Category: News

2019 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Contractors

A building that is in the process of being built, with chainlink fences and safety cones in front of it

The new year is finally here, and with that comes a renewed energy and dedication to making positive changes. January is a great time to reflect on the past year’s successes and shortcomings and create resolutions that you will actually stick to moving forward. Our team at RBV had an incredibly successful 2018 and we […]

5 Best Gifts for Construction Workers

An RBV Contracting employee shovels mud on the Adient job site

The holidays are just around the corner, and we know that shopping for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list can be stressful. Lucky for you, our team at RBV has rounded up a few of our favorite, must-have gifts for those in the construction industry: The Stanley Cooler and Thermos Combo Whether you’re […]

4 Winter Safety Tips for Construction Workers

A RBV Contracting employee drives a bulldozer on a job site.

Those who live and work in the Midwest know that the winter months can be long and grueling. Safety is our number one priority, and as we prepare for the start of winter, we are dedicated to ensuring that our team is equipped with the knowledge needed to work safely in colder temperatures. From cold-related […]

How RBV is Helping Michigan Small Businesses

Jim Foucher, the vice president, smiles while wearing a safety vest and hardhat on the job site at Elton Park

We are proud to be a small business in the state of Michigan, and we are even prouder to announce that Jim Foucher, Vice President of RBV Contracting, was recently named as one of the Small Business Association of Michigan Board of Directors. As a member of the Board of Directors, Jim will act as […]

RBV Volunteers: Latino Women Empowerment Center

An excavator removes dirt during RBV Contracting's site development at Elton Park

Our team at RBV is fiercely proud of Detroit and feels lucky to be able to call this great city “home.” From hiring local talent and working on city projects that help fuel the “Comeback City” mentality, to volunteering our company’s time and resources for worthy causes, our team is dedicated to giving back to […]

Summer Safety Tips for Construction Workers

RBV Contracting employees discuss blueprints on the jobsite for Elton Park

The official start of summer is just around the corner, but we are already feeling the heat here in Michigan. With those scorching 80 and 90-degree days happening more often, it is important to stay safe when working outdoors and take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Safety is our first priority at RBV, and it […]

The RBV Path to Career Success

An RBV Contracting employee uses an excavator to move dirt

At RBV, we believe in fostering the education and training of younger generations in order to shape a brighter future for our industry as a whole. Our leadership team sees the benefits of hiring and promoting from within, and we are dedicated to advancing the careers of our younger team members. We take the time […]

SBA Office of Advocacy Visits RBV Contracting

Several RBV Contracting employees and members of the SBA Office of Advocacy pose in front of RBV Contacting banners

Last week, the team at RBV Contracting was excited to welcome representatives from the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy to our office. The U.S. Small Business Administration, which is headquartered in Washington D.C., was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of […]

National Women in Construction Week

Two women in safety vests and hardhats point at a construction site

This week is National Women in Construction Week, a time to celebrate the women in construction who are a vital component of the industry as a whole. With March also being Women’s History Month, and March 8 celebrated as International Women’s Day, this month is full of opportunities to highlight the powerful women across the […]

Adient Expansion Provides Inspiration for Resourceful Recycling

Several trees lay uprooted next to an excavator

In 2017, RBV was awarded the site work contract for Adient’s Plymouth, Michigan facility. Adient, the world’s number one automotive seat supplier, and Royal Oak-based Ronnisch Construction Group (both first-time clients of ours), both wondered if there was a way to recycle the materials that would be removed from the project site. After considering this […]