& CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
December 2017
BUILDINGTOGETHER
EXCITEMENT FOR WHAT'S AHEAD Where the Thanksgiving holiday is about taking time to reflect on what we are thankful for, Christmas and New Year’s are all about excitement and anticipation. We can’t wait for those special moments at church or during our family Christmas dinners. Our kids (and some of us adults) wait anxiously for Christmas morning and presents under the tree. We stay up late on New Year’s Eve in anticipation of the Times Square ball drop and maybe a New Year’s kiss from our significant other. You can see and hear excitement everywhere you turn. While much of my excitement and anticipation this season is saved for the holiday parties and the smiles on my children’s faces on Christmas morning, there is another part of me that is very excited the for E&V family as we head into 2018. Our business is once again poised for a fantastic year filled with great projects, great opportunities and the chance to make a major impact in the communities where we live, work and play. Elzinga & Volkers is planning for the start of more $10 million plus projects than at any time in the company’s recent history. While this does not come without challenges and stress, we should be excited for the stability and confidence that these major projects give the organization. The opportunities ahead will require us to continue hiring the best and brightest people to grow our self-performed divisions.
These major projects give us the confidence to seek out and win the next major contract. These major projects give us the stability to invest in our organization and our people. The company also continues to strive for award "worthiness". We are honored, once again, to be one of the Best and Brightest Place to Work in the Nation, as well a leader in safety throughout West Michigan (and beyond…). Sometimes it can be hard to see at the, “ground level” but people are taking notice of what we are doing here at lil’ old E&V. While our major projects and awards tend to get a lot of attention, there are other areas of the company where we anticipate great things in 2018. Our firestopping division, coming off their dual certifications from UL® and FM Global® is making a strong sales push and starting to land some great projects. Our facilities services team is growing with new clients and team members. Our Coldwater office is wrapping up their first major project in southwest Michigan with some exciting prospects awaiting award. We are firing on all cylinders and it is going to be a fun ride! From my family to yours, we truly hope that you had and continue to have a great holiday season and a very blessed 2018. Happy New Year!
John Parker VP of Project Development
UPCOMING EVENTS
Register Today: Stakeholders 2018 Tuesday, January 16 Terra Square 3380 Chicago Drive Hudsonville, MI 49426 3:00-6:00pm Dinner Provided Register on EVinsite.com
Trade Contractor Breakfast Friday, February 2
Safety Week March 19-22
Elzinga & Volkers Warehouse 6:00-8:00am
More details to come. Your supervisor will contact you if you're expected to attend.