Friendship Village

EV Construction is proud to partner with Friendship Village on the construction of two new buildings. This project includes a new 68-unit, 150,000-SF independent living building, a 40-bed, 30,000-SF nursing facility. Also, included in the project will be a renovation of the current Commons Building. Updates will include amenity spaces such as a fast casual bistro, flex bar, expo destination restaurant, private dining, 24/7 market, outdoor dining venue, and outdoor amenities.

Industry:

Non-Profit; Senior Living

Type:

Expansion; Renovation

Services:

Preconstruction Administration; Construction Management; Self-Performed Trades

Value:

$65M

Location:

1400 North Drake Road, Kalamazoo, MI

Friendship Village Expansion Kalamazoo Michigan EV Construction

Friendship Village Kalamazoo Expansion EV Construction

The People

E.J. Calloway

Senior Field Manager
Curt Hielke

Senior Project Manager
Abby Leatherman

Assistant Project Manager
Dan Behler

Director of Healthcare & Senior Living

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