McDonald’s plans $168M in improvements at 270 Indiana restaurants
The renovations, which will include the addition of more digital self-order kiosks, come as the company celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac.
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State cites contractor in worker’s death at IU’s campus
Thirty-five-year-old William M. Brown Jr. died in April when a 10-foot-long limestone slab fell and killed him as it was being lifted above an interior doorway at IU's Swain Hall.
Pendleton OKs development of $14M sports and health center
The Pendleton Council approved the project Thursday night, along with a $3.2 million incentive package to help encourage the development.
$300M refinery project in Indiana could create 500 construction jobs
BP is working to install a naphtha hydrotreater at the refinery to meet a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mandate to make gas cleaner.
Butler University unleashes building spree, beautification
The $45 million Lacy School of Business building is the cornerstone of a campus transformation costing nearly $250 million that the private school launched following President James Danko’s arrival in 2011.
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.
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.