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MIDLAND, MICH. – Representing Three Rivers Corporation, Paul Crivac, Safety Director, accepted the Associated Builders and Contractors National Safety Excellence Award at the 29th Annual Excellence in Construction Gala on March 27, 2019 in Long Beach, California. Three Rivers outperformed contractors from around the nation to win this prestigious award and was the only company honored from Michigan in this category. This award demonstrates that Three Rivers Corporation is dedicated to working safe.

The ABC National Safety Excellence Award recognizes companies who exhibit a continued commitment to jobsite safety and whose safety performance and programs are judged to be exemplary by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee. Awards are based on data submitted via STEP applications, essay questions and video interviews with company Presidents/CEOs/Principals about their corporate safety culture. Award categories are based on a company’s total work-hours per calendar year and placement within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

“We are honored to achieve the National Safety Excellence award. Safety is part of who we are and receiving an award like this demonstrates that when our company works together, we can achieve great things. I am very proud of the women and men who earned this award and their commitment to safety at Three Rivers,” said Paul Crivac.

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Colin Dole represented Three Rivers in the National Craft Championships competition on March 27th, as a pipefitter. Craft apprentices come from across the country each year to compete for top honors in their chosen craft. For the competitors, this competition allows them to demonstrate their superior skills, training and safe work practices. This is an intense, daylong, hands-on skills competition.

“The quality, craftsmanship, dedication, and safety Colin displayed during the National Craft Championships competition this year was truly remarkable. With the skilled labor shortage we are very lucky to have such talented people on our team,” said Jon Lynch, President of Three Rivers Corporation.

Three Rivers Corporation honored 15 employees in six categories at an awards banquet on December 12th who continually exceed expectations through their dedicated service to the company. Each award recognizes significant contributions made by individuals throughout the last fiscal year. They are team members that others admire for their dedication, quality of work and overall attitude. Each person honored was nominated by their peers and selected by a committee. All individuals recognized demonstrate a drive for excellence; encouraging the safety culture and outstanding work ethic. Three Rivers would like to congratulate the 2018 award winners!

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Rookie of the Year

A first year employee or new in role employee that shows outstanding work ethic, knowledge, and passion for what they do.

Nick Finch
Levi Veltkamp
Travis Ziegler

Most Safety Minded

An employee that lives and breathes the “walk the talk” philosophy every day.

Anthony Haswell
Jeremy Sampson

Most Consistent Quality

Employees that have the ability to produce high quality work day after day. They are relentless in their pursuit of a job well done.

Scott Eastman
Wes Kohn
Austin Krawczk

Develops the Most Business

Employees recognized for being the face of our company. These individuals go the extra mile to satisfy our current or future customers. This can include examples of individuals earning new work or maintaining current relationships through great customer service.

Jamie Crockett
Ken Paek

Most Improved Craftsman

Employees with limited field experience that devotes themselves to perfecting their craft. This individual shows commitment to continuous learning and improvement. They dedicate the time into advancing their skill level making them better overall craftsman.

Cody DeMoines
Josh Schultz

Most Valuable Player

This employee embodies everything that Three Rivers is looking for in a great employee. They are someone that others admire for their dedication, quality of work and overall attitude.

Jason Gust
Jason Smith
Duane Tripp

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On September 18th, the Bay Area Chamber with the Jerome L. Yantz Partner in Education Award honored Three Rivers Corporation for their commitment to education in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Since 2004, the Bay Area Chamber has given this award out annually to a business person or community organization that inspires interest in education and devotes time and resources to the implementation of that education. Three Rivers is proud to help make an impact on education in the region.

“Continuous learning is a part of who we are. We are always looking for ways to educate ourselves and our community, either in construction, safety, or leadership,” said Jon Lynch, President of Three Rivers Corporation.

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Three Rivers Corporation was recognized with two awards from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Greater Michigan Chapter’s Greatness & Gratitude Awards Celebration on Thursday, September 13th at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing. They received awards in the Excellence in Construction category, as well as a Diamond award in the Safety Training & Evaluation Process (STEP) category.

Each year, the ABC Greater Michigan Chapter provides an opportunity for members to compete for honors in the construction industry’s premier annual awards program: the Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards. The EIC Awards recognize the outstanding Merit Shop construction projects completed during the previous year by member companies.

These awards distinguish the level of construction standards throughout the industry by recognizing the workmanship of those who contribute and by showcasing results of their dedication. Teamwork and collaboration between general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers are part of the fundamentals for building excellence and quality into any construction project.

Submitted entries are judged on a project narrative, detailed description of the construction process, time, budget, and space restrictions, and any special challenges associated with the project’s completion. Now more than ever, design and construction projects must be innovative to keep up with ever-evolving economic, environmental, and aesthetic demands.

ABC of Greater Michigan honored Three Rivers Corporation for their design and construction of West Midland Family Center – GC/CM: Addition/Renovation $1 -$5 million category.

The Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Award recognizes efforts of ABC members who strive to achieve effective safety practices within their companies; it is an organized approach for analyzing and developing safety and loss prevention programs. Three Rivers provides contractors with tools to objectively evaluate their safety programs, policies, procedures and training.

“I believe this reflects not just the quality of our safety program but the commitment each of our employees makes to maintain that program every day. Three Rivers is committed to building more than buildings in our local communities. We are honored to receive this significant construction award knowing our work has lasting impression on the community,” said Jon Lynch President at Three Rivers Corporation.

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Three Rivers Corporation was named 2018 Caring Company of the Year as part of the United Way for Midland County Spirit of the Community Awards program on April 24th.

This recognizes an organizations who demonstrate their commitment to strengthening our community by their support of United Way. They are not only recognized by the financial commitment they and their employees make, but their impact throughout the community in advocacy and volunteerism. They lend their time, talents, voices and hearts to create a better and stronger community. Our employees serve as campaign volunteers, loaned executives, Leadership Circle members, Young Leaders United, and community volunteers. They sponsor local and regional events, and find innovative ways to help reach out and participate in our community. Caring Company of the Year honors a stand-out organization from the pool of Companies That Care.

“I am proud to be apart if an organization that values giving back to its community. Three Rivers is always willing to help out. This award means so much to us because it demonstrates how excited our employees are to give back to our community,” said Jon Lynch, President of Three Rivers Corporation.

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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced that Three Rivers Corporation continued a safety record that has earned the company recognition in the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction category of ABC’s National Safety Merit Awards. Three Rivers Corporation representatives received the award on March 21st during the Excellence in Construction awards celebration at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach California. The award recognizes Three Rivers for its model safety performance and programs.

The ABC National Safety Merit Awards recognize companies who exhibit a continued commitment to jobsite safety and whose safety performance and programs are judged to be exemplary by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee. Awards are based on data submitted via STEP applications, essay questions and video interviews with company Presidents/CEOs/Principals about their corporate safety culture. Award categories are based on a company’s total work-hours per calendar year and placement within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

To qualify for a Safety Merit Award, a company must first demonstrate the highest levels of performance in ABC’s Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP). Requirements include that the national safety winners were judged on self-evaluation scores, lost workday case rates, total recordable rates, leading indicator use, and process and program innovations. After the company has met or exceeded the qualification of the application the company is interviewed by members of ABC’s National Environment, Health & Safety Committee. After all of this is complete to committee evaluates the companies.

“Three Rivers Corporation’s safety culture demonstrates how a companywide commitment to safety as a core value can deliver results,” said Jon Lynch, President of Three Rivers Corporation. “Every incident can be preventable and our goal is to help drive the industry toward zero-incident jobsites. I am very proud of our team and commitment they make to safety every day.”

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The Pete Crawford Safety Champion Award is given to a Great Lakes Safety Training Center (GLSTC) member who exemplifies commitment, passion and dedication to the safety of their employees and colleagues, which are committed to maintaining safe working environments on their job sites. Three Rivers and Fisher Companies is proud to have received this award on March 14th at the GLSTC Annual Meeting.

This award is presented to a company that could showcase their safety achievements in 2017. The areas that were reviewed were:

• Innovative safety program
• Improved or redesigned safety program
• Added safety guidelines for employees
• Significant reduction of reportable injuries due to your program
• Positive company action that led to improvement
• Expanded safety awareness through company & employees either on or off the job
• How safety performance has increased this past year compared to past years
• Examples of the effectiveness of new programs
• Employee involvement in health & safety related professional associations

“It is an honor to receive an award like this, we are proud of our work force and their continued dedication to safety performance” said Jon Lynch, President of Three Rivers Corporation.

About Three Rivers Corporation

Three Rivers is a full-service design/build, mechanical, and general contracting company located in Midland, Michigan. Since 1976, Three Rivers designs and builds energy-saving, cost-effective and sustainable buildings that make Michigan more vibrant, more exciting and more productive. We stand by our customers at every step, from expert in-house planning and design services, through on-site contractor expertise, and construction management. We take pride in building quality projects, safely and on-time – because we live, work, and play here too. That’s why Three Rivers Corporation puts More Than Construction into every project. For more information, visit www.TRCcompany.com.

Three Rivers Corporation honored 13 employees in six categories at an awards banquet on December 4th who continually exceed expectations through their dedicated service to the company. Each award recognizes significant contributions by individuals, made throughout the last fiscal year. They are team members that others admire for their dedication, quality of work and overall attitude. Each person honored was nominated by their peers and selected by a committee. All individuals recognized demonstrate a drive for excellence; encouraging the safety culture and outstanding work ethic. Three Rivers would like to congratulate the 2017 award winners!

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Rookie of the Year

Sore Stanley
Joel Kennedy

Most Safety Minded

Joe Hauri
Casey Grove

Most Consistent Quality

Eric Barber
Kurt Fletcher

Develops the Most Business

Troy Sullivan
Wayne Sczepanski

Most Improved Craftsman

Travis Gray
Eric Biskner

Most Valuable Player

Jeff Hammond
Chad Kolba
Jeremiah Crivac

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Three Rivers Corporation is pleased to announce that Wesley Kohn has received his State of Michigan Architectural License. He recently passed the multi-division ARE (Architectural Registration Exam) used to assess knowledge and skills regarding the practice of architecture. The path to licensure requires architectural degrees from accredited programs, 3,000 hours of documented experience, and the passing of the six-division ARE. Wesley received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan and Master of Architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Wesley has worked at Three Rivers Corporation for 19 years in the field of architecture, starting as a co-op during high school. His newly acquired license adds another licensed architect to the Three Rivers Design team. Wesley provides design services from the aesthetically conceptual design through construction documents on a variety of multi-sized projects and types. TRC is very proud of this accomplishment and Wesley’s dedication to Three Rivers over the past 19 years.

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Three Rivers Corporation received 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards and a Diamond Safety Training & Evaluation Process (STEP) Award from Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) Greater Michigan Chapter at the Greatness & Gratitude Awards Celebration on Thursday, September 7th.

ABC of Greater Michigan’s Excellence in Construction Awards recognize entire construction teams – construction owners, designers, and contractors – who work collaboratively to complete projects safely on-time, with exceptional quality, and in a cost-effective manner. Submitted entries are judged on a project narrative, detailed description of the construction process, time, budget, and space restrictions, and any special challenges associated with the project’s completion.

ABC of Greater Michigan honored Three Rivers Corporation for their design and construction of MidMichigan Medical Center – Mt. Pleasant – GC/CM: New Construction over $10 Million, and Helping Hands Dental Center – GC/CM: Addition/Renovation under $1 Million. Each award speaks to the quality craftsmanship and exemplary project management that is Three Rivers’ legacy.

The Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Award recognizes the efforts of ABC members who strive to achieve effective safety practices within their companies; it is an organized approach for analyzing and developing safety and loss prevention programs. Additionally, Three Rivers provides contractors with a tool to objectively evaluate their safety programs, policies, procedures and training.

“We are proud of the hard work by the men and women of Three Rivers and how their efforts bring customers vision to reality. This recognition by ABC Greater Michigan demonstrates our commitment to excellence and why Three Rivers is the contractor of choice for so many. Simply put, we are more than construction,” said Jon Lynch President at Three Rivers Corporation.