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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.” – Byron 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

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!

Dupont Hospital Renovation and Expansion

Posted on February 1, 2024

Named as one of the best medium-sized community hospitals in the nation by Truven Health Analytics, Dupont Hospital has served patients across the region for over 20 years. With Weigand Construction working as construction manager on this facility, Dupont Hospital has undergone many additions, improvements, and expansions over the years. The structure houses clinics, offices, and special medical units to support care for more than 100,000 patients each year.

Healthcare Offerings

Dupont Hospital is home to a group of medical professionals that provide services in a wide range of disciplines and offices such as:

Cardiology
Respiratory
Urology
Laboratory Services
Women’s Orthopedics
Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency Care
Senior Care
Perinatal Center
Level III Obstetric Care Center
Level III Neonatal Care Center
Surgical Services
Outpatient Clinic
Maternity Care

The hospital’s lengthy list of offerings and legacy of quality service has garnered recognition from journals and healthcare organizations from across the country.

Impact

The 131-bed facility is tucked in Fort Wayne, Indiana’s Northeast corner. With thousands of patients visiting this facility to receive acute care, Dupont Hospital is dedicated to delivering healthcare at the highest level in each category. Awarded multiple accreditations for excellence from the Surgical Review Corporation, the hospital’s positive effect has shifted the region for the better. Thanks to its groundbreaking campus, medical specialists, and commitment to patients, Dupont Hospital is positioned to continue its history of innovative health and wellness for years to come.

Parkview Kosciusko

Posted on March 29, 2024

On January 16th, 2024, Parkview Kosciusko officially opened its doors, welcoming patients as a full-service hospital for the first time in the location’s history. Following a comprehensive expansion of the existing outpatient center, the Parkview team now has the technology, equipment, and space to provide their healthcare excellence to individuals and families within the Warsaw, Indiana community and beyond.

Greater Capability

Parkview Kosciusko Hospital pre-expansion was an 86,000 square foot building. With an added 88,000 square feet of space, the facility hosts several new amenities, such as:

Third Floor Inpatient Unit
Operating Rooms
Procedure Rooms
Oncology Clinic
Pre-Op and Post-Op Areas
“Healing Garden” Courtyard
Café
Outpatient Services
Office Space

These new features increase the hospital’s ability to greater support patient health and wellness across the board. Parkview leadership also strategized for necessities down the road, taking needs that may arise into consideration when designing the expansion.

A Stronger Healthcare Network for a Stronger Community

Being a longtime partner of Parkview Health, WCI is proud to have delivered another one of their facilities, helping turn their vision of this project into real bricks and mortar. Not only will this facility create more job opportunities and increase Parkview’s utility, but it will also serve as a beacon in the Warsaw community, strengthening the people and places that call this region home for themselves and their families. It’s an honor to have a part in this community’s story, we’re excited to see how it flourishes in the years ahead.