Tonn and Blank Construction wins project of the year award for Franciscan Beacon Hospital in La Porte
Efforts by Michigan City-based Tonn and Blank Construction on the Franciscan Beacon Hospital in La Porte has landed the company regional honors.
Destination for skilled trades
Despite suffering the economic effects of the pandemic, Northwest Indiana’s building industry is actively recruiting qualified talent to maintain the state’s competitive edge.
Update: GAF Materials operational in new Michigan City distribution site
Roofing products maker GAF Materials Corp. is up and running in its new Michigan City distribution site.
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Group launches online webinar series for construction sector
A Region group has launched a new webinar series to provide connections between construction contractors, owner companies and facility managers.
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Valparaiso building project features two-sided power generating solar panels
Vale View at 260 S. Franklin St., built by Wayne Enterprises in Valparaiso, features what the company describes as the “state’s first commercial bifacial solar panel installation.”
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Balancing old and new
Region firms work to blend modern while preserving a classic building’s charm • Redevelopment and construction leaders across Northwest Indiana continue to examine the prospect of rejuvenating old sites and old structures.
Strong, steady development
Statistics show demands for commercial space stable for Northwest, North Central Indiana Demand for commercial space is on the rise in Northwest and North Central Indiana as developers and businesses recognize the Region as a cost-effective gateway into the Chicago-area market. While Northwest and North Central Indiana might not be experiencing the type of growth
Firms display best work online
Construction and engineering companies say website portfolios useful tool for attracting future business Building projects frequently present unique challenges on the long road to completion. When success is achieved, Region construction and engineering firms highlight their best projects on their websites. There they describe the specific challenges presented and the innovative solutions they developed. The
School Construction Queue Continues to Grow
Northwest Indiana school systems rebuild and rebrand School construction is at a zenith in Northwest Indiana. Between expansion, renovation, and replacement, school construction projects are doing more than their share to keep the economy moving. Why? According to the state education department statistics, 23 percent of the state’s population is in a K-12 school. Indiana
Construction Careers
Retiring workers and a wealth of projects create excellent opportunities Industry leaders are striving to pound home the reality and benefits of a career in construction while riding the wave of change to ensure a trained and knowledgeable workforce is available for Northern Indiana projects. Kevin Comerford, director of professional development at the Construction Advancement