Website Redesign Illinois Valley Contractors Association - Project Spotlight
Supporting the Construction Industry with a Modern, Member-Focused Website
The Illinois Valley Contractors Association (IVCA) plays a vital role in supporting contractors, suppliers, and construction professionals throughout the Illinois Valley. As the organization evolved—expanding member services, scholarship programs, and digital resources—it became clear that the existing website no longer reflected IVCA’s mission, professionalism, or operational needs.
Connecting Point Computer Center (CPCC) partnered with IVCA to deliver a comprehensive website redesign focused on usability, accessibility, performance, and long-term scalability.
Project Goals
The primary objectives of the IVCA website redesign included:
Modernizing the visual design to reflect a professional, industry-focused association
Improving navigation for members, contractors, and the public
Enhancing accessibility to meet ADA / WCAG standards
Optimizing performance, speed, and mobile usability
Creating a scalable platform to support future growth and content updates
Design & User Experience
The new IVCA website features a clean, modern design with clear visual hierarchy and intuitive navigation. Key content areas—such as membership information, events, scholarships, and contractor resources—were reorganized to ensure visitors can quickly find what they need.
Special attention was given to mobile responsiveness, ensuring the site performs seamlessly across phones, tablets, and desktops. Typography, color contrast, and layout choices were carefully selected to support readability and accessibility.
Accessibility & Compliance
Accessibility was a core component of this project. The website was built following WCAG accessibility best practices, including:
Proper heading structure and semantic HTML
Accessible navigation and interactive elements
Improved color contrast and readable typography
Alt text and descriptive labels for images and buttons
These enhancements help ensure the site is usable by all visitors while reducing compliance risk for the organization.
Performance & Technical Enhancements
Built on WordPress, the IVCA website was optimized for speed, security, and long-term maintainability. Performance improvements included:
Optimized image delivery and caching
Clean, efficient theme and plugin architecture
Improved load times and Core Web Vitals performance
Enhanced security configuration
The result is a fast, reliable website that supports both everyday visitors and high-traffic periods around events, deadlines, and announcements.
Content Structure & Administration
The redesigned site empowers IVCA staff with an easy-to-manage content system. Pages and sections were structured so updates—such as posting events, updating membership details, or sharing news—can be handled quickly without technical expertise.
This flexibility ensures the website remains current and useful as the organization’s needs continue to evolve.
The Result
The Website Redesign Illinois Valley Contractors Association delivers:
A professional, modern online presence
Improved usability for members and the public
Strong accessibility and performance foundations
A scalable platform ready for future enhancements
Most importantly, the site now serves as an effective digital hub that supports IVCA’s mission and the construction community it represents.
Looking to Upgrade Your Website?
If your organization’s website no longer reflects who you are or where you’re headed, CPCC can help. We specialize in accessible, high-performance websites designed to support growth, usability, and long-term success.
Contact us today to start the conversation.