If you’re an owner undergoing a building project, there’s no shortage of concerns, from helping your internal teams understand the project process to hoping it runs smoothly, is finished on time, and comes in on budget. With today’s rapid advancements in technology, construction firms have a multitude of tools available to address your needs, add…
Meyer Najem is constantly evaluating new technology. Whenever we find new technology that will bring value to us and our clients, we are adopting it. In the implementation phase, we are ensuring that new technology makes us better builders and strengthens our projects. Driven through advancements in virtual design and construction, Meyer Najem utilizes our…
At Meyer Najem, safety is a core value that is central to the success of our projects. Construction can be a hazardous industry. With heavy machinery, working at heights, and potential exposure to dangerous materials, it is essential to prioritize safety on the job site. We value our employees and their families, and we are…
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…
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…
At Meyer Najem, we value our relationships with our trade subcontractors and suppliers. We know that the success of a project is dependent upon the strength of our relationships with our subcontractors. We are fortunate to work with many fantastic partners, creating safe and successful projects together for our clients. In an effort to recognize…
The Fishers community has seen dramatic growth in recent years, and the Fishers Fire Department’s new downtown station and headquarters, Fire Station 91, was built in direct response to this growth. “The station that we have now replaced was built in 1991, and that doesn’t seem too old for a building with today’s construction standards, but…