October 7, 2013 Michigan Contractor of the year 9
Past MCOY Recipients 2010
Winner: Dan Vos Construction
Honorable Mention: Owen Ames Kimball
Honorable Mention: Erhardt Construction
2011
Winner: Owen Ames Kimball
Honorable Mention: Dan Vos Construction
Honorable Mention: Erhardt Construction
2012
Winner: Elzinga & Volkers
Honorable Mention: Dan Vos Construction
Honorable Mention: Pioneer Construction
ASAM Legislative Update
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he ASA (national) legislative initiatives revolve around subcontractor issues on a national scale, and do an excellent job of reporting progress made around the country. The ASAM Legislative Committee focuses on reporting and addressing issues at state and local levels so our members can stay in tune with all issues that affect them. We focus on issues that are specific to the construction industry or that affect how we run our businesses, and we partner with other organizations whenever possible. This year we have inves-
tigated the Common Core Standards and reported findings to our members, and evaluated Public Private Partnerships (P3’s) for future action. We determined that P3’s do pose a risk to contractors and subcontractors, and will be working with the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce to host a roundtable workshop with some of our legislators in early 2014. All that being said, our top priority is prompt pay. I think everyone would agree that paying what is due, when it’s due, is part of running an ethical business. Owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are all part of the chain that
makes the construction process work, and when there’s a breakdown in the process everyone involved gets hurt, some more quickly than others. Bad business hurts the industry and good business helps it, that’s why we are so pleased to recognize those who exemplify good business with the MCOY award. Ken Misiewicz ASAM VP and Legislative Committee Chair
Investing in Future Generations of Subcontractors ASAM has recently taken part in helping our industry grow by speaking to and investing in the lives of many young men and women interested in the construction trades. In the spring of this year, ASAM members and their employees took part in the Hard
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Hat Development initiative at Kent ISD. Members and their employees spoke to students about careers in the subcontracting industry. Thank you to the following members who participated in helping to educate young people about a career in subcontracting:
SecurAlarm Systems Vos Glass, Inc. Andy Egan Co. Allied Electric Architectural Metals Incorporated ASAM members and their employees also accompanied graduating seniors from the
Academy for Design and Construction. Four years ago ASAM was asked to take part in mentoring freshman who were beginning their high school career at the Academy for Design and Construction. They were involved in mentoring students monthly and bi-month-
ly throughout their entire high school career. It was a very rewarding and quick four years that hopefully will propel some young students to choose a career in our industry. Thank you to all in our industry who invested in these young peoples’ lives.
big thank you to our trade contractor partners for all your support. You are an integral part of our team.
pioneerconstruction
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