For Consultants, Corporate Executives and Developers By Courtney Zaugg, CECD, Veridus Group, Inc. In light of the recent Amazon HQ2 contest taking place across the country, people are actively seeking to better understand the deciding factors involved in a major organization’s process for selecting a site. When a company needs to expand or relocate its…
Returning yet again this summer, our group of volunteers took a Saturday to team with SAWs (Servants at Work), to build a wheelchair accessible ramp for a family in need, completing this year’s ramp in record time. This year’s ramp was built for William, a man who earlier this year suffered from a stroke and…
Six Tips: Reducing the Likelihood of Construction Litigation By James R.A. Dawson, TAFT LAW What makes the strongest case in construction litigation can also help the parties avoid litigation altogether. This principle applies to owners, project managers, project partners, general contractors and sub-contractors alike. Although the vast majority of construction projects are completed without any…
Building Smart: Reducing Risk and Adding Value By Shari Held Today’s definition of a successful construction project is more than “on time, on budget.” Truly successful projects foster collaboration and communication among all stakeholders and are proactive in the pre-construction phase, with early involvement of the construction team. They also employ techniques and technology that…
Meyer Najem Lowest Bidder on New Hancock Library. Meyer Najem was pleased to be selected among eight bidders to build the much-anticipated new Hancock County Public Library Sugar Creek Branch in New Palestine. The total project cost of just under $4 million will be funded from the sale of bonds and will not raise taxes…
Donating for Indy Park Re-design. Meyer Najem is honored to have the opportunity to strengthen the community by donating Construction Management services for the Sandorf Park revitalization project. The project is part of the National Recreation and Parks Association’s (NPRA) Parks Build Community initiative. Located on the southeast side of Indianapolis and created in 1959,…
There’s value in planning. The heart of our scheduling program, introduced during the pre-construction phase is the Lean work schedule. This approach enhances the way work is performed throughout the construction delivery process by reducing inefficiencies, which will eliminate miscommunication and increase project efficiency, ultimately saving money. Lean Construction Strategies Our team at Meyer Najem…
Riverview Health to open four new combined ER and Urgent Care Facilities Riverview Health has announced that they will be partnering with Meyer Najem Construction to build four new freestanding emergency departments with urgent care services all under one roof—the first of their kind in the Indianapolis area. The new centers will be located in…
Innovating for the future, designing with an advantage. A current Meyer Najem project, the Witham North Pavilion, is a four-story, 76,000 square foot addition to the current Witham Hospital. The first floor of the addition will house the ambulatory care, pain management and surgical centers for the hospital. The second, third and fourth floors will…
Community Health Network issued the challenge to create a facility to meet the growing demand for cancer care in Central Indiana. Designed with input from patients, physicians and staff, the Community Cancer Center North provides convenient access to exceptional healthcare services. The design for the 125,000-square-foot, three-story cancer center features elements that create a home-like…