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Construction Suicide Prevention Week: A Commitment to Safety and Well-Being

At EV Construction, safety has always been the foundation of our culture—yet we recognize that true safety extends well beyond preventing physical injuries. It encompasses the mental health and…

EV Construction Surpasses 1,500 Days Without a Lost Time Injury

At EV Construction, safety isn’t just a checklist item—it’s a core value that guides every project, decision, and interaction. This month, we’re proud to share an incredible milestone: our…

EV Construction Breaks Ground on Corewell Health Expansion in Holland

On Tuesday, August 12, Corewell Health officially broke ground on the expansion of its Lakewood Boulevard campus in Holland, Michigan. EV Construction is honored to serve as the construction…

EV Construction to Present at the West Michigan Minority Contractors Event

EV Construction is proud to participate in the upcoming West Michigan Minority Contractors (WMMC) event on September 4, 2025, hosted by the Grand Rapids Chamber. This event is designed…

EV Construction Named One of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® – 15 Years Running

EV Construction is proud to announce that we have been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation for the 15th consecutive year….

Sneak Peak: New Grand Rapids Fire Department Station Nears Completion

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Rapids Fire Department is preparing to open a new station, its first since 1986. Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Kendall…

Resthaven’s The Farmstead Receives National Recognition for Dining Room Design

The Farmstead, one of Resthaven’s independent living communities in Holland, has been awarded the Silver Award in the Environments for Aging (EFA) 3rd Annual Dining Competition, a national awards…

Kids Get a Real-World Look at Construction During “Future Builders 2025” Event

EV Construction hosted more than 175 children and family members on Tuesday, July 29, for its third annual Future Builders event — a unique, interactive experience held at the…

EV Construction’s George Martinez Named Craft Professional of the Year Nominee

We’re thrilled to share that George Martinez, Foreman in EV Construction’s Painting Division, has been selected as a nominee for Craft Professional of the Year! This prestigious nomination comes…

Celebrating Growth: EV Promotes two Team Members

At EV Construction, we’re proud to recognize and promote the hardworking individuals who continue to drive our mission forward. This month, we’re excited to celebrate two standout team members…

Brio plans $130M upgrade for aging porter hills campus

Senior living provider Brio Living Services plans to invest up to $130 million to develop new facilities at the Porter Hills Village campus in Grand Rapids.  The project would replace…

Grand Rapids Breaks Ground on new Division Avenue Fire Station

After 37 years without adding any buildings, construction is underway on a second new building for the Grand Rapids Fire Department and work on a third will begin soon. City…

Celebrating 80 years

Recently, EV Construction proudly marked a major milestone—80 years of building spaces that matter and relationships that last. What began in 1945 as Elzinga & Volkers, a local West Michigan homebuilding company, has evolved into a nationally recognized construction management firm with deep roots, bold vision, and a passion for people-first leadership.

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EV Construction’s President and CEO, Mike Novakoski, has co-written two books about how business leaders can tap into their “right-brained leadership” to foster a creative and employee-centric culture.

Become Unmistakable: Start the Journey from Commodity to Oddity
Co-Authored With John Parker

Right-Brain Justified: Scaling Cultures Through Unmistakable Leaders
Co-Authored With Rob Dwortz