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Steady Performer

Efficiencies, diversification help Van Wyks, Inc. succeed in a competitive market

Arie Van Wyk

Van Wyks, Inc. believes in working toward increasing efficiency in the interest of reducing costs. The company has adopted several measures to do that, includuing switching to aluminum forms from B.E.P. and also using the CertainTeed Form-A-Drain.

Despite a downturn in the residential construction market, Van Wykes, Inc. has managed to stay busy by putting an increased emphasis on commercial work as well as adding services such as excavation, waterproofing and concrete repair.

Arie Van Wyk and wife

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By Jonathan Sweet
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Like a lot of foundation contractors, Van Wyks, Inc. is finding the competition a little tougher lately as the residential market has slowed.

"The last few years, there's been enough business for everyone," says company president Arie Van Wyk. "Now, we're bidding against 10 other people on every job."

Standing their ground

Van Wyk estimates that the company's residential business is down 40 percent this year, but the company as a whole will actually see an increase in revenues because of its focus on other parts of the business.

Besides an increased emphasis on commercial work, in the last few years the company has added services such as excavation, waterproofing and concrete repair.

"We want to do everything for our clients, become more of a turnkey company," Van Wyk says.

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