What Construction Workers Wish You Knew
Like with every profession, there are stigmas and cliches associated with being a construction worker. And, like most stigmas, many of them are not true. The next time you pass a job site, these are a few of the things the team at RBV would like you to know about those in the construction […]
We Dug 2017: Our Year In Review
2017 was a year of excitement, achievement, and growth at RBV. Awards, nominations, and contracts proved that the hard work we’ve been doing in Detroit and Michigan (and that we love doing) is being recognized by the community and the state. As the year comes to a close, we’d like to take the time to reflect on […]
Meet Arnie Ridner: Leader, Teacher, Friend
Arnie Ridner has been a solid fixture of RBV since the very beginning. As RBV Contracting’s Operations Manager, Arnie has his hands in all aspects of the company but has a passion for growing the next generation of the labor force and working in the trenches with his team. What were you doing before RBV? […]
It’s Time to Put Infrastructure First
*This article was originally posted in Grand Rapids Business Journal Sewer, water, roads, bridges, tunnels, power, parking — all are essential to supporting a city’s growth. Infrastructure isn’t a topic often discussed at dinner parties; it doesn’t quite hold the excitement of developments like hotels, mixed-use buildings or the relocation of a national retailer. When […]
Construction Companies Cannot Afford to Overlook Digital Marketing
This article, written by RBV Contracting vice president Jim Foucher, was originally published in Construction Executive. Regardless of the industry, customers no longer want to be pursued, cold called or sold to. They want to be in charge and go online to find the information they need. The construction industry is no different. Whether […]
The Benefits of Working with a Full-Service, HUBZone Certified Contractor
The HUBZone Program is a United States Small Business Administration (SBA) program for companies that have an office in and employ people in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). They are dedicated to building up communities, creating jobs, and supporting the local economy. When you work with a HUBZone Certified Contractor, your business can reap the […]
HUBZone Industry Awards One of Our Own!
We are proud to announce that our Project Manager, Dante Catanese has been named HUBZone Employee of the Year by the HUBZone Contractors National Council! He will be presented with this award on October 13, 2017, at the National HUBZone Conference in Chantilly, Virginia. To earn this award, those nominated need to show dedication to […]
The RBV Story
If you’ve taken a glance at our website and social media platforms, you’ve probably noticed the saying, “We Dig Detroit.” Figuratively and literally digging Detroit isn’t all that RBV Contracting does, but we are extremely proud to call the Comeback City “home.” Continue reading to learn the ins-and-outs of RBV Contracting: We opened our […]
RBV Contracting Hosts Special Guest, Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator!
Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice of small businesses on President Trump’s Cabinet visited our Brush Park/City Modern development site and we couldn’t be more humbled by this experience! The Administrator visited the Comeback City on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, while on her SBA Ignite Tour. McMahon hand-picked to […]
