Category: Weigand News

Ancora Selects Weigand for Colfax Corner Development

Posted on June 16, 2026

Weigand Construction will serve as general contractor for Colfax Corner, the first phase of South Bend’s Tech and Talent District and a key component of the city’s Downtown 2045 plan. The project includes restoration of the historic South Bend Tribune building and construction of a new research and office facility at the corner of Colfax Avenue and Main Street.

Maintaining a South Bend office since 2015, Weigand was selected through a competitive process that evaluated project execution, experience and local commitment.

“We intentionally selected a contractor that has a real stake in the outcome of this project,” said Ancora CEO Josh Parker. “Weigand understands the regional market, has longstanding relationships with local subcontractors and trades, and brings the kind of hands-on investment that only a local partner can provide.”

A Historic Redevelopment Specialist

Weigand previously served as construction manager for West Campus at Electric Works in Fort Wayne, a mixed-use redevelopment of the former General Electric campus. The companies’ prior work together was among the factors considered in Weigand’s selection for Colfax Corner.

“Our relationship with Weigand is built on real experience together,” Parker said. “At Electric Works, we saw firsthand how the team performs on a large, complex redevelopment, including how they communicate, problem-solve, and deliver under pressure.”

Weigand has also partnered with the University of Notre Dame on nearly a dozen projects, including the Hammes Bookstore addition, upgrades to Harris Family Track and Field Stadium, and laboratory buildouts within Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering.

Preserving a Legacy

“The Tribune has been a cornerstone of Colfax Avenue for nearly a century,” said Brian Blight, Weigand senior project manager overseeing the project. “We’re proud to help preserve that legacy while supporting a project designed to encourage innovation, collaboration and continued investment in downtown South Bend.”

Colfax Corner is transforming the historic South Bend Tribune building and adjacent property into 202,000 square feet of innovation and research space. Designed to foster discovery, entrepreneurship and collaboration between South Bend and Notre Dame, the development will house high-impact research, innovation, and community engagement programs alongside companies in advanced industries such as advanced computing, data analytics and AI.

Construction is underway, with demolition and site preparation expected to conclude by summer 2026, core and shell construction beginning in late 2026, the Main Street building topping out in Q2 2027 and initial occupancy anticipated in mid-2028. Learn more about Colfax Corner.

6 Features at 2 New EACS Projects

Posted on June 15, 2026

In May, Weigand Construction (WCI) reached a significant project milestone by completing the steel frame of a new addition on the shared campus of Paul Harding Junior High School and East Allen University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We were joined by students, educators, Garmann Miller Architects, and East Allen County Schools (EACS) leadership to mark the close of this job phase while looking ahead to what’s next.

Teachers, administrators, and students signed the final steel beam, which was then lifted with a crane to its resting spot where workers secured it to the frame. Attached the beam were an American flag and an evergreen tree.

“This beam represents countless hours of planning, collaboration, and problem solving from architects, engineers, construction crews, school leaders, community partners, and our board of school trustees,” said EACS Superintendent Marilyn Hissong, “most importantly, it represents our shared belief in the students who will walk these halls for generations to come. At Paul Harding Junior High and East Allen University, these new spaces will create opportunities for innovation, learning, career exploration, and growth…while today marks the top of the structure, it’s really just the beginning of what these buildings will help us achieve.”

Upon Completion

The project represents more than 71,000 square feet of new additions that will be turned over in the spring of 2027 and 105,000 square feet of renovations to be completed in the fall of 2028. The new construction and redeveloped spaces will include:

Remodeled Classrooms
Learning Labs
Athletic Facilities
Media Center
STEM Area
Gathering and Study Spaces

An Ancient Tradition

“The steel topping celebration is one of construction’s oldest traditions,” explained WCI CEO Larry Weigand, “it can be traced back to 700 A.D., and the beam being raised today carries three important symbols.”

The American Flag represents national pride; the beam signatures demonstrate the future inhabitants becoming part of the physical building itself; and the evergreen tree is a symbol of growth, strength, and hope for the future.

Weigand noted that, “while today marks a major construction milestone, what matters most is what happens inside these building walls in the years to come.”

For Those Coming After

At WCI, we believe our work goes beyond the bricks, mortar, and steel. It all comes back to building places that matter and leaving behind a legacy that makes a positive impact on the lives and communities we serve every day. We are thankful for East Allen County Schools’ trust in us as their construction partner on this important project.

A Story Built on People, Relationships, and Community

Posted on June 15, 2026

An excerpt from our Q2 newsletter

This month, our team celebrated the next chapter of a story built on people, relationships, and community. For more than 120 years, Weigand Construction has been committed to building more than buildings. Through every project, our success has always come back to one thing: investing in people in the communities we serve.

When we began evaluating locations for a permanent Ohio office, we looked at many factors, but ultimately, our decision wasn’t driven by geography or convenience. It was driven by people. We chose Glandorf because of the character of this community and the values that define it — the values that have made Glandorf and Putnam County strong for generations.

Hard work, integrity, faith, family, humility, and a commitment to helping your neighbors are the same values that have guided Weigand Construction since our founding in 1906. We recognized something familiar here. We saw a community that values relationships over transactions, long term commitments over short term gains, and doing things the right way with trust and integrity. Quite simply, Glandorf just felt like home.

Every member of the team who will work here lives in this region. They raised their families here. It’s a place where our people live and where part of our future will be built. That’s why this project is so important. It stands as a symbol of our long term commitment to Glandorf, Putnam County, and the surrounding communities.

To the people of Putnam County, thank you for welcoming us and allowing us to become part of this region’s future. We haven’t just broken ground on a new office; we’ve planted roots in a community whose values mirror our own. We’re investing in local people who will carry our mission forward, and we’re making a commitment that Weigand Construction will grow alongside the community we proudly call home for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Cody Michaud

Director of Ohio Operations

New Weigand Location in Glandorf, OH

Posted on June 15, 2026

This June, Weigand Construction (WCI) turned the page on a historic chapter, beginning construction on a new company office in Putnam County, Ohio. We gathered with representatives from the Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation, Technicon Design Group, Bockrath and Associates, Greater Lima Region, and the Putnam County Commissioner to turn dirt on this exciting next step for both WCI and the community.

“As I stand here, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that brought us right here to this moment. What you see behind me is the beginning of our new office, but for our team this groundbreaking represents years of planning, relationship buidling, and continued investment in this region that has become a big part of our company’s future.” – Larry Weigand, CEO, Weigand Construction

Committed for Decades

Established along US-224 in the Village of Ottawa, our 9,000-square-foot office will be open in 2027 and will provide preconstruction services, general contracting, design-build, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) services in Northwest Ohio. In addition, we will continue to use our local field work force to provide concrete, carpentry, and masonry trade work throughout the region.

“Anytime a business wants to invest in Ohio, we feel it’s a great day when that investment happens here in Putnam County…we’re grateful for your investment and we look forward to supporting you as you continue to invest in your people and in the community here.” – Amy Sealts, Executive Director, Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation

For 20 years, Weigand has been a trusted partner of healthcare providers, educational institutions, commercial businesses, and manufacturers throughout Northwest Ohio. WCI recently completed an 80,000-square-foot office and trailer finishing facility for Nelson Manufacturing and has also delivered projects for clients including OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital, Central Mutual Insurance, Mercer Health, and Parkview Bryan Hospital.

People at the Core

“Every member of the team who will work here lives in this region. They raised their families here. Their children attend local schools,” said Director of Ohio Operations Cody Michaud, “they volunteer in local organizations, support local businesses, worship in local churches, and are deeply invested in the success of this community.”

This new office is an extension of WCI’s values, expertise, and roots in the region. We’re excited to begin this new chapter and continue our mission of building projects that impact the lives and communities we serve.

“What will make this office special isn’t the structure, bricks, mortar, or concrete, but the people inside it, the relationships that are built here, and the impact those relationships will have throughout this region for years to come. Thanks for your trust, your partnership, and your support.” – Larry Weigand, CEO, Weigand Construction

3 Kosciusko Recreation Activities Coming Soon

Posted on June 15, 2026

In May, our team celebrated the start of construction on a special project impacting athletes, families, and surrounding communities for the better. Representatives from Grace College, Design Collaborative, the Town of Winona Lake, the City of Warsaw, and Kosciusko County came together to lift shovels, symbolically marking the beginning of a new future marked by community, wellness, and building bridges through recreation.

Bridging Communities

Weigand is serving as the construction manager for a new fieldhouse at Grace College on 1 Lancer Way in Winona Lake, Indiana. While the new facility will be used for Lancer’s athletic program training, the core purpose of the complex addition is to engage people in neighboring communities throughout Kosciusko.

The completed project will feature a U12 indoor turf soccer field, parking lot, updated road access, eight lighted outdoor pickleball courts, fitness center, weight room, and six indoor batting cages.

The outdoor facilities and indoor field will be accessible to the public for gatherings and youth sports, addressing the need for more spaces that support recreational activities.

“We’re not just adding a building to our campus, we are creating a vital resource for our entire community. We celebrate God’s goodness in providing the means to serve our neighbors in such a tangible and lasting way.” – John Sloat, Vice President of Advancement, Grace College

The Bigger Picture

Part of a series of projects for the Catalyst Corridor initiative, the Grace College Community Fieldhouse will help to build stronger ties in Kosciusko by providing spaces where students, athletes, families, and friends can gather in places designed to foster connection, share experiences, and knit a stronger social fabric. WCI is grateful for the opportunity to play a role in helping make this regional development effort a reality.

Women in Construction Celebration

Posted on March 13, 2026

WIC Week 2026

Since 1998, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has supported women working in the construction industry. March 1^st-7^th, known as WIC Week, celebrates past, present, and future progress, laying the foundation for the next generation of career aspirants.

Building Better Together

NAWIC hosts a full week of online events, with industry experts sharing their unique experiences through educational seminars, panel discussions, and setting vision for the future.

“Women in Construction Week is more than recognition; it’s about accountability,” says NAWIC President Rita Brown, “our industry, we all know, cannot reach its full potential unless each and every worker feels welcome, safe, respected, and powered up to contribute in tangible ways.”

The Women of WCI

For BIM Coordinator Lea Gamble, her father’s career in the trades had a significant influence on her future trajectory:

“I went to jobsites with my dad growing up; he’s a painter and drywall finisher. When I was younger, I thought that what he did was so cool…I wanted to do something cool like him.” Lea encourages her peers to push through challenges and barries and lean on community support, “Follow your passion. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it. You absolutely can! Find a community. Community can get you through anything.”

“Part of the reason why I got into construction is all the opportunity,” mentions Olivia Jablonski-Davies, a Project Engineer at Weigand. “My favorite part about working in the field is being able to take an intricate design on paper and turning it into a physical building, something that people are going to end up using day in and day out.”

For BIM Manager Chloe Hutchins, it was CAD classes in high school that piqued her interest, leading her to pursue a degree in Construction Management at Purdue University:

“What drew me to construction is the constant innovation. Every single job, there’s something new to learn, and there’s always a new challenge to solve…advice I’d give to women in construction is to build those connections, ask questions, and just got for it. There’s room for everybody here and there’s so many different paths to explore.”

As a Safety Manager, Courtney spends ample time in the field, conducting jobsite inspections, leading safety training sessions, and working with project teams and owners to devise safety plans tailored to the individual needs of the job. She enjoys the industry for the variety it offers, “I get a mix of being out here in the field and being in the office and every day is different.”

“Originally I went to school for business administration and landed in the construction industry,” says Tara Leto, a Construction Administrator. On top of managing correspondence for multiple project teams across several different jobsites, Tara also manages WCI’s Award-Winning Employee Wellness Program. “I’ve stayed for 27-plus years. I don’t ever get bored!”

Driving Construction Forward

The women of Weigand operate and lead in a wide array of divisions throughout the company. Working in roles ranging from from Project Management, Preconstruction, Operations, and Safety to Technology, Accounting, Recruiting, Administration, and Business Development, they drive innovation and carve a new path in the world of construction as we know it today.

New Weigand Office Coming Soon

Posted on March 13, 2026

An excerpt from our Q1 Newsletter

Hello! My name is Mandy Glenn, and I serve as a Business Development Executive at Weigand Construction. For years, WCI has invested in communities across northwest Ohio in industries like healthcare, commercial, education, and manufacturing. We’re excited to begin our next chapter in a region that many WCI team members proudly call home. This year, we will begin construction on a new office in Ottawa, Ohio.

The completed facility will allow us to better support our clients, form new partnerships, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the area. We look forward to sharing additional updates and milestones as we prepare to break ground this spring.

Our Ottawa office staff prepare for this transition while currently stationed at various jobsites across Indiana and Ohio. We’re thankful for their patience, adaptability, and continued effort during this time. We look forward to what the future holds as we take the next step in this journey together!

Sincerely,

Mandy Glenn

Business Development Executive

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 501(C)(3) 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 25 different service projects, adding up to 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 close collaboration with generous partners and donors throughout the community, 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 this important work 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 35 employees across all our locations who earned “Wellness Champion” status and 52 that received special benefits and incentives 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 25% 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? Take a few minutes to think it over and write them down. As you reflect on them, 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.”

K-12 Community Beaming with New Milestone

Posted on November 24, 2025

Students, teachers, and administrators of Wawasee Community Schools celebrated the completed steel frame of their upcoming performing arts center alongside Weigand Construction, Garmann Miller, and other partners at Wawasee High School in Syracuse, Indiana. The first milestone of the project, the “topping out” is a longstanding tradition practiced across many civilizations for thousands of years. Kent Gilliom, a Project Executive at WCI, outlined three elements involved in each ceremony:

“This beam has three features. First, our signatures. It’s a visual representation of the future inhabitants of the building. You, in a sense, become part of the structure, and forever will be a part of the structure. Second, the American flag is a sign of patriotism…and third, an evergreen that’s to represent growth and tradition, that nature should rise above any made made structure.”

With a crane on standby to lift the metal in place, students and community members excitedly signed the beam before WCI workers hoisted it to the top of the building, securing it to the frame. Just below the final resting place were two banners honoring the Local 292 Ironworkers Union and Crane Industrial Service CO., Inc., who were instrumental in assembling the steel structure.

Setting the Stage

The Performing Arts Center is a major addition to Wawasee High School, with the original theatre first hosting audiences and dramatic productions in 1968. Nearly 60 years later, the new facility will feature:

752-Seat Auditorium
Stage
Orchestra Pit
Sound and Lighting Booth
Lobby
Concession Stand
Ticket Booth
Band Room
Vocal Room
Practice Rooms
Faculty Offices
Dressing Rooms
Multi-Purpose Room
Scene Shop Room
Restrooms
Prop Room
Storage Space

These new amenities will help to meet the school’s expanding program offerings, facilitating events, performances, and learning opportunities for decades to come. The existing theatre area will be repurposed for CTE and supplemental classroom space upon project completion in fall 2026.

Stoking the Creative Flame

“Our theater has been a place where countless students discovered their voices, their confidence and their love for the arts. It has served us well for over five decades. But as our programs have grown and evolved, so too has our vision for what our students deserve – space that matches their talent and their passion…This new performing arts center will be a cornerstone for our school and community – a place where music, theater and creativity can truly shine.” – Geoff Walmer, Principal, Wawasee High School