& CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
May 2018
BUILDINGTOGETHER
EVERYONE IS A LEADER In a few weeks, I will be blessed with a milestone anniversary here at the company. It will have been 30 years since I stepped foot off a college campus and onto the grounds of Elzinga & Volkers! When “old people” used to tell me how fast time flies by, I never understood them. Now that I am an “old person”, I clearly know what they meant! As I look back, I have many fond memories of all the opportunities I was given to lead. When I first started, I waited for people to ask me to take on a leadership role. I did not know the company needed people like me, even in my junior role, to advance the company in any way that I could under my own initiative. The label of leader shouldn’t be attached to just those who manage people, it also identifies individuals leading transformative change, no matter how small the change or
from which corner of the company it comes from. In today’s terms, we would call this activity corporate leadership. For decades now, I have watched people at all levels within Elzinga & Volkers take on the role of a corporate leader, and our company’s success is the obvious byproduct! As we head into another busy construction season, I want to thank each of you for your part in our success. We are a company that is continuously improving, but can’t do so without each of you leading the initiative! Have a great summer and work safe out there!
Mike Novakoski President/CEO
Thanks for Attending!
Thank you to everyone who made it out to celebrate our most recent safety milestone: 4,000 days without a lost time injury! All photos can be found (and downloaded) on EVinsite.
Wedding Bells! WELCOME TO THE E&V FAMILY! SILICONATURE COOKOUT!
Juan Chavarria Carpenter
Jake Murphy Intern
John Inman
Field Manager
Jordan Boeve Intern
MAY HALL PASSES Troy Dolkowski Intern
Harry Sadler
Assistant Project Manager
Tyler Dokter
Steel Fabricator
Mark Kappel and his son, Max, participated in Tulip Time's Kinderparade!
Jeremy Brandsen watched his daughters, Stella and Leila, in the Kinderparade!
Russ Rothenthaler Carpenter Apprentice
Ethan VanRees
Firestopping Technition
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Julie Cole spent her afternoon Tony Selzer attended a trip to John Ball Zoo watching her son, Tyden, participate with his son Dru! in his school's annual field day! Page 2
WHAT WE’RE BUILDING RECENTLY AWARDED
Wells Fargo - -Holland, MI Med Express Grand Rapids, MI Renovation Exterior Improvements Fast Stats
»» This project is the interior renovation of a suite to create Wells Fargo's financial advisors' offices. »» Scope of work will include interior demolition, retrofitting MEPS, building new walls and installing new cabinetry, doors and finishes. »» We'll be self performing carpentry and demolition. »» Value of the project is $300,000 »» Field Manager: John Peterson »» Project Manager: Steve Null
GETTING STARTED
LifeChange Community Church - Burnips, MI New Construction Fast Stats
»» The 12,200-SF building addition is on a 5.5 acre site and includes a new sanctuary, lobby, restrooms, coffee area, 90-stall parking lot, retention pond, site utilities, septic field and landscaping. »» We're self-performing sitework, concrete, steel, general trades, firestopping, interiors and painting. »» The project is valued at $2.3 million and is expected to wrap up in January 2019. »» Field Manager: Dan Donavan »» Project Manager: Curt Hielke
UNDERWAY
Biomat - Spanish Fork, UT Renovation Fast Stats
»» This project is valued at $2 million. »» Recently, the landscaping has gone in to give the outside a face-lift. »» Interior finishes are being completed, with the flooring and furniture being the next two large tasks of the project. »» This Biomat location is set to wrap up in July 2018. »» Field Manager: Jon Hegwer »» Project Manager: Brad Giha
WRAPPING UP
Vertellus - Zeeland, MI Renovation Fast Stats »» »» »» »» »»
BUILDINGTOGETHER | May 2018
Vertellus is a chemical plant located in Zeeland. We're self-performing sitework, concrete and steel. This project is valued at $500,000. Field Manager: Roye Allen Project Manager: Guy Descloux
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Register on EVinsite by June 10!
Saturday, June 23
Open Positions We're always looking for qualified individuals to join our team and the best team members come from your referrals!
• Firestop • Interiors
CONGRATS!
Congratulations!
• General Trades
HAPPY RETIREMENT MARIA NYKERK! Maria - we are sad to see you go, but we are so excited for what's ahead! Enjoy your little ones, while they're little, and please visit often!
Brody Reid Tara Brouwer and husband, Mike, welcomed their second son, Brody, into the world on May 16. He was 6lbs 11oz and 19" long!
• Carpent • Preconstruction - Holland • Traveling Field Manager
SMILE!
Our next safety meeting is Wednesday, June 13, and we'll be taking a company photo! Please wear E&V blue, black, khaki, navy or gray clothing. Photo will take place after the meeting in front of the main entrance.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TULIP TIME!
CONGRATS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENTS!
101 BEST AND BRIGHTEST - BEST OF THE BEST! We did it! After being honored as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in West Michigan for the past 11 years, we won the highest award possible: Best of the Best! This truly signifies how everyone in the organization continues to push the envelope and plays a significant role in making this an award winning company. Congratulations! We couldn’t have done it without you! BUILDINGTOGETHER | May June 2018 2016
Julie Cole and fiance, Chris
Tyler Companger and fiance, Nicole
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