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April 13, 2023
Your next big idea is likely not in your organization. That may be a little shocking, but the reality is many organizations, including construction companies, are so busy keeping up with the next deadline or groundbreaking to innovate on their own. I’m not saying we never have a spark within our walls that starts a […]
December 30, 2022
HOLLAND, Mich., Dec. 30, 2022 — EV Construction, a leading provider of construction services in West Michigan, is celebrating 2022 as a year filled with successes and growth for the business and its employees. “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved this year – 2022’s accomplishments position us for even greater growth in […]
October 26, 2022
Although higher than other generations, only 39% of millennials, those aged 25-37, hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to The Pew Research Center. More than 60% of the millennial workforce still received some sort of alternate training, more than likely on the job. At EV Construction, we believe in hiring character and training for success. When […]
October 11, 2022
Contributed by Mike Novakoski, President & CEO A retreat is an event that allows us to step away from what we are used to doing so we can reset, evaluate and reinvigorate our current position. In business, we are firm believers in shaking up the status quo. We have seen great benefit in bringing people […]
September 6, 2022
Brian Marion, a lifelong learner and EV Construction Field Manager, will return to the classroom this month as the teacher instead of the student. The West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI) is gearing up for its inaugural school year with a full course load. As stated on its website, the team at WMCI shares a mission […]
July 20, 2022
By Rachel Austin A few weeks ago, I happened to be onsite while one of our interns was completing an assignment for their Summer Internship. The task was to coordinate and host a project site tour, which would serve three purposes; it forced the intern to dig into the details of the project so they […]
July 7, 2022
Over a year ago, Trinity Health relocated the services of their Hackley Hospital in Muskegon to their newly renovated campus just a few miles down the road. Since then, the EV Construction team has had the privilege of being a partner on the disposition project of the former hospital. Although, normally in the business of […]
March 10, 2022
As recently as 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that only 13% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women. EV Construction is shattering that percentage. With 28 female employees on their payroll, the company’s labor force is over 25% (25.9) female. Titles held by those women include the likes of chief financial […]
February 24, 2022
EV Construction maintains its own Facilities Services Division (FSD). The FSD was created specifically to meet the needs of small to mid-sized projects and maintenance needs. Whether it’s a simple door replacement or a multi-location national roll-out, our FSD expertly matches the individual talents of our staff to the requirements of the project so we […]
January 31, 2022
Across many industries and building types, the pace of construction projects is increasing due to the high demand for new space. Without a strict plan for quality control and assurance, accelerating the construction process can lead to mistakes and costly warranty work. Repairs following a building opening can be expensive, disruptive and, in many cases, […]