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February 2017
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BEHIND THE NUMBERS By all accounts, our annual Stakeholders meeting, held at the end of January, was a big success. We hope that everyone found the event informative and left the room excited about our future. There is, however, some anxiety that can be created when we look ahead and set some ambitious goals for the organization. Until this year, we as a leadership team have not talked directly about growth in the organization. That’s not to say that we have not been quietly working on this in the background and the company has, in fact, grown significantly over the last five years in almost every metric. We have felt that if we continue to treat people well, and deliver excellent service to our clients, the growth will come. As we begin the new business year, we are choosing to talk directly about growth goals as we feel the current team has set such a great foundation for that growth. Pushing for organizational growth without a stable foundation is irresponsible and risky. Our company is more poised for growth than it ever has been because of your efforts every day and your commitment to being Unmistakably EV.
our services. If you know people in the trades that you believe fit our culture, we are ready to hire! • 500: Our goal for trades people trained during Safety Week – Our Alive365 program continues to impact the construction community in West Michigan. The fourth annual Safety Week will be held on March 13-17 and we are hoping to once again to increase the number of tradespeople trained at the week-long event. • 0: The most important number of all – This is the number of safety incidents that we are striving for every day, every hour, and every minute. We can’t say enough about the impressive safety culture that you are all building at Elzinga & Volkers, but we must never rest in the pursuit of keeping our coworkers and partners safe every day. The business plan and the three-year vision shared at the Stakeholders meeting contains a number of other metrics and goals, all of which are open for questions, explanation and feedback. If you have specific questions, or you're just curious, our leadership team is ready to chat. Continue to work safe and enjoy these last weeks (hopefully) of winter.
Here are some important numbers to remember as we embark on our next year of operations: • 20%: Our desired growth in self-performed trade staff – Our self-performed trade staff is an incredibly important part of our operations and their performance continues to create demand for
28th Annual Trade Contractor's Breakfast Thank you to everyone who helped with our annual Trade Contractor's Breakfast! All of the attendees had such a great time. This event is a highlight for many who come each year. All of the conversations with our guests were uplifting and all shared their thanks for our team's hard work.
John Parker VP of Project Development
Wedding Bells! Wedding Bells! WELCOME TO THE E&V FAMILY! Let’s give it up for our excellent newcomers and welcome them to the E&V Family!
Max Schmidt
On February 5th, Nolan celebrated his first birthday. Two days later he had his 12th and final radiation treatment and is doing well. Nolan was also able to go home, which is a great step forward for everyone. Starting in March, Nolan will begin receiving a six-month antibody treatment.
Tricia Eikey
Assistant Project Manager
Administrative Assistant
Bobby Erickson
Miguel Delao
Interiors Division
Our Little Fighter– "No Fear Nolan"
Carpenter Apprentice
Please continue to keep the Brouwer family in your prayers. For more updates, visit Nolan's FB page: Nolan-"No Fear Nolan"
Making an Impact in Africa For two weeks, Max Schmidt, assistant project manager, spent time giving back to a community in Kenya, with some support from E&V. When Mike Nova learned of Max's trip he stepped in to financially support his mission because it closely aligned with E&V's values. In the middle of summer, he lent his hand and construction knowledge to help improve this small, low-income village. During his stay, he helped pour concrete slabs for the kitchen cafeteria floor and basketball court. However, it wasn't as easy has he initially imagined. The quant village was set in the mountains, so getting any type of equipment in was impossible. Instead, tractors hauled aggregate, sand and bags of cement up to the school and poured them into piles. Women carried water, balanced on top of their heads, to the site and poured it onto the pile. Local concrete crew members and Max then used hoes to mix it all together and spread it onto a slab. Each slab is made up of a base layer and a finish layer because there is no concern about water freezing and causing damage. "The men I worked with showed me what hard work really is and that they do it for just a few dollars a day," said Max. "I am so thankful for E&V's support! The impact of this trip would have been completely different without it." BUILDINGTOGETHER | February 2017
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WHAT WE’RE BUILDING RECENTLY AWARDED
Cintas - Grand- Rapids, MI Med Express Grand Rapids, MI Design-Build Exterior Improvements Fast Stats »» »» »» »» »» »»
GETTING STARTED
3,500-SF new addition and water filtration system, and a 20,000-SF parking lot. This project will be a design-build with Century AE. The value of the project is $1.1 million. Construction will begin this spring. Project Manager: Guy Descloux Field Manager: Larry Wolters
Baudville - Grand Rapids, MI Build-Out Fast Stats
»» Renovation of 20,850-SF of existing space and increasing usable space by 9,000-SF. »» Phase one is expected be completed in September with phase two beginning at that time. »» The renovation will include the addition of seven new meeting rooms. »» A new, grand entry will be added to welcome guests and clients. »» Project Manager: Maria Nykerk »» Field Manager: Doug Eddy
UNDERWAY
St. Patrick/St. Anthony Parish - Grand Haven, MI Addition and Renovation Fast Stats »» 26,000-SF addition which includes a new gathering space, nursery, kitchen, meeting rooms and parish offices, along with a complete renovation of the church sanctuary. »» The budget is $5.9 million. »» Sanctuary renovations began on January 9 with a required completion date of April 7, 2017. »» The new addition continues to move forward and on schedule. »» Senior Project Manager: Mike Parker »» Assistant Project Manager: Jared Anderson »» Field Managers: Brian Locke & EJ Calloway
WRAPPING UP
ADAC - Keating Office - Muskegon MI Remodel Fast Stats »» ADAC is enjoying their new 4,200-SF remodel. »» The office has a high-end look and feel, with an open floor plan that includes sliding glass doors and motorized desks for height adjustments. »» A new feature to the office space is a training room that includes floor to ceiling marker board walls. »» Project Manager: Brett Lesiewicz »» Field Manager: Brian Englishman
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HALL PASS
CONGRATULATIONS!
E&V employees are enjoying time off with their kids at school related functions!
Scott Thomas
Greyson Ray
On February 9, Jessica and Tom Hammond welcomed their bundle into the world! Scott weighed 5lbs 13oz and was 18.25 inches long!
Jill Monte and her husband Jerrod welcomed their son Greyson on January 26, 2017. Greyson weighed 6lbs and 7oz and was 19.75 inches long!
Landon Jay
Jeff and Michelle DeJonge welcomed their son Landon on February 15. He weighed 7lbs and was 20.5 inches long!
Frankie Hoogeveen
On Wednesday, February 15, Jason and his daughter Khloe, stopped by to show off their newest family member Frankie! She's four months old and 35lbs!
Please Welcome,
Julie Cole and her son, Tyden, celebrating Valentines Day together.
2017 Paid Holidays New Year’s Day (Observed) Monday, January 2, 2017 Good Friday (½ Day) Friday, April 14, 2017 - Special Vacation Day
Seth Wehner, Safety Consultant
SW Management and Consulting We are happy to announce the partnership with Seth Wehner of SW Management and Consulting. Seth and his team will provide safety oversight and consulting services on all projects throughout Michigan and nationally. Seth has provided leadership and oversight for safety responsibilities as a Director of Safety for Commercial Construction Companies. He has 15 years of experience at both branch and corporate companies as a trade contractor and as a General Contractor Construction Manager. He is OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction safety certified, level one MIOSHA certified, and is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Seth is looking forward to getting to know all of us and being a part of our team!
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