Recognized for New Construction Project: The Next Center in Holland, MI
EV Construction is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from ABC Western Michigan in the category New Construction: $5-$10 million, for its work on Lakeshore Advantage’s The Next Center in downtown Holland, Michigan.
This recognition highlights the collaborative effort, technical excellence, and commitment to quality that went into bringing The Next Center from concept to reality.
Project Overview: The Next Center
Lakeshore Advantage’s The Next Center is envisioned as a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development in downtown Holland. The new facility provides office space, collaborative areas, and modern infrastructure to support startups, nonprofits, and community initiatives. Learn more about the project here!
Leadership & Team Behind the Success
Behind every successful project is a dedicated team. On The Next Center, EV Construction’s leadership and field execution teams played pivotal roles:
- Project Managers: Curt Hielke & Abby Leatherman
- Field Managers: Doug Eddy & Joe Shashaguay Jr.
- Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering
This team’s collaboration, oversight, and attention to detail were instrumental in meeting schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
What the EIC Award Represents
The Excellence in Construction Awards celebrate high-performing, merit-based projects that exemplify innovation, craftsmanship, safety, and owner satisfaction. Winning projects are judged on criteria such as:
- Quality of workmanship and construction
- Design excellence
- Project management and scheduling
- Safety and risk management
- Client/owner satisfaction and collaboration
EV Construction’s receipt of this award for The Next Center underscores not just the physical result, but the process and relationships that made it possible.
Looking Forward
Winning the 2025 EIC Award for The Next Center is more than a trophy — it’s a marker of the standards EV Construction strives for in every project. It motivates the team to continue pursuing excellence in innovation, collaboration, safety, and quality.
We’re excited to see The Next Center serve as a catalyst in West Michigan, and we look forward to future opportunities to build spaces that inspire, perform, and stand the test of time.
Learn more about Lakeshore Advantage and The Next Center at LakeshoreAdvantage.com
