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Weigand Construction DUCK RACE to Benefit SCAN 2012

May 16th, 2012
Duck Race tickets are on sale! $5 a DUCK (and you can name it!) Duck tickets are sold at many different locations in Fort Wayne and the surrounding area, if you don't get a chance to buy any elsewhere or you're interested in being a "Duck Dignatary" give us a call.

Duck Deals:
$20 - Buy 4 get 1 free (total of 5)
$50 - Buy 10 get 3 free (total of 13)
$100 - Buy 20 get 7 free (total of 27)
!Winner takes $5,000!

Duck Race is Saturday June, 23,2012 10-11:30am at the Johnny Appleseed....

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Indiana Wesleyan University New Science-Nursing Building

April 30th, 2012
Weigand Construction is constructing the New Science-Nursing Building at Indiana Wesleyan University that will be more than double the space currently available to nursing and new graduate health sciences programs.

This project will be a five-story, 111,250-square-foot facility that will connect to the current Burns Hall of Science and Nursing (renovations to be performed by WCI) by a three-story atrium. This project is scheduled to by complete by late summer 2013.

The New Science-Nursing....

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SCOT Industries - Opening New Facility in Indiana

April 16th, 2012
Construction on the 300,000-square-foot SCOT Industries building has begun! Scot Industries Inc., a manufacturer of steel tube and bar products, invited Weigand Construction to build a production facility in Auburn, investing $34.7 million and creating up to 65 jobs by 2014. The plant will be at the southwest corner of Interstate 69 and County Road 48. This project is scheduled for completion by early 2013.

http://www.scotindustries.com/....

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Ronald McDonald House "Groundbreaking"

April 11th, 2012
Construction started on a new Ronald McDonald House at the Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Because the facility is going into an existing building, organizers didn't hold a traditional groundbreaking ceremony. Instead, they hosted a ceremonial swing of the sledgehammers.

The $2 million project includes extensive renovations to transform portions of the former Parkview North Imaging Department into the new 9,000 square foot Ronald McDonald House. The complete demolition and remodel of the....

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Indiana University - Southeast Side Residence Hall

March 30th, 2012
Weigand Construction was successful in procuring the new Southeast Side Residence Hall project in Bloomington, IN. The 150,812 square foot residence hall is underway and scheduled for completion in July 2013. This will be our second major project with Indiana University. ....

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Vera Bradley Distribution Center Steel Topping Ceremony

March 26th, 2012
Vera Bradley Distribution Center secured the last steel beam on March 26th! The steel beam has been signed by Vera Bradley employees to commemorate the nearly 200,000 square foot expansion of the Distribution Center. ....

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Pyromation, Inc. Ribbon-cutting

January 26th, 2012
Pyromation, Inc. celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the recently completed facility expansion! The new construction consists of a 15,400 square foot building addition on the southwest side of Pyromation’s manufacturing facility. Pyromation is a Fort Wayne-based leader in the design, production and sales of industrial temperature sensors, assemblies and components.....

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Maple Leaf Farms Facility Dedication

October 27th, 2011
Maple Leaf Farms celebrated the opening of its new world headquarters at 101 E Church Street in Leesburg, Indiana with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on October 27. The building was officially dedicated in honor of company founder Donald Wentzel and CEO Terry Tucker, who has served the third generation family-owned business for more than 40 years. Tucker performed the official ribbon cutting, marking the opening of the building.

The company purchased the former Leesburg Elementary School....

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Dekalb Health Ribbon Cutting - 10/23/11

October 23rd, 2011
Congratulations to Dekalb Health on their new Emergency, Imaging, Laboratory and Respiratory facilities expansion. The Ribbon Cutting was held last Sunday, October 23rd, 2011. The new addition is yet another beautiful piece of Auburn, IN.

Facts and Stats:
. Total Project Size: 44,000 sq. ft.
. Emergency Department: 15,000 sq. ft.
. Imaging and Laboratory Departments: 18,000 sq. ft.
. Critical Care Unit: 8,000 sq. ft.


Check out the attached website for additional news coverage.....

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St. Joseph High School - General Trades Package

September 16th, 2011
Weigand has been awarded the general trades package for the new St. Joseph’s High School in South Bend, IN. This 170,000sf. high school will be complete for the start of the 2012 school year. Jim Iddins is project manager and Mark Shollenberger, superintendent on this project.

2011 YMCA Corporate Challenge

September 16th, 2011
We went 2-1 in our YMCA Corporate Challenge Volleyball event! Here is an image of our Weigand team dominating our opponent. GO WCI!....

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Pyromation, Inc. Addition Project

August 25th, 2011
We have been awarded a 15,000 sf addition and renovation to the existing Pyromation plant in north Fort Wayne. Work started in July and is scheduled to be complete by the end on 2011. Kent Gilliom, Project Manager and Charlie Atkinson, Superintendent, are managing this job....

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Many Pass Green Adavantage Certification

August 20th, 2011
Congratulations to the following employees who recently passed the “Green Advantage” certification:

Aaron Lybarger, Brad Knable, Tyler Gerig, John Vorndran, Todd Goodwin, Dave Jankowski, Jacob Gough, Curtiss Zink, Jeff Bredemeier, Mike Bluhm, Kent Gilliom, Jonathan Haggarty, Glen Smith, Jade Painter and Adam Westgerdes

What is Green Advantage?

Green Advantage is an environmental certification for building-related practitioners - primarily contractors, subcontractors and tradespeople.....

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Multiple Projects Underway at Indiana University Health Goshen

July 11th, 2011
We have two projects underway at Indiana University Health Goshen. The renovation of a surgery suite being converted to a hybrid operating room will be complete by August, 2011. Weigand Construction's second project on this campus is the construction of a new Central Utility Plant consisting of 7,000sf with a completion date of May 2012.

Renaissance Pointe YMCA - Splash Pad!

July 11th, 2011
Weigand Construction is proud to have been awarded the new concrete splash pad that will be located at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA, 2323 Bowser Avenue Fort Wayne, IN. This project also includes the construction of a pavilion and maintenance building, all are slated to be complete by August 2011.

Kent Gilliom Attains National Design-Build Certification

June 20th, 2011
Weigand Construction employee Kent Gilliom has successfully completed the requirements for the nationally recognized Designated Design-Build Professional@trade; certification. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) awarded designated status to Kent upon his successful completion of coursework and formal examination in all aspects of design-build project delivery.

DBIA certification demonstrates commitment to design-build done right.

Founded in 1993, the Design-Build Institute of America....

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University of Notre Dame - Badin Hall & Carroll Hall Renovations

May 26th, 2011
Weigand Construction Company, Inc. is proud to announce that we have been awarded two projects with the University of Notre Dame! The Badin Hall Interior Renovation consisting of 5,000sf and the Carroll Hall Dorm Renovation consisting of 37,000sf. Both projects are scheduled to be complete in August 2011. These projects are being managed by Jim Iddins, Project Manager, Brian Beck, Superintendent and Scott Daniels, Superintendent.

Maple Leaf Farms, New World Headquarters

May 26th, 2011
Weigand Construction Company, Inc. has been awarded the Maple Leaf Farms New World Headquarters located in Leesburg, IN. This project is a 37,600sf renovation that will include administrative and corporate office space, a company store, demonstration kitchen, conferencing and training spaces, and a fitness room. This project, which is to be complete by October 2011 is being managed by Kent Gilliom, Project Manager and Dave Schultz, Superintendent.....

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2011 MICCS Banquet

April 20th, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS George Williams, foreman on the Lutheran 5th Floor Project, received this year's Outstand Craftsperson award at April 19th’s MICCS awards banquet. George’s commitment to Weigand project safety policy’s and drive to go above and beyond the call of duty have earned him this honor.

Weigand Construction Co., Inc. also brought home the Safety Achievement Award for General Contractor over 300,000 manhours, this marks the seventh consecutive year for this win!

Photo: (L-R, Dan Turzillo,....

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BCA Outstanding Craftsperson Award

April 5th, 2011
Mike Lorntz has been named this year’s Building Contractors Association's (BCA) Outstanding Craftsperson for 2011! Selected by his peers, Mike will represent Weigand Construction at the BCA spring banquet.....

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Weigand Construction Duck Race to Benefit SCAN!

February 17th, 2011
Weigand Construction is very proud to be the title sponsor of SCAN's (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) annual Duck Race starting in 2011. The event will be known as the Weigand Construction Duck Race to Benefit SCAN.

Check out our Duck Truck!

To learn more about SCAN click on the link provided. http://www.scanfw.org/....

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Lutheran 5th Floor Steel Topping

November 19th, 2010
Lutheran Hospital's steel topping ceremony for the 5th Floor Addition was held November 16th. Thanks to the hard work of all on site. The event was great! Joe Dorko, CEO, was in the crane helping set steel.

The Link below is news coverage from the ceremony.

http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/home/Lutheran-Hospital-Tops-Out-108291219.html....

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Dekalb Memorial Hospital Breaks Ground

November 11th, 2010
Dekalb Memorial Hospital broke ground yesterday on a new 44,000sf expansion. This expansion will give the Hospital a new Emergency Department, Imaging & Laboratory Department and Critical Care Unit. This project will be operational by the end of 2011. ....

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A Weigand Construction Halloween !

November 2nd, 2010
Winners of the 2010 Halloween contest were Tara Leto and Natalie Blackburn dressed as a bricklayer and a brick pier, demonstrating the art of masonry construction. Second runner up was Wendy Musi dressed as a female cop and third runner up was Andy Binkley dressed as an expendable!

Participants left to right: Amy Schaefer, Jessica Warner, Candy Giszweski, Natalie Blackuburn, Andy Binkley, Tara Leto and Wendy Musi....

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Work on another level

October 26th, 2010
Over the weekend, the Journal Gazette featured an article on the multiple tower cranes being used on, Weigand Construction, job sites in the area.

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20101024/LOCAL/310249851....

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Reece K. Wood Memorial Playground Dedication

October 14th, 2010
Saturday 10/9/10 was a wonderful day. Not only did we have sunshine and warm weather, but it marked the dedication of Fort Wayne�s newest community resource. The Reece K. Wood Memorial Playground is now open to the public. The dedication was well attended and served as an opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned from a little girl who did not see her third birthday. Jim Platzer delivered a moving message on youth development and the impact Reece had on his life. Reece�s dad, Evan,....

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Dekalb Memorial Hospital Expansion

October 14th, 2010
DeKalb Memorial Hospital has unveiled plans for an $8.7 million expansion at its campus in Auburn. With Weigand Construction acting as Construction Manager and Moake Park as Architect, the project will involve the addition of a new emergency department, imaging and laboratory departments and a critical care unit. The hospital hopes to have all facilities operational by the end of 2011.


http://www.chooseneindiana.com/news.aspx/2010/10/11/dekalb-memorial-hospital-announces-expansion....

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Building for success, Journal Gazette's Focus on Health

October 12th, 2010
Weigand Construction is featured in the Journal Gazette's Focus on Health bonus edition "Building for Success. Check out all of the projects that are completed and under construction that were included in the article.

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/2010306039999....

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Lutheran Hospital 5th Floor Expansion- UNDER CONSTRUCTION -

October 12th, 2010
Lutheran Hospitals 5th floor Expansion has started taking shape, check out these project photos. ....

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Kosciusko Community Hospital, ICU Project, Ribbon Cutting

October 6th, 2010
Kosciusko Community Hospital held a Ribbon Cutting and Communtity Open House on September 30th, 2010, in order to introduce their New Intensive Care Unit as well as their newly renovated 2-story Annex Building.

The 10,000 sf ICU houses 14 new patient rooms and the 15,000 sf Annex Building (located ajacent to the hospital) holds staff administration as well as the hospital's sleep lab.

Congratulation's KCH!....

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