Business
Ten Factors to Consider Before Expanding a Construction Business
Before expanding, successful contractors will ask themselves if they will be working with new or current clients, if they can navigate in the new area with local suppliers and trades and if they have experience in building the type of project being considered.
By Michael Novakoski
October 19, 2017
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by Michael Novakoski
Michael Novakoski, CPC, LEED AP, is Chairman, President and CEO of Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals (E&V), one of the Midwest’s largest and fastest-growing construction management companies. Novakoski is responsible for promoting the firm’s vision, executing strategic objectives, and maintaining a team and culture that has been nationally recognized. This focus on intentional culture includes establishing internal committees around employee development, retention, community outreach, safety and social activities that have driven high employee satisfaction scores and strong retention. It has also led to E&V being consistently voted as one of the top contractors in Michigan and earning a spot of the list of 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan and Nationally.
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