Cincinnati-based Messer Construction is focused on steady growth in Indy
Indianapolis is home to the construction management and general contracting firm’s second-largest office, after its corporate headquarters in Cincinnati.
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Indy-area homebuilders see modest rise in permit applications
After homebuilders held the line in 2025, the increase in January could indicate that central Indiana is weathering the financial headwinds hampering the national market.
Chicago Bears stadium bill nears governor’s desk as senator endorses changes
The Senate author of legislation to build a stadium for the Chicago Bears in Hammond has agreed with changes to the bill. The move puts the measure one step away from heading to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s desk.
Infrastructure bill would increase amount Indy needs to budget to receive road-funding match
Senate Bill 179, which House members approved 72-22 on Tuesday, would increase the threshold of city spending increases to obtain additional state money in future years.
Lawmakers eye road-spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
Indiana legislators are looking to give themselves more say over big-ticket highway projects at a time when a proposal in Gov. Mike Braun’s hometown is facing significant local opposition.
Home Depot tops expectations in 4th quarter, but customers pull back on spending
Home Depot and other retailers have seen customers cut back on their spending amid concerns about inflation and economic uncertainty.
Ivy Tech launching construction skills education program
In partnership with the Lennar Foundation — the philanthropic arm of Miami, Florida-based Lennar Corp. — the one-semester program is designed to give students a pathway to immediate employment in the construction industry.
Westfield sets construction schedule for Park Street project
The two-phase redevelopment project involves transforming Park Street between Poplar Street (Westfield Boulevard) and Mill Street into a pedestrian-friendly corridor.
Legality of Trump’s $400M private funding for White House ballroom at issue
The White House declined to specify how much money had been raised for the project or respond to questions about whether or how contributors could benefit.
Q&A: Radio Shack sale led to a career in construction industry
Adam Campagna’s work in central Indiana’s construction industry has shifted from creating partnerships for vertical construction projects to those focused specifically on infrastructure.
IU, Purdue campus investments will reshape downtown
Since IUPUI split in July 2024, Indiana University and Purdue University have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into their respective downtown campuses to grow programs and attract students.
Central Indiana sees December surge in new-home applications
The jump in December helped snap a four-month streak of falling numbers and pushed the entire year into positive territory.
Heartland Ventures launches $60M investment fund
Heartland’s investors are established Midwestern companies—businesses such as manufacturers, construction firms, logistics providers and real estate firms—and it makes investments into early-stage industrial technology startups with products that could benefit those investors.
Ritz-Carlton development would add to Indy’s growing roster of luxury hotel offerings
Projected to open in 2028, the 170-room Ritz-Carlton is expected to be one of the most upscale hotels in central Indiana, along with the InterContinental Indianapolis and the Conrad Indianapolis.
Q&A: Architecture firm is first in state to use employee trust ownership model
Luke Leising founded and leads Guidon, which has more than 90 employees and specializes in designing buildings for medical professionals and hospital campuses.
Copper set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets
The rise is being fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production.
New-home applications fall for 4th month in row in central Indiana
The year-over-year decline was the sixth during the first 11 months of 2025 following a streak of 20 straight months of rising applications.
CIB selects Shiel Sexton for soccer stadium pricing, construction duties
In addition to planning and budgeting, Shiel Sexton will also play a role in the design of the proposed stadium along with Populous Design and would oversee construction if the development advanced.
New-home applications fall for 3rd month in row in central Indiana
Four of the area’s nine counties saw increases in filings, but usual home- construction hotbeds Hamilton County and Marion County experienced decreases.
Archaeologists complete excavation for planned Henry Street bridge
The total number of grave shafts found on the former cemetery site was about 2.5 times the initial estimate by the city. Construction on the $40 million Henry Street Bridge can now continue, but archaeological work on the remains is far from over.