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Whitley County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center

Posted on May 8, 2025

A Regional Solution

Built to address overcrowding issues, provide additional space for recovery programming, and increase safety for both inmates and staff, the Whitley County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center is an important addition to the region. The project was spearheaded by a study that found their former facility insufficient in meeting the standards required to ensure the health and wellbeing of confined persons. Partnering with Elevatus Architecture for design and Weigand for construction management, the county began the process of planning a new building that would support these growing needs.

A New Take on Justice Design

The completed project serves multiple functions, creating a more efficient operations workflow for the various departments located under the same roof. This is made possible through features such as:

Sheriff’s Department Office
911 Emergency Service Center
Wellness Area
Break Room
Courtroom
Multi-Use Training Room

The Detention Center has improved space and access to resources, including:

Central Control Room with 360-Degree Lines of Sight
248 Total Beds
Inmates Services Wing
Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) Units
Intake Processing Unit
Dayrooms

The building layout provides not only more room for inmates and staff but also structures the space with room for expansion should the need arise.

A Place for Recovery

For county leadership, this project wasn’t simply about constructing a larger facility; it was about facilitating healing and giving inmates the tools to re-enter society better than they left it.

“This is more than a new building. It’s a new way of thinking about incarceration. We’re addressing the root causes of crime, helping people recover, and making our community safer.” – Chad Banks, County Commissioner, Whitley County

While it’s easy to see detention centers as one-dimensional in the role they play in a community, the vision for Whitley County was much bigger. The project team saw this as a significant opportunity to transform lives of inmates, their families, and those throughout the region for the better.

“Modern jail facilities are not just punishment or places for people to pay their punitive debts, but they’re places where they can get healing, they can get help, and it excites me for this facility to have that influence, to serve this community.” – Tony Vie, Justice Team Lead, Elevatus Architecture

Canterbury School Fine Arts Center

Posted on May 5, 2025

A Campus Landmark

A K-12 private school serving Northeast Indiana, Canterbury School positions itself to help future generations of students foster their creative minds through the addition of its Fine Arts Center. A $9.2M investment in the institution’s programming, the facility is a vital step forward, providing a space to pursue learning opportunities at a much greater scale.

Designed for the Arts

Developed by Weigand Construction and concepted by Design Collaborative, the Fine Arts Center serves as the central hub for Canterbury’s Academy of the Arts. The new, 18,000 square foot campus addition has several specialized offerings:

Art Gallery
2D Art Studio
3D Art Studio
Blackbox Theatre
Theatre Dressing Rooms
Music Classroom
Choral Room
Practice Rooms
Recording and Podcasting Studios
Media Lab
And More

These features allow for a diverse range of artistic disciplines for students to discover, explore, and hone throughout their learning journeys. Not only that, but students in every grade have access to the Arts Center, allowing them to foster creativity at all stages of their education.

More Lasting than Bronze

This tremendous effort in strengthening educational experiences resulted in a new pillar supporting Canterbury’s education programs, impacting every student passing through its doors.

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Saint Joseph Health System: Urology and ENT Suites

Posted on May 2, 2025

Saint Joseph Health System has enhanced patient-centered care with new Urology and ENT/Audiology suites. Designed for efficiency, privacy, and HIPAA compliance, the suites feature a shared waiting area with specialty-specific kiosks to ensure confidential, streamlined check-ins.

Specialized Urology Suite

The Urology Suite features:

11 Exam Rooms
Two Procedure Rooms
Lab
Conference Room

This provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. The new facility also helped recruit a board-certified urologist, ensuring patients have access to advanced treatments and expert care.

Advanced ENT/Audiology Suite

The ENT/Audiology Suite includes:

Five Exam Rooms
Sound Booth

These features offer precise hearing assessments, free from external noise interference. Additionally, this space facilitated the arrival of specialists in sinus and allergy disorders, thyroid conditions, and hearing loss treatment.

Constructing this 36-room medical space next to active offices required careful coordination. Weigand minimized disruptions with noise-dampening partitions, off-hour work, and clear access routes. The new space expands specialized care and reflects Saint Joseph Health System’s commitment to patient-centered excellence.

Northwood High School Baseball and Softball Complex

Posted on May 2, 2025

From Dreams to Reality

Dubbed the “Field of Dreams Facility Project” in its inception, the Northwood High School Baseball and Softball Complex is a new leaf in the district’s athletics program. The facility takes the place of Northwood’s former field, which, after over 50 years of operation, could no longer meet the growing needs of the school. The replacement brings several features that enhance the experience for both players and spectators alike, including:

4 Four Turf Fields
8 Bleachers
Press Boxes
LED Stadium Lighting
Ticket Booths
Bullpens
Batting-Cages
Backstops
Concession Stand
Restrooms
And More

Back on Their Own Turf

Synthetic turf allows for easier maintenance, making the upkeep of the entire facility far more sustainable. The athletic center adds JV and varsity regulation softball fields onto Northwood campus. Until now, the softball and baseball teams played and practiced on separate sites, with the softball team having to travel off-campus for games. Bringing softball players back to high school grounds eliminates transport complications and enhances student safety. With the inclusion of new access points, it’s now easier for students and their families to get in and out of the complex by road or on foot.

A Proactive Building Method

Built through the CMc method (Construction Manager as Constructor), our project management team got involved early in the planning process. This created space to identify potential issues before they surfaced. This approach also allowed margin for input with the design and budget, helping to improve build quality, pricing, and the construction timeline.

“We worked with the architect and the school to put budgets to their design and help work through value engineering within the confines of the budget that they knew they had allocated for the full project.” – Aaron Holy, Director of Operations, Weigand South Bend

Made Possible Through Generosity

Through the generous donation of a previous player, Wa-Nee Community Schools was able to put together full funding for this project. This “Field of Dreams” is a significant milestone for both Wa-Nee and Northwood’s athletics program, serving students, families, and the greater community for years to come.

Goshen Community Schools Baseball and Softball Complex

Posted on May 1, 2025

A Youth Athletics Project

The Goshen Community Schools Baseball and Softball Complex signifies a milestone in the city’s commitment to youth athletics. Located at 1730 Regent Street behind Prairie View Elementary on Goshen’s south side, the new complex is now the unified home turf for RedHawk baseball and softball. The athletic facility replaces Phend Field and the flood-prone diamond at Shanklin Park, fields where both the baseball and softball teams have practiced and played for more than 60 years.

Concepted two decades ago, this project was many years in the making, featuring:

Two Synthetic Turf Diamonds
80-Foot LED Stadium Lighting Poles
Four Covered Dugouts
Digital Scoreboards
Batting Cages
Bullpens
Two Press Boxes
Bleachers with Seating for 1,126 Spectators
Concessions Stand
Coaches’ Offices
Locker Rooms
Restrooms
And More

Driven by Passion and Coordination

Construction began in June 2024, led by Weigand Construction. Barton Coe Vilamaa directed the architectural design, while A&Z Engineering oversaw key features such as drainage, lighting, and accessibility infrastructure. With baseball and softball teams taking to the fields in 2025, delivering highly-quality results while ensuring that all phases of the complex stayed on schedule was a key focal point for this specific job. Despite a two-month delay due to permitting issues, our project team made up ground through close collaboration and problem-solving.

“Everyone pulled together and worked in the same direction to make it happen.” – Brian Blight, Senior Project Manager, Weigand Construction

One result of that collaboration is the complex’s standout drainage system. Water drains efficiently, only requiring 15 minutes from the end of a rainstorm before the fields are ready for players. This feature makes them usable in virtually any conditions outside of inclement weather.

For the Love of the Game

Given their large range of amenities, the fields are already slated to host IHSAA sectionals in 2025 and 2026. Youth leagues and summer camps will also make use of the complex, positioning Goshen as a regional sports destination. The project has been backed since it began by families and local residents who are passionate about youth sports.

“This project came to life through the collective support of many in our community who believed in this vision,” said Goshen High School Principal Cathy DeMeyer at the grand opening. “We couldn’t be prouder to unveil this top-tier facility.”

For school administrators, the facility is also a demonstration of their commitment to providing students with the resources to thrive in any environment.

“This complex is more than a field — it’s a symbol of equity, progress, and the value we place on giving our students the best,” said DuBois. “And the impact goes beyond high school athletics.”

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Noble County Courthouse

Posted on April 15, 2025

Restoring a Landmark

Tucked in the center of Albion, IN, Weigand Construction performed a significant renovation project inside the iconic Noble County Courthouse, ensuring its future in serving the citizens of the greater locality in the years ahead. Project partners, community leaders, and civil servants rededicated the building in the Spring of 2025. This marks the third time in the building’s history that it’s been dedicated. The first time was in 1889 following its successful construction, and the second took place in 2003 after a series of small updates. With few restorations performed since its construction over a century ago, the courthouse needed a comprehensive overhaul to keep it within modern building and safety standards. It also sits across the street from another recent WCI municipal project, the Noble County Annex, completed in 2021.

Rich With History

For nearly 140 years, the Noble County Courthouse has stood the test of time as a community centerpiece in Albion, IN. Designed by renowned architect and Indiana native, Edward O. Fallis, the building has seen the growth and development of the county evolve throughout the years. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1981, the courthouse is a pillar of the region’s judicial system and a nod to its longstanding legacy. To this day, the Noble County Courthouse lives on as a generational monument, watching over the Albion community from its towering vantage point in the city’s historic downtown square.

To Its Former Glory

Refitting this judicial structure was no simple task. The building was never designed with modern commodities in mind. WCI and architect American Structurepoint went in with a balanced approach that utilized both modernization and restoration best practices, updating key features such as:

Structural Entryways
Circuit Courtroom
Superior Courtrooms
Office Buildouts for Judicial and Support Staff
Multi-Floor Building Circulation
Conference Space
And More

This method kept the courthouse up to code from an accessibility, design, and safety standpoint while also preserving its storied history. The project is a testament to true craftsmanship and the trades men and women whose expertise informed many components in how to best execute the renovation.

“It takes an elite craftsman to understand the decisions that need to be made and to give good recommendations to the decision makers for the county…” – Jeremy Ringger, President, Weigand Construction

We’re humbled to be part of such an important piece of Noble County’s history and look forward to its future as it serves the people of Albion and beyond in the years to come!

YMCA of Muncie

Posted on March 13, 2025

A Community Cornerstone

Serving over 4,000 households in multiple locations across Delaware County, Indiana, the YMCA of Muncie has supported families and people of all ages in the region through health, wellness, and social action since its inception in 1875. With an ever-spanning offering of programs for children, youth, and adults, the organization has left a lasting impact on generations of residents who call East Central Indiana home.

A New Vision

Eight years ago, the vision for a new YMCA took shape with a clear goal: consolidate existing Y facilities, expand outreach, and create a hub for connection, health, and education. The result was a 73,000-square-foot facility designed by Elevatus Architecture and built by Weigand Construction. This transformational facility integrates fitness, education, and healthcare, creating a vital resource for the community with a host of features such as:

A Full-Size Gymnasium

Aquatics Center with 8-Lane Competition Pool, Diving Well, and Spectator Seating

Federally Qualified Healthcare Center offering Primary Care, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Dental Services

Walking Track

Wellness Center

Weight Room

Fitness Classrooms

Educational Training Areas

Multi-Purpose Rooms for Community Programming

Administrative Offices

And More

Reaching Past the Barriers

At its core, the completed YMCA is a model of collaboration. Partnerships with Muncie Community Schools, IU Health, Open Door Health Services, and local workforce development organizations create impact beyond its walls. TeenWorks and the Muncie Area Career Center will utilize the space for workforce training, helping young adults develop skills for their futures.

Chad Zaucha, President and CEO of the Muncie YMCA, emphasized the facility’s broader purpose:

“This isn’t just a gym…this is a place where families grow stronger, individuals find the support they need, and the community thrives.”

A Hopeful Future

Dr. Jeff Bird, President of IU Health East Central Region, says the facility is a transformative force for Muncie’s health and wellness landscape.

“I believe we will see measurable improvements in the health outcomes of East Central Indiana,” he says. “It’s been an honor to partner with an organization so deeply rooted in this community.”

The new YMCA of Muncie is well equipped to accomplish what the organization set out to do: bringing communities and households together with a people-first approach. By creating a place for wellness, both physical and mental, people throughout the region have somewhere to go to experience belonging, healing, and wholeness.

Northwest Allen County Schools Administration Center

Posted on March 13, 2025

A NACS Landmark Project

For decades, Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) housed its primary administrative office inside a small wing of an elementary school building. With the community’s student population steadily growing, necessitating the construction of a new middle school along with other K-12 projects, it became clear that a new solution was needed to allow NACS’ administrative team to continue efficiently managing its ever-expanding school network.

Partnering with Weigand Construction and Elevatus Architecture, the district landed on a design and building plan for a new facility to serve the future of education in the region: The Northwest Allen County Schools Administration Center.

Built with Collaboration in Mind

The 32,000 square foot Administration Center homes in on bringing several divisions of the organization into a single fold with key features such as:

A Multi-Use Board Room for Meetings and Training

Multiple Department Offices

Office of Superintendent

Technology Headquarters

Multi-Use Kitchen and Cafe

Recording Studio

Conference Space

A Sprawling Main Corridor

Cubical Work Areas

And More

These components come together in preparation of NACS’ future workload, forecasting needs to best serve each school in the district. The facility places every arm of the organization under one roof, empowering collaboration as the student community multiplies.

Room to Repurpose

NACS is not the only party to receive an upgrade, however. Perry Hill Elementary School, the original home of the district office, is reclaiming its newly freed space. Weigand Construction is commissioned to place four new classroom buildouts in the old administrative wing, making additional space for Perry Hill students, educators, and their daily activities.

“For over 50 years our district office has been on the back of Perry Hill Elementary…our administrative team has worked in repurposed classrooms and makeshift spaces…and even storage closets to serve our schools and they’ve done incredible work despite those working conditions but today we give them a space that truly supports their efforts and we’re excited to bring all of those folks here.” – Wayne Barker, Superintendent, Northwest Allen County Schools

A More Vibrant Future

This project is an investment in generations of students, educators, and administrators who will pass through the school system in the decades to come. Northwest Allen County Schools is positioned with the tools, space, and foresight to foster educational development and opportunity for the community and greater region.

Mishawaka No. 2 Fire Station

Posted on January 20, 2025

A New Era for Public Safety

Opened in October 2024, Mishawaka’s Fire Station No. 2 at 700 East McKinley Ave. replaces the city’s former 61-year-old station on North Main Street. The new 23,000-square-foot facility was designed with firefighter health, efficiency, and future growth in mind. It includes 12 individual sleeping quarters, six restrooms, and space to accommodate up to 36 firefighters.

“We knew we had to build for the future growth of the department. Weigand helped us do that.” – Bryon Woodward, Fire Chief, Mishawaka Fire Department

Built for Speed and Readiness

The station houses five oversized bays for fire trucks, ambulances, and emergency vehicles. Designed with wide doors and high ceilings, these bays allow for fast, seamless deployment when seconds count. It also includes:

A Fire Simulation Room
Training Room that also serves as as Public Meeting Space
Separate Living Quarters for Male and Female Firefighters
Communal Kitchen Space
Crew Fitness Center
Patio Area

A Hub for Training and Civic Connection

Beyond emergency response, the station includes a training room that doubles as a space for neighborhood meetings. This thoughtful feature maximizes the value of public investment and strengthens ties between firefighters and the surrounding community.

Building Trust Through Safety Training

Strategically positioned next to Liberty Elementary, the fire station serves as a bridge between first responders and the community. Its fire simulation room, equipped with controlled smoke to mimic real fire conditions, allows students and residents to safely practice navigating low-visibility, high-stress environments. Combined with regular outreach, the station fosters familiarity, trust, and a shared commitment to safety.

Learn more about the Mishawaka Fire Station project here, and explore our Government & Municipal work here.

The Pearl

Posted on January 20, 2025

Another Gem Crowning the Downtown Skyline

Built in collaboration with Surack Enterprises, The Pearl is a mixed-used development on 247 Pearl Street in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. This $72 million, 205,000 square-foot project brings a host of new amenities including:

76 Apartments

Live/Work Storefronts

300 Seat Event Center

Pedestrian-Oriented Concrete Streetscape on Pearl St.

The ability to host small concerts, events, and more.

12,000 square feet of commercial retail tenant space with street access.

Residential Amenities

The Pearl combines walkable living spaces, offices, storefronts, fitness centers, food and drink, live music, education, the arts, entertainment, and culture under one roof right in the heart of the city. It opens opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs, creating a new place for visitors and residents alike to experience, share, and enjoy the best that Fort Wayne has to offer. With access to several floors in the facility, occupants will enjoy special features such as:

A 3rd floor, climate-controlled, private parking garage with bike storage.
A 4th floor green roof plaza, complete with a water feature, outdoor seating, fire pits, grills, and miniature golf.

A 7th floor community green roof terrace will have 2 pergolas, lounge space, grilling areas, and fire pits, with a connected indoor amenity space for community gathering and recreation.

An onsite fitness center.

A dog wash station.

Built by Tradesmen and Tradeswomen

Given the many different functions served by The Pearl such as commercial, residential, entertainment, and dining to name a few, the construction process itself poses a unique challenge from a coordination and engineering standpoint. Thanks to the expertise and hard work of our career field and project management team, this project was successfully and safely delivered.

“I especially want to highlight the efforts and the workmanship of the tradesmen and tradeswomen, who worked a collective 460,000 man-hours to build what is right behind me.” – Larry Weigand

We’re humbled for the opportunity to partner with the team at Surack Enterprises to turn this idea into a reality. We look forward to seeing how The Pearl fosters community and business in downtown Fort Wayne!