Indiana to land $8.8 billion from U.S. infrastructure bill
One Indiana project likely to be expedited as a result is widening interstates 65 and 70 to six lanes the full length and breadth of the state.
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Indiana Avenue advocates say interstate plans key to revitalization
Groups that hope to see revitalization in the Indiana Avenue neighborhood are paying close attention to how future interstate construction projects will affect the area.
Indiana’s highway system stagnant in national ranking, study says
The foundation’s 26th annual highway rankings place the Hoosier state at 32 for the second straight year, dinging it for poor rural and urban interstate pavement, insufficient maintenance expenditures, low capital and bridge spending, and more.
Plans for 16-story downtown Kimpton hotel project still ‘active,’ developer says
Loftus Robinson confirmed plans this week to give up development rights to the unfinished Wilshaw hotel project in Speedway after numerous delays, but company Principal Drew Loftus said the firm’s redevelopment plan for a tower in downtown Indianapolis is still on.
Long-delayed Speedway hotel project slated to get new developer
A Georgia-based development firm said Monday it hopes to take the reins of the Wilshaw hotel project across from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with hopes of completing construction by early 2023.
INDOT awards $101M in road-project grants to cities, towns, counties
The funding is part of the Community Crossings grant program, which provides matching state dollars for local road and bridge construction projects.
OneAmerica Tower reopening downtown restaurant, coffee shop on ground floor
The 18,267-square-foot restaurant, which is open to both OneAmerica Tower tenants and the outside public, has been vacant since Sahm’s Restaurant Group closed its cafeteria there last fall.
Demand swamps units at new disabled housing projects
Three developments have opened this fall: one just south of Indianapolis International Airport, one on the near-east side, and one in Fishers. A fourth is planned for Whitestown.
Bloomington-based startup developing drone-assisted construction techniques
Terran Robotics, established in 2019, is developing technology that enables self-flying drones to build walls for earthen homes. The company plans to build its first home next year.
Developer teeing up big residential district on north-side golf course property
Buckingham Cos. hopes to construct nearly 450 residences with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and apartments on the property on East 96th Street.
IMS plans new building for driving experiences, non-race events
BMW’s M Driving Experience Center will include a showroom, classroom areas, a conference room and direct access to the IMS road course.
Indy Council OKs funding for two new library branches
The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday unanimously approved funding of nearly $30 million for new Fort Benjamin Harrison and Glendale library branches.
Two-building spec distribution development set for Greenwood
The 708,000-square-foot Indy South Logistics Center will be constructed at 955 N. Graham Road, just east of Interstate 65 and south of County Line Road.
Frank Manzo: Report finds wage law repeal failed to save money
Anyone who works in construction knows that labor is not what drives costs. Factors like materials, fuel, equipment and land costs do.
City to move on Monon Trail widening after years of delay
Indianapolis officials first pitched a wider Monon Trail in 2014 and planned to start construction in 2020, but legal problems sidetracked the project. Now, construction bidding is scheduled for November,
Four companies seek to revive stalled Terre Haute casino plans
Gaming Commission executive director Greg Small said the agency hoped to select a company for the Terre Haute license by the end of this year.
More than 300 single-family, townhouse and duplex homes proposed in Noblesville
Indianapolis-based Onyx+East, Arbor Homes and St. John-based Olthof Homes presented plans to the Noblesville City Council on Tuesday for a slew of new residential projects featuring 129 single-family, 123 townhouses and 62 two-family homes.
City board awards $38 million contract for justice campus parking garages
A team of three contractors will build a 1,000-space garage slated to serve an office building in development by Browning Investments, as well as a 300-space garage to serve court staff.
Builders see increased demand for new homes for the 14th straight month
So far this year, 6,539 single-family building permits have been filed in the Indianapolis area, up 39% over the first seven months of 2020.
Engineering firm Beam Longest & Neff LLC merges with Toronto-based company
The combination forms a business with more than 800 engineers, project managers and technical experts in 21 offices throughout North America.