| J.S. Vig receives 2009 Pyramid Award for Best Project Team |
 TAYLOR, Mich., March 31, 2009 — Southeast Mich.-based J.S. Vig Construction, a full-service general contractor and construction management company, has received the prestigious 2009 Pyramid Award for the Best Project Team between $3 million and $25 million from the Washtenaw Contractors Association (WCA). J.S. Vig CEO Joseph Vig, LEED AP, made the announcement.For more than a decade, the Pyramid Awards have recognized the outstanding performance of companies and individuals working within the Washtenaw County construction sector. Displaying a high degree of cooperation between project team members, honorees are selected by an independent panel composed of construction industry experts. J.S. Vig was honored for their contractor role in the renovation and expansion of the Romulus Athletic Center. Located in Romulus, Mich., the new 89,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art recreation facility features a running track, fitness area, aquatic center with five indoor pools and a 30 foot slide, an outdoor pool, concession building, locker rooms, two cafes, banquet facilities, three gyms, rock climbing wall, youth center and child care area. From the 11 project entries, the Pyramid Award judges recognized the project team of J.S. Vig, Wilkie & Zanley Architects (a Sidock Company) and The City of Romulus for their constant communication throughout the construction process, development of value engineering ideas and strategies for overcoming regulatory hurdles created by the facility’s close proximity to Detroit Metropolitan Airport. This is the fourth time J.S. Vig has been honored by the WCA. The company previously won the Pyramid Award for Best Project Team in 2002, 2007 and 2008. Founded in 1965, Southeast Michigan-based J.S. Vig Construction Company is a full-service general contractor and construction management company. Having served more than 150 distinct clients, including many Fortune 500 companies, J.S. Vig Construction has successfully completed more than 1,500 medical, industrial, municipal, office and commercial projects throughout the United States. The company currently operates offices is Taylor, Mich. and Ann Arbor, Mich. In 2008, J.S. Vig launched Project Green, a green building program designed to expand the company’s sustainable construction practice area and educate property owners, developers and the general public on the benefits and costs associated with green building. J.S. Vig also plans to have each member of its project management and executive staff LEED accredited by Fall 2009. For more information, visit http://www.jsvig.com. |
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“With its tremendously skilled, hard-working team, J.S. Vig Construction helped fulfill the vision that the City of Romulus had in mind when we set out to build the Romulus Athletic Center. Thanks to J.S. Vig, the Romulus Athletic Center is now a beautiful, award-winning and popular athletic facility that has become the jewel in Romulus' crown.”
Tim Keyes
City of Romulus
Tim Keyes
City of Romulus
“It has been a pleasure working with J.S. Vig on numerous projects over the past few years. They exhibit professionalism and honesty in their work, along with a willingness to look at options and alternate approaches to make project happen and succeed.”
David Esau, AIA, LEED AP
Cornerstone Design Inc
David Esau, AIA, LEED AP
Cornerstone Design Inc
“ J.S. Vig is a company that is easy to work with because of their integrity. Our two firms have prospered from an over 30-year relationship, including many projects and personnel, which could not have happened without ongoing dedication to quality and honesty.”
David Zanely, LEED AP
Wilkie & Zanley Architects, A Sidock Company
David Zanely, LEED AP
Wilkie & Zanley Architects, A Sidock Company
“I have enjoyed over a 20-year relationship, built on honesty and professionalism, with J.S. Vig Construction Company.”
John Wilkie, AIA
Wilkie & Zanely Architects, A Sidock Company
John Wilkie, AIA
Wilkie & Zanely Architects, A Sidock Company
“J. S. Vig Construction Company has built over 500,000 sf for Avis Farms. We have found their staff and subcontractors to be honest, creative and responsive in meeting our aggressive project goals.”
Trish Kalmbach
BOSC Equities
Trish Kalmbach
BOSC Equities
“…Simply one of the most organized and talented construction teams that I have had the pleasure of working with in 25 years.”
Greg Heil
President, Heil Partnership
Greg Heil
President, Heil Partnership
“J.S. Vig Construction Company is honest, efficient, responsive, and completes each project with the client's needs in mind.”
Jerry Reinhart
President, Pomeroy Investment Company
Jerry Reinhart
President, Pomeroy Investment Company
“While this was an extremely difficult project in terms of phasing and working around our children, the employees of J.S. Vig did an outstanding job!”
Kurt M. Sebaly M. Ed.
Pentickton Center for Blind Children
Kurt M. Sebaly M. Ed.
Pentickton Center for Blind Children
“Through the entire pre-construction and warranty phases, your people have been responsive, professional, and cost-efficient. I would welcome the opportunity to recommend your firm and look forward to working together in the future.”
Larry Reed
Metavante Corporation
Larry Reed
Metavante Corporation
