Kids get real-world view of building at EV Construction’s 'future builders 2025' event
EV Construction recently hosted more than 175 children and family members last week for its third annual Future Builders event.
GRAND RAPIDS — EV Construction hosted more than 175 children and family members last week for its third annual Future Builders event — a unique, interactive experience at the under-construction Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health in Grand Rapids.
The event welcomed children of EV employees, trade partners and Pine Rest staff to explore a real construction site and participate in a variety of hands-on building, engineering, and safety-themed stations. The goal: to plant seeds of curiosity and introduce young people to the many career paths within the skilled trades.
EV Construction recently hosted more than 175 children and family members last week for its third annual Future Builders event. [Courtesy/EV Construction]
“We believe that inspiring future builders begins with exposure — letting kids see, touch, and imagine the world of construction up close,” said Mike Novakoski, CEO of EV Construction. “Future Builders is a fun day for families, but it’s also an important step toward addressing the labor shortage that’s already affecting our industry.”
According to the National Center for Construction Education & Research, over 40% of the U.S. construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031. With growing demand for new talent, initiatives like Future Builders play a key role in sparking long-term interest in construction careers.
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