Safety Days Count:
4,758
No Lost Time Injuries
As of 5/26/2020
FLT CONNECTION - FISH AND CHIPS
MAY, 2020
BUILDING TOGETHER
BRIAN WHITE - GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Wow! What a year the past month has been! It has already been just over one month since Governor Whitmer issued her first extension to the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. Subsequently, she again added extensions on April 24 and May 7 with the expectation of reopening portions of industry on May 28. During this time, EV Construction has continued to adapt to the challenges presented by the order, and many others. In last month’s article, Mike shared that we did not get to properly celebrate our corporate rebranding. And now, over this past month, we also did not have the opportunity to recognize the company’s momentous milestone of 75 years of business. Mike also mentioned ‘Fish and Chips’ last month; defined as the phenomenon of taking two things that are great on their own and combining them to make something even better. For the sake of this article, let’s just say ‘Fish and Chips’ is two different things served together. Ergo COVID-19 and our 75th anniversary. As I think about the company’s success over the last 75 years I have to ask, “What has allowed EV to remain successful for so long?” And when I think of COVID-19 and its ever-changing challenges to our workplace, I ask, “How is it that EV is still building buildings despite this virus?”
The answer to both questions is simple: it is our people! Really good people! One of the most important character traits EV people possess is the perspective they maintain when new challenges are presented. The perspective is not focusing on what we cannot do. We have all had enough of that, but rather our people lean in and ask “What can we do?” EV people look at a challenge and find a way through it. They do not meet a challenge and give up. They do not get knocked down and stay down. EV people stay the course and do their part to ensure that we all experience continued success. This whole idea reminds me of a quote from President John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” This is the spirit and the character of a true EV employee. It is this mindset that will get us through not only COVID-19 but the next challenge and the next challenge and will ultimately create a tremendous future, hopefully for 75 more years and beyond! We have great people at EV Construction and that is what makes the company great! Thank you to all of you who have leaned in and done whatever you could to help this company, and its people, stay safe, engaged and successful. Stay on the forefront of doing things in a great and unmistakable way. Keep up the good work! Sincerely,
Brian White
SAFETY TIP
WELCOME TO THE EV FAMILY!
Ergonomics: Reduce and eliminate backaches and strains by following proper lifting techniques. Always use your knees instead of your back and avoid twisting your body when picking up, carrying or releasing a heavy load.
OUR FAMILY IS GROWING!
There was an EV baby boom this month! Check out the beautiful new additions!
Brad Loomans
Facilities Services PM
Ed Winterhalder Field Manager
Ella Louise joined Mike, Tara, Nolan and Brody on April 15. Congratulations to the Brouwer family on this adorable 7lb, 2oz addition.
Scott and Courtney Scherer welcomed their first child on April 20. Baby Jensen Scott was a healthy 8lb, 13oz. Congrats to Scott and Courtney, Grandpa Joe, Grandma Michelle and Uncle Joe on the precious addition who undoubtedly has a future at EV! It’s another boy for the Skinner family! Daxton Lee joined Christian, Leah and Wyatt on May 6 (just two days before his daddy’s birthday), weighing 6lb, 13oz. Congratulations Skinners!
John Pylman
Painting Division
Monica Downs
Office Administrator Coldwater
Cameron Roussey Summer Help Intern
Mark Shiery
Field Manager Coldwater
Zach Galle and his fiance, Anna Mae, welcomed Paisley Rae on May 17. 7lb, 7oz Paisley is the first child for Zach and Anna Mae.
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE June 10 | Blood Drive June 10 | 2:45P | Corporate Safety Meeting June 11 | 12P-1P | Building Connected (Taught by Eric Lammers) July 3 | EV Construction Closed in Observance of Independence Day July 4 | Independence Day July 8 | 2:45P | Corporate Safety Meeting July 9 | 10A-1P | Microsoft Project - Part One (Taught by the OLT) July 16 | 10A-1P | Microsoft Project - Part Two (Taught by the OLT) July 23 | 1P-4P | Microsoft Project - Part Three (Taught by the OLT) July 25 | EV Family Day at Michigan’s Adventure (Fingers Crossed)
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Don’t forget to check EVinsite for all upcoming events and more details!
Morgan Beckhusen Office Assistant Coldwater
Lucas Kleyn
Summer Help Intern Rehire
TEAM GROWTH OPEN POSITIONS:
- Traveling Field Manager - Traveling FSD Member - General Trades Laborer - Interiors Team Member - Drywall Finisher - Painter - Firestop Technician - Concrete Finisher
WHAT WE’RE BUILDING RECENTLY AWARDED
Ridge Point Community Church - Holland, MI Exterior Improvements
Grand Vista Assisted Living - Coldwater, MI New Construction
» This project consists of various exterior improvements to the church’s property including playgrounds, sports areas and an amphitheater. We will also be making some interior modifications to the building to increase connection to the outdoor amenities. » The project value is estimated at $1.2M. » Construction for this project is scheduled to begin in June and wrap-up in September. » Project Manager: Anthony Davis » Field Manager: TBD
» Grand Vista Assisted Living is currently underway on the construction of their fourth facility. This facility will be a single-story, wood-framed, 20unit senior living facility with common spaces for kitchen, dining, living rooms and a salon. » Work commenced on May 1 and is expected to be ready for turnover to the owner in October 2020. » The project value is estimated at $2.4M. » Project Executive: John Walsh » Field Manager: Mark Shiery
UNDERWAY
NOTES: 1.
GETTING STARTED
SEE GENERAL NOTES ON SHEET D1.
FINISHING UP
VENT STACK
City of GR RNG - Grand Rapids, MI Renovation
Holland Hospital Boven Birth Center - Holland, MI Renovation
SUMP (SEE CIVIL SHEET C9, CIVIL SUMP DETAILS)
BURIED PIPE
FUTURE TREATMENT SKID
BURIED PIPE FUTURE TREATMENT SKID BURIED PIPE TREATMENT SKID 002 FUTURE TREATMENT SKID
TREATMENT SKID OXYGEN REMOVAL
6/11/2019 3:15:41 PM - E:\IER\12737\200-12737-19001\CAD\BIM-MODELFILES\GR_RNG\ORTHOS\DWGS\D-3 OVERALL ISO.DWG - WILSON, SCOTT
001
BURIED PIPE
MOISTURE REMOVAL
SALES GAS COMPRESSION
TOP OF CONCRETE PADS EL. 597.50 (TYP.) TOP OF ROCKS AT GRADE EL. 597.00 (TYP.)
SW ISOMETRIC VIEW
PROCESS & EQUIPMENT OVERALL ISOMETRIC 1 OF 2
SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"
TETRA TECH
» Site preparations for, and installation of, a gas conditioning system to turn waste from Grand Rapids’ Water Resource Recovery Facility into usable gas to be used and sold. The project scope includes underground piers, sitework and concrete equipment pads. New owner furnished gas conditioning equipment will be installed along with associated piping and wiring. » The project value is estimated at $4.9M. » Self-perform trades on this project include sitework, concrete, steel and painting. » Project Manager: Curt Hielke » Field Manager: Dan Donavan
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY
BURIED PIPE
REV. NO.
» This project included a three-phase renovation and addition to the existing birthing unit. The renovation included 21 postpartum rooms, four triage rooms, eight labor and delivery rooms, one c-section OR, one “2 Bay” PACU and clinical and ancillary support areas. New construction consisted of two small additions. » This project has been underway for 2.5 years! » The project value is estimated at $11.8M. » All EV Construction self-performed trades teams worked on this project. » Project Manager: Jared Andersen » Field Manager: Nate Stuart
RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT THE
DESCRIPTION
5679
D3
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EV CONSTRUCTION TEAM FACEBOOK PAGE
FIND THE TEAM PAGE ON FACEBOOK TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER EV FAMILIES The EV Construction Best & Brightest Companies to Work For Communication and Shared Vision Committee has received numerous requests for an easily accessible avenue that would allow team members and their families to communicate with one another. In response to those requests, they created an EV Construction Team Page on Facebook. This site will be an open forum for all members to share updates with the rest of the EV family, providing more immediate communication. This platform is optional to join and provides a place for announcements that may not make sense in other, more formal, communication mediums (company-wide emails, company website, EVinsite, etc.). This page is meant for current employees and/or their significant others only. All members requesting to join will need to be approved by a group moderator. This group is private and posts or content should not be shared outside of this group. The focus of the content should be: 1. Kudos and good job notes from EV Team members to other EV Team members. 2. Project wins, completions and updates above and beyond what our official corporate page shares. 3. Updated policies and reminders (safety, quality, HR, insurance, etc.). 4. Reminders of upcoming company events. 5. EV community involvement (parades, charitable giving, lending and helping hand). 6. Recruitment of volunteers. 7. Sharing of photos or successful stories.
8. Professional and personal successes - Completed trainings or education, promotions, marriage or engagement, additions to the family, etc. 9. Requests for thoughts and/or prayers for yourself or your family members. 10. Quick announcements of personal belongings for sale or donation - cars, bins of clothing, houses, boats, tools, etc. (Please limit to one post to gauge interest and handle all communication for pickup or payment on your own. Do not post individual clothing items for sale.) Please remember this site is not for political posts or anything that could be harmful or demeaning to another person. Please also refrain from using the platform to sell jewelry, make-up, hair care lines and the like. Search Facebook for EV Construction Team and submit a connection request. One of our administrators will approve your request and grant you access to the page.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
CLEANING UP OUR COMMUNITY Alright EV Fam, let’s break out our walking shoes, grocery bags and a pair of gloves – we’re cleaning our communities! The Community Initiatives Committee is hosting a community clean-up event! As you’re walking through your neighborhood, down a park trail or taking a long walk on the beach, take a grocery bag to help do some clean up! We strongly recommend wearing gloves while picking up trash and not picking up anything that you’re unsure of. We want you all to be safe! Post a picture in the EV Construction Team Facebook page or email/text Kelsey Juergens with a picture of you and your bag of trash for a chance to win a gift card! Drawing will be held on June 5. More trash bags = more entries.
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SAVE THE DATE JULY 25, 2020
MORE DETAILS TO COME