Summer 2019 Edition The worst of the weather is behind us now, and it’s time to focus on summer fun and festivities. Our team continues to focus on employee engagement, giving back to the communities we serve and being the employer of choice in our space. We recognize that talented employees seek organizations that are…
By The Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation Leaders from throughout Indiana’s construction industry have united to focus on diversity in the industry’s workforce efforts through the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation (ICRF). Originally formed out of the Indiana Construction Roundtable (ICR), which is a commercial construction association, the ICRF has now formally brought together union and non-union…
At Meyer Najem, we value teamwork and working with quality trade contractors and suppliers. Over the years, we have worked with numerous partners to create safe and successful projects for our clients. In an effort to recognize those partners we created the Golden Hammer Awards. There are several award categories that represent the various aspects…
Thank you for making 2018 another great year for Meyer Najem, where our engaged and seasoned workforce make it all happen! We’re always seeking to retain the top talent in our industry to provide superior results for our clients. Our focal point for this year was largely centered around innovation and employee engagement. Our industry…
Strategies to develop a greater workplace gender equality. At Meyer Najem, we are committed to diversity & inclusion. Sam Mishelow’s recent contribution to Building Indiana News’s magazine’s article “How Do We Make Our Companies More Equal” is an excellent example of that commitment.
Park weighs options to pay for overdue updates, additions By James Vaughn Johnson County Park has some big-ticket items on its wish list and has for many years, but the problem has been finding a way to pay for them. Now, park officials are meeting with private companies to explore a new way they might…
By Hope Charters Purdue’s Construction Engineering and Management program combines technical engineering proficiency with management expertise, and it is up to each CEM graduate to determine which path they would like to take. While the majority of alumni find themselves pursuing a professional engineering license in construction, others like Luke Marklin (BSCEM ’07) discover their…
By Shari Held During the recession of 2008, the construction industry took a hard hit. Skilled tradesmen who lost their jobs turned to other industries to find work. Many cautioned the next generation to earn college degrees as the panacea for an “unstable” construction industry. At the same time, many high schools and middle schools…
8 Reasons Why Parks Are Important By Casandra at Green Ribbon Are parks in communities a need, or are just a frivolous amenity? 8 Reasons Why Parks are Important, written by Cassandra at Green Ribbon, explores reasons why parks are important for any community. We all like to spend time in parks, but are they…
Meyer Najem is honored to be continuing our valued partnership with Avenue Development with the construction of a new 84,000-square foot skilled care, assisted living and independent living facility in New Albany, Ohio. Avenue Development is a full-service development company with a focus on healthcare and senior living. Their approach is that real estate is…