Golden shovels gleam in the afternoon sun. Leaders sporting hardhats and business attire pose for a picture before pushing their shovels into the dirt. Attendees applaud as the groundbreaking ceremony signifies the official start of a construction project. Some people may think this is when the construction team begins its work. But in many cases,…
For leaders interested in growing their company or organization’s physical presence or renovating their existing environment, embarking on a construction project is an exciting moment filled with possibilities. At the same time, the experience can present challenges on multiple levels, from choosing how to approach the design and construction process to dealing with construction costs.…
Building for Sustainability Sustainability in construction has become a growing focus in the industry over the past two decades. With the construction industry producing roughly 40 percent of all carbon emissions each year, changes need to be made in order to reduce the impact on the environment. How do you build sustainable? Sustainable construction is…
In today’s market, keeping on top of long-lead items can be difficult. From the type of material to the skilled trade that it requires, hitting a deadline that requires a specific material or trade may take longer than in prior years. Long-lead items may include MEP equipment, roofing material, lighting fixtures, doors, and frames, but…
Fishers Maker Playground at Hub & Spoke From tool-lined cubby walls to advanced laser cutter stations, stepping into the Fishers Maker Playground at Hub & Spoke brings out the inner tradesman in everyone. This collaboration between the City of Fishers and Hub & Spoke paved the way for hands-on experiential learning based around craftsmanship, creating…
Meyer Najem has been awarded seven VA Outpatient Clinics — all out of state. The clinics are now in various stages, with six completed and one under construction. On a massive project scale, the seven clinics total approximately one million square feet of space. The VA Outpatient Clinics that were awarded are in: Columbus, Georgia,…
Meyer Najem is celebrating its 35th year in operation this week. The company was founded on June 16, 1987. Anthony Najem and Karl Meyer started Meyer Najem Construction with the intention of growing a best in class construction company. Anthony and Karl met at Purdue University as fraternity brothers at Alpha Tau Omega. Together, they…
At Meyer Najem Construction, we believe that quality construction begins with quality relationships, both with our employees and our clients. In 1987, Karl Meyer and Anthony Najem founded Meyer Najem with the intention of strengthening communities through well-crafted buildings, providing intentional guidance and having a passion for people. It’s truly the people that make us…
Originally published in the Jacksonville Business Journal April 25, 2022 The construction industry has been known to be notoriously slow to evolve when compared to others. The booming Jacksonville market has introduced new challenges on construction market resources, mostly because of labor shortage. Because of this, many firms look for ways to increase efficiency and…
What does the Safety team do? We are problem solvers who assist in developing safety solutions with our onsite teams to keep everyone safe. Our safety team assists our onsite teams with subcontractor safety pre-planning activities so that the work can be completed safely. We provide subcontractor mentoring during project safety walk throughs to prevent…