INDIANAPOLIS – On Thursday, October 10, several Hagerman employees and family attended the 2024 Emerging Leader and Outstanding Construction Engineering Alumni Awards with Jeff Hagerman at the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering. Hagerman received Purdue University’s prestigious “Outstanding Alumnus Award,” a remarkable honor that speaks volumes about Hagerman's …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Landmarks’ board of directors has elected four new directors and announced officers for its next governance year.

The following newly elected directors will serve three-year terms ending in September 2027.

Regina L. Emberton of South Bend is CEO of ChoiceLight, Inc., a non-profit that champions …

INDIANAPOLIS – Kristin Liggin, a Trent L. Garrett Fellow, has recently been promoted to Intend Indiana’s Real Estate Manager.

Intend Indiana announced the creation of the Trent L. Garrett Fellowship in 2022, celebrating the legacy of its esteemed colleague and dear friend, Trent L. Garrett. The fellowship’s mission …

As a student at Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Adrian Russell was made a life-changing promise from his drafting and civil engineering teacher, Jeff Powell.

“He promised to make me a professional,” Russell recalls, a commitment that sparked the transformation that would define Russell’s professional path.

Russell’s journey …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis announced the appointment of Blake Johnson as interim CEO, bringing more than a decade of nonprofit and government experience to the organization’s efforts to elevate and support Indianapolis’ exceptional network of parks, trails and public spaces.

Johnson has held a variety of local …

EVANSVILLE, IN – Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (“Patriot”) announced the addition of Alex Weinzapfel as its new Environmental Project Manager. Weinzapfel brings a wealth of expertise in environmental management, specializing in wastewater treatment, RCRA hazardous waste permitting, compliance, and enforcement.

Before joining Patriot, Weinzapfel served as a Senior Hazardous …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus announced the addition of Dr. Park Ginder to its team as an Education Specialist. With nearly four decades of experience in public education, Dr. Ginder brings invaluable insight and expertise to the firm.

Dr. Ginder’s 38-year journey in education began in the classroom, and advanced …

INDIANAPOLIS — Pure Development welcomed Jenna Barnett to their National Build-to-Suit team. Barnett will be focusing on understanding clients’ unique real estate goals and advising on solutions to achieve those goals.

“Jenna has an extensive background in commercial real estate, and she has represented the interests of some of our …

INDIANAPOLIS – Schmidt Associates announced the launch of Waypoint Strategies, a new division dedicated to helping organizations plan, build, maintain, and operate facilities.

Waypoint Strategies’ mission is to meet Owners where they are, offering tailored solutions that go beyond technical proficiency to ensure projects are delivered with understanding, respect, …

Born and raised in Indianapolis, where he still lives today, William A. Browne Jr., FAIA is anything but a homebody.

His love for architecture began early – at just 10 years old, he knew that designing buildings was his calling. At 17, Browne enrolled in the architecture program at the …

CARMEL, IN - The City of Carmel is pleased to announce the hiring of Bradley Pease as Director of Engineering. In his new role, Pease will be responsible for guiding major initiatives for the city and assisting in the continued modernization of Carmel’s infrastructure.

"We are thrilled to welcome Brad …

INDIANAPOLIS – A dedicated champion of Indiana’s historic places, whose impact can be seen not just in bricks and mortar but also in the state’s thriving preservation movement, is retiring.

Marsh Davis, president and CEO of Indiana Landmarks, will step down on April 15, 2025. He has served …

INDIANAPOLIS – Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announced an expansion of the executive team for Thompson Thrift Construction, the dedicated construction arm for Thompson Thrift’s multifamily business unit, with promotions of three team members.

“These organizational changes reflect our commitment to fostering a culture of …

FORT WAYNE, IN – The Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) proudly announces winners of the 2024 Presidential Merit Scholarships and Michael H. Kinder Jr. Memorial Scholarships. These programs were created to recognize significant accomplishments and reward worthy students for furthering their education in construction-related college degree programs. The …

When Damon Hewlin first heard the song "Flux Capacitor" by Jay Electronica during his daily 5 a.m. workout, it stopped him in his tracks. Featured artist Jay-Z begins the song by saying, “Yeah, you know I'm full time trippin’, the crib looks like Zaha Hadid did it, nah, he different.” …

INDIANAPOLIS – American Structurepoint welcomes Tyler Nix to its growing company as its new business development director at the firm's South Bend design center, which serves 16 counties in Northern Indiana.

Nix joins the American Structurepoint team with more than 11 years of business development and sales experience, most recently …

INDIANAPOLIS – Skender, one of the nation’s top building contractors, announced five senior workforce promotions to support a culture of operational excellence, provide its team with opportunities to grow in their careers, and enable the firm to continue delivering the premier construction service to clients and partners in both …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Meet Design Collaborative's new team members:

FORT WAYNE, IN – Pat Pasterick, a seasoned architect, business owner, and community leader, is the recipient of a distinguished Sagamore of the Wabash award in recognition of his unwavering commitment and profound contribution to Indiana's economy and community. Pasterick was awarded Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Eric …

INDIANAPOLIS – Diana Brenner has resigned from Brenner Design effective June 17th. Brenner has spent countless years serving the Indianapolis community, and everyone at the firm is excited for her to begin enjoying this next chapter of life.

Sixmo Companies and Brenner Design joined forces in September of 2023 and …

INDIANAPOLIS – Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) announced Heather Locke as its new Senior Environmental Compliance Manager. With over 17 years of experience in environmental engineering, Locke brings a wealth of expertise in air quality, hazardous waste management, and permit development to the organization.

Prior to joining Patriot, Locke …

INDIANAPOLIS – Schmidt Associates, a leading Midwest architectural and engineering firm, announced the appointment of Nick Holmes as client liaison. With a background in art and architecture, Holmes is a graduate of Centre College and the University of Oregon. Through his work in Louisville, KY, he served as the …

INDIANAPOLIS – Wayne Sam Schmidt, FAIA, LEED AP, Schmidt Associates founder, CEO, friend, mentor, and prominent community leader passed away peacefully on June 1 at the age of 78 surrounded by family.

Born and raised in Evansville, IN as the son of the city’s first hoteliers, Wayne often reminisced …

It is no surprise that we are hearing more advocacy for STEM education funding. STEM equipment can be expensive, but the economic benefits are sizable.

STEM has grown into a central piece of our economic development in Indiana. While the state has taken major steps towards funding this growth, much …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group announced that it has added Erin Shepherd as vice president of asset management.

As vice president of asset management, Shepherd will provide leadership in the ongoing management and operation of Ambrose’s asset portfolio, including speculative and build-to-suit developments. She will also serve as lead relationship …

When Sarah Hempstead, AIA, LEED AP, CEO of Schmidt Associates, talks to young professionals, she urges them to consider how their work relates to the career they want to build for themselves.

“That looks different than just having a job,” Hempstead said. “Architecture and engineering is a passion–and …

CARMEL, IN – In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Carmel High School (CHS) students are playing key roles in the design of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission’s (CRC) latest art acquisition, which will be on bold display within steps of the school.

Announced in December, Channels of Connection in Carmel, an illuminated …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Fort Wayne architecture firm Elevatus announced the recent additions of several new team members.

Hau Khup comes to Elevatus as an Architectural Gradute after stints with two Indiana firms post-graduation. He is a 2021 graduate of Ball State University.

Joshua Straley has come aboard as a …

INDIANAPOLIS – Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. has announced Adam Burns, PE, MBA, as the firm’s seventh President, effective Feb. 24, 2024. Throughout his 22 years at CMT, Burns has served in diverse and progressively responsible roles, including transportation engineer, project manager, group manager, business development lead, and executive …

INDIANAPOLIS – EnviroForensics announced that Chad Pigg has joined its redevelopment team as its Director of Brownfields and Economic Development. EnviroForensics has been specializing in the municipal sector to help revitalize brownfields and manage environmental claims.

EnviroForensics’ CEO Steve Henshaw says, “Chad understands the unique challenges that municipalities face in …

INDIANAPOLIS – Schmidt Associates, a leading Midwest architectural and engineering firm, announces the addition of Cori Korn, CFRM to the position of business development representative. In her new role, Korn will play a crucial part in engaging with central Indiana’s business and community leaders to address their facility …

INDIANAPOLIS — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, has promoted Senior Project Manager Tim Koster to Mid-South Division Manager based in Indianapolis. With an extensive and unique background in business, residential and heavy civil construction, Tim brings substantial expertise to his new role.

“I’m excited to move into …

INDIANAPOLIS – Start your engines! Bayer Becker is driving community growth in Indianapolis.

Bayer Becker announced the opening of its fifth office in downtown Indianapolis. The firm has long recognized the potential of the Indianapolis market and has been eagerly awaiting the opportune moment to expand its presence there.

"It's …

CARMEL, IN – Mayor Sue Finkam announced that she has appointed Nick Weber as Executive Director of Economic Development for the City of Carmel. With extensive experience in economic development investment for both the public and private sectors, Weber will serve on Mayor Finkam’s leadership team, and lead the City’s …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Relocation Strategies CEO Melissa St. John was awarded Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-Indianapolis) at the Visionary Awards luncheon.

During the annual luncheon, St. John was presented with the award by previous award winner, …

INDIANAPOLIS – 16 Tech Community Corporation (16TCC), the non-profit organization responsible for the physical and programmatic development of the 16 Tech Innovation District, has named Tracey Jackson VP of Workforce Development and Community Impact. In this new role, Jackson will build upon 16 Tech’s longstanding community engagement efforts to connect …

INDIANAPOLIS – Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) announced Curtis Taylor, CSP, CIH, joining the team as Corporate Safety Director. He will be leading Patriot with top-tier safety protocols and procedures across the company’s nine corporate locations serving Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky markets.

Taylor brings a wealth of experience …

INDIANAPOLIS – Rundell, Ernstberger & Associates (REA) recently unveiled the elevation of seven exceptional team leaders. Join REA in celebrating their well-deserved advancements.

INDIANAPOLIS – Schmidt Associates, a regional leader in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, proudly announced its designation as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Indiana Department of Administration’s Division of Supplier Diversity. This significant achievement underscores the firm’s commitment to empowering design and diverse perspectives, …

On a cloudy day in late February, half a dozen manila file folders lay neatly stacked atop Rick Conner’s desk. Each folder contains information about an American Structurepoint employee who will celebrate an anniversary at the company in March.

“This is my anniversary stack,” Conner said. “We've got two …

INDIANAPOLIS – American Structurepoint welcomes Vanderburgh County native Ben Shoulders to its growing company as a business development director based in the Evansville design center.

Shoulders joins the American Structurepoint business development team after eight years of public service as a Vanderburgh County commissioner and 20 years in the banking …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Meet the new team members at Design Collaborative.

Peace Abraham, an ambitious High School Intern who demonstrates a keen interest in design and architecture, joins DC to explore her passions and contribute fresh perspectives.

Madelyn Myers is making a return as an Architectural Intern …

INDIANAPOLIS – Browning Day recently announced the addition of eight new shareholders. This development marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to grow its presence in the industry.  

The firm's new shareholders bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion to the firm, further strengthening Browning Day’s …

Positively impacting humanity and improving the quality of life for as many people as possible is the primary focus for Damon Hewlin, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, who makes it his career goal for every community on the planet to be equitable, and for the built environment to be an …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MKM architecture + design (MKM) announced that Rachel Brouwer has joined the firm as Director of Business Development.

Brouwer holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from The University of Saint Francis and is also a graduate of Purdue West Lafayette, Purdue Fort Wayne, and Indiana University …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) recently announced the newest addition to its team, Tyler Nix, who will be taking on the role of Business Development Manager for Northern Indiana, Michigan, and Northwest Ohio regions.

Nix brings with him a wealth of experience across the …

FORT WAYNE, IN – With the recent acquisition of Fort Wayne architecture firm Bona Vita Architecture, Elevatus Architecture announces the addition of five new team members to its Fort Wayne office. Elevatus closed on its acquisition of Bona Vita in late 2023 and onboarded the firm’s full staff.

Tom …

INDIANAPOLIS – After 40 years of service, ERMCO CEO Greg Gossett has decided to retire. Under Gossett's leadership, ERMCO has seen unprecedented growth and have become the go-to electrical, low voltage, and automation contractor on multifaceted projects at home and across the country. Gossett has played a pivotal role in …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group announced that it has added David Dunbar as associate market officer and Noah Smith as capital markets associate.

In his role, Dunbar will work with Senior Vice President of Development Pat Walsh and Vice President of Development and Market Officer Stephen Lindley in supporting land …

INDIANAPOLIS – American Structurepoint has enjoyed steady growth and vitality. The company has been a key to transformational projects, provided an impactful foundation for the careers of many wonderful people, and provided great value to its vast myriad of clients. Structurepoint now has 650 staff who operate out of 16 …

INDIANAPOLIS – IDO Incorporated, an Indianapolis-based interior design organization, has named Amanda Medlen Principal/CEO and Lee Boyland Principal/COO. Founder Jill Mendoza will serve as an advisor on IDO’s Board of Advisors.

The appointments culminate a strategic multi-year transition in which Mendoza has stepped back and Medlen and Boyland have …

INDIANAPOLIS – Wessler Engineering announced that Dylan Lambermont, P.E., LEED AP has been promoted to the position of president of the firm. Following 14 years of exemplary leadership under Brent Siebenthal, P.E. Lambermont becomes just the fourth person to serve as president, with responsibility for the day-to-day operations and executive …

Ed Gossett founded ERMCO in 1962, and his son Greg grew up with the business. After graduating from the Indianapolis Electrical JATC Apprenticeship Program in 1985, Greg joined ERMCO as a Journeyman Electrician. He then served in a variety of roles, including foreman, estimator, engineer, labor superintendent, project manager, vice …

INDIANAPOLIS – Butler, Fairman & Seufert recently announced the internal promotion of Andrea Langille, PE, PMP, to the position of Department Head of the Indianapolis Road Department. Ben Zobrist will continue his career at BF&S with valued contributions as part of the Indianapolis Road Design team.

Langille will bring …

FORT WAYNE, IN.— Effective January 1st, 2024, Barton Coe Vilamaa Architects & Engineers is beginning a new chapter for the soon-to-be 55-year-old architectural and engineering firm. With the start of the New Year, Barton Coe Vilamaa (BCV) will experience a changing of the guard in the roles of President and …

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 16, 2023) – Paul Thrift, CEO of Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, was recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as the Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year, a statewide honor presented to …

INDIANAPOLIS – Bradley Company announced that Allan Bell has joined its executive team as Chief Financial Officer, bringing 30 years of deep experience in senior leadership, multi-national operations and process improvements to the state’s largest independently owned full-service commercial real estate firm.

A graduate of Butler University, Bell’s career has …

FORT WAYNE, IN – In a deal that will bring together two of Fort Wayne’s leading architecture firms, Elevatus Architecture announced the acquisition of Bona Vita Architecture. Effective November 20, 2023, the firms will unite under the Elevatus brand. 

Both based in downtown Fort Wayne, Elevatus and Bona Vita …

Debra Kunce, FAIA is not afraid to take chances. She worked her way up the ladder at Schmidt Associates from a Graduate Architect to Licensed Architect in charge of some of the most challenging building projects, including a $695 million capital improvement project for Indianapolis Public Schools from 2002 to …

Michael Eagan, Principal and Director of Faith-Based Design at Browning Day dedicated the past 40 years of his career to creating unique spaces for faith-based organizations. Four decades and more than 400 projects later, Eagan joins Browning Day as Principal and Director of Faith-Based Design, marking the firm’s official …

In 1965, the Evansville Press highlighted the winner of its Teen-of-the-Year award, a promising young man who seemed destined for great things. After a career spanning more than 50 years, it’s safe to say that Randall Shepard exceeded expectations. Today, he can add one more laurel as winner of Indiana …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MSKTD & Associates is recognizing top leaders within the firm by naming three new Directors.

These Directors include:

• Kayce Krueger, Director of Finance
• Ken Etter, Director of Technology
• Brent Crum, Director of Marketing and Business Development

The new titles come in recognition of …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Gorman & Company recently announced the expansion into the Indiana market with the selection of Trent Claybaugh as the Indiana Market President.

Claybaugh previously served as the Development Project Manager for Wisconsin prior to accepting this role.

“Trent has a proven track record of sourcing new opportunities …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Shiel Sexton continues to grow value in it's employee-owned company, accomplishing the firm's goals in the process. As an ESOP, Shiel Sexton prioritizes growth and advancement. In the past month, several employees have assumed new roles in the organization, which will position the company for continued and …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative (DC) recently welcomed four new faces to its team. The firm said it is proud to add Algeno Jackson - full-time graduate architect in Charlotte, Cally Williamson – Interior Designer on the Workplace Team, Christopher Martinez – Architectural Intern on the Education Team, and …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MSKTD & Associates is thrilled to recognize top leaders within the firm by naming six new Senior Associates.

These Senior Associates include: Kyle Barnett, Senior Architect, Chris Bien, Senior Engineer, Ben Greenberg, Senior Architect, Jeff Harless, Senior Engineer, Amber Kolkman, Senior …

INDIANAPOLIS – RATIO Design is proud to announce several recent promotions and five colleagues elevated to Principal – Dustin Eggink, Jennifer Song Koeppe, Jon Hutslar, Larry George, and Teresa Smith.

These individuals are recognized for their commitment to design excellence, outstanding leadership, and the unique …

In this illuminating Q&A session, Sanford Garner, FAIA, NOMAC, LEED AP ND, Founding Partner and President at RG Collaborative, shares his journey and insights as only the third African American in the state of Indiana to be named to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows. …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Grassroots organizations in the rural communities of Flora and Montpelier have won Indiana Landmarks’ 2023 Sandi Servaas Memorial Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in historic preservation.

The Flora Community Club in Carroll County won for its work to save the town’s 1908 railroad depot and repurpose it …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Fort Wayne architecture firm Elevatus announced the recent additions of several new team members in early July.

Danielle Lackey joins Elevatus as Construction Contract Administrator. Lackey spent the last five years in building and construction.

Abigail Redick comes to Elevatus as an Interior Designer after graduating …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative (DC) is excited about all of the opportunities booming in Fort Wayne, as well as Charlotte, NC. With so many new developments taking off, DC is growing too. The Design Collaborative team recently welcomed several new faces in the office including three full-time hires …

INDIANAPOLIS – American Structurepoint Senior Structural Engineer Don Corson has received the 2023 Consulting Engineer of the Year Award from the Indiana Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The award recognizes an individual for significant contributions to consulting engineering in Indiana.

For 40 years, Corson has collaborated …

Sam Mishelow, Outgoing Director of Client Development at Meyer Najem, officially retired effective June 15th after spending more than two decades playing an instrumental role in shaping Meyer Najem's legacy.

With nearly a quarter-century of experience, Mishelow offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of Meyer Najem, its commitment …

FORT WAYNE, IN – The Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) proudly announces winners of the 2023 Presidential Merit Scholarships and Michael H. Kinder Jr. Memorial Scholarships. These programs were created to recognize significant accomplishments and reward worthy students in furthering their education in construction-related college degree programs. The …

MISHAWAKA, IN – Arkos Design, a full-service architectural design firm in Mishawaka, IN recently announced the addition of Marie-Noelle Neidemire as an NCIDQ certified Interior Designer. With over a decade of experience in Michiana and a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Neidemire brings a wealth …

Sam Mishelow, Outgoing Director of Client Development at Meyer Najem, officially retired effective June 15th after spending more than two decades playing an instrumental role in shaping Meyer Najem's legacy.

With nearly a quarter-century of experience, Mishelow offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of Meyer Najem, its commitment …

FORT WAYNE, IN – In May, Elevatus Architecture announced Jodi Voirol has joined the firm as Senior BIM Technician.

Voirol has more than 25 years experience in the architecture industry, primarily in computer-aided design and technical design management. Her extensive portfolio includes advanced healthcare, education, and justice projects.

As Senior …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative (DC) recently welcomed several summer interns on board – Ibrahim Al-Mohanna, Interior Design Intern, Hannah Rupert, Electrical Engineering Intern, Madelyn Myers, Architectural Intern, and returning interns Brian Cruz, Architectural Intern, Logan Johnson, Architectural Intern, and Nathan King, Architectural …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus Architecture is excited to announce Nick Lesko has joined the firm as Intern.Lesko is entering his fourth year in the Bachelor of Architecture program at Ball State University. Upon completion, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Humane Fort Wayne broke ground on their future home, a friendly space with expanded opportunities for animal welfare and human education, located on over five acres at 901 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN in late June.

The new facility, put together by Design Collaborative and Weigand …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MKM architecture + design (MKM) is pleased to announce that graduate architects, Emily Hegbli and Adam Jarosik have joined the firm as Associates.

Hegbli recently graduated from Ball State University (BSU), Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a minor in social and environmental …

The College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) Alumni Awards Program at Ball State University honors alumni each year who have achieved great professional success or made notable contributions in architecture, construction management, historic preservation, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, and urban planning. The highest honor that a Ball State …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative (DC) is excited about all of the opportunities booming in Fort Wayne, as well as Charlotte, NC. With so many new developments taking off, DC is growing too. The Design Collaborative team recently welcomed Tyler Stanley on board – a Project Manager, as well …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus Architecture is excited to announce experienced relationship builder Nik Vilamaa has joined the firm as Project Executive of Education. 

Vilamaa is a skilled business development professional with two decades of sales and marketing experience. With a focus on education buildout, Vilamaa has managed facility design …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – BSA LifeStructures announces new leadership as the firm moves into the next phase of the company’s growth. Effective May 1st, Tim Spence will serve as chief executive officer, Sam Jackson as president, and Kenyon Worrell as chief operating officer.

Spence most recently served as firm president, Jackson …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation Program is launching a college scholarship program for Indiana residents who identify as Black or African American and who are attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university.

One $20,000 scholarship to cover education-related expenses at an accredited college …

Indianapolis, IN – Ron Fisher, AIA, LEED AP, friend, mentor, and long-time principal at Schmidt Associates, died April 5 at age 66. Born and raised on Indianapolis’s Southside, Fisher was drawn to architecture from an early age, spending countless hours drawing, building, and impacting the world around him. …

You were recently elevated to the AIA College of Fellows. What does that mean to you, as someone who has devoted decades of his life to architecture?

It’s a milestone on a journey as opposed a destination. For me, it's a great accolade, but I wake up every morning, thinking, …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – To support its continued growth across the market, Pepper Construction of Indiana announced the promotion of several key leaders to Senior Vice President and Vice President roles within the firm’s operations.

As Senior Vice President, Chris Rayner leads construction projects in the higher education sector as well …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus Architecture recently welcomed Nedrah Kilby to its team as Interior Design Intern and Ana Chapela as Intern.

Kilby is currently studying Commercial Interior Design at Purdue Fort Wayne. At Elevatus, Kilby will work with our Interior Design team on project design, programming, specifications, and construction …

INDIANAPOLIS – Architects and landscape architects receiving licensure during 2022 gathered recently to be sworn in during a ceremony of licensure at the Indiana War Memorial’s Shoup Hall.

A total of 23 Architects and 11 Landscape Architects received their licensed in the calendar year of 2022. Friends and family were …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group recently announced that Stacey Anderson has joined its executive leadership team as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

“We are thrilled by the addition of Stacey and the caliber of talent she brings to the Ambrose team,” said Jason Sturman, president and chief …

INDIANAPOLIS – Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. (CMT) has announced William (Bill) Bailey, PE, SE, as the company’s CEO, effective as of the firm’s annual meeting of shareholders, which took place Feb. 25, 2023. Over the course of his 34-year career with CMT, Bailey has taken on diverse and …

INDIANAPOLIS – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating 73 member-architects and three non-member-architects to its College of Fellows, an honor awarded to architects who have made significant contributions to the profession.

The fellowship program was developed to elevate architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the …

MISHAWAKA, IN – Arkos Design, a full-service architectural design firm in Mishawaka, IN, recently announced the addition of William (Chip) Coleman, Jr. as Senior Project Architect. With over 40 years of experience in the architecture industry, Coleman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team at Arkos …

CARMEL, IN – CRG Residential announced that David Powers has assumed the role as president, succeeding firm founder Chris Reid, who continues as company CEO. The company also announced that Andrew Browning will replace Powers as chief financial officer.

In his role as chief financial officer since 2016, Powers’ …

FISHERS, IN – As the first annual RQAW Civil Engineering Scholarship kicks off at Indiana State University, the AEC firm is happy to announce that junior, Zachary Braun, has been chosen as this year’s scholarship recipient. Braun’s passion for mathematics and physics as well as his desire to make …

FISHERS, IN – The Hagerman Group is pleased to announce the following promotions:

Ross DeBonis has been promoted to Project Estimator in Fishers. DeBonis was an Estimating Intern in 2019 and 2020, and joined The Hagerman Group full-time in 2021 as an Assistant Estimator upon graduation from Ball State University. …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Each year, Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) Alumni Awards Program honors alumni with exceptional professional success, or achievement in architecture, construction management, historic preservation, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, and urban planning. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest award a …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Fort Wayne architecture firm Elevatus Architecture recently announced Chris Sailors has joined the team as Justice Specialist.

Sailors most recently served as the elected Sheriff of Fulton County, IN, where he served two terms before retiring last year. His lengthy career in law enforcement included roles …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MKM architecture + design (MKM) recently announced Mark Braun as Associate. Braun holds a degree in architectural engineering technology and joins MKM with 42 years of experience in the architectural field. For over 30 years, his work has been focused on healthcare, higher education, justice, corporate, …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MKM architecture + design (MKM) recently announced that Stephanie Vancelette has passed her Certified Healthcare Interior Designer (CHID) exam and is now CHID certified. The CHID credential indicates a high level of comprehension in the application of current healthcare codes and protocols to protect and enhance …

INDIANAPOLIS – Portia Bailey-Bernard, senior vice president of local economic development for the Indy Chamber, has been announced as a recipient of the Development Counsellors International 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry. …

INDIANAPOLIS – The leadership of Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, has promoted firm principal, Kevin Shelley, AIA, LEED AP to Chief Operations Officer.

With a Bachelor of Architecture from Ball State University, Shelley joined Schmidt Associates in 1990. He has served as …

INDIANAPOLIS – The leadership of Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that SiDonna H. Cox has joined Schmidt Associates’ Louisville office as a project manager-interior design.

With an Associate’s of Applied Science from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor …

In late 2022, MKM architecture + design appointed Zach Benedict, AIA, LEED AP to President of the firm.

Benedict has dedicated his career to understanding the connection between people and places. As a principal at MKM, he has managed numerous projects ranging from critical access hospitals to public libraries. In …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Fort Wayne architecture firm Elevatus Architecture recently announced it has recently promoted five members of its team to Associates.

• Brandon White, Design Technician, was promoted to Associate with the firm.
• Emily Hower, Architect, was promoted to Associate with the firm.
• Brett Gauger, Marketing …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative (DC) continues to grow as the firm recently added new Mechanical Engineer, Thomas Harber in September, and welcomed back Electrical Engineer, Cooper Hill in early November.

Harber brings his HVAC and plumbing design expertise to the Workplace Studio at DC. He is passionate about …

INDIANAPOLIS – Kate DeHaan has been promoted to Associate Executive Director of ISA. Having worked with ISA for 3 years as the association manager, DeHaan’s role is expanding to include running the day-to-day operations of the association and participating as an integral part of the leadership team and ISA …

INDIANAPOLIS – RATIO recently announced the elevation of five principals to the partner level to support growth, expand geographical and interdisciplinary perspectives, and diversify leadership.

Building upon an unprecedented year of growth and forty years of business, RATIO welcomes five new partners – Lisa Esterrich, Rebecca Hinz, Chris …

INDIANAPOLIS – The leadership of Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Kathryn Giles, MBA has been named business development representative for the firm’s Louisville office.

With a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Eastern Kentucky University and a …

Long-time Indianapolis architect James T. Kienle, FAIA, died at his home in the historic Lockerbie neighborhood on December 7, 2022. He was 80.

Kienle, a member of the American Institute of Architects Indiana (AIA) since 1976, was an icon at AIA Indianapolis meetings and events where he was always …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MKM architecture + design recently announced the appointment of Principal Zachary Benedict, AIA, as its President. Benedict has been instrumental in MKM’s strategic growth, especially as it relates to the firm's commitment to evidence-based design solutions that focus on enhancing community health and well-being throughout …

INDIANAPOLIS – At ERMCO’s recent 60th Anniversary and Holiday Celebration, President and CEO Greg Gossett announced that effective January 1, 2023, he will move to the CEO role. Gossett will stay with the organization in that role throughout 2023, working with the executive team to create and enact the …

INDIANAPOLIS – Long-time Indianapolis architect James T. Kienle, FAIA, died at his home in the historic Lockerbie neighborhood on Dec. 7, 2022. He was 80.

Kienle, a member of the American Institute of Architects Indiana (AIA) since 1976, was an icon at AIA Indianapolis meetings and events where he …

INDIANAPOLIS – krM Architecture recently announced that architect, Andrew Jackson (AIA) has been named Associate. Jackson has been at krM for nearly ten years and has continued to grow as a leader. Jackson is thoughtful and dedicated in taking responsibilities to the finish line while remaining humble, patient, and motivated. …

There was plenty of celebration this summer when Indianapolis Public Library’s West Perry Branch opened on Indianapolis’ southside. The celebration continued this weekend when Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates …

COLUMBUS, IN – The theme of the fourth cycle of Exhibit Columbus, Public by Design, builds on the legacy of Columbus, IN to explore how collaborations between communities and designers can revitalize and reimagine historic downtowns as equitable, beautiful, healthy, and joyful places. Public by Design serves as a …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – American Structurepoint President Rick Conner has been elected to the National Academy of Construction (NAC) class of 2022.

The NAC recognizes individuals who have made outstanding, lifelong contributions to the design and construction industry. The rigorous selection criteria include leadership, exceptional service, a continued commitment to making …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group continues its trajectory with the announcement of three new hires. The additions represent the company’s ongoing growth as it expands to new markets.

“We are incredibly fortunate to add such skilled individuals with extensive experience to the Ambrose team,” said Grant Goldman, Ambrose executive …

INDIANAPOLIS – The leadership of Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Joseph Jarzen has been named a client liaison for the firm’s community, lifestyle, and workplace studio.

With a Bachelor of Arts in History from The Ohio State University …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative (DC) continues to grow, with four new recent hires joining the team. DC welcomes Eric Till, project manager, Taylor Tropp, architectural designer, Megan Hodge, interior designer, and Laura Zerla, mechanical designer.

Till brings over 14 years of design experience and …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus Architecture is excited to welcome Roberto Medina to the team. A recent graduate from the College of Architecture and Planning at Ball State, Medina served on the executive board for Ball State’s chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students.

As a native of …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – American Structurepoint President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Conner, PE, SE, has achieved a career distinction by being named an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Fellow. Just 3 percent of ASCE members hold this prestigious honor; members elected to Fellow status have made celebrated contributions …

INDIANAPOLIS – American Structurepoint Executive Vice President and Partner Ben Braun is among 25 Central Indiana leaders selected to participate in the Stanley K. Lacy (SKL) Executive Leadership Series. This highly competitive program seeks to grow the ranks of emerging community leaders by encouraging them to help address communitywide issues …

INDIANAPOLIS – 2022 has seen some amazing changes within Browning Day. Many new team members with exceptional talent have joined the team, others have been promoted, and the firm is excited to share its newest Principals and Associate Principals.

INDIANAPOLIS – Fanning Howey, an architecture, interiors and engineering firm specializing in learning environments, has hired Dennis Bane, AIA, ALEP, to serve as a Project Executive for the firm’s Indianapolis office. Bane will serve K-12 school clients in Indiana and across the nation.

“We are thrilled to have …

INDIANAPOLIS – The leadership of Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Greg Litteral, RA, RCDD has joined the organization as an electrical designer.

A graduate of Ball State University, Litteral holds dual bachelor's degrees in architecture and environmental …

FORT WAYNE, IN – The team at Elevatus Architecture is excited to welcome Brian Bracht as an Architectural Graduate. Bracht joins the team as Elevatus experiences significant growth through their core market sectors. New projects are expanding from the state boundaries of Indiana to additional clients throughout the country.

Bacht …

INDIANAPOLIS – CSO recently announced the hiring of eight new employees in addition to the cadre of fifteen CSO summer interns who will be assisting them. The new CSO team members, including seven Architectural Graduates, and one Visualization Specialist are listed below.

Architectural Graduate – Collin Beresford, Ryan Carlton …

INDIANAPOLIS – The leadership of Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce the appointments of Trisha Martin as an architectural graduate, and Melissa Ferise as a construction administration assistant.

With dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Art History from …

MISHAWAKA, IN – Chris Eberhardt is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He came to Arkos Design with years of experience in the contractor field and combines this important hands-on knowledge with the design and documentation of all site-related work. He is detail-oriented and …

The shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has once again brought the issue of school security into the national conversation. Each time a tragedy like this occurs, the dialogue inevitably turns to the idea of "hardening" our schools.

While active security strategies have their place, the Fanning Howey …

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently made history when the delegates at the 2022 AIA Annual Meeting elected Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, SEED, LEED AP BD+C as 2023 First Vice President/2024 President-elect. As the 100th AIA President, Dowdell will be the first Black woman and first Millennial President. …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative is growing. The Design Collaborative team recently welcomed new mechanical engineer Camden Reece from Purdue Fort Wayne, along with electrical engineer Nicholas Biegel from Trine University.

Biegel started out as an intern for Design Collaborative in May of 2021 and is now a member …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus Architecture recently welcomed a large class of interns to the industry. Internships in the architectural industry are instrumental in producing a skillset matched for the technical world of architecture and design.

Abigail Redick joins the team as a 4th year Interior Design student at Indiana …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MKM architecture + design (MKM) recently announced Lauren Hoffman as Office Manager and Jackson Haynes as an MKM Associate Fellow.

Hoffman joins MKM with over eight years of background in the construction industry. Hoffman's experience in the arenas of business development and marketing, to contract management …

INDIANAPOLIS – Browning Day announces the retirement of John Dierdorf, one of the original architect partners of the firm. It is with a combination of happiness for him and sadness for Browning Day that he is moving on to the next phase of his life.

INDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Reidy, senior right-of-way specialist, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Indianapolis office. He will collaborate with the right-of-way team on the drafting and documentation necessary for land acquisition.

Reidy has more than 20 years of experience in the engineering industry, most recently as a computer-aided design …

INDIANAPOLIS – Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) recently welcomed Ed Joniskan, LPG to the Patriot team.

Joniskan is joining Patriot as the Indiana Environmental Group Manager, based out of Patriot's Indianapolis office. Joniskan is a licensed professional Geologist with over 32 years of experience providing environmental services to …

INDIANAPOLIS – Superior Construction is thrilled to announce the promotion of long-time employee Jeff Carlson to Director of Construction Services. In the newly created role at Superior, Carlson will manage labor relations, collective bargaining negotiations, man-hour allocations and workforce development across the Midwest region.

“I am honored and excited for …

MISHAWAKA, IN – As an Interior Designer at Arkos Design, Regan Miller helps clients select finishes and furnishings, develops presentations, and evolves drawings for a variety of projects. She uses her skills in AutoCAD and Revit with technical accuracy, while keeping in mind the final aesthetic.

Miller recently completed …

The ever-growing labor shortage is a universal issue, affecting nearly every business sector that relies on the availability of a workforce. It’s an issue that was happening before the COVID-19 pandemic and has persisted.

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are 11.3 million job openings in the U.S., …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative (DC) recently welcomed Jordan Keil to the team as the new Director of Finance. His experience in financial forecasting models, budgeting, financial reviews, and data management made him the perfect fit for this role, while his positive attitude, humility, and passion for his work …

FORT WAYNE – Elevatus Architecture is pleased to onboard John E. Taylor, Jr., CDT , to a Construction Administration & QA/QC role. Taylor Jr. will assist the firm’s specifications writing, QA/QC operations, Construction Administration site visits and reports. His professional background consists of construction administration, project design and management, …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, has hired Jake Baughman, PE, CSWP as a plumbing designer.

A graduate of the Purdue University College of Technology, Baughman holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering technology. Before joining Schmidt Associates, Baughman served …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Meyer Najem knows that the success of a project is dependent upon the strength of the company's relationships with its subcontractors.

Meyer Najem finds itself fortunate to work with many fantastic partners, creating safe and successful projects together for clients. In an effort to recognize those partners, …

INDIANAPOLIS – The leadership of Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Marketing Manager Julie Kost has successfully passed the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) test.

The CPSM credential is a voluntary certification designed to elevate the professional standards in …

FISHERS, IN – During Town Hall meetings in April for Fishers/Louisville and Fort Wayne, The Hagerman Group presented six team members with HAYGEE awards for the second quarter of 2022. Winners received bobblehead trophies in the likeness of the late Ted Hagerman, The Hagerman Group's president from 1948 to …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group has welcomed Kelly Dickey as its new communications manager. In this role, Dickey will manage Ambrose’s external communications strategies, including public relations, social media, website and more.

“Kelly’s previous experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry and journalism world provides valuable strategic insight into growing Ambrose’s visibility …

INDIANAPOLIS — Junior Achievement of Central Indiana (JA) announced that Sarah Hempstead has been chosen from among tens of thousands of U.S. volunteers as one of ten recipients of the organization’s most prestigious national award for volunteerism, the Gold Leadership Award.

Junior Achievement’s Gold Leadership Award honors volunteer excellence, presented …

EVANSVILLE, IN – VPS Architecture has welcomed Clint Johnson back to its Evansville team.

Johnson received his undergraduate degree in Architecture from Ball State and his Master of Architecture degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He previously worked for VPS as an Architectural Graduate before obtaining his Master of …

FORT WAYNE, IN – As of February 2022, Ryan Grogg has joined Elevatus Architecture as a Project Design Technician.

The team at Elevatus said it looks forward to the great contributions Grogg will provide through his skillset.

Grogg was born and raised in the Decatur, IN area and is a …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative (DC) opened a second location in Charlotte, North Carolina in February of 2021. DC took time to carefully consider what the permanent DC Charlotte team would look like. People-first places is the core of DC, and nobody knows this better than someone who has …

GARY, IN – Indiana Landmarks recently welcomed Blake Swihart as director of the Northwest Field Office in Gary. In his new position, he will manage Indiana Landmarks' preservation efforts in Jasper, Lake, Newton, and Porter counties, including working with the historic preservation commissions in the area and seeking solutions for …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group recently announced that the expansion of its Mount Comfort Logistics Center is now underway with the start of construction on Building V. This 753,000-square-foot Class A distribution building is expandable to 1,122,000 square feet and scheduled to be complete by November 2022. It is part …

INDIANAPOLIS – Fanning Howey, an architecture, interiors and engineering firm specializing in learning environments, has hired Dan Powell to serve as National Director of Business Development.

Powell possesses more than 20 years of experience in the design and construction industry. He will lead efforts to grow the firm’s already …

Indiana University’s Board of Trustees recently approved the architectural design of the IU School of Medicine Medical Education Building in Indianapolis.

Perkins&Will and Browning Day designed IU’s new medical education building to act as a centerpiece to IU Health’s planned $1.6 billion downtown campus.

Located just south of the IU …

INDIANAPOLIS – Howard Companies, formerly Harding Group, revealed its new company name and logo in early February 2022. Howard Companies, an Indianapolis-based diversified asphalt, concrete, site preparation, and transportation company operating in central Indiana and surrounding areas, has been in operation since 1960 under the Harding Group name. …

INDIANAPOLIS – Milhaus, a national award-winning developer, general contractor, owner and operator of Class-A multifamily properties, announced recently that Jon Fryling has been hired as Vice President of Construction. Fryling brings with him 20 years of experience in procurement, warranty, field construction and resource planning in the residential homebuilding …

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — Purdue University and American Structurepoint, an architectural/engineering consulting firm, have earned a national award for exceptional engineering excellence for the Newman Road underpass project in West Lafayette.

The National Recognition Award is from the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Back in 1992, three young men sat down with a dream and lots of ambition – Pat Pasterick, Ron Dick, and Terry Wagner. 30 years later, their legacy lives on as a thriving, energetic multi-disciplinary design firm – Design Collaborative (DC). Wagner – …

FORT WAYNE, IN – The Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) announces the election results for its 2022 Board of Directors.

Emily Brough of K&H Construction and Kelli Warner of Design Collaborative were newly elected to the BCA Board of Directors. In addition, Greg Lynch of Almet, Ben …

INDIANAPOLIS – CSO recently announced two new employees have joined the firm since January. The new CSO team members, including one Senior Project Architect and one Graduate Interior Designer, are listed below. They will both be working in CSO’s Education Studio.

• Senior Project Architect - Peter Kim
• Graduate Interior Designer …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MKM architecture + design (MKM) is proud to announce Hannah Arthur and Corey Clark have both passed their Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and are now registered architects in the state of Indiana. Architectural licensing is gained after candidates complete sufficient professional education, gain comprehensive real-world experience …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Design Collaborative recently added three new full-time hires: Jessica Detweiler – a project manager on Design Collaborative's healthcare team, Emily Aneshansley – a mechanical designer for the healthcare team, and Shayla Hudson – a project administrator.

Detweiler graduated from Ball State University with a Master’s in …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, has hired Elif Ekser as an architectural graduate.

An Istanbul, Turkey native, Ekser, along with her identical twin sister, attended Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts where they received Bachelor of Architecture degrees. From 2010 to …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group recently announced it has welcomed two new development managers to its growing team. Dan Kmiecik and Clay Smith join a development staff that has experienced notable growth over the last six months as the company scales operations and expands across the country.

“As we wrap …

INDIANAPOLIS – ERMCO recently announced Kris Ashcraft and Mike Summers have been promoted to Senior Operations Team Leaders effective January 2, 2022.

Ashcraft has been a part of the construction industry for over 20 years and has been with ERMCO since 2007. He has served as an Account Manager and …

INDIANAPOLIS – Fanning Howey recently added Project Architect, Jennette Moline, RA, to the firm's Indianapolis team.

Moline comes to Fanning Howey with nearly 20 years of interdisciplinary design experience, most recently leading the design of nationwide infrastructure upgrades for a private internet service provider. As a LEED-certified designer, Moline …

INDIANAPOLIS – Four Point Design is pleased to announce that Victoria Numbers, RID, MSIA, has joined the firm as a Senior Associate. Numbers has extensive experience leading design teams for clients in health, wellness, and higher education.

Numbers obtained a BS in Interior Design from West Virginia University and …

INDIANAPOLIS – Skender is pleased to announce the expansion of its Indiana presence and the hiring of Jamie Nieves, a seasoned economic and business development professional and Indiana native. As vice president of business relationships, Nieves will work with Brian Simons, vice president, who heads Skender’s Indianapolis office …

EVANSVILLE, IN – Hafer, a leading architecture, engineering and interior design firm, was named a Certified Best Workplace for 2021 by the Best Workplace Institute (BWI). BWI is an employee engagement organization dedicated to creating flourishing workplaces through culture consulting and employee engagement surveys. The surveys provide honest, anonymous …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates, a regional architectural, engineering, and interior design firm specializing in K-12, higher education, community and healthcare spaces, has hired Julie Kost as Marketing Manager | Associate.

A graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, Kost began her career in student loan servicing where she thrived as …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group has welcomed Pat Walsh as its new senior vice president of development. In this role, Walsh will lead the company’s development efforts outside of the Midwest as it scales operations and expands across the country.

“Ambrose has experienced tremendous growth over the last year. We …

INDIANAPOLIS – After enjoying a 40 year career in architecture, Associate Arnold "Arne" Judd AIA, LEED AP is retiring. Judd is a registered architect in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Judd was inspired by his father who was lead partner in Arrasmith, Judd, Rapp, Chovan (known as Arrasmith). Working summers alongside …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – BSA LifeStructures (BSA), a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm, recently announced the promotion of Samuel (Sam) Jackson to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In this role, Jackson will continue to develop BSA’s national expertise and growth, creating an enhanced experience for the …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – CSO recently announced two new employees have joined the firm since September. The new CSO team members, including two Interior Designers, are listed below. They will both be working in CSO’s Interior Design Studio.

Interior Designer – Amanda Brooks, Samantha Henrickson

“We are extremely proud of …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Spohn Associates counts itself supremely blessed to witness the exceptional talent and tenure of Steve Black. After 33 years at Spohn, Black is hanging up his construction hat.

Black is not only a veteran of Spohn, but of the construction industry as a whole. His name and …

MISHAWAKA, IN – Arkos Design recently announced Eric Jensen, AIA, and Tyler Kelsey, AIA have been named Principals and Shareholders.

Jensen and Kelsey joined Arkos Design as Associate Vice Presidents in 2019 and participated in architecture, project management, and business development. Both men are Michiana Forty under 40 …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – During Town Hall meetings for Fishers/Louisville and Fort Wayne, The Hagerman Group presented several team members with 'HAYGEE' awards for the third quarter of 2021. Award winners are decided by votes from their peers. The awards and recipients include:

Outstanding Client Service Award

Fishers | Devin Lloyd …

INDIANAPOLIS – Milhaus, an award-winning national developer, owner and operator of Class-A multifamily properties, recently announces that Jodie W. McLean has joined the Board of Directors. McLean is Chief Executive Officer of EDENS, one of the nation’s leading private owners, operators and developers of retail real estate. 

With …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates recently hired Sabrina Lasley and Alvin Laguerre as architectural graduates; and Thomas Kennedy, EIT as an engineering graduate.

Lasley started as an architectural intern for Schmidt Associates in 2019 where she worked on a variety of projects in the design development, final design, …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Ambrose Property Group recently announced it has welcomed Stephen Lindley as its new Vice President of Development, Market Officer. In this role, Lindley will focus on supporting Ambrose’s speculative developments within Indiana and Ohio, including managing land inventory, broker relationships, and tenant pursuits.

“Stephen will play an …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Fanning Howey recently hired Christina Wood, CPSM, as Fanning Howey’s Indiana Marketing Manager. A Certified Professional Services Marketer, Wood brings a decade’s worth of experience in marketing and business development in the AEC field.

As part of the Fanning Howey team, Wood will use her experience …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA) hosted its annual Trade Show last month at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, bringing together Indiana AEC professionals for a networking event that, for many, marked the first large, in-person industry event in almost two years.

135 exhibitors from across Indiana …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – RJE announces and welcomes Kellie Seabrooks as the company's new Major Accounts Strategist. Seabrooks brings high-quality customer service, strategic partnerships, and more than 13 years of knowledge and experience in the technology industry to RJE's customers and growing RJE team. As RJE’s Major Accounts Strategist, Seabrooks will …

Articulated hauler specialist Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak and announces its vision for an exciting new future. The Scottish manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event on September 1, attended by dealers, customers, media, and Volvo Group colleagues from around the world.

Rokbak is the new name …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus Architecture is excited to be expanding their team with the addition of two new team members. As an architecture, interiors, and planning firm, Elevatus is equipped with world-class employees who embrace the changes in the design industry.

Natalie Haskell, IIDA, has joined Elevatus Architecture …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Cripe recently announced the hirings of three new team members.

Benett Haviland has been hired as a Design Associate in the Civil Engineering Department. Haviland previously interned at Cripe in both the Civil Engineering and Survey departments, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Fanning Howey recently hired Dennis Honkala as a Consultant and Client Liaison. The former Superintendent of Ravenna City School District, Honkala brings a wealth of experience leading district-wide facility improvements. Fanning Howey's client liaisons serve as a neutral party to provide district leadership guidance and help bridge …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — HWC Engineering welcomes a new CFO, Lisa Hague, and a new VP of Business Development, Josh Goode, to the HWC team.

“This is an exciting time of development for HWC, with both Lisa and Josh making an excellent addition to our team,” said HWC President …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – CSO recently announced that four new employees have joined the firm since June 2021. The new CSO team members, including one Project Architect/Manager, two Architectural Graduates, and one Interior Designer are listed below.

Project Architect/Manager – Erin Sagen
Architectural Graduate – Meghan Owens, Blaine Cora
Interior …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus Architecture is proud to announce that Emily Hower, AIA, LEED Green Associate, is now a Licensed Architect through completion of the registration requirements in the State of Indiana.

Hower has worked for Elevatus Architecture since May 2018. Her project involvement has included justice, regional, …

FORT WAYNE, IN – MKM architecture + design (MKM) is excited to announce that Corey Clark and Jordan Owens have been promoted to Senior Associates.

Clark completed his Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Architecture, and Master of Business Administration at Ball State University and is a Lean Six-Sigma …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Cripe recently announced the hirings and promotions of five team members.

Andy Fish has been hired as a Healthcare Project Manager in the Architecture Department. Fish holds a Bachelor of Architecture and of Science in Environmental Design from Ball State University.

Cayla Titus has been hired as …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Walsh recently hosted its 8th annual Dave Anderson Memorial Golf Outing, and this year’s proceeds went to the CFA Foundation. Anderson was a Walsh employee who was killed in a heavy highway construction incident in 2012 and CFA provided financial assistance to his family after the …

INDIANAPOLIS – Ambrose Property Group announced in June the hiring of Ryan Gallmeyer as vice president of development operations, as well as Jim Stocks and Todd Justus as development managers. The trio adds decades of experience and proven leadership to its growing development team.

Gallmeyer comes to Ambrose with 25 …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) proudly announces winners of the 2021 Presidential Merit Scholarships and Michael H. Kinder Jr. Memorial Scholarship. These programs were created to recognize significant accomplishments and reward worthy students in furthering their education in construction-related college degree programs. The recipients …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – arcDESIGN announces the promotion of Karissa Funston to Partner. Funston is the Principal-in-Charge and leader for the company’s seven-person interior design practice. She has been instrumental in the formation and growth of the interior design studio, helping it gain recognition as a standalone service provider.

Funston's role …

INDIANAPOLIS — Steven Schindler, P.E., PTOE, traffic discipline manager, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Indianapolis office. He will be the technical and business development leader for Hanson’s companywide traffic engineering discipline, overseeing work in traffic studies and designs.

Schindler has more than 20 years of multistate transportation …

Terex Trucks comes from a strong hauling heritage: with over 70 years of experience in building robust, reliable and tough articulated haulers, the Motherwell, Scotland-based manufacturer knows how to design machines that are trusted by customers to deliver a powerful performance in all conditions. Its two models, the 30.9-ton payload …

The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has a strong Indiana Chapter that strives to connect interior design to the community. IIDA provides meaningful resources to commercial interior designers and their clients to advance the profession and enhance business value.

Through different events, IIDA’s goal is to create community networking, highlight …

Tucked away amongst wide swaths of agricultural fields and small, rural communities the Big Woods private waterfowl preserve is being developed by H2Dig LLC. The company specializes in premium outdoor recreational development and oftentimes is working in remote areas without great access to service stations, fuel, or equipment maintenance …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – J.S. Held, a global, multidisciplinary consulting firm, announced in early June that it has acquired CORE Planning Strategies. This strategic acquisition brings additional specialized architectural, engineering, and construction advisory expertise to J.S. Held's Project Support Services Practice in the Midwestern United States. CORE Planning Strategies’ …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As part of the firm’s 60th anniversary, Fanning Howey has promoted five team members to the ownership group and to positions on the board of
directors. These additions are part of Fanning Howey’s strategic plan to identify new leaders who will continue the firm’s mission of smarter …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Applied Engineering Services, an Indianapolis-based consulting engineering firm, announces the appointment of Dan Miles, PE, LEED AP, as President.

Miles began his engineering career in 1987 and joined Applied Engineering in 2015. He became a Principal, shareholder, and member of the Board of Directors in …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Dennis McGuire assumes the presidency of Cripe with the full confidences of Cripe's board of directors, executive team, staff, and clients. In addition to his decades of experience in Survey and firm operations, McGuire has contributed significantly to all aspects of business development and sales. McGuire has …

For many architects, it is licensure – not graduation – that represents the successful culmination of their educational pursuit. For the past several years, AIA Indiana has recognized the newly licensed architects during a formal ceremony, which leaves a lasting impression on the architect and their loved ones and publicly …

GARY, IN – The Pangere Corporation, a commercial and industrial contractor, is pleased to announce the hiring of Rosa Rozek as an administrative assistant for its commercial construction division.

In this new role, Rozek will manage administrative and marketing affairs regarding commercial construction.

Rozek has over 23 years of …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Carey Stranahan, P.E., Project Manager, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Indianapolis office. He will manage local and state infrastructure projects in Indiana.

Prior to joining Hanson, Stranahan was the civil engineer for the city of Kokomo and performed other duties in the engineering department for …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Ewing Miller II, FAIA passed away at home in Washington DC after nearly a year struggling against an increasingly dysfunctional heart. As he said "dying is damn difficult." But he died as he lived, with dignity.

Ewing was a thoughtful man, a remarkable architect and a dear …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Milhaus, a national award-winning developer, owner and operator of class A, in-fill multi-family properties, announces that Dave Brackett has been hired as Senior Vice President of Property Operations. Brackett has served in various investment management and oversight roles over the past 30 years and will use …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – RJE Business Interiors (RJE), a regional provider of workplace solutions, today announced Rebecca Hewitt as its marketing strategist. In this role, Hewitt will develop and lead innovative marketing strategies across the enterprise, elevating the RJE brand and enabling the company to build on its reputation as …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN– Construction Family Assistance Foundation (CFA) recently announced its 2021 board of directors. The CFA Foundation provides financial assistance to Indiana construction and contractor maintenance workers and their families who have been impacted by a life- changing workplace injury or fatality. The 2021 board of directors includes:

• President: Jesse …

MILFORD, IN, – CTB, Inc. is planning to soon begin significant improvements at its headquarters manufacturing and office campus in Milford, Indiana, according to Victor A. Mancinelli, CTB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

The company plans to invest approximately $20 million to renovate approximately 38,000 square feet (3,500 square …

Adding to the leadership team, Hafer has promoted six individuals to Associate and Senior Associate positions.

Eric Rang, AIA has been promoted to Senior Associate. Rang has been an Architect with Hafer for five years and has worked in the industry for over 15. He holds a Bachelor of …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Fanning Howey has promoted mechanical discipline director Tim Lehman, PE, to the position of Chief Engineering Officer. In his new role, Lehman will lead Fanning Howey’s efforts to find smarter ways for schools and universities to enhance educational outcomes, improve sustainability and lower operating costs.

“K-12 …

TORONTO AND INDIANAPOLIS – Hennick & Company, Inc. (“HennickCo”) announced today that it has completed a strategic partnership with RATIO Design (“RATIO”), one of the largest architecture and design firms in the U.S.

RATIO is an award-winning international design firm offering architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design and preservation …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Barton-Coe-Vilamaa Architects & Engineers proudly announces the promotion of Adam Weesner to Director of Architecture and Partner, and the promotion of Ryan Bowland to Director of Engineering and Partner.

As a Registered Architect and valued employee of BCV since 2013, Weesner brings a wealth of knowledge …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) announces its recent election of officers and directors to serve on its 2021 Board of Directors. Elected to serve as officers are the following:

President: Greg Lynch – Almet, Inc.
1st Vice President: Jake Fetters – Mosaic …

Meyer Najem, Curran Architecture, and others spent the past five years researching and planning a world-class animal wellness center unlike any other in the state of Indiana. In March, the Humane Society of Hamilton County will relocate from its outdated 8,000-square-foot facility into a brand new 41,000-square-foot building …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Rebuilding Together Indianapolis announces its 2021 board of directors. Through volunteers and sponsors, Rebuilding Together Indianapolis provides assistance to homeowners who, because of physical limitations or low income, are struggling to cover the costs of needed home repairs.

2021 board members include:

• President: Bryan McHugh, Project …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – U.S. Green Building Council of Indiana (USGBC) is is proud to announce the members of its 2021 Market Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB). This dedicated group of green building professionals volunteer their time to work with our USGBC community to develop and implement programming that supports USGBC’s local, …

The following is a letter authored by 2021 Indiana Subcontractors Association President David Peterson to ISA members regarding plans for ISA events in 2021:

'We are 46 days into 2021 and a little over a year before our first COVID-19 case in the USA. 2020 provided us challenges and new …

GARY, INDIANA – A construction safety expert from The Pangere Corporation, a commercial and industrial contractor based in Gary, has been volunteering their time to educate Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students about OSHA standards and best practices on the jobsite.

As part of the Northwest Indiana Business Round Table’s …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As of January 1st, Cripe has promoted Elaine Ivy, PE to Design Engineer in the Civil Engineering department. Ivy joined the Cripe team in June 2015.

Cripe is also promoting Shannon Shaw Jr. to Design Associate in the Civil Engineering department. Shaw Jr. joined the Cripe team …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Commercial Office Environments (COE) is excited to announce the addition of Leah Stanton to its growing and dedicated team of industry professionals.

As Director of Commercial Market Relations, Stanton will utilize her vast experience and expertise to work closely with dealerships' manufacturer representatives and corporate account groups …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – January 2021 serves to be the last month of the incredible tenure for Don Allen at Spohn Associates. Allen began at Spohn in March of 1998 and has spent the last 23 years going from a Project Manager, to Senior Project Manager, and arriving at Project …

GREENFIELD, IN – Applied Fabricators, Inc. (AFAB), a family-owned sheet metal manufacturing leader, this week announced new strategic partnerships with T. Fin Building Solutions and Mays, Maune, McWard, Inc. These partners will serve as the manufacturer’s representative of AFAB’s new T9 Single Skin Rainscreen Panel System.

“As a family-owned business, …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Architectural Installation firm Spohn Associates welcomes Gerard Skibinski and Chris Padgett as Senior Project Managers and Ann Searcy as Contract Administrator.

Bringing with him 30 years of experience as a licensed architect, Skibinki will now manage the delivery and installation of specialty products for architectural projects at …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Architecture and engineering firm Schmidt Associates welcomes Janet Lively, CPSM, as an Associate and Business Development Manager in its Louisville, Kentucky office

With more than 25 years of business development, client relationship, and marketing experience, Lively fuses practical experience with a strategic, big-picture approach to provide …

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — American Structurepoint has been recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers in Indiana and Ohio. The Healthiest Employers awards program recognizes companies for commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings.

American Structurepoint health and wellness offerings include the following:

• Associates receive incentives based …

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA -- CSO recently announced that five new employees have joined the firm since August. The new CSO team members, including one Architectural Graduate, one Interior Designer, two Construction Administrators, and an Architectural Technician are listed below. In addition, CSO is hosting a new Architectural Student Intern.

Architectural Graduate …

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) welcomes Tori Harper as Marketing Coordinator.

Harper recently received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Studies from Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis, where she graduated in the Top 10% of her class. Harper's experience includes …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Al Oak, PE, Chairman and CEO at Cripe, is excited to announce the following executive leadership appointments.

Effective January 1st, Fredrick J. Green, AIA, NCARB, President + COO, will be promoted to Chief Strategy + Operations Officer. In his 15 years as President + COO, …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Building Enclosure Council of Indiana (BEC) is pleased to announce its newly elected board members Andrew McMullan as Treasurer and Chad Eber as Program Chair.

McMullan was a founding member and has been involved with the BEC since its conception in 2018. He also serves as …

Equipment and software investment growth fared better than overall GDP growth in 2020 as businesses invested to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and growth should remain well into positive territory in the beginning of 2021. Annual equipment and software investment growth of 7.8 percent is forecast for 2021. Annual U.S. …

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – 16 Tech Community Corporation announced the selection of a team led by engineering firm schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) in collaboration with Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) and other key partners to design a signature bridge that will connect the 16 Tech Innovation District to Indianapolis’ nationally …

Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (Patriot) welcomes Jody L. Dedon, CFRE as Business Development Director for Central Indiana.

Dedon served the past 10 years in the nonprofit sector leading various organizations. Most recently, she was the Executive Director of Westfield Education Foundation. Prior to this, she served as Executive …

CARMEL, INDIANA – Earlier this month, the Carmel Clay Public Library (CCPL) broke ground on an exciting expansion and renovation project – one that will upgrade its Main Library Branch and address the evolving needs of a growing community.

RATIO worked closely with the library’s steering committee, board of directors, …

FISHERS, INDIANA – The Hagerman Group (THG), an award-winning construction solutions provider in the Midwest, has promoted three individuals within the company to assume new executive roles, effective January 1, 2021.

Bruce Molter, who has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry and has served as …

INDIANAPOLIS – Recently, Fanning Howey welcomed Michael Worley to their Indiana Business Development team. They chatted with him to learn more about him and his work. Questions and answers are included below:

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your role at Fanning Howey?

"I’ve spent the past …

INDIANAPOLIS – Caleb Chance has been hired as CAD Technician in the Civil Engineering Department. Chance holds an Associates of Applied Science in Design Technology from Ivy Tech Community College.

Heather Hall, RN, MSN, has been hired as Project Manager in the Healthcare Planning Department. Hall holds a Masters …

PLAINFIELD, IN – Banning Engineering is pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Brehob as a Project Manager. Brehob brings with him over 25 years of experience in the engineering industry. He has a strong background in commercial and residential site development and has worked with municipal and county clients. …

Mark Braun has joined Elevatus Architecture as a Senior Design Technician.

The team at Elevatus looks forward to the great benefits he will provide through his skillset. For the past 22 years, Braun has a held a detailed background in healthcare, higher education and corporate/civic projects. Prior to that, he …

AIA Indiana recently hosted National Organization of Minority Architects’ (NOMA) President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, for a webinar where she discussed her experiences in architecture and described some initiatives being set forth by NOMA to improve minority representation in the industry.

As a Detroit native, Dowdell noticed signs of …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Cripe recently added three new employees to their team.

Robert Causey been hired as a Procurement Specialist in the Healthcare Planning Department. Causey holds a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University.

Simon Platt been hired as a Design Associate in the Architecture Department. Platt holds a Bachelor …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), the premier A/E/C marketing and business development association, announced the recipients of its 2020 Marketing Communications Awards (MCA). This annual competition is the longest-standing, most prestigious awards program recognizing excellence in marketing and communications by professional services firms in …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The International Center has announced 24 participants selected for the James T. Morris Global Leadership Series inaugural class.

The 2020 Morris Series cohort is comprised of global professionals from across Indiana. The participants serve in roles from associates to executives and represent a wide range of industries, …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Hafer team recently received the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Indiana Honor Award for design excellence for the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana project. Hafer, a local architecture, engineering and interior design firm, was recognized at the annual joint AIA Indiana and AIA Kentucky convention.

An …

CROWN POINT, IN – The Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT) is pleased to announce the premier of a new web series designed to connect regional construction contractors with owner companies and facility managers.

Called “Meet the Owner/General Contractor,” the series will provide owner attendees with a one-on-one platform to learn …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Applied Engineering Services (Applied) is pleased to announce the promotion of Loren Horan, PE, RCDD, LEED AP, and Dan Miles, PE, LEED AP, to Principal.

Horan joined Applied in 2006, became a shareholder in 2013, and has steadily worked his way into this leadership position. …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Rhenden Peppers started at Spohn Associates in June of 2020. He attended Ball State University and brings with him several years of experience in the commercial construction industry. At Spohn, he will begin his tenure as a Project Manager Assistant, running smaller jobs and helping Project Managers …

NOBLESVILLE, IN – The MDC Group recently promoted Mike Grubb, AIA, LEED AP BD+C to President of Construction and Mark Mennen to Chief Financial Officer.

COLUMBUS, IN – Exhibit Columbus — which launched in 2016 to celebrate the design legacy of Columbus, Indiana, through its annual exploration of architecture, art, design and community — today announced its curatorial theme for the 2020-2021 cycle as well as the J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize Recipients …

FORT WAYNE, IN - In more than six decades, the Elevatus Architecture brand has seen significant growth in the architectural industry. With a portfolio ranging from the historic Electric Works redevelopment, downtown Fort Wayne Boutique Hotel, Indiana Tech, and Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne, the work continues to …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Elevatus Architecture is proud to welcome back Justice Design Specialist Dave Sholl to the company. Sholl spent the majority of his tenure with Fort Wayne-based SchenkelShultz from 1983 to 2015 as Vice President of Justice Design. Dave also led the justice team in the brand change …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – CSO recently announced that five new employees have joined the firm since April. The new CSO team members, including two Architectural Graduates, one Interior Designer, a Visualization Specialist, and an Administrative Assistant, are listed below. In addition, CSO is hosting four new Architectural Student Interns.

Architectural Graduate …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Matt McCreery began his career with Safety Resources, Inc. in 2006 first as a Safety Intern, then a Safety Consultant, and continued up the ladder to Director of Safety Services as a Senior Safety Consultant. Most recently, and for the past 12 years, he has been the …

In construction there’s always a couple of major concerns on the jobsite – performance and safety. Strangely, as performance slips so does the on-the-job safety factor.

Any job function that requires a construction worker to keep their arms raised up and over their head is where this risk is a …

Schmidt Associates, Anderson and Bohlander, LLC, and Brandt Construction recently completed the adaptive reuse of a former factory building in the Englewood neighborhood of Indianapolis. The P.R. Mallory Factory once produced national defense materials for World War II and is famously known as the site where the Duracell …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Hagerman Group recently presented several team members with HAYGEE awards. Award winners are decided by votes from their peers.

The awards and recipients include:

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Founded in 1937 by Paul I. Cripe as a surveying office, Cripe has grown into a design firm providing clients with architecture and interiors, civil engineering, survey and 3D laser scanning, energy and facilities, equipment planning, and real estate services.

As a Minority Business Enterprise, Cripe's work …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Fanning Howey continues to expand its higher education practice with the hiring of a senior-level designer who has extensive experience with college and university facilities design. Cheryl Sydzyik, AIA, joins Fanning Howey’s Indianapolis, Indiana, office as a Project Executive.

Sydzyik has more than 30 years of …

FORT WAYNE, IN — Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) announces winners of the 2020 Presidential Merit Scholarship and Michael H. Kinder Jr. Memorial Scholarship. These programs were created to recognize significant accomplishments and reward worthy students in furthering their education in construction-related college degree programs. The recipients of …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — For five decades, the former first lady of Indiana has been a leader and preservationist for the value of historic places. She helped launch the Indiana Main Street program, played an instrumental role in saving individual meaningful structures, engaged countless Hoosiers in preservation efforts, and produced a …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Brianna Barr joins krM Architecture+ full time after recently graduating from the College of Architecture & Planning at Ball State University.

Barr completed her Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in interior design, graduating summa cum laude and valedictorian of her CAP class. In addition to …

MUNCIE, IN — Muncie Power Products, Inc. announces Bob Doucett as Regional Sales Manager for the East. As Muncie Power continues to grow, the company is investing in Regional Sales Manager positions to assure continued field sales representation.

Doucett, who has been with Muncie Power for five years, will focus …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — At CORE Planning Strategies, the company's mission is to help organizations increase efficiencies, realize ideal capital improvements, and transform communities. With his background in economic development, Jack Ragland has been a key part of helping the company live that mission by engaging with clients and collaborators …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — CSO announces that six new employees have joined the firm since January. The new CSO team members, including a Senior Project Architect and three Interior Designers, are listed below.

• Senior Project Architect: Dean Trauner
• Interior Designers: Lauralee Wikkerink, Allison Steinbaker, Amanda Watler
• Architectural Student Interns: …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Katie Robinson joins CORE Planning Strategies as a Project Manager.

CORE Planning Strategies is a program management firm that helps organizations facilitate successful transformations, whether it’s a facility, redevelopment project, or process improvement initiative.

Robinson has nearly 20 years of experience in the Indianapolis community, including several …

EVANSVILLE, IN — Amy Barrett, Principal and Electrical Engineer for Hafer Design, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Thomas A. Morris Engineering Leadership Award of the Indiana Society of Professional Engineers.

Thomas Armstrong Morris (December 26, 1811 - April 1, 1904) was an American Railroad …

FORT WAYNE, IN — Design Collaborative welcomes the newest addition to their team, Tracey Gould, M.S. IMC, CPSM, as Director of Business Development and Marketing. With 26 years of marketing, communications, and business development experience exclusively in the A/E/C industry, she brings an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and expertise …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Kelli McNamara has been named Indiana Area Manager for WSP USA, an engineering and professional services consultancy.

In her new role, McNamara will be responsible for managing operations, overseeing project delivery, and growing and diversifying business in Indiana. She will work with WSP clients in the …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Ross & Baruzzini announces the appointment of aviation industry veteran Chris Runde as Principal Consultant. His insight and experience will help clients solve complex business challenges while balancing innovation with tangible solutions.

“Over the past 15 years, Chris has developed trusted relationships across the aviation industry and …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Ross & Baruzzini announces the appointment of veteran engineer Brian Grimes as Office Director for the Indianapolis office.

“Brian’s great technical knowledge, ingenuity, and experience are an asset to the Ross & Baruzzini team,” said Jeff Crawford, Senior Vice President and Director of Higher Education and …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Synthesis Incorporated (Synthesis), an Indianapolis-based architecture studio with designs in civic, health care, higher education, senior living, and research/educational labs, announces Jason Nye has joined the studio’s team as Marketing Brand Manager. Nye comes to Synthesis with marketing and branding experience in an array of industries including …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Tim Funston joins Lancer + Beebe as Senior Project Manager. Funston's experience in senior living, health care, and higher education will bring experience in both customer relations and project management in these markets.

“I am excited about Tim joining Lancer + Beebe’s project management and production team. …

CSO Architects is nearing completion on a cutting edge new educational facility called Tri-North Middle School in Bloomington, Indiana. In collaboration with Monroe County Community Schools (MCCS), R.E. Dimond Engineering, and an educational consulting company from Chicago called Brainspaces, CSO is developing a state-of-the-art building that provides flexible and …

CARMEL, IN — "Matt Murray joined CE Solutions right out of college and has been an integral part of our firm's growth," said Steve Osborn, President of CE Solutions. "Since the nearly 10 years he has been with us, Matt has grown into an exceptional structural engineer that …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Architecture and engineering firm Schmidt Associates welcomes Richard Butwin, PE, as a Client Liaison and the leader of the firm’s Workplace and Lifestyle Studios. He will work closely with Schmidt Associates Principals and design staff to enhance client success and guide studio growth.

Butwin, a licensed …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Axis Architecture + Interiors, now in its 25th year, continues to grow. Recently, the studio hired three new members: Mitchell Archer, Architectural Associate; Sean Morrissey, Project Architect; and Sydney Peña, Junior Interior Designer.

Archer comes to Axis by way of the University of …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — CSO announces that four employees have been named Principals of the firm. CSO President Alan Tucker announced the appointments at a recent company meeting.

“We are very excited about formally welcoming Dan, Tracy, Tim, and Laura into the firm leadership as Principals," Tucker said. "All of them …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Fanning Howey has hired Mary Krupinski as a Project Manager. A graduate of Ball State University, Krupinski joins Fanning Howey with project experience including both K-12 and higher education work throughout Indiana.

Krupinski has over 20 years of experience as a Principal Architect working on a wide …

MUNCIE, IN — Muncie Power Products, Inc. announces its new Senior Executive Director of Engineering, Alan Jones.

As the Senior Executive Director of Engineering, Jones is a member of the executive team and will ultimately serve as the company’s leader of engineering and innovation. Within this role, his responsibilities …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Interior design and historic preservation firm Society Design has merged with interior design firm Jung Design to create a collective brand under the Jung Design name.

Stephen Allen and Laurel Tobin of Society Design, have joined Jung Design and have become permanent parts of the team. Allen …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Meyer Najem announces that Dan Lawson has been promoted to Vice President, Business Development.

Lawson began his construction career when he joined the Air Force after college, where he received training in construction technology. He was assigned to a civil engineering squadron at Scott Air Force Base …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Spohn Associates adds four new employees to their team. Spohn looks forward to seeing how these four individuals will thrive in their new positions. The new hires are:

Aaron Shadwick

Shadwick began at Spohn in 2019. He brings with him eight years of experience in the construction …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Sustainable architecture and engineering firm, Guidon Design, announces the promotion of Joel Farmer, Kyle Cyr, Tim King, and Chris Ward to firm Principals.

Farmer is a firm Principal, Vice President of Architecture who joined Guidon in 2017. He received a Bachelor of Science …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The 2020 Officers for AIA Northern Indiana were recently elected and are as follows: Eric Jensen, AIA, President; John Kirk, AIA, VP/President Elect; and Don Duncan, AIA, Secretary/Treasurer.  The Delegates to the AIA Indiana Board will include Gary Hall, AIA and a delegate to …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — When Sam Mishelow began working at Meyer Najem in 1999, he wanted to work for a company that shared his values. Coming off a position in the telecommunications industry, Mishelow had no experience in the construction industry prior to his new position as Partner, but quickly discovered …

MISHAWAKA, IN — Embarking on its 15th year in business, Arkos Design in Mishawaka, Indiana, is expanding. The burgeoning business welcomes local talent Eric Jensen, AIA and the team from Kelsey Architecture and Design: Tyler Kelsey, AIA, Ben Sass, Assoc. AIA, Keith Ockerman, Assoc. AIA, Michael …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Over the years, Meyer Najem has worked with numerous partners to create safe and successful projects for their clients. In an effort to recognize those partners, Meyer Najem created the Golden Hammer Awards. There are several award categories that represent the various aspects of the construction process, …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Alex Stephens, PE has been promoted to Civil Design Engineer in the civil engineering department. He joined the Cripe team in May 2019. Stephens holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Purdue University.

Cripe was founded in 1937 by Paul I. As a surveying office, …

FORT WAYNE, IN – Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana (BCA) announces the winners of its 2019 BCA Gibson Safety Excellence Awards program. These awards honor commercial contractors and individuals who demonstrated outstanding performance in ensuring worker safety on construction jobsites in 2018.

Applicants were judged on several key areas: …