Business View Magazine | December 2020

49 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2020 P IONEER CONSTRUCT ION company offers a full portfolio of services, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, sustainable/LEED construction, preconstruction planning, self- performed services, and construction equipment services and rentals. In addition, the company has a precast steel unit, a factor that contributes to its turnkey construction services. “Our in- house resources make it possible to analyze cross-functional issues and find solutions, something that makes us unique in our market,” adds Veine. This integrated service structure lends additional control over the details of a construction project, allowing projects to be completed faster by leveraging the company’s extensive in-house capabilities. The firm’s rich history stretches back to 1933 when founder Earl Beckering Sr. arrived from the Netherlands. A carpenter by trade, the senior Earl Beckering founded the Beckering Construction Company. Over the next 29 years, the company engaged in general contracting work until Earl Beckering Jr. took over in 1962. It was at this point that the name changed to Pioneer Construction to reflect the pioneering nature of the company’s roots. Earl Beckering Jr. started acquiring some larger commercial projects, laying the foundation for his son, Tom Beckering, who would build one of the largest construction companies in the Midwest. By this point, the company was participating in multiple general contracting projects cutting across several sectors, including medical, hospitality, and housing. Today, Pioneer has come a long way from its humble beginnings, something Veine acknowledges has a lot to do with its strong mission, creed, and code of ethics. “Because of our rich history and strong ties to the area, we primarily operate in western Michigan, however, we like to say we follow where the work leads,” says Matt Toth, Director of Steel and Precast Erection at Pioneer Construction. This mantra has led us to far- flung places like New York, Alabama, North and