Building Our Community Contest

Posted: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Thank you WZZM TV-13 for your partnership.  Please view their news segment of

Erhardt's Building Our Community contest at this link:

http://grcentral.wzzm13.com/news/news/69721-erhardt-construction-announces-charitable-plan

 

Building Our Community Contest

Posted: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Please see today's Grand Rapids Press article on Erhardt's Building Our Community contest.  A link is provided below.  There are so many non-profit organizations that can benefit from the contest.  Please pass the information along. 

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/05/non-profit_groups_can_win_big.html

Announcing Erhardt's Building Our Community Contest

Posted: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Erhardt Construction is celebrating its

50th Anniversary

by recognizing and supporting the work

of people and organizations that are serving others in our community.

 

Together with our project partners, Erhardt is giving away a construction project and prizes totaling up to $50,000 to area non-profit organizations through our Building Our Community contest.  So instead of celebrating our own achievements, Erhardt Construction invites you to join us in honoring the organizations doing truly great work in our community. 

Visit ErhardtCC.com/Community for additional information.

 

SAFETY MILESTONE

Posted: Monday, May 7th, 2012

Taggart Town, Vice President of Operations, is pleased to announce that Erhardt Construction achieved yet another major milestone on May 3, 2012. 

“Erhardt Construction has successfully gone four years without a lost time accident.  We are so proud to achieve this milestone during our 50^th anniversary year, staying true to one of our core values 'safety comes first!' This is a testament to our team’s hard work and commitment to safety.”

 

 

 

 

 

Saint Mary's Health Care Gala for Sophia's House

Posted: Thursday, Apr 19th, 2012

The past weekend, Erhardt Construction was a sponsor of the Saint Mary’s Health Care Gala.  Funds from the gala will support Sophia’s House, the hospitality facility Erhardt is currently constructing. 

Sophia’s House is a three-story home featuring hotel-like accommodations including:

• Fifteen private rooms
• Living spaces designed to provide comfortable areas for relaxation
• An exercise room to help guests recharge
• A communal dining area for family meals
• Meditation and reading spaces with well-stocked books
• A children’s alcove with games
• An outdoor patio and small garden

Sophia’s House will open in June 2012.

The gala was featured on WZZM TV-13.  Here is a link to their video.

http://www.wzzm13.com/video/1561509297001/1/Saint-Marys-Gala-to-fund-Sophias-House

PROJECT UPDATE: AMWAY NUTRITION FACILITY

Posted: Monday, Apr 16th, 2012

In the last several months, Erhardt has had a unique role on the Amway campus. We are working alongside Amway’s engineering department to complete the building validation, and also test and validate the new production equipment. Active 8, Amway’s top selling nutrition product, is to begin production in mid-May.

At this point in time, Erhardt has completed approximately 40% of the equipment that was moved from their Lakeview, California, facility. Amway is in the process of finalizing the schedule for the remaining phases.

GVSU STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Posted: Tuesday, Apr 3rd, 2012

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY LUBBERS STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS

Please click the link below for an update on the construction at Lubbers Stadium.

The construction team is making great progress.

http://www.mlive.com/lakers/index.ssf/2012/04/thanks_to_warm_weather_gvsus_l.html

 

PROJECT UPDATE: AMWAY NUTRITION FACILITY

Posted: Wednesday, Mar 21st, 2012

Beginning May 2012, Amway Corporation will begin production in their new Nutrition Facility. The building construction wrapped up late 2011. The last several months have focused on installation of the production equipment and validation of the building’s systems.  The project will include four additional phases of equipment installation throughout 2012. 

The project has been in the press recently.  To read more, visit the link below.

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/02/amway_gives_tour_of_new_plant.html

ERHARDT CONSTRUCTION'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Posted: Monday, Mar 19th, 2012

Established in 1962, Erhardt Construction is celebrating 50 years of building in the West Michigan area.  To commemorate this momentous occasion, we have planned many exciting activities throughout 2012, with our clients, employees, subcontractors and the community we serve. 

As we begin our year of celebration, it is fitting to acknowledging the man who started our firm, Larry Erhardt, Sr.  He established Erhardt Construction as one of the area's most respected construction companies.  To many in the industry he has been a mentor and a source of advice, wisdom and knowledge. As a role model for future constructors, he offers some of the best examples of character, honor and integrity.

Our Founder - Larry Erhardt, Sr.

After earning a civil engineering degree from the University of Detroit, Larry worked in the Detroit area for five years, and then moved to Grand Rapids.  He started Erhardt Construction in the fall of 1962. At age 31, Larry took a leap of faith when he started the company, working from an office in his home.  Business grew steadily and consisted of small projects for local commercial clients.  It led to more complicated municipal, institutional and infrastructure construction, including schools, parking structures, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.

As part of the urban renewal movement in the 1970s, Erhardt built the Calder Plaza Building in downtown Grand Rapids.  This was the first significant negotiated work for the company.  A major milestone occurred when Erhardt Construction was selected to build the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Tower, which was dedicated in 1983.  For Larry, the completion of the tower was a high point in his career, and demonstrated the extent of Erhardt’s capabilities to the community.

Larry is also proud to have been involved with several signature projects in downtown Grand Rapids, including the Van Andel Arena, Plaza Towers, the Van Andel Institute and DeVos Place.  He greatly values the meaningful relationships, both business and personal, that arose from these commissions.

Although retired, Larry continues to be involved in the construction industry of West Michigan. He is greatly respected by his peers and has established the trust and confidence of clients throughout West Michigan. The list of significant projects successfully completed by Erhardt Construction is a physical reminder of Larry's contribution to the community, but his legacy to our company and community goes beyond bricks and mortar.  Larry's professionalism, kindness, and humility will define Erhardt Construction for many generations.

 

 

PROJECT UPDATE: Aquinata Hall Renovation

Posted: Tuesday, Mar 6th, 2012

Erhardt is pleased to be constructing another project on the campus of the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters. The new project is the renovation of the existing three-story Aquinata Hall. The renovation includes the complete reconstruction of the building interior, along with two three-story additions. When finished, the facility will house 43 resident rooms, along with ample auxiliary space.

Erhardt has completed the demolition phase of this construction project, which was to clear the building of all mechanical, electrical and architectural features of the existing facility in order to provide a clean slate for the new construction.

Scheduled Completion:  September 2012 

Architect:  Richard Postema Associates

Fundraiser "Thank You"

Posted: Monday, Feb 27th, 2012

Thanks to all of you who contributed to Erhardt's "Tool Bucket" for the auction this past weekend.  We had a great response to the fundraiser for Yezelalem Minch ministry to help orphans in Ethiopia. Over $6,000 was raised!  

Ben Wickstrom, President

Construction Update on GVSU Lubbers Stadium Project

Posted: Wednesday, Feb 22nd, 2012

Click the link to view the latest update on the construction at Grand Valley State University's Lubbers Stadium.  

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=200638

The Sharpe Collection Land Rover Renovation

Posted: Wednesday, Feb 15th, 2012

Erhardt Construction recently completed the renovation of the Sharpe Collection’s Land Rover showroom in Grand Rapids. The project included an extensive interior renovation of all the existing finishes and display cabinetry. We installed all new wood trim on both the interior and exterior. New drywall partitions were constructed to create new office and reception areas, as well as a new paint scheme and acoustical ceilings throughout the building. Electrical and lighting were installed to showcase the new display cabinetry and signage. Masons installed authentic stacked-stone along the exterior walls on both the inside and outside of the building. Hardwood flooring and carpeting were installed in offices, reception and hospitality areas. On the exterior, a new EIFS system was installed on the canopy, as well as new soffit lighting.  Also two new exterior windows were installed to allow more natural light into the offices and showroom. The entire project took three months to complete. 

Iron Removal Plant for the City of Fennville, Michigan

Posted: Wednesday, Feb 15th, 2012

We have reached substantial completion at the City of Fennville’s new Iron Removal Plant. Construction started in late June of last year, and the building is now capable of going online and producing filtered water for the city’s domestic water system.

Mechanical and electrical crews are finishing up minor punch list items at the Iron Removal building and at Wellhouse-4a, as the painters apply the final coat of paint on all of the walls and piping.

A big thank you to Franklin Holwerda Company, Johnson Electric and Raymer Well Drilling for their excellent performance and teamwork in completing this project right on schedule! 

Location:  Fennville, Michigan

Size:  2,500 sf building with 2 acres of site work

Engineer:  Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc.

 

Benton Charter Township Water Filter Plant and Raw Water Pump Station

Posted: Wednesday, Feb 15th, 2012

In September, Erhardt and our subcontractors began pumping Lake Michigan water from the Raw Water Pump Station to the Filtration Plant for the first time. By October, all systems were commissioned, water samples were approved, and Benton Charter Township began distributing filtered water through their newly revamped domestic water system to all area residents.  Four months later, the plant is still running flawlessly.

Erhardt Construction is proud to be a part of this project for Benton Charter Township, and thanks all of our hard working and determined subcontractors, as well as the County of Berrien, Benton Charter Township, Brooks Architectural, Siemens Water Technologies, Peerless Midwest, Merritt Engineering, E2W Engineering, and the new plant operators for making this project closeout and turnover a success. 

Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan

Size:  10,221-sf and 3,574-sf

Architect:  Brooks Architectural

 

PROJECT UPDATE: CITY OF FENNVILLE IRON REMOVAL PLANT

Posted: Monday, Oct 31st, 2011

Construction is proceeding on schedule for the City of Fennville's new iron removal plant. Construction started in late June, and the building is scheduled to meet our enclosure milestone by October 7. Crews are on site setting trusses, and shingles are being delivered. All of the site's process piping is completed, and the majority of the site has been restored.

On the interior of the plant, water piping is being connected to the large Tonka filtration vessel and the existing well is being restored and modified. After the roof is on, mechanical and electrical subcontractors will begin with the building's electrical and plumbing rough-ins, as well as starting to install the chemical, water and air system equipment and piping.