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May 2017

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ANOTHER SAFETY MILESTONE Last week, our amazing team hit the incredible milestone of 10 YEARS without a lost time accident! While we celebrated hitting this mark, it’s good to reflect on what this really means and why we are so passionate about safety. 10 years is a really long time. Seems like an obvious statement, right? But remember that some of our younger coworkers were in high school, or even grade school, last time we had a lost time accident. Tony still had (some) hair 10 years ago. Paul Elzinga was still a spry, young 70 year old. Gas was only $2.80 /gallon….oh wait, that’s not a good example. I remember back in the 90’s how big of a deal it was when we hit 250 days. During 10 years of full-time employment, the average worker logs about 21,000 hours. For just one person to go all of that time doing the types of work we do and not have an injury is outstanding. Multiply that by the 100+ workers we have today and it seems like an impossible feat.

But at E&V we aren’t interested in hitting these major milestones or getting awards just for the notoriety. Each time we are able to celebrate something like this we are provided the opportunity to step back and think about all the individual days that added up to this. All of the days that we were able to walk into our homes safe and sound with the ability to relax and unwind, read a book, watch TV, visit with our partners, play with our kids. Each day we are presented with many opportunities to do things the right way or the wrong way. While we aren’t perfect, we do know that for the past 10 years, each and every day, 100 plus individuals made dozens (or maybe more) of decisions to do things the right way. And, while we celebrate the number of days and years with parties and kudos, the real reward is being there the next day for our coworkers, friends and families.

Celebration! As a THANK YOU to all of our employees for continuing to work safe, we are throwing a celebration that the entire family can enjoy. Take a look at the invite included in the envelope for more information! Please RSVP to Morgan Weaver at morganw@elzinga-volkers.com or call the office at 616.392.2383.

Joe Novakoski VP of Project Management

Our Little Fighter– "No Fear Nolan"

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!

Mackenzie Lynn Safety Intern

Harry Sadler

Construction Intern

Nolan and Tara came to visit the office on May 3! A couple of weeks later they got the call that Nolan will no longer need chemo! Keep praying for Nolan as he could be in complete remission very soon.

Mike Roney

Construction Intern

Please continue to keep the Brouwer family in your prayers. For more updates, visit Nolan's FB page: Nolan-"No Fear Nolan"

Danny Bast

Construction Intern

Curt Hielke

Project Manager

101 Best and Brightest Committee Update Work-Life Balance The Work-Life Balance committee is focused on improving overall work-life balance for all employees throughout the company. Here are a few things that Elzinga & Volkers offers employees to help bring balance: • Flexible Work Schedules • Wireless Workplace Technology • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Volunteer Opportunities • Hall Pass Program • E&V Stay-Cation • Tulip Time Festivities

• Christmas Party • Gym Reimbursement • Special Vacation Days • And more! We all have struggles to find a balance between our work and personal lives, and the EC wants to make it easier for us to accomplish that. If you have additional suggestions for improving work-life balance please contact any one of the committee members: Sue Harrington, Guy Descloux, Brian White, Tricia Eikey, Doug Eddy or John Parker.

On May 3, 2017 Elzinga & Volkers accepted two awards at the annual West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. E&V was not just named a Best and Brightest Company, but also walked away with an Elite Award for our Employee Education and Development program.

Volunteer Opportunity Elzinga & Volkers is a proud sponsor of the Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance's annual Wag n' Walk and Pet Expo! Sign up to participate online at wishbonepetresuce.org. Saturday, August 12 | Jaycee Park (Dog Park) | Downtown Allegan | 200 Monroe St Allegan, MI 49010 BUILDINGTOGETHER | May 2017

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WHAT WE’RE BUILDING RECENTLY AWARDED

Creative Products International Med Express - Grand Rapids, MI - Holland, MI New Construction Exterior Improvements Fast Stats

»» Creative Products manufactures cleaning products (some of which we use on our healthcare projects.) »» 100,000-SF warehouse facility and office near Holland Airport. »» Construction is set to begin this summer. »» Project Manager: TBD »» Field Manager: TBD

GETTING STARTED

MHSM 9th Floor - Grand Rapids, MI Renovation Fast Stats

»» The renovation is approximately 27,000-SF and will be done in multiple phases. »» Mercy Health Saint Mary's project will include all new Labor and Delivery Rooms, Post-Partum Rooms, two C-Section OR's as well as Nurse Stations, Med Rooms and Staff Support Spaces. »» We will be performing steel, concrete, carpentry and firestopping self-performed trades. »» Project Manager: Brett Lesiewicz »» Assistant Project Manager: Max Schmidt »» Field Manager: Scott Wondergem

UNDERWAY

Biomat - Battle Creek, MI Renovation Fast Stats »» »» »» »»

The project consists of a new 12,000-SF interior build-out. The value of the renovation is $1.3 million. We are self-performing steel and concrete. Two weeks ago, a manager at a neighboring business bought everyone on-site pizza for lunch. We later returned the favored the following week with Panera. »» Project Manager: Brad Giha »» Field Manager: Dan Donavan

WRAPPING UP

Biomat - Mission, TX Renovation Fast Stats »» »» »» »»

Biomat in Mission, Texas was a 14,000-SF renovation. Approximately 25% of the existing metal roof deck was replaced. Certificate of Occupancy was awarded on April 10, 2017. The project was moved up four weeks by the owner. With challenges including color changes in the middle of the project, standard updates and more, it was still complete by the deadline. »» Project Manager: Mark Nanninga »» Field Manager: Hilario Luevano BUILDINGTOGETHER | May 2017

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Help Prevent Burnout 1. Take time out. Set aside time every day to unplug from work or home stress. Take a walk. Read a book. Practice yoga. Fifteen or 30 minutes of non-work activity can have a balancing and restorative effect, and provide perspective on the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stressors. 2. Find supporters. Make a list of supportive people in your life, a network of people to lean on, talk to, vent with and ask for help. Maintaining a support network is an important part of managing stress. 3. Delegate! Create a list of small tasks, both personal and job-related, that can be delegated to someone else. Ask family members or coworkers to help, or outsource tasks like grocery shopping to a meal delivery service. 4. Create safe zones. Find places of serenity and calm to retreat, restore and refresh. Turn the car into a safe haven by listening to calming music. Find a place at home or at the office to sit down with a cup of tea and relax. Even a picture of a beach on a wall or desk can act as a mental break. 5. Nurture well-being. Take responsibility for your physical well-being. Go to bed early. Eat clean, healthy meals. Take vitamins daily. Take care of your body, like any appliance or machine, and it will last much longer.

Tulip Time Celebration

HALL PASS

E&V employees are enjoying time off with their kids at school related functions! Our handmade, giant wooden shoes caught the attention of many visitors during Tulip Time! On Saturday, May 13 we were awarded the "Best Dutch Entry" for the 2017 Tulip Time Parade!

Jereme Reeths volunteered at St. Mary's annual "Race for Education" and is pictured with his daughter Alena.

Jamie Schippa and her son Collin spent the afternoon enjoying DeGraaf Nature Center.

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