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Indy Chamber Announces Far Eastside Indianapolis Redevelopment as Overall Winner at 46th Annual Monumental Awards

Each year, the Monumental Awards recognize the most significant achievements by individuals and businesses contributing to excellence in architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, construction, real estate development, neighborhood revitalization, innovative reuse, and public art throughout the Indianapolis region. This marked the third year the award ceremony took place at …

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Indiana Subcontractors Association – Thirst for Knowledge: Show Me the Money
  • November 7, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • The District Tap (Northside), 3720 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis
  • Learning objectives include understanding payment structures …
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Indy Chamber – 46th Annual Monumental Awards

  • October 4, 5 – 10 p.m.
  • Tibbs Drive-In, 480 South Tibbs Avenue, Indianapolis
  • A vibrant built environment not only improves the overall quality of life, …

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SMPS Indiana – Electric Works Tour
  • September 13, 1:45 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Electric Works (bus from Indy available), 1690 Broadway Building 19, Fort Wayne
  • For more than eight decades, this campus produced …
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AGC of Indiana – Strike for Hope Bowling Tournament
  • August 8, 3 – 5 p.m.
  • Woodland Bowling Center, 3421 East 96th Street, Indianapolis
  • Join AGC of Indiana for the fourth annual AGCI …
Takeuchi Mfg Ltd
Your local Takeuchi Mfg Ltd dealer
Brandeis Machinery
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Exhibit Columbus to Open August 25 and 26

Columbus, IN – Public by Design, the fourth Exhibit Columbus exhibition, will open the weekend of Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 in downtown Columbus. Featuring thirteen outdoor, site-responsive installations that derive inspiration and context from Columbus’ architectural heritage, while responding to the needs of the citizens and highlighting …

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60 Companies Honored for Outstanding Performance in Safety and Construction

CROWN POINT, IN – Nearly 60 Northwest Indiana construction companies were honored for their outstanding performances in safety and project excellence at the Construction Awards Banquet held in Merrillville. Construction industry firms from throughout the region greatly exceed national averages in safety performance and project outcomes, and the banquet is …

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Celebrating Excellence in Sustainable Design

INDIANAPOLIS – Schmidt Associates, an Indianapolis-based regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, proudly announces its prestigious win of the Green Building of the Year: New Construction award from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) East North Central Region.

The USGBC ENC Region's Leadership Awards Program recognizes exceptional …

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ACEC Indiana – Annual Recognition Awards Program
  • June 8, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • The Montage, 8580 Allison Pointe Boulevard, Indianapolis
  • ACEC Indiana will acknowledge the Engineer of the Year and other …
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Ball State Earns Top Prize in International Competition for Student Design and Construction Work

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) students—with faculty leads, design advisors, and interdisciplinary consultants—earned the grand prize in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2023 Build Challenge. Ball State’s ECAP was named the 2023 Build Challenge Overall Winner during the …

Leeboy - Pavers/Asphalt
Your local LeeBoy dealer
Brandeis Machinery
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IFMA Indianapolis – Cocktails & Conversations
  • May 10, 4 – 6 p.m.
  • Guggman Haus Brewing, 1701 Gent Avenue, Indianapolis
SMPS Indiana – Coffee & Connections
  • May 11, 8 – 10 a.m.
  • The …
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IFMA Indianapolis – Indianapolis Children’s Museum Tour
  • April 11, 8 – 10 a.m.
  • The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis
  • All facilities have unique challenges but none quite like …
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AIA Indianapolis – March Program: Pikes Peak Summit Visitors Center Project
  • March 9, 5 –7 p.m.
  • Ball State University CAP:INDY, 25 North Pine Street, Indianapolis
  • Pikes Peak, the most visited of Colorado’s …
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BOMA Indiana – The ABC’s of Attitude Luncheon
  • February 9, 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Ruth’s Chris at Ironworks, 2727 East 86th Street, Indianapolis
  • Join BOMA Indiana as Glenn Bill discusses how …
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IFMA Indianapolis – January Luncheon: Managing the Madness
  • January 10, 11:30 AM – 1 PM EST
  • Ruth’s Chris at Ironworks, 2727 East 86th Street, Indianapolis 46240
  • Kick off a new year with …
Epiroc
Your local Atlas Copco CMT USA dealer
Brandeis Machinery
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AIA Indiana Design Awards

Libraries and Public Spaces Capture Judges’ Attention
Schmidt Associates and HBM Architects take home top design award for the West Perry Branch Library

There was plenty of celebration this summer when Indianapolis Public Library’s West Perry Branch opened on Indianapolis’ southside. The celebration continued this weekend when Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates …

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Exhibit Columbus Hosts 2022 Symposium ‘Public by Design’

Exhibit Columbus hit the streets of Columbus, Indiana in October with the 2022 Symposium, Public by Design. The two-day series of events brought people together, encouraged exploration, and sparked joy.

In a format designed to inspire engagement from around the state and far beyond, the 2022 Symposium featured sessions with …

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CSI Indianapolis – Holiday Social Event
  • December 6, 6 – 9 p.m. EST
  • Sugar Creek Winery, 1111 West Main Street #165, Carmel, IN 46032
  • Join the CSI Indianapolis Chapter and the Indiana …
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CFA Foundation Eases Burden for Injured Workers in Need of Assistance

This August at Eagle Creek Golf Club, the Construction Family Assistance (CFA) Foundation, Inc. hosted nearly 150 golfers and raised over $30,000 to help construction workers and their families who are in need of financial assistance.

Originally founded as the MICCS Foundation in 2010 as part of its sister organization …

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ACEC Indiana – Diversity Business and Majority Firms Networking Fair
  • November 9, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center, 2820 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis
  • Join ACEC Indiana for …
Wirtgen America Inc
Your local Wirtgen America dealer
Brandeis Machinery
IndyGo Raises More Than $105,000 at Annual Golf Outing

INDIANAPOLIS – The IndyGo Foundation raised more than $105,000 from the second annual Golf Outing last week at Eagle Creek Golf Course, exceeding its goal of $75,000. Proceeds from the event will support the foundation’s efforts to increase access to public transportation.

Nearly 200 golfers registered, and 65 businesses participated …

Upcoming Industry Events - October 2022

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AGC of Indiana – Health and Safety Forum
  • October 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Historic Saint Joseph Hall, 617 E. North Street, Indianapolis
  • AGCW Safety Director Mandi Kime will fill the …
September 2022 Upcoming Industry Events

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ACEC Indiana – 18th Annual Water Opportunity Workshop
  • September 15, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • 31 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis
  • Join ACEC Indiana for the refreshed 2022 Water Opportunity Workshop at the …
August 2022 Upcoming Industry Events

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AIA Northern Indiana – Annual Golf Outing
  • August 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Morris Park Country Club, 2200 McKinley Avenue, South Bend
  • Join fellow AIA members and sponsors for this year's …
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Schmidt Associates, Turner Construction Company Employees Participate in Central Indiana Earth Day Clean-up

INDIANAPOLIS – Committed to servant leadership, sustainability, and a desire to serve and save Mother Earth, Schmidt Associates employees traded their drawing software and schematics for gloves and trash bags as they rolled up their sleeves and spent time beautifying Indianapolis parks for Earth Day 2022.

"The health and vitality …

Sennebogen LLC
Your local Sennebogen LLC dealer
Brandeis Machinery
July 2022 Upcoming Industry Events

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ACEC Indiana – Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
  • July 7, 11 a.m.
  • Dye’s Walk Country Club, 2080 South SR 135, Greenwood
  • This outing raises funds to provide meaningful scholarships to Indiana students pursuing …
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Ball State ECAP Participates in Solar Decathlon Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy’s prestigious Solar Decathlon Build Challenge competition (SDBC), now in its 20th year, invites student teams from around the world to design and construct a net-zero energy home with the help of local community partners and sponsors. The Solar Decathlon includes both a design phase to …

May 2022 Upcoming Industry Events

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BOMA Indianapolis – Annual Trade Show
  • May 12, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
  • Crane Bay Event Center, 551 West Merrill Street, Indianapolis
AIA Indiana – A Day at IMS Presented by Patterson Horth
  • May …
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MKM architecture + design Hosts Indianapolis Location Ribbon Cutting

INDIANAPOLIS – MKM architecture + design (MKM) celebrated their new Indianapolis location on February 24th with a ribbon cutting and private event, hosted in partnership with the Indy Chamber. The new satellite office is located at The Pyramids on 3500 Depauw Boulevard, Suite 1089. The firm’s expansion to the …

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AIA Indianapolis Partners with IU School of Architecture to Showcase ‘Nomadic Studio’

In early March, members of the public enjoyed the opportunity to hear about architecture students and faculty members’ experiences studying abroad in Europe.

The American Institute of Architects Indianapolis Section recently hosted a public discussion, titled “The Nomadic Studio Begins” at the former Republic building on Second Street in downtown …

Vogele
Your local Wirtgen America dealer
Brandeis Machinery
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Record Breaking Attendees at ISA 2022 Construction Networking Event of Year

On March 3, the Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA) hosted its annual Construction Networking Event of the Year (CNEY) at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.

ISA strives to provide a place for Indiana construction professionals to connect with each other, face-to-face, on an annual basis. ISA prides itself as the …

April 2022 Upcoming Industry Events

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AIA Indiana | YAF | NCARB | AIAS – 2022 Launch Pad
  • April 13, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Ball State University CAP Room AB 100 Architecture Building, Muncie
  • Please join members …
March 2022 Upcoming Industry Events

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BOMA Indianapolis – March Luncheon with Fred Glass
  • March 10, 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Location TBA
  • BOMA Indianapolis is excited to have Fred Glass, former athletic director of Indiana University join …
February 2022 Upcoming Industry Events

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SMPS Indiana – Hook, Line and Sinker: Reeling in Clients with Advertising
  • February 16, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
  • Online Webinar
  • Learn some basic ad principles, including developing your hook, writing a great …