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Elzinga & Volkers Receives Second National Safety Award
April 1, 2019
HOLLAND, Mich. (March 28, 2019) — Elzinga & Volkers, a leading West Michigan construction company, today announced the organization has been honored with their second Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. National Safety Award. E&V received the Pinnacle Award at the 29th Annual Excellence in Construction Gala on Wednesday, March 27 in Long Beach, California. In […]
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Safety: A Shared Responsibility
January 3, 2019
I am blessed to have led hundreds of the best and brightest construction minds throughout my 50+ year career in the building industry. Leading this many people and seeing how many different construction organizations operate, it has become clear to me that the success of any team or project comes down to one key factor; […]
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Contractor Elzinga & Volkers Heads Toward the New Year with Glowing Accomplishments
October 30, 2018
HOLLAND, Mich. (October 30, 2018) — Elzinga & Volkers, a leading provider of construction management services, continues on pace for a record-setting year, emphasized by an increase in new hires, promotions, projects, and business and safety awards. As the organization works its way into 2019, E&V celebrates several accomplishments including over 4,000 days of no […]
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Construction in the Healthcare Industry
October 9, 2018
When it comes to construction in the healthcare industry, there are many safety concerns that differ from other industry projects. When hiring a construction company to build out any healthcare facility, it should be of the utmost importance to hire an organization that cares not only for the conditions needed for the build out, but […]
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Back to School…
September 10, 2018
Each fall when my kids go back to school I find myself traveling back in time to reminisce when I started High School, as my daughter Faith did this year. It was a big change for me. I remember the excitement and anxiety of the first day. New environment, new friends and an advanced curriculum. […]
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Recognizing Greatness in Our Industry
August 7, 2018
Each year, the Western Michigan Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors awards a Craft Professional of the Year (COPY) at their Excellence in Construction Awards. The award is given to an individual who sets a high standard for professionals in their craft by exhibiting outstanding skills and leadership. The recipient of this Chapter award […]
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Construction site safety requires more than just a hard hat
July 16, 2018
There are more workplace fatalities in the construction industry than any other, according to a recent survey, underscoring the need for both construction companies and construction workers to make safety a higher priority. All too often, workers feel pressured to cut corners in the name of meeting deadlines and meeting productivity expectations. In 2017, a […]
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Elzinga & Volkers Commits to Keeping West Michigan Safe
June 22, 2018
HOLLAND, Mich. (June 22, 2018) — Companies that invest their time and resources into volunteering see a higher rate of employee satisfaction and are viewed as a trustworthy, approachable partner in the communities they serve. Elzinga & Volkers, an award-winning construction safety organization, has a team of dedicated employees equipped with extensive safety knowledge and […]
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Elzinga & Volkers Receives University of Michigan’s Positive Business Practice Gold Award
May 16, 2018
HOLLAND, Mich. (May 09, 2017) — The Center for Positive Organizations has been working since 2002 to conduct research that shows how inspiring and enabling leaders to build high-performing organizations brings out the best in people. Elzinga & Volkers, a leading West Michigan construction company, today announced that the organization has been honored with the […]
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Elzinga & Volkers Honored with National Safety Award
March 22, 2018
HOLLAND, Mich. (March 22, 2017) — Elzinga & Volkers, a leading West Michigan construction company, today announced that the organization has been honored with the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. National Safety Excellence Award. E&V received the award at the 28th annual Excellence in Construction Gala on Wednesday, March 21 in Long Beach, California. “To […]