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NEW HOTEL TO BE CALLED THE ALEXANDER World-class hotel will honor architect who helped develop city’s original urban plan

INDIANAPOLIS – Buckingham Companies and Dolce Hotels and Resorts after the . He worked with the noted French architect announces that the new world-class business hotel they are creating will be Pierre L’Enfant on the design of the new nation’s capital. In 1820, Ralston named The Alexander in honor of Alexander Ralston, the engineer and ar- and Elias Pym Fordham were commissioned to survey Indianapolis and later chitect who in 1820 spearheaded the creation of the city’s plan, which to this developed the plan for the soon-to-be state capital. day gives Indianapolis its urban dynamism. The Alexander is part of CityWay, the heart of a new neighborhood north of South Street that will encompass a public park and state-of-the-art YMCA, high-quality residences, office space and retail. Developed by Indianapolis-based Buckingham Companies and designed by the noted architecture firm, Gensler, The Alexander will be managed by Dolce Hotels and Resorts of Rockleigh, N.J. The state-of-the-art, 209-room hotel will cater to individual business and leisure travelers and provide group clients with 16 meeting rooms totaling 16,000 sq. ft. of function space. “The Alexander will be a compelling, inspiring gathering place for people who live and work in , complementing our vision for CityWay,” said Scott Travis, Buckingham senior development executive. “The hotel will be integral to CityWay’s uniquely interconnected, urban neighbor- hood of residential, office and retail facilities.”

Ralston’s designs for the city were inspired by L’Enfant’s plan for the nation’s capital. Downtown Indianapolis today varies little from Ralston’s original con- cept, and his vision continues to inform the city’s development. He is buried in , where his gravestone is engraved with a layout of the city’s initial design.

The hotel will include a full-service executive restaurant, an American-style brasserie and 2,200-sq. ft. lounge with a commanding view of the downtown skyline. The Alexander will also prominently feature contemporary art, includ- ing site-specific commissions. “The Alexander is our new model for urban hotels, a hybrid between a cen- ter-city lifestyle and conference hotel,” said Steven Rudnitsky, Dolce presi- dent and chief executive officer. “Buckingham is creating a spectacular venue where we will deliver world-class service, cuisine and amenities.” The Alexander will be one of only two Indianapolis hotels certified by the International Association of Conference Centers. The hotel's meeting facilities will feature state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and high-speed, wireless Internet service throughout the building. Construction of The Alexander has progressed steadily following ground- breaking ceremonies last August and will open this fall. In addition to the hotel, the $155 million CityWay project covers 8 blocks and includes multiple buildings framing a public plaza. Alexander Ralston was born in Scotland in 1771 and immigrated to the U.S. building excellence

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MCCORMICK JOINS EMH&T AS WURSTER CONSTRUCTION HIRES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

INDIANAPOLIS – Evans, Mechwart, Ham- INDIANAPOLIS – Wurster Construction has bleton & Tilton, Inc. (EMH&T) announced that recently hired Bryan Nikirk, formerly of Nikirk Ryan McCormick has joined the company as Consulting, as director of business development. business development manager. He brings 15 years Nikirk holds a B.S. in building and construction of marketing and sales experience for technical and management from Purdue University and has held professional service industries. management roles with Sargent Construction and McCormick holds a bachelor of science in jour- Titan Contracting in southern Indiana. nalism from Ball State University and is an active “Bryan’s proven track record as a construction member of organizations including the Indianapolis operations manager gives him the depth of knowl- Alumni Chapter of Sigma Chi and the Leukemia & edge and experience that our clients seek,” said Al Lymphoma Society. Wurster, president of Wurster Construction. “As “Ryan brings EMH&T some of the strongest re- a former business owner, Bryan understands a cli- ent’s unique perspective and is qualified in working lationship development experience in any industry,” Bryan Nikirk said EMH&T Indianapolis general manager Josh Ryan McCormick with our project managers and estimators to devise Goode. “His career has been built on relationships the best construction solution for their projects.” with people, not projects or revenues. That back- ground fits perfectly with the corporate climate of EMH&T, which has also been developed through re- lationships with clients and their visions, not the bot- tom line.”

DENNEY EXCAVATING HELPS CLEAN INDIANAPOLIS ONE BUILDING AT A TIME

INDIANAPOLIS – Denny Excavating, the same company that imploded Keystone Towers last July, recently demolished three buildings on the old Winona Hospital campus in Indianapolis. Work included asbestos and other hazardous materials removal. A 20,000-gallon fuel tank behind the building was excavated and disposed of as well. The main building was a 5-story, 600,000 sq.-ft. structure. Demolition began last October using federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development at a price tag of $700,000. The company has stayed busy recently with the implosion of Keystone Towers, a blight- ed apartment complex on the northeast side of town, and the demolition of the Larue Carter Memorial Hospital buildings to make way for construction of the New Wishard Hospital.

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NELLO WALL SYSTEMS INTRODUCES ‘ARCHITECTURAL WALLS’

ELKRIDGE, Md. – Nello Wall Systems (Nello) announces a new addition to its line of flexible, environmentally-friendly movable walls and demountable partitions. “Architectural Walls” offer both improved functionality and a stunning, modern appearance. Larger glass panels create a sleek, airy look and a variety of stylish new finishes have been added. A number of interesting yet practical options such as marker board finish on all painted MDF, self-closing barn doors in wood, paint or glass finish and tackable/acoustical fabric finish are all available through the new product line. Architectural Walls can be configured in a virtually limitless array of colors, patterns and textures to suit any need. Now offered in both a 3-inch and 4-inch profile, the new product is also easier to assemble and move than ever before. “We are quite excited about these enhancements to our product line,” stated Nello Wall Systems’ president, Ron Anderson. “Architectural Walls are just one more way we can enhance our clients’ office space to meet their unique needs and preferences. We’re proud that our highly sustainable product represents such an excellent return on investment for today’s ever-changing office environment.” building excellence

> Industry News LEED GOLD RATING AWARDED TO MARTIN RILEY PROJECT FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Whispering Oaks, the Fort Wayne Housing Authority’s newest senior housing complex, has been awarded the LEED “Gold” Certification from the U. S. Green Build- ing Council. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third- party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improv- ing performance across metrics for energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. Mar- tinRiley Architects-Engineers was the project architect and engineer for this Fort Wayne Hous- ing Authority project. Whispering Oaks is a 24 unit complex located on Decatur Road in Fort Wayne. Martin Riley serves the regional Midwest market in architectural, engineering and interior design and nationally for building envelope consulting services. Their offices are in the historic Baker Street Rail- road Station in downtown Fort Wayne.

WILLIAM BAKER COMPANY CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

INDIANAPOLIS – Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the William Baker Company was founded in 1972 by Bill Baker and continues to operate as a manufac- turer’s representative for commercial building products. Current owner and president Jim Baker and staff promote the company’s well-known line of manufacturers to architects, engineers, contractors and building owners.

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16 TECH MASTER PLAN SHOWCASED AT ISA GATHERING INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA) recent- ly held an evening networking event at the Indianapolis Arts Garden, which featured the $1 Billion 16 Tech development. 16 Tech is a progressive certified technology district strategically located at the center of Indiana’s life sciences and technology sectors, within walking distance to the IU Medical School adjacent to a nexus of internationally recog- nized academic institutions focused on research, collaboration and discovery. The vision for 16 Tech came into focus in 2010, and capitalizes on the mo- mentum of Central Indiana’s growth in the life sciences and technology sec- tors. 16 Tech offers 1 million sq. ft. of development and redevelopment oppor- tunities that can be customized to suit future tenant needs, from commercial space, to wet labs, to clean rooms, to light manufacturing and assembly.

At completion, 16 Tech will feature: Indiana Avenue Streetscape. The district’s first public improvement phase will include the development of the Technology Trail, which will expand pedes- (from left to right) Christina Nash, Kevin Blankenship and David Werking trian zones and reduce vehicular lanes. The project integrates street trees, ground level plantings, public art and new lighting. New bike lanes also will be offered. The anticipated construction period is August 2011 to June 2012. the roof, masonry, and steel structure, as well as the light towers on the roof. Helix Park. 16 Tech’s modern central park will run parallel to Indiana Av- In addition to the Bush Stadium redevelopment, 1201 Indiana, a $27 million enue and provides a central public space that incorporates sustainable storm mixed-use student housing development, will offer first floor retail space. The water management, pedestrian spaces, public art and attractive frontages for Avenue, a $20.5 million mixed-use development will also offer first floor re- planned development. tail space. Construction will begin in March 2012 and completion is slated for Sustainability. In 16 Tech, a drainage and bioswale system will replace re- August 2013. tention ponds, LEED design will be encouraged, and the streetscape was de- signed with sustainability in mind with bicycle friendly pathways throughout. New Housing. Bush Stadium (Stadium Lofts and Stadium Flats) A $22 mil- lion housing development that will transform the historic baseball stadium. It is the developer’s intention to preserve the historic façade of the stadium on its perimeter and retain portions of the outfield walls to create a courtyard feel for the interior of the ballpark. The developer also intends to preserve

The district’s first public improvement phase will expand pedestrian zones A $22 million housing development that will transform the historic Bush Stadium. and reduce vehicular lanes along Indiana Avenue. It is the developer’s intention to preserve the historic façade of the stadium on its perimeter and retain portions of the outfield walls to create a courtyard feel for the interior of the ballpark.

The ISA evening mixer featured a preview of the $1 Billion 16 Tech development. Attendees network during the break. building excellence

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THE HAGERMAN GROUP ANNOUNCES ROLE IN AWARD-WINNING PROJECT

FISHERS, Ind. – In collaboration with the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) and Marlon dense forest that could not be disturbed, with one narrow path to the building that was Blackwell Architects, The Hagerman Group has announced it was part of the team maintained throughout construction. This included installing the geothermal wells, foun- which was recently awarded the 2012 AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture for The Ruth dations, structural steel and the unique curtain wall and skylight system. The Hagerman Lilly Visitors Pavilion, located at 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park on Group craftsmen meticulously installed thousands of feet of Ipe hardwood which make up the IMA’s campus. This prestigious award given by the American Institute of Archi- the floor and roof system of the structure. It is an amazing place to visit; and to think, the tects (AIA) has become one of the most coveted awards in the industry. whole concept was inspired by a fallen leaf.” Nestled in the woodlands of the park, The Ruth Lilly Visitors Pavilion serves as the cor- nerstone of the park and is one of the region’s signature architectural landmarks. The form of the building takes inspiration from the structure and geometry of a fallen, folded leaf. The interior space is surrounded by glass on three sides in addition to the skylight ceiling above, allowing visitors to maintain a powerful connection to the natural world around them. The park includes woodlands, wetlands, meadows and a 35-acre lake, and it is one of the largest museum art parks in the country, and one of the only parks to feature the ongoing com- mission of site-specific artworks. “Building the Ruth Lilly Visitors Pavilion was a once in a lifetime experience,” remarked superintendent for the Hagerman Group, Chad Baker. “The building was situated in a

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SMPS INDIANA GATHERS CHAPTER PAST PRESIDENTS FOR Q&A OPPORTUNITY

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Chapter, Society for Market- ing Professional Services (SMPS) recently provided an oppor- tunity at its monthly meeting for members to ask past presidents questions in a fun, honest and insightful dialogue. Members asked questions on a variety of topics including social media, the econo- my and how to get a “yes” from a prospect.

Panelists included: Brent Crum, MSKTD, president 2011 Mike Worley, Eastern Engineering, president 2010 David Peterson, ERMCO, president 2009 Holly Bolton, CE Solutions, president 2008 Drew Morgan, Applied Engineering, president 2007 Molly Burns, Fairbanks, president 2006 David Werking, Synthesis, president 2000 Steve Osborne, CE Solutions, president 1998 Steve Craney, Banning Engineering, president 1995 Kevin Turner, C.P.M., president 1994 Ron Goad, Skillman, president 1992 > Association News

ICR TO HOST CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE JOB FAIR INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Construction Roundtable (ICR) in construction-related fields. By inviting students with a wide variety has announced plans to host a workforce conference for companies of degrees and educational backgrounds, companies will find employees serving the construction industry and Indiana college students. The ca- who are the right fit for the job. reer fair, planned for March 26, will assist companies within the industry The career fair is a product of the ICR’s Workforce Development by helping to introduce them to students in search of internship work. Initiative. Since the creation of the ICR in 1995, the development of a The ICR Workforce Conference provides a great opportunity for highly skilled and educated workforce has been an important initiative companies to connect with the next generation of employees. By part- for the association. Success in this task has been made easier by the nering with local colleges and universities, the ICR has been able to large number of local educational institutions with ties to the construc- locate students with the skills and drive required to succeed in our tion industry. The career fair is a way to stop the exodus, and keep the industry. Students from Purdue, Ball State, IUPUI, Rose Hulman, and talent that is being developed in Indiana in-state after graduation. other local colleges and universities will be in attendance to speak with prospective employers offering internship and job opportunities

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS INDIANAPOLIS ELECTS 2012 BOARD INDIANAPOLIS – Scott Pannicke, AIA has been elected president of the India- secretary. Lisa Gomperts, AIA of Schmidt Associates and the 2011 board president, napolis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Pannicke is a principal at is an ex-officio member of the board. RATIO Architects, Inc., in Indianapolis. Other officers elected include: Eric Rowland, AIA, of Rowland Design – vice presi- dent; Mark Beebe, AIA of RWAQ – treasurer; Blake Wager, AIA of InterDesign -

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