Friendship Village

EV Construction is proud to partner with Friendship Village on the construction of two new buildings. This project includes a new 76-unit, 160,000-SF independent living building, a 40-bed, 40,000-SF skilled 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; New Construction; Renovation

Services:

Preconstruction Administration; Construction Management; Self-Performed Trades

Value:

$69M

Location:

1400 North Drake Road, Kalamazoo, MI

Friendship Village Expansion Kalamazoo Michigan EV Construction

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The People

E.J. Calloway

Senior Field Manager
Ben Frederick

Field Manager
Joe Shashaguay Jr.

Field Manager
Curt Hielke

Senior Project Manager
Tyler VanderZwaag

Assistant Project Manager
Noah Hoffman

Assistant Project Manager
Brett Lesiewicz

Vice President of Operations
Madelyn Gagnon

VDC Manager

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