construction management
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Calvin University Spoelhof Center construction complete
March 8, 2021
Calvin University teamed with two local companies to renovate a portion of the Spoelhof University Center into a state-of-the-art Design Hub. GMB Architecture + Engineering and EV Construction collaborated with the University on the 6,000-SF renovation project that began last May. The completed space anchors Calvin’s recently revised graphic design program. Grounded in a responsive […]
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UMRC’s Kresge Skilled Nursing & McMullen Wellness and Aquatic Center Reach Completion
February 22, 2021
The completion of the Kresge Skilled Nursing renovations ends almost a decade of construction on United Methodist Retirement Communities Chelsea, MI campus completing their campus master plan, which EV Construction helped to design. Early on, the project required the removal of a 50,000-SF building originally constructed in the 1960s to make room for the new […]
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Sunset Senior Communities takes senior care to a higher level with upgraded facilities
February 15, 2021
Sunset Retirement Communities strives to continually enhance the quality of life for seniors in west Michigan. The combination of exceptional care and modern, homelike facilities make Sunset a leader in senior care. Sunset recently completed two facility enhancements and is underway with a major expansion to their Waterford Place campus. The Rose Garden, located on […]
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Construction firm keeps 14-year safety record going
February 5, 2021
The construction industry is all about risk taking, but one company has mitigated one of the most daunting risks that consistently haunts the industry. Holland-based EV Construction is celebrating more than 5,000 days of no lost time to injuries, which is equivalent to almost 14 years. “Achieving this milestone was not an easy accomplishment,” said […]
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EV Construction celebrates more than 13 years without significant injury
February 1, 2021
HOLLAND — A local construction company is celebrating 5,000 days without an injury forcing an employee to take time off work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry experienced 79,600 “lost time” injuries in 2019. The average duration of time away from work was 13 days, and more than 33 percent […]
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EV Construction Completes New Facility in Norton Shores
January 25, 2021
Congratulations to Mercy Health on completing their expansion of services in Norton Shores with the opening of their new Medical Office Building. Read their announcement here.
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Fixed-asset reserve can save you headaches down the road
January 6, 2021
If you have recently completed a major capital expansion or you are settling into a brand new facility, it’s likely that the last thing on your mind is future building repairs and/or replacement. Like the cars we drive, building components experience wear and tear and eventually require our attention. Also, like cars, the timing of […]
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EV Construction Announces New Hires
December 16, 2020
A local construction firm continues to add to its team. For its Holland office, EV Construction recently hired Mike O’Connor as a project manager for the facilities services division (FSD), Rick Boone as a firestopping technician and Erik Butzer as an assistant project manager. In his position as a project manager for the facilities services […]
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Meaningful Connections
December 16, 2020
Geographical distance can, unfortunately, lend itself to social distance. Senior field manager and national general superintendent, Scott Chamberlain, shares some of his insights below on how to maintain meaningful connections. Hello up there! Where y’all at? EV Construction has a national reach for projects; from Texas to Pennsylvania, Florida to South Dakota and many states […]
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What will construction financing look like in a post COVID-19 economy?
December 7, 2020
Whether we are headed for a tough start to 2021 with a COVID-19 cloud still looming or a post-COVID-19 economy in full recovery, capital for construction and development projects will be in strong demand. Developers will see opportunities with real estate rotations and investors likely will remain thirsty for returns as other investment vehicles stabilize. […]