AJV HISTORY

RAISING EXPECTATIONS SINCE 1976

A.J. VENEKLASEN, INC. RAISING EXPECTATIONS SINCE 1976 We take great pride in establishing and maintaining outstanding reputations and track records with our employees, partners, and customers. At the core of our operations is the key to our success: our dedicated and skilled employees who are united by a common ethic of excellence and who continually strive to raise expectations. With a professional culture based on Respect, Integrity, Superior Service, and Passion, we are fully committed to our clients and our team. Sincerely, Chris Veneklasen Chris Veneklasen | President

WHO WE ARE OUR CORE VALUES Respect for People Integrity Superior Service Passion Whether you’re planning a new building or remodeling an existing facility, your choice of general contractor is the most critical decision you’ll make. We’d love for you to get to know us before making that decision. Our team has been quietly building a reputation for quality and competence since 1976. Here’s why you should consider a.j. Veneklasen, Inc. for your next project.

RAISING EXPECTATIONS SINCE 1976

We specialize in high quality, commercial and industrial buildings. The majority of our clients are business At a.j. Veneklasen, Inc., we employ our professionals who need office buildings, own steel erectors, carpenters, and medical space, multi-family housing, maintenance technicians. With this in retail space, factories, warehouses, and mind, you can rest assured the core specialized industrial buildings. As a components of your job are totally under result, we have learned to do whatever control, and in the hands of a highly it takes to help you achieve your building experienced team. objectives. It’s our experience that helps ensure In addition to our design and construction quality construction, even on tight services, we can help with feasibility schedules, every time. studies, site selection, land acquisition and sale leasebacks. Even speculative development projects are within our scope.

A.J. VENEKLASEN, INC. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

As a nationally recognized builder, a.j. Veneklasen, Inc. takes pride in providing built-in value. METHODS to ensure the design is tailored to the a.j. Veneklasen, Inc. has over 40 years project’s budget in a proactive and of experience using every imaginable effective manner. a.j. Veneklasen, Inc. construction delivery method. Through has a proven record of accomplishment in these undertakings, we have learned providing accurate estimates throughout every project and client has different all stages of the design process. We needs. While getting to know you and employ a rigorous approach, focused on your staff, we seek to understand your creating a systematic integrated design specific needs before recommending a process that continuously balances course of action. scope, design and budget. VENEBUILTSM SERVICES Our combined experience makes us Our team of skilled professionals keenly aware of true construction costs provides expert project management and has enabled us to establish a reliable support, hands-on design guidance, network of competitive subcontractors. and responsive tasking to efficiently and This not only increases the accuracy and professionally plan project requirements. reliability of the information we provide, it also allows the team to make excellent Controlling project costs during the decisions and maintain a predictable design development and planning phase course to success. Simply said, our will result in substantial cost savings proven Venebuilt SM process cannot be and or cost avoidance. It will also help beat.

PROCORE TECHNOLOGIES The #1 most widely used construction management so ware. Procore allows us to solve issues before they become problems by offering quick and simple document sharing. Using the website or mobile application, team members can see what is happening on-site and keep the schedule and budget on target. A project can be monitored around the clock with Procore.

VENEBUILT SM OWNER PROCESS We call it a process, but it’s more of an CONTRACTOR PROJECT TRADE PARTNER attitude. It’s how we tackle a project, the perspective we take, and the CONSULTANT outcomes we strive to achieve. Our team reviews projects during the planning phase, constantly looking at every angle to determine the best possible way to construct a building, making sure the materials we choose are an exceptional value, and the design meets or exceeds our client’s needs.

A.J. VENEKLASEN, INC. SAFETY METHODS

As the construction industry rises, we believe everyone must do their part to keep injuries down. a.j. Veneklasen, Inc. offers an award- They also evaluate specific trade winning safety program with an partners who are required to perform Experience Modification Rate over 50% these tasks, and as a team, they create lower than industry average. and ensure the execution of their safety plan. In addition to First Aid and CPR certifications, AJV team members AJV works with the project owner to have successfully completed OSHA 10 identify any existing safety concerns hour training. All AJV superintendents in place, such as: traffic flow, utility and project managers are required to information, fire evacuation, and electric complete OSHA 30 hour training. lock out procedures. Prior to project commencement, project Employees are recognized for working managers and superintendents will safely and pro-actively identifying evaluate each new project to identify hazards, as well as suggesting ways to any unusual or special conditions that control or eliminate them. require specific safety management.

RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS Over the years, a.j. Veneklasen, Inc. HALL OF FAME has built a reputation for high safety standards and company culture. These awards and achievements serve as reminders to our employees and community of our ability to raise expectations. We live by our core values and use them as a compass for our work standards. STEP AWARD FOR SAFETY NATIONAL TOP METAL BUILDER

CULTURE & COMMUNITY Company culture is the personality of a company and defines the values, practices, and mission shared by the team members. Here at a.j. Veneklasen, Inc., we emphasize the importance of culture and discuss factors that influence others beyond the company’s walls and into the communities we serve.

CARDINAL POINT MULTI-FAMILY | GRAND RAPIDS Given the challenge of adapting state-of-art-apartments to the church’s unique interior, each one of the apartments is different, reflecting the opportunities and unique challenges imposed by the 90-year old structure.



FEDEX CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP Pontiac, Michigan

Otay Mesa, California Lima, Ohio Gaylord, Michigan

GULL LAKE COUNTRY CLUB CLUB HOUSE | GULL LAKE

The new country clubhouse features a variety of high end finishes including but not limited to rift cut white oak wall and ceiling panels, a custom bar, covered exterior seating, vaulted ceilings with floor to ceiling windows, and a fully customized men’s and women’s locker room.

5300 BROADMOOR INDUSTRIAL | GRAND RAPIDS

Various top-of-the-line features were used in the construction of this environmentally friendly building, such as precast concrete wall panels, a wide-bay trussed purlin structure, 24’ eave height and ESFR sprinkling. Offering a high R-Value, the building’s panels will minimize long-term maintenance and energy expense.

RIVERTOWN DENTAL MEDICAL OFFICE | GRANDVILLE

The new center features 6 separate hygiene treatment rooms featuring picturesque views, custom shelving and cabinets, 17-foot ceilings throughout, and a spacious waiting area with floor to ceiling glass windows, designed to bring in natural light.



SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITY | UNIVERSITY CENTER This is an indoor athletic practice facility for the SVSU athletes. a.j. Veneklasen, Inc.’s steel team was responsible for the construction of the pre-engineered steel, featuring a mixture of horizontal and vertical translucent wall panels and brick.

WALSTROM MARINE RETAIL SHOWROOM | HARBOR SPRINGS

The interior architecture and design of this high-end showroom reflects a first-class environment and features only the finest finishes. The structure is a hybrid of pre- engineered and conventional steel.

ALDI GROCERY CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP Portage, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Benton Harbor, Michigan



SOUTH HAVEN CENTER MIXED-USE | SOUTH HAVEN South Haven Center is a mixed-use development featuring 2,400 square feet of ground- floor retail and 18 apartments. This highly anticipated development provides modern market rate apartment units in the heart of downtown South Haven.

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