DAVID OLSON JOINS ERHARDT CONSTRUCTION

Erhardt Construction is pleased to announce that David Olson has joined the company as Vice President–Business Development. Mr. Olson has over 18 years of business development experience, managing sales and marketing teams in the A/E/C industry. Most recently, he was Director of Business Development with NTH Consultants, a regional engineering firm.

Mr. Olson holds an MBA from Northwood University and is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science: Business Administration degree.

ERHARDT CONSTRUCTION HONORED WITH CONSTRUCTION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Erhardt Construction received an Award of Excellence from the Associated Builders and Contractors for its construction of the Phase 2 Improvements at the City of Wyoming’s Clean Water Plant. Erhardt's project involved a major $35.6 million expansion to the wastewater treatment plant, as well as rehabilitation of existing facilities and equipment. The project included:
· Three new aeration basins, each holding a total of 3.5 million gallons of effluent water. Adjacent to the basins, a blower building and various pipe galleries were constructed.
· Four new 95-foot diameter final clarifiers, each holding a total of 1 million gallons of effluent water.
· A new generator building housing two - 2.0 megawatt generators along with auxiliary electrical switchgear and equipment.
· A new return activated sludge/waste activated sludge pump station.
· Repair and retrofit of four existing primary clarifiers.
· Replacement of three large raw sewage pumps, including motors and VFD drives.
· Decommission and demolition of the city’s old trickling filter system.

Between all of the structures, a total of 25,000 cubic yards of concrete, miles of pipe, conduit, and wire were installed.

Associated Builders and Contractors sponsored the 2008 Construction Awards Competition for recognizing outstanding projects completed by members in West Michigan and bringing about awareness of the quality of work produced by contractors and their employees.

ERHARDT CONSTRUCTION ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF BRIANNE FISHER

Erhardt Construction is pleased to announce that Brianne Fisher has been promoted to Senior Project Manager.

Since joining Erhardt in 2001, Ms. Fisher has been involved in many projects that draw on her management expertise and broad construction knowledge base. Locally, she has managed the construction of several projects including the new Grace Hauenstein Library at Aquinas College, Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods, and Holland Home’s Breton Terrace and Breton Ridge senior living communities.

Ms. Fisher holds a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management from Ferris State University and is a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional.

PROJECT UPDATE - Amway World Headquarters

Erhardt Construction is renovating Amway Corporation’s World Headquarters in Ada, Michigan. The 21,000-square foot project includes interior renovation of the main lobby, auditorium, meeting rooms, clerestory gallery and adjoining spaces. The renovation is divided into three phases to allow Amway to maintain day-to-day operations.

Erhardt Construction is self-performing concrete, rough and finish carpentry, doors, hardware and selective demolition.

This is a fast-paced construction project to be completed in time for Amway’s Fiftieth Anniversary in January 2009. It requires all of Erhardt’s Lean Construction principles to deliver the renovated World Headquarters with high quality and on time.

PROJECT UPDATE - Ottawa County 911 Central Dispatch

Erhardt is constructing the new 911 facility for the Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority. 911 Central Dispatch provides one point of contact for all emergency situations in Ottawa County, Michigan. It is staffed 24 hours a day to ensure that calls are responded to as quickly as possible. The Authority provides emergency communication for all police, fire, and EMS agencies in Ottawa County.

Groundbreaking of the 17,000-square foot dispatch center took place in May 2008. Completion is scheduled for early spring of 2009.

PROJECT UPDATE - Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority Dewatering Facility

The Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority is a cooperative effort of the cities of Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan, to manage their municipal wastewater biosolids. The Authority has begun construction of a biosolids processing facility which includes pipeline linkage, storage, and dewatering of the biosolids. The facility will be constructed in four segments.

Erhardt is constructing the dewatering facility, which is the fourth and final segment of the project. Construction started April 2008 and will be complete by August 2009.

The project is designed for U.S. Green Building Council LEED™ certification.

PROJECT UPDATE - Holland Home Breton Ridge-In The Woods

This extension of Holland Home’s Breton Terrace campus is the latest addition to their senior independent living community and includes a prestigious 7-story, 303,000-square foot facility constructed in two phases.

Phase I includes the construction of 123 resident condos, underground parking, and campus community space. With the construction of Phase II, an additional wing will provide 92 resident condos.

Community spaces include a chapel, exercise room, dining facility, and a retail store where light refreshments, such as ice cream or a cup of cappuccino can be enjoyed. There is also a billiards room and a library.