BUILDING TOGETHER February 2020
Upcoming Events March 11 | Safety Meeting New Uniform Distribution March 12 | Broadway Grand Rapids Charlie & The Chocolate Factory March 26 | Smart365 Training - Masonry March 31 | Rebranding Public Launch March 31 | Annual Employee Bowling Party April 6-10 | Staycation Activities April 15 | Safety Meeting Return Old Uniforms Recurring: Every Friday in February & March 12:00-12:30 | Smart365 Training - Excel
Don’t forget to check EVinsite for all upcoming events and more details!
Safety Tip: Hot Work: When hot work is being performed onsite, ensure there is a designated fire watch remaining in the area following work completion for one hour to watch for smoldering fires! BUILDING TOGETHER | February 2020
TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING
MIKE NOVAKOSKI, CEO & PRESIDENT Elzinga & Volkers has had a profound impact on my life and countless others. It has left a positive, indelible mark on thousands of people we’ve all worked alongside, whether it be a fellow team member, a trade partner, supplier, architect or any one of our many clients. In my 30+ years, I have experienced many transformations in our industry. Having a front row seat to witness, and actively participate in, the unmistakable transformation our company has undergone in just the past ten years alone has brought me great joy. We have morphed into something very special indeed. No one else shares our unique journey, nor have they been able to duplicate our culture, our award worthiness and our highly talented, meaningfully connected workforce. As most of you know by now, we have chosen 2020 as our year to redirect how the world sees, feels and experiences EV. We are shifting focus from “who we were” to “who we’ve become”. The rebranding process we are undergoing in the coming months gives us the chance to reinforce (through stories, taglines, a refreshed logo, signage, uniforms, etc.) that we are noticeably different. As the old car commercial used to say, “This is not your grandfather’s Oldsmobile”. This rebranding is fueled by several “realities” of our business today.
First, we have grown substantively in many areas including team members, sales and business lines. Clients have pulled us out of our historical comfort zones. They love what we do and how we do it! We have significantly grown our self-perform abilities not just in numbers, but by also adding four new divisions that have exploded with opportunities to serve our clients. Our unique operational model and business platform led us to the writing of our book “Become Unmistakable – Start the Journey from Commodity to Oddity”. The book led to the creation of a separate consulting company, Become Unmistakable, LLC, that is helping companies across all industries develop leadership, culture and realize the need for meaningful employee connection and engagement! New leadership has also reinvigorated EV Group, our professional services company. Our company has grown and so has our recognition around the region, state and nation. Second, as we have branched out nationally, we have come to understand the need to be more clearly and simply recognizable. Our new name “EV Construction” is easy to spell, memorable and clearly states what we do. While we will always honor our founders’ surnames as the base of where we started, our new name reflects who we have become. Along with the name change, Continued on Page 2
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IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
WELCOME TO THE EV FAMILY!
Wednesday, March 11: ∙ New Uniform Distribution (at the safety meeting) Tuesday, March 31: ∙ Public Launch of EV Construction ∙ Begin Wearing New Uniforms ∙ Post New Site Signage (if applicable) ∙ Launch of www.ev.construction Website ∙ Email Addresses will Automatically Update to @ev.construction Wednesday, April 15: ∙ Uniform Collection (at the safety meeting) *** This is to turn in previous uniforms only, Do not bring back any swag items you received as gifts or items you bought yourself. Only company issued uniforms with the old logo need to be returned.
Daniel Riemersma Interiors Division
Safety Days Count:
4,668
No Lost Time Injuries
As of 2/26/2020
Friday, May 1: ∙ 75th Anniversary Party. More details to come.
TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING CONT’D our electronic communications (email and websites) will be hosted at www.ev.construction. That’s right, no “.com”! If you have ever had to give our current email address over the phone, you already know how much easier this will be. Third, we look to reinforce the things that are most important to us. Our new tagline, “Built Around People”, could not be more powerful in this regard. At our core, we are great builders. Not just in the physical sense, but also in how we build everything on the foundational belief of employee-centricity. We truly care for our people. The talented men and women of this company work hard to be their own, unmistakable brand, worthy of awards like “Mother/Father/Wife/ Husband/Daughter/Son/Neighbor or Coach of the Year”. The deeply connected relationships we constantly encourage between the company and each team member is an incredible investment that pays off in both personal and professional fulfillment. Owners have come to know, without any doubt, we operate many levels above any of our competitors. We have a sustainable future because of the “raving fan” status our clients have for us as a result of the people with whom they have worked.
MARCH NEWSLETTER
March will be a busy month as we prepare to launch our rebrand publicly. We will be skipping the March newsletter this year and begin again with a new look in April. In the meantime, keep your eyes on EVinsite for information about current EV happenings.
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
A great group of EV men took the plunge for Special Olympics on Saturday, February 1. Thank you to those pictured below for your participation and to Doug Eddy for leading the charge.
Finally, this rebranding has been brewing for years now without us labelling it as such. Without realizing it, little by little and systematically we have been undergoing a major transformation for the last decade. Things like attitude, culture, people, leadership, processes and beliefs have all been a work in progress. The capstone to this journey is a sort of “graduation ceremony” where we step from one level to another, or you might say “from then to now”! In 2020 our brand will be caught up to our journey and I am proud and excited for our bright future as EV Construction, a company Built Around People! Sincerely, BUILDING TOGETHER | February 2020
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WHAT WE’RE BUILDING RECENTLY AWARDED
Oakview Medical Care Center - Ludington, MI Renovation and Addition Fast Stats
» This new senior living project includes renovations of the existing resident rooms, kitchen area and café. The building addition will accommodate four new resident rooms, laundry and kitchen support areas. New landscaping and a new central courtyard area will also be added. » The project value is estimated at $3.5M. » We will be pursuing general trades, firestopping and potentially more. » Project Manager: Jared Andersen » Field Manager: Nate Stuart
GETTING STARTED
Calvin University Spoelhof Design HUB - Grand Rapids, MI Renovation Fast Stats
» Renovations to a busy intersection in the Spoelhof Center will support creative educational programming and provide a space for students to work and interact with each other. This will be our second project in 12 months for Calvin University. » This project is valued at $600,000. » We will self-perform general trades, steel, concrete and firestopping. » Project Manager: Charlie Bennett » Assistant Project Manager: Jordan Boeve » Field Manager: Brian Locke
UNDERWAY
Mercy Health Medical Office Building - Norton Shores, MI New Construction Fast Stats
» The new building is being constructed in the parking lot of a former Kmart building. It will be 41,500-SF when complete and house over 80 exam rooms. The building will also hold a retail pharmacy, urgent care, lab, imaging suite and physical therapy suite. » The total value for this project is about $11.5M. » The EV team is contracted to self-perform carpentry and firestopping. » Senior Project Manager: Brett Lesiewicz » Assistant Project Manager: Harry Sadler » Field Manager: Ryan Geurink
WRAPPING UP
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Haworth Fitness Center and Locker Room - Holland, MI Renovation Fast Stats
» This 13,400-SF renovation includes the interior demolition of Haworth’s existing 2nd and 3rd floor employee locker rooms and fitness center to make room for an all new, state-of-the-art facility in its place. » The value of this project is $1.4M. » The EV team self-performed steel, carpentry and interiors. » Project Manager: Charlie Bennett » Assistant Project Manager: Jordan Boeve » Field Manager: Jereme Reeths
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SPRING BREAK 2020
E&V STAY-CATION Monday, April 6 You’ll definitely catch some air here! * For Children 10 and under. Catch Air 10:00am 2978 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Tuesday, April 7 Jump into the fun! Rebounderz! 10:00am 7500 Cottonwood Drive Jenison, MI 49428
Wednesday, April 8 Make new discoveries! Grand Rapids Children’s Museum 9:30am 11 Sheldon Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Thursday, April 9 Come take a look at the beautiful Butterfly Exhibit at Frederik Meijer Garden!
S Y M P O S I U M
Frederik Meijer Garden 9:00am 1000 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Monday, March 16 • 11:30 PM - 3:30 PM
T R A I N I N G S Monday, March 16 - Thursday, March 19
Friday, April 10 End spring break with a splash! Holland Aquatic Center 12:00-4:00pm (12:00 arrival) 550 Maple Avenue Holland, MI 49423
RSVP!
Please continue to promote Safety Week on project sites and pass the provided flyers out to trades, project owners, city inspectors, etc. Let’s fill every available seat!
EV EMPLOYEE BOWLING PARTY! Tuesday, March 31 3:30-6:30 PM
Please RSVP for up to two events by Friday, March 26 on EVinsite!
BAM! Bowling Center 478 E. 16TH Street Holland, MI 49423
Many of these locations are no longer participating in prebooked group visits during spring break. Please arrive at the time listed on this flyer. Tara Brouwer will be present at each event so find her once you arrive and she will get you checked-in. Please include the names of each attendee and the ages of all children when submitting your RSVP.
RSVP on EVinsite no later than March 24!
EV WINTER SKI WEEKEND The Best & Brightest Compensation, Benefits & Employee Solutions Committee organized a ski weekend in Cadillac at Caberfae. Here are some photos from the weekend.
O P E N POSITIONS
Assistant Project Manager
Tradespeople:
Project Manager
General Trades Sitework Concrete Finisher Firestop Drywall Finisher Painting Interiors
Facilities Services Technicians - Traveling Field Managers Local & Traveling
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