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VK Civil’s Strength Finders Workshop: Building on Our Core Values

On a recent cold, blustery January day, VK Civil hosted a Strength Finder’s workshop. In the 3 years since the last time we held this workshop, our team has grown significantly and half the room was filled with new faces. New perspectives mixed with seasoned insights, reinforcing that every team member brings something valuable to the table. That’s why, from day one, every team member takes the Clifton Strengths Finder test. This tool not only helps us understand our unique talents, but it also suggests ways for us to collaboratively work effectively together to optimally serve our clients. One [...]

2025-04-07T20:05:44+00:00April 7, 2025|VK Life|

Celebrating 10 Years at VK Civil: Tom Van Zegeren

This January Tom Van Zegeren celebrated his 10-year anniversary with VK Civil. Tom’s journey with the company began in 2015, but his legacy in the construction industry began in 1974, exemplifying decades of hard work, leadership, and dedication. As a kid, Tom loved being outdoors, a passion that led him to a career as a pipe layer and later a foreman. He spent the majority of his career at Bond Construction where he solidified his reputation as a knowledgeable and skilled leader. One memorable project involved a 90” storm sewer installation in Grand Rapids, where Tom led the crew [...]

2025-02-17T19:27:22+00:00February 17, 2025|VK Life|

Merry Christmas

Thank you for an incredible 2024! We braved the winter weather and celebrated a fantastic year at our annual municipal client Christmas luncheon. VK Civil is blessed to serve the people and communities around us, and we are grateful for their trust. Happy New Year! The VK Civil Team

2024-12-18T13:42:34+00:00December 18, 2024|VK Life|

Patrick Post: Bugs, Rocks, Plants, Words, and Engineering

Patrick Post picked up many interests growing up in his family and hanging out with his two brothers. His father worked for the University of Michigan (Highway Safety Research Institute) and enjoyed hunting for wild mushrooms. These formative years foreshadowed Patrick’s talents and career path. Patrick graduated from Calvin College with an education degree and began his career teaching 5th/6th Grade in 1997 at North Hills Classical Academy. After teaching for 8 years, he went back to school at Michigan State University to join his brothers Scott and Stephen in the world of civil engineering. Upon Patrick’s graduation in [...]

2024-08-01T12:48:02+00:00August 1, 2024|VK Life|

Who Is VK Civil

Check out this video about how our company came to be and thrive. The VK Civil team provides civil engineering for private and public clients. We understand that the infrastructure we design is foundational to the quality of life enjoyed within a community. We bring a diverse range of professional skills and practical perspective to each and every client we work with.

2024-03-25T18:04:29+00:00March 25, 2024|VK Life|

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 We wish to express our gratitude to all of our clients for the work we did together in 2023. The pictures below are of our recent municipal client Christmas luncheon. Sincerely, The VK Civil Team

2023-12-21T18:56:44+00:00December 21, 2023|VK Life|
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