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…
The number of women in the construction industry continues to grow as young women are being made aware of the many opportunities available to them which were traditionally seen as only for men. More outreach pro-grams are now in place to recruit women that were not seen 20 to 30 years ago. Opportunities are occurring…
Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR, respectively) have been used in gaming and entertainment for some time. However, that’s not the only place these technologies are gaining popularity as construction is turning to AR and VR in an increasing variety of applications. There are countless uses for both technologies. These range from advanced training…
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…
With construction teams working amidst the pandemic, digital tools have become more essential than ever for teams looking to maintain their productivity, while maintaining social distancing measures. Digital platforms can be leveraged to augment, or even entirely replace, a variety of daily tasks that traditionally do not adhere to social distancing procedures. They can completely…
Honesty, integrity, professionalism, and accountability. Meyer Najem recently partnered with DELV Design, the City of Fishers, and firefighters from Station 91 to construct a new fire station and headquarters in the heart of Downtown Fishers. Plans for this $8.3 million project were initiated in 2018 and construction is nearing completion, with station employees preparing to move into…
Meyer Najem’s focus on building strength in community has never been stronger. As COVID-19 challenges our daily lives, we refuse to let it affect the care, intention, and pride we take with each project. Whether there are five or five hundred workers on a jobsite, we will continue to lead in innovation and create safe…
Winter 2020 Edition Our healthcare team has been very active with the introduction of a forward-thinking ER/Urgent Care delivery model. This issue of Insights in Construction will highlight this new concept through the partnership between Riverview Health and Intuitive Health. If you’re a healthcare consumer then you’ve probably noticed ER/urgent care centers are becoming more…
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…