Pence extends minimum energy standards for buildings
The outgoing governor was set to let the rules expire on Jan. 1. A Department of Homeland Security spokesman says new outdoor stage rules are also in the works.
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Long-discussed Penrose on Mass project clears major hurdle
The development partnership for the project has acquired a half-block site and will begin demolition of a former fire station and headquarters in early January.
2016 TOP STORIES: Development boom hits Carmel, Westfield
Massive real estate developments continued to roll into Hamilton County in 2016, especially in Carmel and Westfield.
Pence could leave state with no energy standards for buildings
Critics say the absence of standards could have negative results for Hoosiers’ energy bills and lead to a “slumlord’s dream” scenario.
Fishers neighborhood to be razed for massive ‘culinary’ development
A 17-acre project called The Yard would be located next to Ikea and include numerous lots for restaurants, a culinary incubator and possibly a dinner theater. It could cost $40 million to $60 million to develop.
Developer betting on smaller warehouses to meet industrial demand
RAS Development broke ground Monday on a 64,000-square-foot distribution center on the northwest side and could build two more that would be similar in size.
Noblesville pushes to diversify housing
A housing analysis the city recently commissioned identified a gap between single-family homes and multifamily apartments–few townhomes, condos, cottages and duplexes in dense, walkable areas.
Area office market set to end year on high note
Occupancy rates and asking rents are among the key indicators that continue to improve.
Indiana contractor accused of defrauding Iowa woman
Investigators say Shawn Bolduc Jr., doing business as American Construction of Indianapolis, pressured the elderly woman into giving him several checks totaling about $50,000 for home repair work that should have cost only a fraction of that.
Carmel’s Midtown project finds its momentum
It took nearly two years to finalize design and financing for the first phase of Midtown, but its developer predicts that other components will fall into place quickly now that construction has started.
UPDATE: Johnson Memorial plans $42M overhaul of Franklin campus
In the largest project in its history, Johnson Memorial plans to demolish its old hospital building and construct two new health care facilities.
Roche completes buildings as part of $300M overhaul
Since 2012, the company has built five buildings, refurbished existing buildings, made upgrades to IT infrastructure, and increased investments in its diabetes care manufacturing technology.
Revitalization of Speedway’s Main Street wins Monumental Award
The 39th annual event, which recognizes excellence in architecture, engineering, neighborhood revitalization and construction, took place Thursday at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Outreach center for homeless youth under way but still needs boost
The not-for-profit Outreach Inc. has started construction on the $3.3 million facility on the near-east side and hopes donors can come through with the final $300,000.
Developer Allen plans $2.6M project in Greenwood
Called Greenwood Business Center, the development is planned for an 11-acre site about a quarter-mile east of Interstate 65.
Phoenix Theatre raises $5.1M toward new complex
Officials said Wednesday they are launching a capital campaign to raise the final 40 percent of their fundraising goal. They also unveiled designs for the project by Indianapolis-based Ratio Architects.
Construction companies chosen for Ikea’s Fishers store
Swedish retail giant Ikea has hired a slew of contractors to build its Fishers store and is on schedule for a fall 2017 opening, it announced Wednesday.
Greenwood man charged in $2.7M fraud scheme involving local contractor
The former project manager for F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. faces 20 years in prison for allegedly creating a fake business and billing his employer for materials, as well as making a false tax return.
I-69 subcontractors resume work on highway project
Crews have resumed work on an Interstate 69 project between Bloomington and Martinsville after halting operations earlier this month due to lack of payment.
Indiana Finance Authority takes action against I-69 developer
The Indiana Finance Authority has taken action against the private developer of a 21-mile section of the Interstate 69 extension for failing to pay for work done on the project.