Minority-owned firms chase contracts to build criminal justice center
If the city of Indianapolis meets its goals, at least $154 million in contracts for the $571 million project will go to minority-owned firms.
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Dora, Lauth propose hotel, office building on North Meridian corridor
Dora Hospitality Group and Lauth Group hope to bring a new Hilton brand to the market as part of mixed-use development north of the Ritz Charles hospitality venue.
Downtown’s forgotten south side ‘ready to explode’
Leaders of what’s known as Stadium Village on downtown’s southern edge have been waiting patiently for the area to pop; now, there’s finally enough activity to justify their hopes.
Developers come around, slowly, to different housing options in Noblesville
The kind of housing that caters to millennials and empty-nesters is finally on the upswing in Noblesville—although the growth in single-family homes is still increasing, too, city officials say.
Real estate firm planning $8.5M office project in Fishers tech park
The building will serve as a gateway to the Fishers Certified Tech Park, which is home to Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT Lab.
I-69 widening, repaving work nears start in central Indiana
Construction work should be starting soon on a project that will widen or repave a 14-mile section of Interstate 69 northeast of Indianapolis.
Retailers fume over tax-law typo that makes renovations pricier
The industry, led by Target Corp., Best Buy Co. and KFC-owner Yum! Brands Inc., is pushing for a solution a last-minute drafting error that doubles the tax costs for badly-needed store renovations.
YMCA preparing to open sixth center in Indianapolis area since 2010
The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis has been on a growth spurt the last decade. And now, with 12 facilities, it is one of the largest corporate chapters in the country.
New 360 Market Square apartment tower leaves trail of liens, litigation
Downtown’s new 360 Market Square apartment tower is leasing up nicely, but the $120 million project continues to be plagued by legal disputes related to its construction.
Indiana appeals court finds for Block 20 Athenaeum developer
The developer, along with the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, were at the center of an appeal brought by neighbors of the historic building who oppose the project.
Hogsett backs Rethink I-65/I-70’s position on north-split project
Both the mayor and the Rethink coalition are urging state transportation officials to do a more comprehensive study of options for the $250 downtown interchange project.
Central Indiana Orthopedics moving forward with Fishers medical campus
The orthopedic care provider plans to build multiple medical office buildings in Fishers as part of a new 37-acre health care-focused business park.
U.S. construction surges to record high as home building heats up
The increase stemmed from a sizable 4.5 percent rise in residential construction, the biggest percentage gain since November 1993.
Whitestown exit along I-65 explodes with retailers, fast food
The commercial openings are part of the $1 billion Anson development, led by Indianapolis-based Duke Realty Corp.
Fishers reveals plans for 45,000-square-foot downtown office building
A developer has been chosen for the $10 million building that will be constructed on the east side of the northern ellipse of Municipal Drive, the city of Fishers announced Monday.
Former engineering exec charged with pilfering nearly $1M from local office
A man hired to open a Beech Grove office for an Indiana-based engineering firm has been charged with stealing almost $1 million in company funds, Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced Thursday.
Wind-energy developer dismisses auditor after being informed of accounting weaknesses
Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc. dismissed auditor Crowe Horwath and said it is taking steps to address the financial issues raised.
Hamilton County halts government and judicial center expansion
Bids for a 132,000-square-foot expansion of the government and judicial center came in about $300,000 over budget.
Hotel, apartment project will cap Speedway’s Main Street redo
Town officials in 2008 began an aggressive play to turn the world-famous oval into an economic engine that runs year-round by creating a retail and entertainment district along Main Street.
Houston-based company acquires local mechanical contractor
Comfort Systems USA Inc. continues to expand its local operations with its second acquisition of an Indianapolis company in the past year.