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How New & Small Trade Contractors Can Earn New Construction Business With Michigan GCs

At EV Construction, strong trade partner relationships are at the heart of every successful project. That’s why we were excited to partner with the American Subcontractors Association of Michigan…

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In the News, Projects

40-unit apartment building planned on surface parking lot in downtown Muskegon

A Grand Rapids developer is working to build a $12.9 million, mixed-use building on a surface parking lot in downtown Muskegon, under a post-industrial housing model he looks to…

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People, Projects

Ribbon Cut, Engines Ready: Grand Rapids Fire Station No. 10 Opens on Division Avenue

On the morning of Tuesday, October 13, city leaders, state legislators, firefighters, neighbors, and project partners gathered at 1823 Division Avenue South to cut the ribbon on the Grand…

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Community Initiatives

Mike Novakoski to Join West Michigan Works! Panel on Building Strong Company Culture

At EV Construction, we’ve always believed great buildings start with great people. That’s what “Built Around People” means to us, and it’s why we’re proud to share that our…

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EV Construction Takes Home Five Excellence in Construction Awards

On Thursday, September 17, the Associated Builders and Contractors Western Michigan Chapter (ABC WMC) hosted its annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards, a celebration of the best in commercial…

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In the News, Projects

What's Happening With Fennville's Wine Trail Inn?

The targeted opening window for a major redevelopment project has come and gone in downtown Fennville, but work is expected to ramp up soon at the Wine Trail Inn. The…

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Community Initiatives

EV's Mike Novakoski Takes the Stage on AI Leadership at ASAM

Every construction company is sitting on more intelligence than it realizes. It’s in the estimator who remembers exactly why a job went sideways five years ago. The field manager…

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Community Initiatives, In the News

Building West Michigan's Future

The following article appears in the September/October 2026 issue of West Coast Way, which is a publication of the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce. At EV Construction, we’ve always…

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Community Initiatives

Twenty-Five Years Later: Pausing To Remember

On September 11, 2001, the country stopped. Twenty-five years later, EV stopped again. For a construction firm, standing still is not the natural state. Schedules move, concrete cures, and every…

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EV Construction Announces Team Member Promotions

At EV, we’re built around people, and few things make us prouder than watching our team members grow into new roles. From the sitework division to our virtual design…

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Leaving Their Mark: A Beam Signing at Friendship Village of Kalamazoo

On Friday, August 28th, board members, staff, and residents at Friendship Village of Kalamazoo attended an open house-style beam signing event to celebrate a project milestone for the community’s…

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Community Initiatives, People

Future Builders 2026: The Next Generation Gets Hands On

Every year, EV Construction opens the gates of an active project site to the people who matter most outside of it: the kids in our lives. On Tuesday, August…

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EV Construction Trade Partners
How New & Small Trade Contractors Can Earn New Construction Business With Michigan GCs
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How New & Small Trade Contractors Can Earn New Construction Business With Michigan GCs
40-unit apartment building planned on surface parking lot in downtown Muskegon CrainsGrandRapids.com
40-unit apartment building planned on surface parking lot in downtown Muskegon
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40-unit apartment building planned on surface parking lot in downtown Muskegon
Grand Rapids Fire Department Division Avenue Station Ribbon Cutting Now Open EV Construction
Ribbon Cut, Engines Ready: Grand Rapids Fire Station No. 10 Opens on Division Avenue
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Ribbon Cut, Engines Ready: Grand Rapids Fire Station No. 10 Opens on Division Avenue
EV Construction Mike Novakoski Porter Hills Village Grand Rapids Michigan
Mike Novakoski to Join West Michigan Works! Panel on Building Strong Company Culture
Community Initiatives

Mike Novakoski to Join West Michigan Works! Panel on Building Strong Company Culture
On Thursday, September 17, the Associated Builders and Contractors Western Michigan Chapter (ABC WMC) hosted its annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards, a celebration of the best in commercial construction and the people who connect, protect, grow, and defend our industry. Each year, professionals from across West Michigan come together to recognize the craftsmanship and dedication of local tradespeople, and this year's event was one for the books. Literally. Forty Years, One Yearbook This year marked 40 years of the EIC Awards, and ABC WMC leaned all the way into it with a yearbook theme. The event program doubled as a yearbook, and attendees made their way around the room collecting signatures just like the last day of high school. The night took guests on a trip through the decades, from the '80s to today, with music, décor, and drinks inspired by each era. Pac-Man, MTV, Tamagotchis, Rubik's Cubes, and Saved by the Bell graphics all made an appearance, alongside the movies, music, and fashion trends that defined each generation. It was a fun, nostalgic way to honor four decades of building West Michigan. EV's Winning Projects EV Construction was nominated in multiple categories and is proud to have taken home five awards. Our work on the Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health earned four of them, a reflection of the care, collaboration, and craftsmanship our teams brought to a facility that will serve children and families for years to come. New Construction – $50 to $75 Million Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health Project Managers: Brett Lesiewicz, Judd VanBergen, and CJ Thompson Superintendents: Ryan Geurink, Joe Shashaguay Jr., and Parker Slagh New Construction – $5 to $10 Million City of Grand Rapids – Kendall Street Fire Station Project Managers: Curt Hielke and Abby Leatherman Superintendent: Doug Eddy General Trades – More than $1 Million Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health Project Manager: Brian White Superintendents: Joe Shashaguay Jr. and Garret Veenstra Interior Finishing – More than $2 Million Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health Project Managers: Matt Harburn, Layna O'Connor, and Hannah Thurlow Superintendents: Ryan Fuller, Ryan Bouman, and Corey Richards Painting Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health Project Managers: Matt Harburn, Layna O'Connor, and Hannah Thurlow Superintendents: George Martinez, Jenifer Holly, and Rhea Estrada We were also honored to see our renovation of the Wolverine Worldwide Annex recognized as a nominee in the Renovation/Addition/Tenant Build-Out – $3 to $6 Million category. Celebrating Alaina Ekdom, Young Professional of the Year Finalist The recognition didn't stop at our projects. Alaina Ekdom, EV's Director of Brand and Experience, was named a finalist for Young Professional of the Year. Alaina has built her career around helping people see construction differently. From leading EV's rebrand to creating experiences like our Future Builders event that introduce the next generation to the industry, she brings creativity and purpose to everything she does, opening doors for future leaders and showing just how many opportunities construction has to offer. Built Around People Awards like these are a testament to the people behind every project: our project managers, superintendents, field teams, and trade partners, along with the clients who trust us to bring their vision to life. Thank you to Pine Rest, the City of Grand Rapids, and Wolverine Worldwide for the opportunity to build alongside you, and congratulations to all of this year's winners and nominees. EV Construction Takes Home Five Excellence in Construction Awards 2026
EV Construction Takes Home Five Excellence in Construction Awards
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EV Construction Takes Home Five Excellence in Construction Awards
Wine Trail Inn Fennville Michigan EV Construction
What's Happening With Fennville's Wine Trail Inn?
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What's Happening With Fennville's Wine Trail Inn?
Building Smarter: The Executive’s Guide to Leading with AI
EV's Mike Novakoski Takes the Stage on AI Leadership at ASAM
Community Initiatives

EV's Mike Novakoski Takes the Stage on AI Leadership at ASAM
EV Construction Building West Michigan's Future
Building West Michigan's Future
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Building West Michigan's Future
25th Anniversary 9/11 Tribute EV Construction Grand Rapids Michigan
Twenty-Five Years Later: Pausing To Remember
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Twenty-Five Years Later: Pausing To Remember
Promotions and Team Advancements at EV Construction
EV Construction Announces Team Member Promotions
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EV Construction Announces Team Member Promotions
Friendship Village Beam Signing 2026 EV Construction
Leaving Their Mark: A Beam Signing at Friendship Village of Kalamazoo
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Leaving Their Mark: A Beam Signing at Friendship Village of Kalamazoo
EV Construction Future Builders Event 2026
Future Builders 2026: The Next Generation Gets Hands On
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Future Builders 2026: The Next Generation Gets Hands On
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EV Sweets & Treats Ice Cream Trucks

In 2022, EV Sweets and Treats was unveiled, with the intent of ‘Traveling Miles, Bringing Smiles’. Since then, EV has added a second truck to its fleet, both traveling hundreds of miles throughout West Michigan, spreading joy and thousands of treats. From our project sites and clients to community events and fundraisers, EV Sweets and Treats is bringing smiles to West Michigan.

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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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building futures scholarship

EV Construction marked a historic moment at its 10th annual Safety Symposium with the announcement of the planned retirement of Tony Roussey, a long-time leader and advocate for workplace safety and construction excellence. In honor of his years of dedication to the industry, the remaining owners of EV Construction surprised him with the establishment of the Tony Roussey Building Futures Scholarship at the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI).

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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

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

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