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A PUBLICATION OF MEYER NAJEM CONSTRUCTION

Winter 2017-2018

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 4.0: The Digital Era

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ALSO SEE: Changes in Technology PAGE 14

TO OUR READERS

As always, we are excited to bring you our latest issue

of Insights In Construction. It seems impossible that

we are embarking on another holiday season. There’s

an old saying that goes, “The older one gets, the faster

time flies,” and we can say we now believe this.

As 2017 winds down, we continue to enjoy the brisk pace here in Fishers, Indiana. We are very fortunate to have such a contemporary and functional working environment. Portillo’s, IKEA and Top Golf all opened this fall. Fishers, named the Top City in America by MONEY Magazine, is a bustling destination area, and we welcome your visit anytime you are in the area.

The marketplace continues to be brisk, and our project teams are busy here in Indiana as well as in our Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Florida and Alabama markets. Healthcare, senior living, K-12 and corporate office projects are leading our growth. More good

news is being realized as we are witnessing signs of market growth and recovery in the public sector as well. Our healthcare project teams are very busy supporting multiple projects for Riverview Health, Community Health Network, Witham Hospital and Veterans Affairs. We are encouraged by this recent activity and see continued growth in these areas. In 2016, the U.S. construction market represented approximately 4.2 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). Since 2011, this percentage of the U.S. GDP has grown every year. The trend for 2017-2020 remains favorable.

This issue of Insights In Construction is focused on

DEAR READERS

3INSIGHTS IN CONSTRUCTION

Tim RussellPresident

Sam A. MishelowChief Strategy Officer

emerging technology. We are all experiencing the digital age. Digital technologies are everywhere we look. The construction industry is rapidly embracing new technology to improve efficiency, productivity, safety and project delivery. Change is happening at a rapid pace here at Meyer Najem as well. Our feature article, “Construction Industry 4.0: The Digital Era,” will provide an extensive look at our industry’s innovative new technologies. This will be a key initiative for our industry for many years to come.

Technology is all around us. This is certainly the case at Meyer Najem. Our executive vice president of information technology, Matt Weaver, had another extremely busy year. Thank you, Matt, for your commitment to keeping Meyer Najem at the forefront of technology.

Meyer Najem continues to develop new opportunities to give back to the community. Our annual Swing into Giving® golf extravaganza was in July at Eagle Creek Golf Course and raised over $52,000 for local charities, including the Joseph Maley Foundation, Westminster Neighborhood Services and the Humane Society for Hamilton County!

We are very proud of our team members and the leadership of both Cynthia Tucker and Keith Murphy, co-chairs of our Philanthropy Committee, as well as this year’s Swing into Giving® 2017 charity golf outing committee, employees and volunteers.

Also included in every issue of Insights In Construction is a collection of highlighted events throughout the past spring and summer in our “In Brief” section — a glimpse of what is going on at Meyer Najem. Our team members continue to make a difference each and every day. Our team is also growing to meet the needs of our clients and our communities. Congratulations to the Meyer Najem team for a productive and award-winning year in 2017.

Please visit our newly refreshed website at www.meyer-najem.com. As always, we look forward to your feedback and comments regarding our publication. On behalf of everyone at Meyer Najem, we offer our best wishes for a prosperous and healthy 2018 and beyond. Thank you for your continued support of our firm and Insights In Construction.

Be sure to stay up to date by following us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and by visiting our website at www.meyer-najem.com.

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We take our craft seriously, helping you think of things you haven’t. Partnering

with us early on allows us to be a trusted guide so you can focus on your business

while we focus on bringing your vision to life.

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2 To Our Readers

16 Construction Industry 4.0: The Digital Era

12 Shaping the Future of Construction

14 Changes in Technology

16 2017 Philanthropy Recap

18 In Brief

Volume 18 • Issue 2

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MNC QUALITY PARTNERSMeyer Najem recognizes and thanks these part ners for the value they provide:

American Structurepoint Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 www.structurepoint.com

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. . . . 26 www.abcindianakentucky.org

Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 www.bgdlegal.com

Capitol City Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Central Indiana Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 www.centralindianahardware.com

Dealers Wholesale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 www.dealerswholesale.com

ESCO Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 www.escocomm.com

Estes Grounds Maintenance, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 www.estesgm.com

EF Marburger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 www.efmarburger.com

Glenmark Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 www.glenmarkconstruction.com

Globe Asphalt Paving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 www.globeasphalt.com

Harding Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 www.hardinggroup.com

Katz Sapper & Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 www.ksmcpa.com

P.I.P.E. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 www.pipeinc.net

Samsun Mechanical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 www.samsunmechanical.com

Steel Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 www.steelservices.biz

Weihe Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 www.weihe.net

FEATURE

BY L AUREN E . R IGA

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 4 .0:

THE DIGITAL ERA


The United States construction market

represents more than $1.16 trillion.

New and evolving digital technologies,

such as building information modeling,

unmanned aircraft systems and

prefabrication, are expanding industry

markets and transforming the way

infrastructure, real estate and the

built environment can be designed,

constructed, monitored and managed.

Leaders in the industry are recognizing the vast potential for improving productivity with innovative technologies and new construction methods, thus spurring an industrywide revolution in one of the oldest industries.

The engineering and construction industry has historically taken a conservative approach to product design and delivery, potentially leading to inefficiencies. By adopting and maximizing opportunities presented by these innovations, companies can boost productivity and streamline their project management procedures, all while enhancing quality, safety and competitiveness. Furthermore, combinations of technologies, such as prefabrication, cloud technology, internet of things, data analytics, virtual design and mobile solutions, are disrupting the construction industry entirely.

When two or more techniques are used together, that collective intelligence further enhances construction companies’ ability to deploy resources around a project site, maximizing efficiencies and minimizing potential issues and delays. Matt Weaver, Meyer Najem’s executive vice president of information technology, says, “Instituting digital applications allows us to provide clients a building that was built faster, safer and more economically.”

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Building Information ModelingBuilding information modeling (BIM) is becoming an increasingly useful tool in the construction industry. BIM incorporates the use of technology to develop three-dimensional models for design, construction and sustainability, as well as building operations and maintenance. Building information models allow the entire project team to effectively share information, discover potential issues earlier, collaborate on design adjustments, and review planning data and phasing before construction begins. Meyer Najem is working to further advance BIM capabilities with in-house staff and resources dedicated to BIM, allowing them to custom-design and pilot building information models while serving as a resource to others.

Meyer Najem is also exploring the benefits and opportunities of BIM in new ways by collaborating and sharing information between stakeholders, particularly in early project planning. Meyer Najem’s in-house virtual design and construction (VDC) manager can produce a practical model that can be used for all stages of the building’s life cycle. For example, the use of BIM provides quicker and more accurate estimating, greatly reducing the lengthy process of manually counting everything in the drawings to create a budget. BIM also allows project teams to catch conflicts earlier by ensuring drawings are accurate, which helps prevent costly project changes and scheduling delays. “We are taking BIM to the next

level with in-house staff that have the ability to create models and renderings that help our teams visualize, estimate and review constructability before putting anything in place,” says Nick DiRenzo, Meyer Najem’s virtual design and construction manager.

Meyer Najem also employs laser scanning or “point clouds” inserted into the building information model to accurately capture as-built conditions, conduct measurements and inform project development. This allows the project team to view existing spaces much more accurately and design new elements around existing conditions. This also helps clients visualize

“We are taking BIM to the next

level with in-house staff that

have the ability to create models

and renderings that help our

teams visualize, estimate and

review constructability before

putting anything in place.”

NICK D iRENZO


how their new project will impact an existing space. DiRenzo further explains, “One of the things that BIM allows us to do is to provide better insight into overall workings of a building so facilities management, for example, can start to think about how they will manage the building and provide us feedback on small tweaks to the systems that will make their lives easier after we turn over the keys.” In other words, models provide the whole project team with a single source of truth so people can see in real time any design changes that have been incorporated and what impact those changes may have on the project.

Internet of ThingsBIM technology combined with the internet of things will continue to evolve and increase in importance with next-generation smart infrastructure, construction and building (SICB) systems. The internet of things (IoT) utilizes sensors and wireless technologies to enable equipment and assets to become “intelligent” by connecting them with one another. The next big revolution will involve interconnected IoT-based maintenance, condition monitoring and operation of infrastructure systems, thus creating a “system of systems” collected and integrated into a web-based open platform. Developing comprehensive digital framework strategies will be necessary in order to fully create and integrate smart infrastructure and buildings.

Firms are already exploring IoT project management workflows by deploying digital collaboration and field mobility solutions. However, the full potential of digitalization has not yet been realized. For example, project partners often use different platforms that are not compatible or do not communicate with one another. This causes various members of the project team to enter data into their systems, which requires much more manual entry. The industry is heading toward adopting an integrated platform that spans beyond current software and mobile applications.

DronesIn 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration issued legislation on the operation and certification of nonhobbyist unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. With the ability to collect data faster and easily access places that were previously unsafe or cost-prohibitive, drones are rapidly becoming

a widely used and valuable tool for construction project activities. Meyer Najem has two certified drone pilots who do project site activities, such as safety, verification and building analysis. Weaver states, “Drones allow us to capture views more cost-effectively. Previously, the same views were much more dangerous and/or not economical.”

Meyer Najem has already started to explore the use of drones for quality control, verification of site conditions, building layout and dimensioning, and thermal imaging. Using new, automated flight technology, information can be collected much faster and much more accurately than ever before and can then be used in coordination with BIM to verify changes in site conditions and elevations. With thermal imaging technology, the drones can detect areas of the building with high heat loss or moisture intrusion. Meyer Najem uses all the information gathered with drone technology to provide project teams with data to successfully execute projects.

Speed, value and versatility provided by new drone technology and regulations for certified drones are providing new value to architecture, engineering and construction companies, and use of drone technology in the construction industry will only continue to rise, as the industry has emerged as a key driver of the nascent commercial drone industry. Goldman Sachs estimates that between 2016 and 2020, the U.S. construction sector alone could purchase as many as 44,300 drones. When you include the drones’ support equipment and software, that comes out to an expenditure of over $1.3 trillion.


Prefabrication in ConstructionPrefabrication, or prefab, is also transforming and advancing the construction industry with improved coordination and quality control. Prefab is when components of a building are assembled in a facility off-site and transported to the construction site. The controlled environment streamlines construction, improves quality control and increases project efficiency.

Additionally, companies value prefab because it allows for early collaboration among project team members and contractors. DiRenzo sees value in bringing together complementary expertise in prefab planning, saying, “The key to successfully executing prefab on a project is bringing the right group of contractors to the table early in the project and using collaboration tools, such as BIM, to plan out the building and address any issues before we break ground.” Furthermore, combining technology with prefab further enhances project planning activities, such as helping to understand the sequencing of installation components to make sure building systems fit as designed.

Pre-planning activities with prefab ultimately save time and money while improving quality control.

Education and Technology in the Digital EraSuccess in the digital era is determined by how companies can transform themselves to capitalize on the opportunities presented by technological innovations. Firms are adapting by making informed decisions about digital tools while reskilling the workforce and adopting new business practices. Companies that value innovation spend time educating themselves on the technology options available and make smarter investments and decisions about what

technologies to use and how to use them. Meyer Najem dedicates organizational resources to help the company think boldly about the digital agenda and help simplify the company transition to digitalization.

Putting a premium on education helps companies like Meyer Najem stand out. They have in-house staff specifically dedicated to training and education so that employees can gain new skills and get the most out of the technology that is available to them. Furthermore, they provide additional technology training and education to project managers, staff and clients to bring them up to speed and educate them on efficiently using the technology tools through the Meyer Najem University. “We are good at communicating complex information in a way that people can understand,” Weaver says.

In the new digital world, new business models are emerging, disrupting the industry and requiring new processes for the way construction companies work and deliver services. In order for companies to remain competitive, they must understand what opportunities are available and embrace change. “It’s an investment to stay competitive,” Weaver says. “We’re doing it for our clients so we can provide a better overall product that is completed safely, on time, [and] under budget to exceed expectations.”

There is a call to action for the modernization of the industry — and companies and organizations like Meyer Najem are leading the way.

Source▶ www.statista.com/statistics/184341/total-value-of-new-

construction-put-in-place-in-the-us-from-1999

About the AuthorLauren E. Riga is founder of Full Circle Solutions, LLC and director of the Executive Women’s Forum.


The Humane Society for Hamilton County is Indiana’s only open-admission, truly no-kill shelter.

But, we couldn’t do it without your support.100% of the proceeds donated from Meyer Najem’s Swing Into Giving® charity golf event will go to our

The Survivor Program gives thousands of animals the emergency or life-saving care they need…

and the second chance they deserve.

Learn more about our programs and life saving efforts at www.HamiltonHumane.com

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FEATURE

“Digitalization can be considered a critical ingredient in the recipe of

our sustainable communities of today and tomorrow.”

– Bas Boorsma, A New Digital Deal

Innovations in technology and circular economy designs are creating a paradigm shift when it comes to 21st-century infrastructure, with buildings and communities at the heart of this transformation. As communities are aiming to be smarter and more efficient and companies are looking to innovations to gain a strategic advantage, the digital era is transforming the way infrastructure is designed, constructed and managed. An overarching theme of this transformation is the shift away from single-focused processes to more systemic designs, communications and governance.

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION

21ST-CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE

Smart Buildings and Digital InfrastructureSmart building trends are on the horizon for transforming the construction industry. The term “smart building” can refer to network-enabled building management systems that help automate building operations and/or other building uses based on occupant needs. In other words, smart buildings connect the physical and digital environments. Digital framework strategies integrate next-generation technologies into infrastructure to better manage resources, increase productivity and advance cutting-edge developments. Next-generation, five-dimensional

BY L AUREN E . R IGA


building information modeling (BIM) will continue to evolve and play a large role in construction and digitalization. This technology is a representation of the physical and functional characteristics of any project. A major consideration to advance BIM capabilities is the need to adopt standardized design and data-reporting formats compatible with BIM.

Innovations in construction do require upfront investment. Communities are becoming a marketplace for digitalization, where companies and government have opportunities to collaborate and capitalize on incentives to scale up smart industry solutions. They can work together to define new standards for emerging technologies, to develop pilot projects and to showcase success stories. Grants and programs are available to help educate and explore digital solutions with stakeholders and train the next generation. The National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Economic Development

Administration are among the many federal programs offering resources for cross-sector collaboration in exploring next-generation infrastructure advancements.

Governance and Business Model TransformationLong-term and systemic transformation will require the integration of technology and strategy combined with foresight, entailing an innovative approach to traditional practices. A concerted effort by the industry across many aspects — from technology, operations and strategy to personnel and regulation — is required to fully capitalize on technical evolutions in the industry.

Successful, smart community initiatives rely on effective and comprehensive ecosystems of partners at work, leveraging next-generation business architectures. Ecosystem partnerships are effective for building synergies, developing competencies and creating an effective framework for alliances and cooperation.


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ALSO SEE: Changes in Technology PAGE 14


TECHNOLOGY

CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY

Since joining Meyer Najem almost 20 years ago, I have worked in various departments and

held several different positions, from estimating to project management to information

technology. In my time at Meyer Najem, I have consistently used technology in some

capacity to streamline processes to make my job easier.

I remember the days of keeping logs for request for information (RFI), submittal and change events in Microsoft Excel. It was a manual and tedious process that consumed much of my time. All the manual entry required checking and double-checking the logs to make sure everything was correct, and it was difficult for the information to be conveyed to project teams or used collaboratively. We have obviously come a long way since then, with web-based systems, mobile devices and, more recently, software as a service (SaaS).

After a few years in various project management roles, I moved into the firm’s IT department. My education was in building construction management, but I always gravitated toward the use of technology and how it could be implemented to operate more efficiently. Management was very supportive and gave me the ability to focus on the IT side of the business. My knowledge of construction really helped streamline the creation of IT systems and procedures to support the staff with the construction process. In the early days, a lot of my time was spent setting up computers, defining processes and training staff. Fast-forward to today, and I still spend most of my time refining processes and training staff, but using new systems and technologies that ultimately give Meyer Najem the ability to be more efficient and more effective while keeping one goal in mind — providing a great product and construction experience for our clients.

Advancements in technology have certainly helped Meyer Najem. The speed at which we can communicate, collaborate and address issues on our projects is incredibly fast. With technologies like SaaS, we are seeing faster rollout of new systems and processes, streamlined access to information, and overall increases in productivity. Reporting from these systems is also much more refined and customizable, allowing us to

BY MAT T WE AVER


produce information tailored to our customers’ needs. We’re also able to access information from virtually anywhere on any device. Gone are the days when you had to be tied to a physical location, such as an office or a job site trailer, to access information.

While all companies use technologies to run their businesses, Meyer Najem’s advantage is in its leadership and staff. Both management and IT staff work hand-in-hand to create a culture of technology and put a premium on employee training. All our employees work hard. It is our commitment to them not only to seek out and deploy advanced technologies but to provide the necessary resources for them to use it. Meyer Najem University is the framework that helps our employees succeed with technology and systems. We offer online training courses, weekly technology tips and regular training sessions to help employees. We also have dedicated in-house staff that focuses on training employees on how to be effective with technology.

This type of culture and the effective use of technology actually increase our use and adoption of emerging technologies. By constantly offering training on the use of technologies, we are breaking down traditional barriers that keep others from moving forward with newer technologies. By explaining complex systems and technologies in a way that employees can understand and can see the benefits, we now have employees challenging IT staff with making systems smarter or refining processes. Together, we are creating systems that support the company, owners and project teams, all with the hopes of providing more value and quality for our clients.

By explaining complex systems and technologies in a way

that employees can understand and can see the benefits,

we now have employees challenging IT staff with making

systems smarter or refining processes.

Over the next several years, we will see advances with building information modeling (BIM) as well as the use of drones in the industry. Virtual and augmented reality are also areas where we see a benefit. We have already started using these technologies and have plans to provide more resources for our clients to take advantage of new ways to virtually build facilities and spaces. BIM will continue to transform the way we design, schedule and construct buildings. We will continue to educate our clients on the use of these technologies to create more value and a better overall construction experience.

About the AuthorMatt Weaver is the executive vice president of information technology at Meyer Najem.


PHIL ANTHROPY

2017 PHILANTHROPY RECAP

Swing into GivingMeyer Najem held its 10th annual Swing into Giving® golf outing on July 28 at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event was once again sold out, with 72 foursomes participating on two courses.

The outing raised more than $52,000, which was donated to the Joseph Maley Foundation, Westminster Neighborhood Services and the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Last year, more than $50,000 was

Merriam-Webster defines philanthropy as “goodwill to fellow members of the human race”

and “an act or gift done or made for humanitarian purposes.” At Meyer Najem, we strive to

live up to this definition by giving back to the communities we serve not only in our day-

to-day work, but also through thoughtful, concentrated efforts. Here are some of our recent

philanthropic activities.

donated to Misty Eyes Animal Center and the Fair Haven Foundation.

“A lot of the players in our golf outing tell us that this is their favorite outing every year,” says Tim Russell, president of Meyer Najem. “That makes us incredibly happy because our volunteers work diligently to make not only a fun event but the best fundraising experience possible for our very deserving charities.”


SAWs Ramp BuildThrough Servants at Work (SAWs), Meyer Najem volunteers built a ramp in August for Katherine, a 9-year-old with cerebral palsy. Her family previously paid someone to build a ramp and deck that proved unsatisfactory. Consequently, the family had been living in the basement and using a ramp made from plywood at the back of the home. With the new ramp, Katherine and her family have left the basement, allowing them to reoccupy the upper level of the home.

American Heart Association Heart WalkMeyer Najem raised close to $4,500 for the American Heart Association, coming in 14th place out of 548 teams. Associates also constructed the Tribute Wall, where walkers shared their personal stories.

Westfield Grand Junction DerbyTo support the city of Westfield and the Parks and Recreation Department, Meyer Najem employees had a great time building and racing a bulldozer-inspired derby car in the Westfield Grand Junction Derby on a beautiful Saturday in October.

CanStructionIn the last four years, CanStruction Noblesville has generated more than 16,000 cans of food to help rectify the fact that one in eight Hamilton County residents is food insecure. Meyer Najem built a courthouse replica from canned and boxed food, which was all donated to the Noblesville Township Trustee to help relieve hunger in Noblesville and Hamilton County.


IN BRIEF

▶ Andrew Cornwell, Assistant Project Manager▶ Arie Flatt, Estimator▶ John Kilbury, Project Manager▶ Brittani Maletta, Assistant Controller▶ Daniel Brewer, Safety Coordinator▶ Austin Norris, Laborer

NEW EMPLOYEES

AND PROMOTIONS

Nate Rhoades and Scott Cline received Safety Trained Supervisor for Construction (STSC) certifications.

SAFETY TRAINED

SUPERVISOR FOR

CONSTRUCTION (STSC)

Meyer Najem’s safety and compliance team is pleased to announce the recent addition of Daniel Brewer as safety coordinator. Brewer was an intern at Meyer Najem this summer and is continuing his role as he pursues a master’s degree in safety management at Indiana University.

The safety and compliance team is responsible for quality assurance for project safety and compliance, management of the company safety program for the Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS) Certified Partner program and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) Platinum program, including the Indiana Department of Labor partnerships, the substance abuse program, leading indicator reviews and risk management activities. Members of the safety and compliance team also work with employees and the project teams to coordinate safety management, safety pre-planning and company safety program processes. Additionally, they maintain company safety records and documentation, coordinate outside safety resources, and conduct safety training for all employees.

The team includes (left to right) Richard Van Dyke, safety adviser; Traci Hardin, vice president of safety and compliance; Heidi Moreno, office manager; Amy Estep, HR generalist; and Daniel Brewer, safety coordinator.

MEYER NAJEM ADDS

TO SAFETY TEAM


Two members of the Meyer Najem information technology team, Justin Barnhart and Nick DiRenzo, have earned remote pilot certifications so they can provide drone footage for our clients. Drone photos and videos help with planning, modeling, progress reporting and jobsite monitoring to keep projects on track and on budget.

DRONE PILOT

CERTIFICATION

IN BRIEF

Meyer Najem is proud to have been named a Top Workplace by The Indianapolis Star for the ninth year in a row. The company has achieved this honor every year since the program’s inception.

The award is based on surveys of 132 organizations and 31,935 employees, measuring aspects of workplace culture, such as alignment, execution and connection.

INDYSTAR TOP

WORKPL ACE

Meyer Najem was recognized at the 2017 Indy Chamber Monumental Award in Construction on October 19. The team received the Honor Award for Community Cancer Center North in the Construction Category.

MONUMENTAL AWARDS


IN BRIEF

Meyer Najem’s status as an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) has been renewed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

Launched in 1993, ABC’s AQC program provides recognition to world-class construction firms that have documented their commitment in five areas of corporate responsibility:▶ Quality▶ Safety (ABC Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) Gold, Platinum or

Diamond level required)▶ Employee benefits▶ Training▶ Community relations and diversity

In achieving AQC status, each member company takes the following pledge:As an Accredited Quality Contractor, our company is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality

construction services, and we care deeply about our employees and the communities in which we build. We are proud to be part of the construction industry and are dedicated to the principle of free enterprise. We commit ourselves to serve our communities and to provide our employees with the skills they need to work safely and productively in order to meet the needs of our clients.

MEYER NAJEM NAMED ACCREDITED

QUALITY CONTRACTOR BY ABC

The Community Cancer Center North project was awarded the Presidential Award at the 2017 Merit Shop Construction Awards Gala. This award is presented to the project having the highest overall score from the judges, as well as having a positive community impact. This project met both of those criteria.

MEYER NAJEM

RECOGNIZED AT

2017 ABC MERIT

SHOP AWARDS


IN BRIEF

Meyer Najem completed construction on the 42,000-square-foot corporate headquarters of BlueSky Technology Partners in Noblesville, Indiana, this August. This contemporary, four-story building houses a Bru Burger Bar restaurant on the first floor, outdoor dining and office space on the second floor, and BlueSky’s headquarters on the third and fourth floors. The outdoor terrace off the common breakroom area on the fourth floor provides BlueSky with scenic views of historic downtown Noblesville and the new Federal Hills Commons area.

GRAND OPENING OF BLUESK Y TECHNOLOGY

PARTNERS HEADQUARTERS

MEYER NAJEM PROJECTS

CEDIA has announced plans to build a new 40,000-square-foot global headquarters in Fishers, Indiana. The project began in November and will be ready for occupancy by the end of 2018.

“Building a new headquarters in a desirable, high-growth area gives the CEDIA membership an asset with appreciating value, as well as opportunity for monthly revenue from tenants,” says Dennis Erskine, CEDIA chairman. “We came to this decision only after 18 months of careful consideration of all options, including renovating the current space, finding new lease space, buying an existing structure and, finally, building.”

CEDIA plans to occupy 30,000 square feet, which will include staff office space, as well as a world-class training facility, an experience center and an auditorium, all of which will be available for member use.

MEYER NAJEM TO BUILD CEDIA’S NEW GLOBAL

HEADQUARTERS IN FISHERS


Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development Inc. (HAND) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 22 for its Home Place Gardens development in Carmel, Indiana.

HAND plans to invest $2.4 million to construct a total of six buildings on the 2.4-acre property: four one- and two-bedroom duplexes for seniors and two detached three-bedroom homes for families who have survived domestic violence. The development also will include a multiuse path along with a small playground and community garden.

HAND HOME PL ACE

GROUNDBREAKING

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Veterans Affairs clinic in Mobile, Alabama, in August. The new facility will serve more than 11,000 veterans in the Mobile area. Once complete, local veterans will no longer have to travel an hour away to get care through the VA. Replacing the current facility on Springhill Avenue, the new, much larger clinic will be 65,000 square feet and substantially increase the quality of care for veterans in Mobile.

With the dirt already moving, it’s a dream come true for those who have been waiting. The facility is expected to be open by late summer or early fall 2018.

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Witham Health Services in Lebanon, Indiana, broke ground August 10 on the expansion of its North Pavilion. Witham’s rehabilitation department continues to grow with patient demand and offers enhanced treatment options in this new facility, which is also home to the Pavilion Pointe Pharmacy, Pavilion Boutique, orthopedic offices, the Women’s Center and the Wound Care Center.

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The groundbreaking ceremony for Life’s Journey in Avon, Indiana, took place on June 22. Life’s Journey of Avon will bring a beneficial approach for end-of-life care in Indiana. The new facility will be the first of its kind in Indiana with a unique approach where any provider may bring a qualified patient into the facility and receive the highest level of hospice care available. The facility is scheduled to open in January 2018.

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GROUNDBREAKING


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