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Four Highlights from 2025: A Year in Review!

Posted on December 16, 2025

An Excerpt from Our Q4 Newsletter

As we reach the end of the year, one practice that’s helping us set the table for 2026 is remembering the many things we’re grateful to have experienced as a company over the last 12 months. Whether it was reaching an important milestone, a lesson learned, or a good memory made, taking meaningful inventory of the impactful moments and seasons is a wonderful way to end and begin from a place of gratitude!

Here are a few of our company highlights from 2025:

1. Philanthropy and Volunteering

Throughout 2025, Weigand Construction employees chose to contribute their efforts to various 501C3 organizations in communities throughout the Midwest! Our team lent helping hands by caring for animals at humane shelters, building housing for residents in need, representing non-profit organizations at local expos, and running fundraising events for charities. WCI staff coordinated 24 different service projects, adding up to nearly 500 volunteering hours in total!

Along with individual service days, we also hosted our 37th annual duck race to benefit Iris Family Support Center, dropping over 12,500 rubber ducks in the St. Mary’s River in downtown Fort Wayne. With the help of WCI employees like Carol Scott and Tara Leto, who both sold 2,620 duck sponsorships, and the united effort of many community partners, we were able to raise more than $213,000 to help fund Iris programming, which assists nearly 50,000 individuals each year across 38 Indiana counties.

We’re grateful for the opportunities we get each year to serve people in the places where we live and work!

2. Client Events

We helped organize and coordinate a broad scope of events for our clients, each highlighting the completion of a critical stage in their project.

This year, WCI performed groundbreakings, topped out steel frames, and cut the ribbon on new facilities located throughout the tri-state area. Alongside the equipment and personnel supplied to successfully execute each ceremony, we also mobilized our marketing team to provide full media coverage with photos, drone footage, video, audio capture, and interviews to support community awareness.

It’s truly a privilege commemorating these special moments with our partners and the communities they represent. We’re grateful for the role we get to play in each and every project as a construction manager. Whether we’re opening the doors on a newly finished building or just breaking ground, these special events allow us to pause and appreciate every person making these jobs possible.

3. Employee Wellness

Our employee wellness program reached a new milestone with the reception of the 5-Star AchieveWELL Designation, awarded by the Wellness Council of Indiana, a 501(c)(3) organization and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce dedicated to improving workplace and community well-being in Indiana.

In addition to the new designation, WCI also hosted its first ever Employee Mental Wellness Fair this Spring at our Fort Wayne office! Team members had a chance to win raffle prizes, get a free back massage, cuddle with kittens, enjoy a tasty lunch, and get connected to helpful resources focused on promoting mental health and overall well-being from 13 local vendors in attendance. The event was a great reminder of the importance of mind-body balance in the workplace.

At the close of 2025, we had 36 employees across all our locations who earned “Wellness Champion” status for participating in program activities throughout the year such as:

Health Coaching and Classes
Mental Health and Nutrition Educational Resources
Workout Reimbursements
Fitness Activity and Exercise Challenges
Employee “Lunch and Learn” Sessions

All of this was made possible through the thoughtful, creative, and passionate leadership of Tara Leto, our Employee Wellness Program Director. Thank you for continually exploring new avenues to support our employees in their health journeys, Tara!

4. Summer Internships

From May to August, we had 37 students representing universities throughout the country in our Fort Wayne and South Bend offices. This is one of our favorite parts of the year, as we get the unique opportunity to pour into young people and help them shape their future careers. Many of our team members began their vocations as interns in our office, so this program holds a special place in the company. Of the all the interns that participated this year, nearly a quarter received WCI full-time offers!

A New Year’s Challenge

Now it’s your turn! What are four things that you’re grateful for from the past year? Was there an important lesson, special occasion, or personal memory that you had? What did it mean to you? Take a few minutes to think it over and write it down. As you remember, let the gratitude from these moments help you close the book on 2025 as you look onward to what’s next in 2026!

Sincerely,

Chris Sosebee

Director of Business Development

Weigand Recognized as a State Leader in Construction Safety

Posted on December 2, 2025

Weigand Construction has received the prestigious CCS–IDOL Certified Partner status, which is the highest safety distinction awarded by the Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS) in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL/IOSHA).

This designation is granted to companies that demonstrate outstanding safety performance, including:

A three-year average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate at or below 80% of the national industry average.
No OSHA-cited fatalities in the past three years.
Compliance with all mandatory Safety Program Review Score (SPRS) criteria.
Achievement of at least 50% of SPRS best practices.
Successful completion of a CCS Home Office Audit.

“During the certification process, CCS auditors highlighted Weigand’s exemplary, independently verified insurance ratings and the innovative practices that distinguish our safety program,” says Weigand Construction Safety Director Greg Musi.

Because of its rigorous standards, CCS–IDOL Certified Partner status is among the most respected honors in Indiana construction. The designation is widely recognized by project owners as evidence of a contractor’s commitment to excellence and industry best practices.

Founded in 1992 as the Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety (MICCS), CCS is a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating workplace injuries and fatalities. It collaborates with owners, contractors, and labor groups to advance rigorous safety standards, conduct comprehensive audits, and manage the CCS Certification Program. Weigand Construction has proudly been a CCS member since 2006.

“This recognition,” Musi says, “reinforces the trusted relationships, proven performance, and culture of safety leadership that define Weigand Construction.”

Passing the Torch

Posted on September 18, 2025

An Excerpt from our Q3 Newsletter

Diane Woodworth to Conclude Her Role, Mike Keaffaber to Join Weigand

Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the Business Development Education Specialist at Weigand Construction. After a long and rewarding career in K–12 as a teacher, counselor, principal, and superintendent, this role has been a meaningful way to stay connected with friends and colleagues in a different, yet familiar, setting.

Rather than managing a district, I’ve had the chance to walk alongside other administrators as they plan for their schools’ needs. Drawing on what I learned while guiding more than $100M in construction as a superintendent, I’ve been able to help K–12 clients shape their goals and projects with confidence.

It’s been a joy to serve our region’s educators, but this chapter is coming to an end. At the close of 2025, I will be stepping down from my role at Weigand Construction.

I’m comforted knowing that our K–12 partners will be in excellent hands. Mike Keaffaber, former superintendent of MSD of Wabash County, will be stepping into this position, and you’ll be hearing from him very soon!

To the many colleagues and friends in education that I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the last five years: thank you for every conversation, challenge, and success we’ve shared. The memories and relationships made here will stay with me always. I look forward to cheering on the important work you’ll continue to do for our schools and communities!

With Gratitude,

Diane Woodworth

Business Development Education Specialist

Concord’s Jake Field Track: A Historic Concrete Pour

Posted on August 27, 2025

From dusk to dawn on Aug. 22, Weigand Construction crews completed Concord High School’s Jake Field competition track in one seamless, nine-hour pour.

Watch the Time-Lapse Here (Video)

By building the track as a single surface, crews eliminated the weak points that typically form between segmented sections. This continuous foundation enhances drainage and ensures long-term durability. A cushioned rubber-and-polyurethane layer will be added this fall, providing athletes with a softer, more forgiving surface.

The investment delivers long-term reliability and performance. In northern Indiana, freeze-thaw cycles are notorious for causing concrete to crack, but by removing joints that collect water and ice, the new surface is engineered to last for decades of use.

The strength and stability of this design also comes from within as the track makes use of post-tension cables, a technique found in parking decks, tennis courts, and even airport runways. As concrete expands and contracts in response to temperature changes, cracks can form. Tightened after curing, the cables compress the surface, reducing stress points and preventing water from seeping in.

A Foundation Serving Generations

“The cables come with a 50-year warranty,” the project’s Superintendent RJ Eck says, “providing Concord Community Schools confidence in the project’s quality.”

Executing the continuous pour required meticulous coordination and precision. Nearly 1,000 cubic yards of concrete were delivered in a steady rotation, with batching, placement, and finishing carefully managed throughout the day.

“A single continuous pour gives Concord athletes a lasting foundation,” Eck says. “We’re proud to deliver on our promise — Trust. Well built. — and grateful to the district’s leaders for their confidence in us.”

Significant changes are underway at Jake Field, where a major renovation is transforming the facility into a multi-sport, multi-use hub for students and the community.

The centerpiece of the renovation is a new turf system that replicates the appearance of natural grass. Beneath the surface, drainage layers and a stone base will ensure the field remains playable even after heavy rain.

Adaptive Use for Sports, Students, and Special Events

Designed for versatility, the new field will carry permanent stripes for football and soccer, with color-coded markings to keep play clear for athletes and referees. Track and field competitors will also benefit from dedicated zones for long jump, high jump, discus, shot put, and pole vault, ensuring Concord can host meets and provide students with the opportunity to train at home.

Fans will enjoy expanded seating and a new concession building with restrooms, while athletes gain a dedicated team facility complete with lockers and training rooms.

The atmosphere is receiving an upgrade as well. Musco LED lighting and a new sound system will deliver energy-efficient visibility while adding celebratory displays synchronized with touchdowns, goals, and special events.

When it reopens for the 2026–27 academic year, Jake Field will serve as a central venue for athletes, students, families, and the broader Elkhart County community well into the future.

Wellness Program Hits New Milestone

Posted on August 13, 2025

Weigand Construction has received the 5-Star AchieveWELL Designation, awarded by the Wellness Council of Indiana. The Wellness Council of Indiana is a 501(c)(3) organization and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce dedicated to improving workplace and community well-being in Indiana.

A Holsitic Approach

This designation establishes us as an organization that values employee health and well-being. Our goal is to foster a culture of wellness that takes the whole employee into consideration. Here are a few of the supports we offer in this endeavor:

Health Coaching and Classes
Mental Health and Nutrition Educational Resources
Workout Reimbursements
Fitness Activity and Exercise Challenges
Employee “Lunch and Learn” Sessions

We are excited to receive this designation and look forward to continue exploring new avenues to support our employees in their health and well-being journeys.

Weigand South Bend Holds Summer Outing

Posted on July 2, 2025

Nearly 50 clients, partners, and friends joined Weigand Construction’s South Bend team for a relaxed summer gathering on Thursday, June 26, at River St. Joe, an organic farmstead brewery located in Buchanan, Michigan, just a short drive from Weigand South Bend’s downtown office.

The venue provided an ideal setting for an event focused on connection, community, and shared purpose. “Events like this give us a chance to take a step back and celebrate the relationships that make our work meaningful,” said Aaron Holy, Weigand’s South Bend Director of Operations. “The gathering was all about our partners, clients, and friends. We wouldn’t be here today without their trust and collaboration.”

Guests, including school and municipal officials, architects, engineers, and business leaders, mingled under a spacious tent set among Flatwater Farms’ 180 acres of organic crops. River St. Joe is Michigan’s only farm-to-tap brewery, offering pale ales to non-alcoholic, hops-infused sparkling water: a refreshing choice on a humid night when temperatures climbed into the low 90s.

Celebrating Local Roots and Shared Values

Though the brewery is a relatively new addition to the region’s food and beverage scene, it has quickly established itself as a community-oriented venue. Its schedule features everything from yoga sessions and storytelling nights to homegrown music performances. This spirit of local pride and camaraderie infused Weigand’s gathering, creating an atmosphere that was both festive and purposeful.

“The work we do in northern Indiana and southern Michigan is diverse and focused on creating meaningful results,” said Jeremy Ringger, Weigand’s President, who spent the evening engaging with guests. “What distinguishes Weigand is our dedication to building with purpose and creating enduring partnerships.”

Over the past 20 years, Weigand Construction has made a significant impact across the South Bend region through projects that include schools, fire stations, hospitals, and civic centers. “Each project,” Holy said, “reflects the combined efforts of clients, architects, engineers, and construction teams working toward common goals.”

The open-air setting at River St. Joe showcased the collaborative spirit central to Weigand’s work. Surrounded by harvests of strawberries and green beans, the evening emphasized Weigand Construction’s dedication to creating spaces and building relationships that leave a lasting impact on the people they serve.

7 Upgrades in Newly Improved Courthouse

Posted on June 16, 2025

For more than a century, the Noble County Courthouse has marked Albion, Indiana as a historical pillar in both the town and the greater region. In April, county officials, community members, and key contributors dedicated the building, a milestone marking a new age as it stands to serve future generations throughout the county going forward.

After nearly 140 years of operation with only a handful of updates throughout its lifetime, the facility needed a structural overhaul to continue supporting the needs of the county circuit court while still meeting accessibility and safety requirements. Weigand Construction led the renovation effort as architect American Structurepoint concepted a refreshed space that honored the history of the courthouse and the community.

The Renovation Process

Revitalizing the Noble County Courthouse was a complex task that required a careful mix of gathering sufficient information, formulating an effective plan, and intentionally balancing resources to develop solutions as challenges arose.

Comprehensive refits were required throughout the facility, which necessitated both preserving the historical elements and repairing areas with sustained wear. An example of this was a lack of concrete slab present on the first floor while the surface of third story also needed replaced. To fix this, our team installed a concrete slab on the first floor and poured a special, lightweight mixture of concrete on the third story to reinforce the outdated flooring systems.

Other renovations involved processes such as:

Removing a large metal safe weighing several tons.
Building a specialized scaffolding system for transporting equipment and materials.
Retrofitting the existing elevator shaft to house a new one.
Safely removing asbestos and lead paint.
Undertaking a massive scope of plaster work throughout a significant chunk of the project.
Separating the HVAC unit into more than a dozen pieces to fit it through the doors and reassemble inside.
Successfully tearing down and replacing a load bearing wall with a structural support beam in the second-floor courtroom.

These improvements took an intense level of detailed coordination and focus to meet the required parameters of the job. The result was a 138-year-old courthouse being brought back into compliance with modern building standards and safety protocols, ensuring its ability to support Noble County Circuit Court activities for years to come.

A Moment Marking History

We’ve labeled this project as a renovation, which means to restore something to a former, better state. To breathe new life into it. But what has been done here at the Noble County Courthouse goes beyond a simple renovation. I think our local newspaper editor, Matt Getts, said it best: ‘this project has been nothing short of a rescue mission to preserve one of the most historic and significant structures in our county.'” – Zachary Smith, PE, Highway Director, Noble County

Visit Our Dedicated Project to Find Out More about this Renovation Effort

WCI Interns Fast-Track to the Workforce

Posted on June 10, 2025

An Excerpt from our Q2 Newlsetter

In recent years, Weigand Construction’s internship program has experienced significant growth, a byproduct of the company’s strategic focus on attracting young talent to our organization. By committing time and resources to students and recent graduates, Weigand has built a robust pipeline of promising professionals looking to make a mark in the industry.

From Students to Staff

The results from last year’s internship program demonstrated the impact of this investment, with 100% of our graduating seniors hired as full-time employees. WCI’s mentorship track continues developing in identifying and retaining top-tier professionals entering the construction workforce.

Class of 2025

This year, we are returning with the largest intern class to date, with 37 interns on-site at jobs across the Midwest. Under direct guidance from our trusted division leads, project managers, and associates working on the ground, our 2025 Summer intern class is learning key principles and gaining an inside perspective of construction, laying a strong foundation as they continue building their careers in the years ahead. We’re excited to see where they go in the coming months!

Sincerely,

Nick Craghead

Learning and Development Manager

Weigand-Constructed Chapel Wins National Building Award

Posted on March 18, 2025

Christ Chapel at Hillsdale College, located in south-central Michigan, is gaining national recognition for its classical beauty and the craftsmanship behind its construction.

Built by Weigand Construction, the chapel was awarded Best Brick & Stone Project at the 2025 International Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (BAC)Craft Awards. This honor places Christ Chapel at the forefront of masonry craftsmanship, highlighting the enduring skills of BAC partners. (Weigand is a BAC signatory contractor, certified in specialized masonry work such as grouting and reinforced masonry.)

Construction of the chapel took place between 2017 and 2019, making it the first religious building of its size to be completed in the United States in over 70 years. The chapel boasts a striking 70-foot facade that leads into a sanctuary accommodating 1,350 worshippers beneath a 64-foot painted barrel ceiling. Eight Doric limestone columns support the entrance portico, while the altar is framed with elegant marble Corinthian detailing. The structure is crowned by a 32-foot self-supporting masonry dome, the largest built in over 50 years.

A Crowning Achievement

“The recognition feels like winning the Super Bowl for construction masons,” says architect Duncan Stroik, who designed the chapel in a Neoclassical style inspired by Christopher Wren and early American churches. Stroik is a founding professor at Notre Dame’s classical architecture program and has over 35 years of experience in practicing and teaching sacred architecture.

With its primary design motif being Doric and enhanced with Renaissance details, Christ Chapel remains rooted in tradition. This choice reflects a deliberate homage to the enduring legacy and spiritual significance of Western architecture.

Strong Legacy in Skilled Craftmanship

Since 1986, the BAC Craft Awards have highlighted outstanding craftsmanship and union service, showcasing not only technical excellence but also the cultural impact of construction artistry.

Christ Chapel is now among the distinguished recipients of this award — a place where liturgical beauty meets brick and mortar and where modern construction revives classical inspiration. Its significance extends beyond aesthetics; it serves as a beloved community landmark. “The chapel elevates the spirit,” Stroik says. “It gives form to faith.”

Strong Foundations Start with Preconstruction

Posted on March 17, 2025

An Excerpt from our Q1 Newsletter

The Preconstruction Process

At the close of 2024, we broke ground on amazing projects and cut the ribbon on landmark facilities, serving commercial industries, public institutions, healthcare systems, education networks, and communities across the Midwest.

No successful construction project is complete without a proper plan that defines the client’s needs, the time required to finish the job, and the cost to build. The Preconstruction Department works to help owners realize their visions by outlining the scope and operation of their facilities, projecting costs for trades and materials, and creating a foundation for a smooth transition from the planning phase into construction phase.

Looking Ahead

As we move forward, we’re kicking off construction on a new set of projects performing a wide range of functions for higher learning, K-12 education, nonprofit organizations, and more. Take a look below to get a preview of a few facilities that our team is excited to be building this year:

Indiana Wesleyan University ‘I Am 3^rd’ Basketball Arena (Marion, IN)

50,000 square foot Basketball Arena and a 20,000 square foot renovation of Martin Hall to be used for Basketball Operations.
Arena Includes: New Weight room, Practice Gym, Home Locker Rooms & Team Rooms, Suites, and Videoboard.
Construction currently underway.

Vincent Village Shelter Holton Avenue Campus Redevelopment (Fort Wayne, IN)

18,500 square foot facility with offices & living space.
Construction begins in Summer 2025

Multiple Projects with Concord Community Schools (Elkhart, IN)

Concord HS Jake Field: Football Field Turf, New Track, Lighting, Bleachers, and Concession & Team Buildings.
Renovations to Ox Bow Elementary.
Renovations to Southside Elementary.
All three jobs are beginning late Spring/Summer 2025.

We’re eager to move forward on these projects and begin the work cut out for us. It’s been a fresh start to the year with the close of Q1; let’s continue to embrace new opportunities in the months ahead!