& CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
August 2016
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONNECTION: WORK-LIFE BALANCE? A new term you often hear these days is “Work-Life Balance.” On the surface, this idea is great because it recognizes that we can’t just work all the time, but instead we need to balance work with our “life.” Over time, I have begun to dislike this trendy term because it sounds as if your work and your life are completely separate entities that cannot overlap and are on opposite sides of a balance scale. Instead, I prefer to use the term “Work-Life Blending,” which I first heard from Mike Novakoski. To me, this term symbolizes that life and work are consistent and cohesive, instead of compartmentalizing work so we can enjoy life. Everyone in the company has had an opportunity to develop their own “U-Map,” which illustrates goals, priorities and commitments, both personally and professionally. One area of the U-Map that can be difficult for many of us to complete is the Personal Icon. It took me a great deal of time, effort and self-reflection to develop my icon. As you can see, it has several
components, but the main graphic is work family three overlapping circles labeled as Work, Family and Friends. In the center, where the circles overlap, is a shaded friends area that I call the “Sweet Spot.” It can be difficult to describe, but to me, the “Sweet Spot” symbolizes that I am thankful that my family is interested and engaged in what I do at work, that I’m lucky to have the opportunity to work with some of my family and that I hope my children will someday work for a company like E&V. I am blessed to work with my friends (coworkers, owners, trade contracts, etc.) and I appreciate that my family respects my work and my company respects and honors my family. While I very much enjoy having dedicated time in each of my “circles,” I am lucky that they overlap and that I’m able to enjoy all the benefits of “Work-Life Blending.” Joe Novakoski VP of Project Management
AWARDS UPDATE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR!
PENDING AWARDS!
We attended the ABC Western Michigan Chapter STEP Awards breakfast on August 23 to be recognized for the 2016 STEP Diamond Award! Highest Honor... 3rd Consecutive year!
2016 DIAMOND AWARD
We are very proud to receive the 2016 Diamond STEP Award for the third consecutive year and recognize that each and every E&V employee is the key to that success!
ABC Excellence in Construction Awards presentation is happening on September 13, 2016
The Michigan Contractor of the Year (MCOY) Award will be presented by the ASA on October 13, 2016
–Tony Roussey, VP of Operations
A DAY IN THE LIFE As a busy mom, wife and EV Group employee, Stacy wears many hats. Follow her through a typical day.
Noon to 1:00 PM » Scrape some lunch together from random leftovers I’ve had too long in the fridge. » Some days I find the motivation to go to the gym, scramble a quick change, work out, clean up and try to piece myself together before returning to work looking like a hot mess. Apply more lip gloss and call it good.
5:00 to 8:00 AM » After waking up to my husband’s blaring alarm at 5 AM, I try to doze a little more until I finally give in and get up. » I rush around to get ready for the day before my daughter, Nora (8), and my son, Quinn (8), wake up, usually unsuccessfully. Some days, I snuggle with Quinn when he sleepily wanders into my room in his underoo's. » Coffee, coffee, where’s the coffee!?! » Feed & clothe both kids, pack up what seems like a million things for the rush to school or the sitter. Sometimes I forget my coffee on the kitchen island, after leaving the house, and groan when I discover it. » Smooch the kiddos and then off to work! My 10 mile commute makes for an easy drive as long as I don’t have to wait for a train or construction.
8:00 AM to Noon
1:00 to 5:00 PM
Stacy Chatfield
Recruiter, EV Group
In Stacy's free time, she enjoys cooking, taking family vacations, dates with her hubby, and peace and quiet (when the rare opportunity arises)
» Run for the coffee pot upon arriving to work and nibble on breakfast while I check emails and voice mails. » Meet with James and catch up with Ashley and request an offer packet be sent out. » Call back anyone that I’ve been putting off to tell them they didn’t get the job or that 2nd interview. » Source candidates for any number of openings I may have nationwide (a Carpenter in Florida, a Project Manager in California or that HR Coordinator out in the Middle of Nowhere, Iowa). BUILDINGTOGETHER | August 2016
» Make more calls, source more candidates, submit to our clients, lather, rinse, repeat…. » Put together a proposal or two, check and double check the numbers and hope it’s right! » Enter my activity and candidates into my spreadsheet as my old brain just can’t remember everything. » Depart to pick up Quinn and get home hurrying to make dinner for my hungry tribe.
EVENING... » Time for wine??! Nope not tonight, gotta head to Nora’s gymnastics class, or Quinn’s Tae Kwon Do » Help with homework and baths, books, and my favorite, bedtime snuggles.
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WHAT WE’RE BUILDING RECENTLY AWARDED
Med Express Express -- Wyoming, Grand Rapids, Med MI MI Exterior Improvements Build-Out Fast Stats
» Med Express is an urgent care facility with over 200 locations in 14 states. The Corporate offices are located in Morgantown, West Virginia. » The project includes a 4,700-SF tenant build-out. » We will self-perfom steel work. » Construction began on August 22, 2016 and will take eight weeks to complete. » Project Lead: Steve Null » Field Manager: Justin Gould
GETTING STARTED
St Patrick - St. Anthony Church - Grand Haven, MI Parish Expansion Fast Stats
» This project includes a 22,000-SF two story addition that will house the parish offices, meeting rooms, kitchen, nursery, and a large gathering space that will open into the church. It will also include renovation of the church and significant site work. » A ground breaking ceremony was held on Sunday, August 21 with over 800 people in attendance including Bishop David Walkowiak from the Diocese of Grand Rapids and the Mayor of Grand Haven, Geri McCaleb. » This project has been in the planning phase for over three years with members of the E&V team assisting the church every step of the way. The project will start date is September 1. » Project Team: Mike Parker, Sr. Project Manager; Maria Nykerk, Project Manager » Field Manager: Brian Locke
UNDERWAY
Kendall Electric - Coldwater, MI New Distribution Center and Office Fast Stats » We are currently finishing erecting steel with some sheeting. Roofing will start next week. » Underground rough in's and masonry will start. » The team is working hard to maintain Kendall's current operation, which is in the existing building next door. » Project Manager: Amanda Mason » Field Manager: Dan Donavan
WRAPPING UP
Ronald McDonald House® of Western Michigan - Grand Rapids, MI Renovation and Facility Improvements Fast Stats
» The project is nearing the end of the 9th and final phase of renovation and will be in punch-list mode leading up to its completion on 9-2-16. » Self-performed trades included steel, paint, drywall, carpentry, demo and concrete. » There is an open house scheduled on Sept. 8th from 5-7p.m. for project team members, house staff, house volunteers, house sponsors/donors and other members of the community. » The project will finish on schedule and on budget! » Project Manager: Brett Lesiewicz » Field Manager: Scott Wondergem
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Volunteers needed to help with the GRCM 2016 Kids Art Fest
SAVE THE DATE! Company Christmas party will take place on Friday, December 9th!
Takes place in downtown Grand Rapids located outside the G.R. Children's Museum September 25 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Shifts are available • Must be 14+ to help. There are a wide range of opportunities Interested? Please contact Jamie: jschippa@elzinga-volkers.com
A picture is worth a
thousand words the Don't forget about GE! PICTURE CHALLEN
Deadline for submissions is October 12, 2016
The challenge is to take pictures that show off your E&V jobsite, meeting, gatherings and people around you. Grab a selfie-stick from Norma or Marketing and get in the picture! Make it fun!
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Jobsite progress E&V jobsite signage E&V Project Team Clients
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Ground Breakings Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies E&V parties, meetings or events Onsite Trade Partners
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SPRING! K IN Corporate Tulip Planting!
Need 10 volunteers to help plant tulip bulbs. Friday, October 21 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Interested? Please contact Jamie at jschippa@elzinga-volkers.com
Email 1-3 pictures/week to Colette: colettec@elzinga-volkers.com
e Thank you to everyon who donated to the
y School Suppl Drive in support of
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Our Little Fighter– "No Fear Nolan" “Nolan has finished 4 of 6 chemo treatments. He was recently admitted back in the hospital for fevers, severe mucositis and low blood counts. Next round of chemo starts the week of 8/30/16. Please continue to keep Nolan in your prayers; he's been in a lot of pain." -Tara Brouwer For more updates, visit Nolan's FB page: Nolan-"No Fear Nolan"
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