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HOLLAND - Elzinga & Volkers has hired Robert Richards as a Field Manager. Robert has worked in the construction industry for over 15 years with primary experience in field supervision. He is a seasoned Field Manager who effectively manages many employees and projects at one time, ensuring the highest quality. Robert is responsible for scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control and production of all phases of construction.

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HOLLAND - Elzinga & Volkers has been gaining momentum and over the past year, they have grown their project backlog by over 250%. This phenomenal increase is a result of their investment in increased skill and safety training, as well as attending and presenting at conferences pertinent to their major client markets. The company has taken a marketing approach that affords them the opportunity to be sought after as experts instead of being viewed as a commodity.

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GRANDVILLE- JDH Engineering, Inc., a Structural Engineering firm in Grandville, MI, is pleased to announce that six of its employees have joined Ralph DenHartigh as shareholders, following the retirement of Larry Hulst and Robert Johnson.  The new shareholders include:  Don Akhurst, Roland Bokma, Robert Klynsma, Keith Ritsema, Jason Shingledecker, and Craig Tamlyn.

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Grand Rapids, Mich., December 1, 2011 – Rockford Construction announced today that Pride Builders Group is now fully owned by one of its founding partners, Terrell Daniels of MFSS Contracting.

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GRAND RAPIDS - Integrated Architecture’s newest interior designer, Andrea Nemes, spent the past six years working in Chicago for Ideation Studio, a boutique multidisciplinary design studio whose clients included Oprah, Acura and a variety of entrepreneurs seeking a branded environment. Nemes’ Chicago projects range from boutique retails stores to automotive dealerships to intimate dining venues. Since joining IA Nemes has turned her talents to crafting sustainable healthcare and corporate environments that support healing and collaboration. While the project types differ, Andrea sees a strong parallel in the work as her efforts remain centered on meeting each client’s unique needs.

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GRAND RAPIDS - Integrated Architecture is pleased to announce the addition of William (Bill) H. Swanson, PE, LEED AP, BD&C. Swanson comes to IA after working as lead electrical engineer at BETA Design Group where he was the Electrical Department Head. A sustainable design expert, Swanson is featured on the LEEDuser.com website where he shares his knowledge of energy saving strategies, unraveling the complexities of LEED compliance, especially as it pertains to lighting.

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BENTON HARBOR - As recently announced by Rick Villa, President, Villa Environmental Consultants, Inc., Benton harbor, Michigan, Jessica Sanders was hired as an Environmental Technician to expand the existing staff.