Broadbent spins off construction business
Beleaguered local developer The Broadbent Co. plans to spin out its construction arm as an independent company as of Jan. 1.
Construction
Articles
State pushing to keep building-review wait times down
Wait times in the plan-review process for non-residential projects increased dramatically this year, creating a backlog of cases.
U.S. home construction up after two months of declines
Locally, building permits were up 17 percent in the nine-county area, from 222 in November 2009 to 259 in November 2010.
Summit Realty plans to grow into new headquarters
Summit Realty Group is building out a new headquarters in a historic downtown building as its principals embark on an aggressive growth plan for the privately held company.
RENN: Indiana builds through the hard times
Major infrastructure investment at the state and local level is a significant reason for optimism for the long-term competitive positioning for the city and state.
Builders of faulty Indiana bridge face state-work ban
A committee has recommended that the state highway department stop hiring Gary-based Superior Construction Co. and Indianapolis-based bridge designer RQAW Corp. over a northwestern Indiana highway that has been closed because of safety concerns.
Start of downtown North of South project in flux
The developer of the $150 million mixed-use project in downtown Indianapolis had hoped to start construction by the end of the year. But delays in getting the project zoned properly likely will move the start date back.
Super Bowl workshop targets minority, female firms
The first of three meetings to encourage minority- and women-owned companies to pursue 2012 Super Bowl contracting opportunities is Tuesday evening at the Madame Walker Theatre Center.
Part of City Market renovation project put on hold
City planners have downsized their renovation plans because project bids came in too high to meet the $2.7 million budget.
Indianapolis-area experts see bright spots amid ongoing real estate weakness
Health care shows signs of life, and multi-family buildings continue to hold their own, experts said during a recent IBJ Power Breakfast.
Developer of Binford Medical Complex files for Chapter 11
The developer of an unfinished medical office complex on Binford Boulevard has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in hopes it can retain control of the property and resume construction later this year.
Report: Indiana infrastructure needs billions in work
The report by the Indiana section of the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Indiana a D+ in its first report card on the state’s infrastructure. That’s slightly better than the D grade given nationally.
Federal courthouse in Indianapolis slated for green roof
Plants atop the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse are expected to cut costs in long run.
Indiana Convention Center might need yet another expansion
The current expansion has absorbed the last of the adjoining space, leaving the convention center landlocked.
Tired-but-proud school buildings find new missions
More unneeded buildings are slated to be sold off by Indianapolis Public Schools, but creative people have turned other former schools into reuse gems.
Local building permits down again in August
The number of building permits filed in the nine-county metropolitan area dropped by 18 percent in August from the same time a year ago, falling from 354 to 290. The drop marks the third consecutive month permits have fallen.
Feds extend I-69 environmental study comment period
The Indiana Department of Transportation says the Federal Highway Administration has extended the comment period affecting Section 4 of the project for 30 days until Oct. 28.
Tower manager proposes 4th Artsgarden skywalk
Reit Management & Research LLC made a presentation Wednesday to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission for its plans to build a pedestrian walkway between Circle Centre mall and PNC Center.
State makes it easier to renew asbestos-removal license
Indiana currently licenses about 2,500 asbestos-removal professionals each year.
Downtown Clarian project expected to create 1,200 jobs
Neurosciences center and administrative building would employ workers with annual salaries ranging from $27,000 for clerical staff to as high as $104,000 for management.