The AVB Difference
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Our Uniques
Concierge Approach
We know how important it is to have an experienced building partner to help guide you through building a home. During our 42+ years as a premier Kalamazoo custom builder, AVB has created a design and construction process that is tailored to be an enjoyable homeowner experience while maximizing the value of your investment. Our talented staff will guide you through every step of our proven process, including design, selections, construction, and service.
Premier Developments
All of our communities are professionally designed to balance neighborhood living with the surrounding natural landscape. Selecting a home within one of our communities will allow homeowners to experience the benefits of a master planned community including amenities such as a community clubhouse, a pool, walking trails, parks, and preserved greenspace throughout the community. All communities have a thoughtfully designed appearance and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
Dedicated Service
AVB will ensure your new home will have the enduring qualities to provide a lifetime of enjoyment. Once you have settled into your new home and have a chance to “test drive” everything, we will be there to do the fine tuning. You will be treated to a 60-day and 11-month walk-through with our service team to make sure you are completely satisfied. Further, we encourage you to call us anytime you have a question about your new home. Our dedicated customer care team will be there to answer your call, schedule your service quickly, correct conveniently, and follow-up humbly.
Where We Build
We build high-end custom homes all around the greater Kalamazoo area, most within a one hour drive of our Portage, MI office. We build both inside our own communities and outside them too, on your land or ours.
What Customers Say
Overall design and execution of our vision was realized at an exceptional level. The feeling of being "home" was achieved, we don't just have a house we truly have a home.... more
- M. Rozewicz
One reason why we took on this project was to have the experience of building a new home together. The experience we had was thoroughly enjoyable and exceptional in every way that can be measured. Each week there was significant progress. We loved our experience with AVB.... more
- M. Falanga
This is our third new construction build with AVB. I trust AVB's quality, service, and commitment to the customer. An excellent value!... more
- J. Whittaker
Overall amazing experience! We chose AVB because of the quality of workmanship/fine craftsmanship of the finished product. We were delighted to find AVB fantastic to work with every step of the way…AVB has by far mastered the customer experience from start to finish.... more
- C. Moore
You walk into our condo and it has the coffered ceilings, the arched door ways, the list goes on and on. That’s what sold us! We didn’t want a cookie cutter home. We wanted something that we could make our own. ... more
- Kurt & Wendy
AVB homes are quality homes and quality people.... more
- Bill & Laurie
The main reason I would recommend building with AVB is the quality and the service. It’s the attention to detail and what matters to the customer.... more
- T. Russell
Excellent ! Friendly and professional staff. I am very pleased with the high quality of my beautiful new home built by AVB.... more
- C. Potgeisser
Our home is a dream come true in every way. We’re very glad we were in good hands with AVB and that they were the builders of the community we wanted to live in.... more
- R. Young
I tell anyone looking to build that they can’t go wrong with AVB. The craftsmanship, the communication, the attention to detail is very important and something that AVB does very well. ... more
- Paulo & Nancy
Excellent experience and excellent quality built home. Exceeded our expectations! The employees are top notch, made us feel as though we were their only customer building at the moment.... more
- D. Lacey
It was a great experience from start to finish, the quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the service follow-up is perfect.... more
- D. Kuhn
The process and service provided allowed us to be carefree. AVB, especially PM Joe Miller, went above and beyond, constantly. It was the first house we've ever built and if we were to do it again, we'd have AVB build it. No question.... more
- S. McFarlaine
Absolutely amazing experience, love my home! AVB was great from start to finish, always so informative and constant updates from the builder! When it came time for the 60-day warranty walkthrough there were very minimal touch ups needed and they did it same day! Overall great experience.... more
- H. Ludwa
The location, the quality, the community that we have…we had a really excellent experience with them. ... more
- Jim & Laurie
About Our Team
AVB team members bring industry-leading experience and client focus to every project. At AVB, our team members are selected based on their compatibility with our Core Values—Do the Right Thing, Be Client Focused, Have a Positive Attitude, Be Proud of What We Do, and Be a Team Player. Further, we are directed and motivated by focusing on our niche of “Building Great Homes, Buildings, and Developments”, and our passion to “Create Great Places to Live and Work”. You will find our team members using these skills along with our AVB Proven Process to make your project a success.
We invite you to meet our team...
Lead Framer
est. 2021
Construction Assistant
est. 2023
New Home Consultant
est. 2023
New Home Consultant
est. 2020
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter
est. 2016
Selections Coordinator
est. 2023
Controller
est. 2010
Construction Assistant
est. 2022
Framing Carpenter
est. 2021
Construction Assistant
est. 2023
Framing Carpenter
est. 2022
Trim Carpenter
est. 2016
Principal & Co-founder
est. 1981
Senior Estimator
est. 1984
Punch Carpenter
est. 2015
Selections Intern
est. 2023
Human Resources
est. 2022
Construction Assistant
est. 2024
Principal & Chief Operating Officer
est. 1999
Principal
est. 1990
Design Coordinator
est. 1993
Framer
est. 2021
Office Manager
est. 2015
Estimator & Purchasing
est. 2016
Project Manager
est. 2014
New Home Consultant
est. 2015
Customer Care Coordinator
est. 2017
Principal & Co-founder
est. 1981
Framing Carpenter
est. 2020
Project Manager
est. 2003
President of Residential & Multi-Family Construction
est. 2000
Real Estate Development Assistant
est. 2022
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter
est. 2022
Custom Home Project Coordinator
est. 2008
Receptionist & Accounting Support
est. 2021
Marketing Coordinator
est. 2021
Selections Intern
est. 2023
Punch Carpenter
est. 1991
Customer Care Technician
est. 2019
Senior Project Manager
est. 2003
Punch Carpenter
est. 1993
Selections Coordinator
est. 2021
Project Manager
est. 2021
Customer Care Manager
est. 2020
New Home Consultant
est. 2023
Trim Carpenter
est. 2018
Project Manager
est. 2016
Construction Assistant
est. 2022
Construction Assistant
est. 2023
Residential Accountant
est. 2024
Construction Assistant
est. 2024
Trim Carpenter
est. 2016
Trim Carpenter
est. 2024
Chief Financial Officer
est. 2003
Receptionist
est. 2022
Lead Framer
est. 2017
History
Celebrating Over 40 Years of Building Something Better.
AVB formed in 1981 by Joe Gesmundo and Daryl Rynd, who shared a passion for creating great places to live and work. Together, AVB’s founding principals collaborated on the Kalamazoo area’s premier master-planned community, Woodbridge Hills. This visionary mixed-use community includes a retail center, medical and surgical buildings, office buildings, luxury condominiums, upscale private residences, and a private golf course. Today, AVB is a leading regional construction and development firm, dedicated to building great homes, buildings, and developments.
AVB’s commercial construction portfolio includes projects such as the Ascension Borgess Surgery Expansion, the Stryker Corporation World Headquarters, Portage Public Schools, the AIA award winning Newell Brands International Design Center, Consumers Credit Union Headquarters, and the LEED Gold certified 400 Rose apartments in downtown Kalamazoo. Significant renovation projects include the Green Building of America Award-winning Educational Community Credit Union (now Arbor Financial) on 9th Street, Cole Nissan dealership in Kalamazoo, Ascension Borgess at Woodbridge Hills South, Kalamazoo Maple Street YMCA, and the Ignertia Building brownfield redevelopment project in downtown Kalamazoo.
AVB’s development portfolio includes over a billion dollars’ worth of projects in Southwest Michigan. These projects include residential condominium communities like Oakland Hills, Whisper Rock, Walden Woods, as well as home communities like The Homestead, Barrington Shores, The Marshes, Turning Stone, and Hidden Lake. Additionally, AVB has developed apartment communities such as Greenspire in Portage, MI, as well as commercial developments such as Corner @ Drake in Kalamazoo, Westgate in Portage, and the Trade Centre in Portage, which all include restaurant, retail, and office establishments.
Stewardship
Commitment to our Environment
We have a history as an environmentally-conscious builder and developer. This formed the foundation of our commitment to sustainability. A quick tour of any AVB project shows our focus on being stewards of our earth. Creating projects that integrate with nature is simply part of our DNA. Several of AVB’s staff have earned LEED® AP status. We construct projects with a sustainable focus with several achieving LEED certification. We encourage clients to consider the full range of energy efficient opportunities when designing and constructing their project. We are a leader in building Energy Star, Green Built, and HERS rated and certified homes. Our homes are consistently built 30% – 50% more energy efficient than required by the latest energy codes. We use minimally-intrusive site staging to cut site disturbance. We promote energy savings, sustainabilty and consevation on all jobsites.
Local Leader
To build a better community, we focus on great projects and a commitment to community service. AVB and our employees are active supporters of many organizations in greater Kalamazoo. AVB employees serve on the boards of 16 non-profit organizations in Kalamazoo County, and team members are involved in volunteer efforts and public service through a variety of community organizations. Take a look around, you will see us out running, walking, cheering, donating, calling, and engaging; giving our best to further enhance the fine communities in which we live and work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
AVB is committed to building an inclusive team where members’ attributes, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed and valued. We believe diversity strengthens our team, broadens our collective experiences and capabilities, and helps us better serve our clients and community. To BUILD SOMETHING BETTER we strive to create a healthy culture that supports every teammate, client, and trade partner by using our five core values as a guide – Do the Right Thing, Have a Positive Attitude, Be a Team Player, Be Proud of What You Do, Be Client Focused.
Affiliations & Memberships
AIA Southwest Michigan
Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors
Green Globes
Michigan Association of Realtors
National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Realtors
United States Green Building Council
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