home Builders Association of Grand Rapids (HBAGGR). These three associations comprise the Construction Workforce Development Alliance (CWDA). The mission of the CWDA is to improve the image of the industry as a whole and to promote opportunities to the future members of our workforce. The results of this industry alliance are remarkable.

First, CWDA instituted the Construction Core Certification program at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC). The Construction Core Certification program is designed to give the participants 100 hours of Core Construction training in areas such as Construction Math, Basic Construction Drawing, Rigging, Rough Terrain Fork Lift, Lead Awareness, First Aid/CPR, 10-Hour OSHA Certification, Competent Person Scaffolding, Asbestos Awareness and Communication and Teamwork. Successful completion of the program guarantees the participants interviews with three companies. The 100-hour program is compressed into a three-week period and all the participants receive certifications and interviews.

The pilot program kicked off in January of 2014, and the first group of graduates received their certificates in May of the same year. In May 2014, CWDA instituted

the Jump Start Scholarship program, giving applicants the chance to receive fully paid scholarships towards the program.

We granted 17 fully paid scholarships to cover the cost of our Construction Core Certification with the help of MIWorks! of Allegan and Kent Counties, who covered half of the cost of tuition.

In June 2015, a class of 18 students went through the Core Program and graduated. They are now a part of the growing construction workforce in West Michigan. Once students graduate the Core Curriculum they can chose to narrow their focus with additional modules for structural steel, concrete, and carpentry. As more modules are needed for other trades they will be added to the curriculum.

In April 2015 the inaugural CareerQuest was held at DeVos Place, and it highlighted careers in Construction, IT, Advance Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Over 6,000 students from across West Michigan attended the event. The construction industry was well represented. Nearly every trade had their own booth staffed by companies who joined together to represent the best that is their industry.

Students had the opportunity to try welding, laying various flooring, smashing unbreakable glass and ascending safety stairs to get a bird’s eye view of the entire convention center from the concrete shoring display.

Many of the adult chaperones complimented construction industry participants on how well-designed the construction quadrant was and how engaging the booths were. The event was so successful that the next one will be held on May 10,

2016 at DeVos Place. Make plans now to be a part of this event and show the workforce of tomorrow the great career opportunities that construction offers!

All of the great things CWDA does require resources. The generous donations of ASAM members’ time has been instrumental in getting the CWDA off the ground. The other essential resource is money to fund the programs. A fund raising committee has been drawn together from members of all three associations, and the first inaugural CWDA Rally was held May 7, 2015 at the GRCC MTEC building. It featured an auto racing theme including race cars on site. Various trades competed in construction-themed competitions such as putting on PPE, installing fasteners, recycling construction materials and building a race car out of PVC piping. The winner of the traveling trophy this year was Architectural Metals,

Inc. Watch your email inbox for an invite to next year’s Rally once the date is finalized.

As the CWDA looks to the future, its three core areas of focus will be outreach, fundraising and marketing. The outreach component will consist of programs such as the Jumpstart program through GRCC and CareerQuest. Fundraising efforts will include the Rally as well as other events.

Marketing will include social media platforms like Facebook and other media outlets to highlight the positive aspects of the construction industry and to actively promote the growing number of employment and career opportunities in construction.

The CWDA is an outreach of your ASAM. Please consider what you can do to be a part of this effort to grow the workforce in our area and teach the community as a whole about the great careers that exist in our dynamic industry.

Become a sponsor today!

As a sponsor of the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASA of Michigan) you will receive the benefits of active involvement and marketing exposure. ASA of Michigan is a growing statewide organization of construction subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers. ASA of Michigan is focused on improving construction jobs, the construction process, and the increased success of all parties.

Your company will realize the value of the marketing exposure you will receive that will help increase the success of your business. And, you will be recognized for the support you will be providing to subcontractors and other members of ASA of Michigan towards the mission of improving all construction jobs.

ASA of Michigan is providing this opportunity for companies who desire to support and be affiliated with the organization other than as a member. Your company will receive as benefits the marketing and networking opportunities detailed on our website, below. Sponsors will not be ASA of Michigan or ASA members, but will receive all ASA of Michigan mailings and will be invited to all ASA of Michigan meetings and activities.

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American Subcontractors Association to Celebrate 50 Years of Accomplishments

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he American Subcontractors Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary during its annual convention, SUBExcel 2016, March 3-5, 2016, in Miami, Fla. “As we prepare to reflect on our Association’s many accomplishments over the past 50 years, we recognize that none of these triumphs would have been possible without the strong leadership, membership, and valued collaboration with our fellow industry associations,” said 2015-16 ASA President Letitia “Tish” Haley Barker, president of Haley-Greer, Inc., Dallas, Texas, one of the largest curtain wall contractors in the United States. “These individuals and organizations form the foundation upon which our Association stands, and we will continue to rely on them to represent and carry out our ideals, mission, and values over the next 50 years and beyond.”

Since 1966, ASA has served as the united voice for construction subcontractors and helped improve the business environment through professional education offerings during SUBExcel workshops and online webinars, influencing numerous court decisions, protecting subcontractors’ legal rights in construction documents, and effecting state and federal public policy changes on such issues as prompt payment, contingent payment, retainage, mechanic’s liens and surety bonding, risk allocation, and many others.

Legislative Advocacy “Subcontractors across the country are scoring new victories every legislative session,” said Phil Nevlud, chair of the ASA Task Force on Government Advocacy.

“And success breeds success. When subcontractors in one state are able to help pass a law that protects subs’ rights, it makes it easier to promote similar legislation in another state.”

Nevlud, drywall sales manager for Marek Brothers Systems, Inc., Houston, Texas, has experienced first-hand how subcontractors can make a difference in the state legislative arena. He was there when ASA of Texas, working in coalition with the Texas Construction Association, pushed through subcontractor legislation.

“It’s critical that subs get involved at the local level,” Nevlud noted. “Some of the changes subcontractors need to bring fairness to the industry aren’t going to come from the federal level.

ASA Chief Advocacy Officer E. Colette Nelson added, “ASA focuses its advocacy resources to subcontractor-specific issues that no other organization is likely to work on.”

Some examples of ASA initiatives include eliminating pay-if-paid clauses, eliminating retainage, reforming mechanic’s liens and surety bond laws, and limiting inappropriate risk shifting.

“ASA provides input where it is important that policymakers hear about the unique challenges of construction subcontractors,” Nelson said.

Contract Documents Protecting subcontractors’ legal rights in construction documents and representing their interests in the negotiation of various model documents is another key goal of ASA. The ASA Task Force on Contract Documents, charged with these responsibilities, approaches its task with a serious-

ness and intensity equaled by few others.

ASA Task Force on Contract Documents Chair Brian Cubbage, contracts administration counsel for Heico Construction Group, Alexandria, Va., exemplifies the ASA task force’s commitment to assuring that subcontractors get a fair deal in their contract dealings. According to Cubbage, the most important focus of the task force is to “remember what our middle name is — ‘subcontractors,’” and its most important function is to “educate subcontractors on what to look for when a subcontract arrives on their desks,” he said. “If the work the task force does saves one subcontractor from signing a bad subcontract, we’ve done our job.”

In the Courts The ASA Task Force on the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund is responsible for managing ASA’s advocacy efforts before the judicial branch of government. Each year, courts across the country hand down hundreds of decisions interpreting federal and state laws that apply to subcontractors’ businesses. Many decisions impacting subcontractors interpret the contract provisions of subcontract agreements — provisions like pay-if-paid, hold-harmless, duty-to-defend and no-damages-fordelay. Some of these decisions are precedent-setting and carry significance for subcontractors across state lines. ASA’s Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund supports ASA’s critical legal activities in precedent-setting cases to protect the interests of all subcontractors. ASA taps the SLDF to fund amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” briefs in appellate-level cases that would have a significant impact

on subcontractor rights. No other construction association has an active advocacy effort in the courts.

Anniversary Celebration ASA invites subcontractors, specialty trade contractors, and suppliers to register for SUBExcel 2016, in Miami. Register online by the Feb. 8, 2016, early-bird deadline to save! Arrive early to attend the President’s Welcome Reception from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, and the annual convention will kick off the following morning. The 50th anniversary celebration will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, during the Reception, Banquet & Awards Gala.

Make your hotel reservations online to stay in the ASA room block at the Hyatt Regency Miami. ASA has negotiated a special room rate of $199 single/double or $244 triple/qua. The cutoff date for the room block is on or before 5:00 p.m.

Eastern time on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

Learn more at www.SUBExcel.com.

Founded in 1966, ASA amplifies the voice of, and leads, trade contractors to improve the business environment for the construction industry and to serve as a steward for the community. The ideals and beliefs of ASA are ethical and equitable business practices, quality construction, a safe and healthy work environment, and integrity and membership diversity.

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Congratulations to the contractor of the year!

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. 2014 MICHIGAN CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

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hat’s in a name? At first glance the “MCOY” brand offers prestige, recognition, and a boost of energy to the finalists and winners.

“It feels like we just won the biggest bid of our lives,” remarked Frank Stanek, O-AK’s President & CEO, during our company’s 2014 acceptance speech. “We’re going to call an executive order to release all of your retainage tomorrow,” he joked.

From a macro perspective, though, this award has an even deeper impact. The program is transforming our local construction industry by encouraging General Contracting and Construction Management firms to improve our business operations in ten clearly defined categories: bid ethics and practice, safety, jobsite supervision, communication, schedule coordination, project relations, lien processes, administrative procedures, payment terms, and quality workmanship. This is no small feat. How does the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan do it? Here’s our take.

Build a platform: Never before have our companies been evaluated so specifically based on the way we conduct our businesses. The MCOY program puts it all on the table. The voting process is systematic and detailed; representatives from each subcontracting company have the responsibility of rating each finalist firm, on a scale from one to ten, in each of the ten categories.

Additionally, in order to rank a company, the voter must have worked with them over the course of the past year. The top rankings are the basis of the resulting platform upon which we all strive to stand.

Raise the bar: The platform is elevated each year. To be the best, you must strive for continuous improvement. At the 2012 MCOY award banquet (the year following our first victory) O-A-K was not voted into the top three finalists. So we took a good hard look in the mirror. We identified the operational areas in which we had the greatest room for improvement, we developed specific strategies to address those

areas, and we implemented. Two years later, in 2014, we won again.

Our specific categories of focus were bid ethics and practice, and communication. Based on feedback from our subcontractors we were good at communicating when a project was coming out to bid, but afterward we needed to do a better job of communicating the bid results. To address our follow-up procedure, we developed a new page on our website where we directly posted bid results for public projects. We also began to email all bidders, as a matter of consistent policy, to thank them for their efforts and inform them if they were not selected. We believe these small but diligent efforts to raise the bar had a positive impact on our industry and guided our path toward a MCOY victory in 2014.

Evoke competitiveness: If the aforementioned strategies are not enough to propel our local construction industry toward greatness, the exclusivity of the award is also a motivating factor. In everyday business General Contractors and Construction Managers constantly compete against one another to be named the lowest bidder, the most experienced candidate, and the most creative presenter. Sometimes we get it right; sometimes we do not. But with each passing week we are given new opportunities.

With the MCOY award only one company wins. Only one award banquet is held each year. We all wait on pins and needles for that single announcement, as we sit among our peers, business partners and competitors. And we all want to win.

O-A-K is grateful to have received the MCOY title in 2014, and we commend ASAM for the impact they continue to have on our West Michigan construction community. Congratulations to all of the nominees and finalists!

Rachael Martemucci, Marketing Director Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

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Erhardt Construction is honored to be nominated for

“Contractor of the Year”

Thank you American Subcontractors Association of Michigan and all of your members

Big changes are coming...

Do you have a plan?

New revenue recognition standards take effect December 2017, superseding current standards. The impact on construction companies will be significant.

The multi-stage process required to adopt the new standard is complex — making any delay potentially costly.

Make sure you’re ready by learning more today.

John Skukalek, CPA, CGMA Principal 616.975.4100 john.skukalek@rehmann.com

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CONGRATS! to the 2015 Michigan Contractor Of The Year Award

NOMINEES!

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The Christman Company Striving toward its core purpose of helping to “unite great people in great achievement,” The Christman Company-a century-old builder-is privileged to team with customers, trade contractors, design teams, and other partners in constructing great facilities solutions throughout West Michigan and beyond.

Founded in 1894 with its West Michigan office established in Grand Rapids in 1991, Christman, in conjunction with its affiliates Christman Capital Development Company, Christman Constructors, Inc. and Rentenbach Constructors, Inc., offers a full complement of professional services including construction management, general contracting, design/build, real estate development, program management, and uniquely customized planning, analysis and consulting services.

Counted among West Michigan’s premier contractors, Christman is also currently ranked 111 in the Engineering News Record ENR 400 list of Top Contractors nationally and 79 in the ENR Top 100 construction managers-at-risk.

SILVERLINE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM Recent and current projects include Western Michigan University’s Campus Dining Facility and East Hall Alumni Center, the new University Center at Ferris State, a major surgery renovation at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s, the Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System for ITP, Cornerstone University’s new Christ Chapel, a hospital expansion at Mary Free Bed, Spectrum Health Continuing Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers, the Gerald Ford Airport Concourse and Concession expansion as well as the Consolidated

Checkpoint and Marketplace, Grand Rapids Community College Peter and Pat Cook Hall, and new assisted living apartments for Porter Hills.

Christman enjoys collaborating with trade contractor partners to advance industry innovation and best practices, including focus on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean construction techniques, value management practices, sustainable design and construction, and partnership-driven safety standards. For more information about Christman, visit www. christmanco.com.

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Dan Vos Construction Co.

Dan Vos Construction Company builds more than buildings. We believe that building relationships through honest communication and providing outstanding service is as important as the projects we construct. Our tagline, “Building for Life” means that our construction is enacted with purpose, quality and durability in order to serve people and enhance life.

Our reputation in the construction industry is based upon the dedication and professionalism of our highly skilled employees and subcontractors. In 2010, the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASAM) named our firm as the Michigan Contractor of the Year, making our firm the first in the region to receive the MCOY Award. In 2013, we received the MCOY Award for the second time.

Dan Vos Construction Company is a full service construction firm, serving Michigan and the Midwest by delivering effective

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GRAND EQUIPMENT COMPANY building solutions to clients through design build, general contracting and construction management methods. Headquartered in Ada, Michigan, we provide complete architectural engineering services as well as service teams which deliver specialized facility maintenance, steel and home modification services.

We utilize cutting-edge design and communication technology to deliver creative, sustainable and cost effective solutions from office to field.

We view ourselves as a single-source solution provider serving a wide-ranging spec-

trum of clients such as pharmaceutical manufacturers and food processors, healthcare facilities, commercial and retail, office buildings, K-12 and higher education facilities, non-profits; and community places of worship.

Ranging from large manufacturers to small business owners, doctors to educators and community non-profits, our goal is to meet the unique needs of our clients and surpass their expectations with innovation and integrity from start to completion.

We invite you to learn about our work and our people at www.danvosconstruction.com.

For over 50 years, Mika Meyers has provided practical legal counsel to clients in the many segments of real estate. From the beginning, our approach has emphasized results — in an industry where results really matter. Our highly skilled attorneys focus on helping clients reach their business goals, with language they can understand and solutions they can put to use immediately.

Real Estate Law. One of the Mika Meyers practice areas that add value to our clients’ businesses. For more information, visit mikameyers.com.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEARS

MCOY AWARD NOMINEES! Christman Company Dan Vos Construction Elzinga & Volkers Erhardt Construction Owen-Ames-Kimball Company Pioneer Construction Rockford Construction Company Triangle Associates Inc.

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Elzinga & Volkers CONGRATULATIONS

TO ALL THE 2015 MCOY NOMINEES!

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Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals has provided a diverse range of services nationwide since 1945.

Headquartered in Holland, MI, we provide construction management, design/build, facilities services, general trades, supplemental staffing and fire stopping solutions to a wide range of clients and markets including healthcare, senior living, religious and industrial/manufacturing.

Our team of professionals pride themselves on excelling in highly complex environments, which is why we are recognized as a construction leader in acute healthcare facilities and in highly regulated manufacturing industries such as food production and pharmaceuticals. We have a proven track record of success in these industries, which is evidenced by client relationships that span decades.

We are also very proud of our commitment to the safety and well-being of our employees and trade partners on our project sites. Elzinga & Volkers has enjoyed over 3,000 days, totaling more than

QUALITY CAR WASH 1, 200,000 million hours, with no loss time injuries. In 2015, our safety program received its second consecutive Diamond STEP recognition from the Associated Builders and Contractors. We also take great pride in our recognition as one of West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, which we have earned for eight years running. We believe that happy, engaged employees will ultimately deliver the highest quality product to our customers.

Currently, our teams are gearing up to execute one of the company’s best backlogs of work including major capital projects around the State

of Michigan and beyond. We are also celebrating 70 years of business with a community giving program to thank those that have given so much to us.

Above all, we are most proud of our recognition as a Michigan Contractor of the Year finalist by the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan. This award is an acknowledgment of the hard work that our team has put into ensuring that our projects are efficient, safe and completed with a high level of attention to quality and detail.

We understand that the success of Elzinga & Volkers is directly related to the success of our subcontracting team.

Congratulations to all the MCOY nominees, and thanks for all the work this year.

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Congratulations to the 2015 MCOY Award Nominees!

Erhardt Construction Build. Trust.

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Contractor Services

Erhardt Construction has provided high quality construction services throughout West Michigan for over fifty-three years. As one of the area’s most experienced and respected contractors, we oversee projects ranging from small interior renovations to some of the most recognizable architectural landmarks on our city’s skyline. Today, Erhardt continues to perform as a general contractor, construction manager, and design/builder on a wide variety of projects.

From commercial, manufacturing, education, health care, senior living, and worship facilities, Erhardt has successfully completed thousands of projects.

Our talented team of experts is comprised of solution providers who work to achieve outstanding service and world-class craftsmanship. Our project managers, site superintendents, and trades-people have the customer-focused attitude and flexibility to meet our clients’ needs.

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lence drives us improve, from the way we build to the way information and knowledge flows throughout our projects. New methods of designing, constructing and coordinating projects are at our fingertips. We are utilizing methods that are leaner, more sustainable and provide a safer, integrated and collaborative overall building process. Erhardt offers numerous qualities and services that distinguish us and reinforce our industry leadership -- services such as Lean Project Delivery, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and LEED and sustainable

Erhardt also believes in community service and corporate responsibility, demonstrated by volunteer initiatives, non-profit partnerships, and good corporate citizenship. We serve our community by being active, engaged, and involved as a business and as individuals.

Erhardt is honored to be nominated for the 2015 MCOY award. We place a high value in the knowledge and expertise of our subcontractor partners. Together, we strive to provide a remarkable construction experience for all project stakeholders.

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Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

O-A-K was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1891 as a commercial General Contractor.

Today, five generations later, we offer Construction Management, General Contracting and Design/Build services to a wide range of clients throughout West Michigan. We have full-service offices in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.

We were the honored recipient of the 2014 Michigan Contractor of the Year award, and we are grateful to our local business partners who help make every project a success.

As a 100% employeeowned company since the day we were founded, our values define our work: teamwork, integrity, accountability, flexibility and community.

Coupled with a unique employee-ownership structure, O-A-K’s business culture of trust and respect plays a major role in our success. We

JAPANESE GARDEN FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS are big enough to handle the most complex projects, and small enough to care. In fact, the O-A-K commitment to building strong communities has allowed us to complete projects in 39 of the 50 United States.

At O-A-K, we are grateful for our past and for the success of our founders. And although many things have changed over the past century, we continue to build every project just as our founders did, with the future in mind.

O-A-K’s Values: Integrity - We are transparent and truthful in our interactions. We value doing the

“right thing” over the “easy thing” every time.

Community - We encourage each other to engage organizations and events that align with things we’re passionate about.

Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions, and we honor our commitments.

Flexibility - We follow our established processes and systems but are always willing to embrace and adapt to new ideas.

Teamwork - We listen to each other. We understand that working separately doesn’t mean working apart.

Hard work pays off.

Congratulations MCOY Nominees!

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Pioneer Construction

FIVE STAR WINDOW COATINGS Commercial • Residential Building throughout four generations of family ownership, Pioneer Construction is a recognized leader in the construction industry, known for quality construction delivered on-time and in-budget.

With expertise in a variety of delivery methods including General Contracting, Design/ Build, and Construction Management, Pioneer offers a unique and customized approach based on the goals of its clients. With a diverse range of experience and self performing capabilities, Pioneer is able to fulfill its mission to build with skill and integrity.

As a true builder employing over two-hundred talented craft and trade professionals, Pioneer Construction offers extensive self-performance abilities that enable us to provide unsurpassed budget,

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At Pioneer, we believe that being a true builder is critical to our success. It is in the spirit of this longstanding philosophy that we focus on selfperformance of key trades to drive project outcomes. This approach insures that our people can expertly control the schedule, quality, safety, and cost on every project.

Continuously investing in our people, equipment, and new technology keeps us fresh and

motivated as a company.

Ultimately, it’s about people and their ability to get things done right. Pioneer Construction strives to deliver the very best to our clients with an upbeat and professional attitude every step of the way. Our goal is to be the best.

Pioneer is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and provides construction solutions throughout the continental United States.

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Congratulations to the 2015 MCOY Nominees!

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Congratulations TO ALL OF THIS YEAR’S NOMINEES FOR THE MICHIGAN CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD!

Rockford Construction Rockford Construction is an innovative construction development services provider with significant experience across a wide variety of industries.

Rockford has the privilege of being a local, West Michiganbased construction manager with a strong national reputation. Building in 44 states across the country, we support projects through the strength of our relationships with local and national subcontractors, architects, engineers, and supply chain partners.

Since it began in 1987, Rockford Construction’s reputation for quality, innovative thinking, and collaboration has grown, establishing them as the #1 contractor in West Michigan and one of the Top 200 contractors in the nation.

Rockford is also the largest green/LEED contractor in West Michigan and one of the few with a national ABC Green Contractor Certification.

Our commitment to sustainability extends to our own home, too. Our new office is a showcase of sustainable features, from our composting commitment to our walkability score. Not only does

WHIRLPOOL Rockford’s office demonstrate sustainable principles in the design and construction of the building, but it also supports sustainable operations for years to come.

For more than 28 years, Rockford has been building for a changing world - understanding how the new realities in technology, sustainability, and the global economy affect companies, clients, and buildings themselves. Rockford’s experience leads to an under-

standing of how to create and maintain high-performing buildings, adapt to changing business models, and effectively use space. Through the use of leading edge technologies, defined processes, and business practices, Rockford is able to deliver construction services that foster an environment of collaboration, reduce risk, and produce successful outcomes for all stakeholders.

Congratulations to the 2015 Michigan Contractor of the Year Nominees!

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Triangle Associates, Inc.

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CONGRATULATIONS 2015 MCOY AWARD NOMINEES! Established in 1918 as George Datema & Sons, Triangle Associates, Inc. has flourished as an award winning and industry leading construction management, general contracting and design/ build company. Through four generations of family leadership and over 97 years of experience, Triangle has taken the best from the past – a solid work ethic, pride in craftsmanship and an honest approach to working with people – and blended those qualities with the most modern and up-to-date technology systems. The result is a company rooted in tradition and committed to building exceptional facilities, great people and strong communities. Over the years our team members have embraced our West Michigan community by committing time, talent and resources to support those organizations that help make our state one of the best in the country.

Triangle offers a full range of professional construction

FOX SUBARU management services. Our diverse staff specializes in a wide range of market segments including education, commercial/retail, medical/ senior living, civic/municipal, housing, industrial, infrastructure and a growing national accounts program, and is committed to all aspects of sustainable building. We listen to our clients’ needs and offer the best solutions to fit the unique qualities of their specific projects.

We also work closely with our contractor partners to establish project-specific goals and apply our expertise to implement customized strategies which meet and exceed those same

goals. We understand the importance of communication and safety during all phases of the building program and we provide the leadership, expertise and dedication to deliver on our promises.

Our growing team has operated in over 30 states throughout the country. With over 75 percent of our work coming from repeat clients, we place great value on the relationships our people have developed over the years.

Our reputation in the construction community is well recognized and highly regarded, and is built upon the professionalism and dedication of our talented staff.

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Calling Subcontractors and Suppliers Why become a member of ASA Michigan?

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Working together, we solve problems, and leverage our influence to provide greater visibility, credibility and prestige for our diverse trades. The Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund (SLDF) provides legal support on broad issues important to subcontractors, service providers and suppliers. As a team, we bring positive change to the construction industry.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

ASA works on behalf of members in Washington and across the nation. ASAM works on your behalf in Lansing and at the local level. ASAM helps to facilitate two way communications with state and local government agencies and legislative bodies as well as representatives. ASAM reports on developments and changes in laws and regulations that matter to your business.

BUSINESS PRACTICE INTERCHANGE

Member-only ASAM events feature the very valuable structured opportunity to exchange information about customer’s business practices, and the opportunity to learn about the business practices of companies similar to yours.

ASA provides a similar service at the national level.

“ASAM provides year-round benefits to me and my employees.

The stand-out item each year is definitely the MCOY Awards. It’s great to see the impact it’s had on both subs and general contractors.”

ANDY JASPER, VP, ANDY J. EGAN COMPANY “I have been involved in ASAM for over five years, and have found the numerous training and networking opportunities to be very valuable to our business. ASAM is the only organization dedicated to working with, and speaking for, professional subcontractors.”

KEN MISIEWICZ, CEO, PLEUNE SERVICE COMPANY

VALUABLE MONTHLY MEETINGS

ASAM arranges regular monthly meetings that provide the opportunity for your company to learn the most current, and the most important information and practices that will help your company to be more successful.

ASA holds national meetings and workshops that provide an even broader perspective and value at that level. In addition, networking and exchange of information are significant.

MICHIGAN CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR (MCOY) AWARDS

The MCOY awards are one outlet for subcontractors to voice their appreciation for outstanding general contractors. General Contractors are ranked based on what matters most--everything from ethics and safety to quality and workmanship. The awards are widely recognized in the field, and a number of general contractors have stated they’ve changed practices in order to be

considered.

ASA Michigan membership has increased almost 50% in the past 2 years. Subcontractors and supplier may join by visiting www.ASAMichigan.net or by emailing proussey@titaneq.com.

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PERSONAL CONCIERGE & LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT

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3 Driving to appointments 3 Prescription pick-up 3 Airline travel companion 3 Social/entertainment 3 Meal arrangements

3 Checks for issues/addresses needs if there are problems found (furnace out, leaks, etc)

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