Tag: Renovation

New Fieldhouse for Falcons

Posted on November 19, 2025

Fairfield Community Schools welcomed students, families, and community members on October 30 to celebrate the grand opening of its new 28,000-square-foot athletic fieldhouse and the unveiling of its renovated theatre at Fairfield Jr./Sr. High School in Goshen.

The event marked a major milestone in the district’s ongoing commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities for student development and community engagement. The updated theatre now features modern seating, an enhanced lobby, and advanced sound and lighting systems, transforming the space into a versatile venue for performances, assemblies, and local events.

“I’m just very excited,” said Superintendent Carrie Cannon. “These facilities are going to be utilized by our students and community for years to come. I’m so thankful for everyone who played a part in making this happen.”

The evening included performances by the Falcon cheerleaders and Fairfield Marching Pride, who added festive Halloween flair to the celebration. District leaders recognized Fairfield sports teams, as well as partners, architects Garmann Miller, and Weigand Construction, whose collaboration made the vision a reality. After a ribbon cutting, guests were invited to tour the new spaces and enjoy a taco dinner.

A Year-Round Hub for Athletics

The fieldhouse is now a centerpiece of Fairfield athletics, providing an indoor track and golf simulator, multi-sport courts, a viewing deck and team store. With the new facility, junior and high school teams finally have the room they need, no longer competing for the same gym space.

Across the district, New Paris, Millersburg, and Benton Elementary Schools also saw upgrades with energy-efficient HVAC systems, new chillers, and advanced temperature controls. These improvements now provide more consistent, comfortable learning environments that support focus and well-being.

Continued Investment in Fairfield’s Future

With these projects complete, Fairfield Schools is already moving forward with additional improvements. The district has issued $12 million in bonds to fund investments in technology, facilities, and infrastructure.

Phase 2, now underway with Weigand, includes a Marching Band Practice Area to enhance rehearsal logistics and safety. Planned parking lot reconfigurations will reduce traffic disruptions, improve lighting for early and late practices, and streamline equipment movement. And upgrades to running surfaces and training facilities will expand opportunities for track, field, and cross-country athletes.

Building a Legacy of Excellence

Through careful planning and strong community partnerships, Fairfield Schools continue to invest in the academic, athletic, and creative growth of their students. With a modern fieldhouse that elevates the game-day experience and a renovated theatre that showcases the district’s artistic talent, Fairfield now offers premier spaces that celebrate both athletics and the arts.

See Photos of the Completed Fieldhouse and Renovated Theatre in our Education Portfolio

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

Two Eye-Opening Projects Score Wins at the BCA Awards

Posted on March 30, 2023

Two Award-Winning Projects

The results are in! We have two projects that have been awarded by the Building Contractors Assocation of Northeast Indiana. After careful consideration and reviewing the square footage, pricing, building process, functionality, and overall features of our jobs, the BCA has selected us as winners in two different categories:

Electric Works took the “Over $12 Million” Division.
Parkview Physicians Group Electric Works Clinic was chosen in the “$1 Million to $5 Million” Division.

This marks the 20^th year that the BCA Annual Awards Program has highlighted standout construction projects in the Northeast Indiana Region. Electric Works, PPG Electric Works Clinic, Project Owners, and Weigand will be officially recognized during the Spring Membership Dinner & Awards Banquet on April 20^th.

A Team Effort

We’re proud of what our team has accomplished across all our projects in 2022. It’s the dedication to quality, doing what we say we’re going to do, and our commitment to the client that guides us in each and every job we take on. That being said, those values mean little in the grand scheme if they’re not upheld by individuals, crews, and project teams that believe in their significance too. We’re lucky to have a group that’s devoted to integrity at every level of leadership. From workers to project executives, it’s our mentality to go there together that has helped us succeed time and again throughout the years.