Awards and Associations
Superior Safety Performance/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (2005)
R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc.-Ed's Construction - Joint Venture was commended for their outstanding performance and record of safety on the Heartsville Coulee Diversion project in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Since the award of the project in August 2004, R.J. Zavoral - Ed's Construction - Joint Venture and their subcontractors moved over one million cubic yards of earth, built 3.3 miles of levee and 6 road raises, and excavated 1.1 miles of diversion channel. They placed over 3,600 cubic yards of concrete, constructed 2 drop structures and a 150 foot span highway bridge. The project accumulated nearly 50,000 equipment hours and expended more than 77,000 man hours without incident or injury. Completion of this project effectively protects the south end of East Grand Forks. The St. Paul District’s Safety Award for 2005 was presented to RJ Zavoral & Sons, Inc. - Ed's Construction - Joint Venture in recognition of their safety conscious approach to construction. "“R.J. Zavoral & Sons Inc. commitment to safety is one of the hallmarks of their company. It is a key indicator of their close-knit organization; that they place the highest value on their employees’ welfare. They also recognize that this is an area in which you continually improve; you must always be diligent.”
-Virginia Regorrah U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, East Grand Forks Resident Engineer
"We have come to count on Zavorals to do many things for American Crystal Sugar. This past project was evidence of the quality relationship between our companies. Thanks to you and to the crew who did such great work for us in a high-pressure situation."
-David Berg VP - Operations American Crystal Sugar Company
"R.J. Zavoral and Sons, Inc. are one of the most committed and respected contractors in our community. They not only are first rate but they give back to our community many times over."
-Greg Boppre, P.E. East Grand Forks City Engineer
