Indiana Construction Newswire

Enough stalling -- let's approve the Loo

Indiana-born comedian Jim Gaffigan had a bit in 2019 in which he declared the Japanese had fixed the public restroom encounter, something he describes, without a hint of irony, as the “most disgusting” ordeal of human existence. “The Japanese toilet washes …

Michigan houses are old and getting older. It's a "huge problem"

When the typical Michigan home was built, Richard Nixon was president, US forces were withdrawing from Vietnam and "The Exorcist" would become the year's highest-grossing film. While pop culture has changed dramatically since 1973, much of …

Indiana State dedicates Thompson Thrift Department of Construction Management

Indiana State University celebrated the dedication of the Thompson Thrift Department of Construction Management in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology Wednesday. The ceremony brought together university leaders, faculty, staff, students, …

SK hynix starts $4bn Indiana HBM facility

SK hynix has broken ground on its advanced memory-packaging facility in Indiana, moving an investment of more than $4 billion into construction as demand for high-bandwidth memory continues to expand around AI computing. SK hynix held the groundbreaking …

Michigan Houses are Getting Older, Creating Problems For the State

When the typical Michigan home was built, Richard Nixon was president, US forces were withdrawing from Vietnam and “The Exorcist” would become the year’s highest-grossing film. While pop culture has changed dramatically since 1973, much of the state’s …

From Miscarriages To Judgement Day: We Took A Look At All The AI Takes The Internet Has To Offer

Artificial intelligence has sparked widespread concern on the web about its potential effects on society — though the evidence for some of the most alarming predictions remains less certain. Opposition to AI and data centers has become increasingly popular …

Gilbane, Purdue Fort Wayne Open 600-Bed Student Housing Development in Indiana

2FORT WAYNE, IND. — Gilbane and Purdue University Ford Wayne (PFW) have opened Trace, a 600-bed student housing complex on PFW’s North Campus made possible through a public-private partnership. PFW is continuing its transition from a commuter campus by …

Mounting ICE raids leave homebuilding’s frontlines frozen in fear

ICE arrests set new records What’s happening in West Virginia isn’t an anomaly. According to newly released data from the Deportation Data Project at UC Berkley and UCLA, July 2026 set a record for ICE arrests.  In January, the federal agency made 37,933 …

Report: Michigan Houses are Old and Getting older. It’s a ‘Huge Problem’ for State

Associated Press / [email protected] When the typical Michigan home was built, Richard Nixon was president, US forces were withdrawing from Vietnam and “The Exorcist” would become the year’s highest-grossing film. While pop culture has changed dramatically …

SK hynix to Beat Micron in First U.S. Next-Gen HBM Output

SK hynix employees point toward the fab construction site in Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Sept. 26 local time, as they talk. Photo by Kim Chang-youngWEST LAFAYETTE — SK hynix's decision to build a core base for cutting-edge high- …

Michigan houses are old and getting older. It’s a ‘huge problem’ for state

Michigan’s housing stock is old, with roughly six in 10 owner-occupied homes being built in or before the 1970s Aging housing stock can pose a financial barrier for especially first-time homebuyers, who now average 40 years old Experts say it’s a problem …

Nucor adds steel grating capacity in Indiana

Nucor will invest $59m at its Vulcraft Indiana manufacturing facility in St. Joe, adding steel grating production and creating 20 full-time jobs at a site that already employs more than 300 people. The expansion adds another fabricated steel product to a …

Community benefits, not moratoriums, should guide Indiana’s debate on data centers

As more Hoosier communities debate data centers, a growing number of local governments are reaching for moratoriums. Nearly a third of Indiana counties have adopted data center restrictions, with Indianapolis now considering a temporary halt of its own. …

US Aggregates expands Indiana presence through acquisition

Parkview Health breaks ground on $200M hospital campus in West Lafayette

Construction is underway on a new, $200-million, full-service hospital and medical office campus in West Lafayette, Ind., that will bring expanded health care services, hundreds of jobs to the region and play a key role in the long-term vision for Purdue …

Western Indiana Community Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Support Construction Trades Program

The Attica, Southeast Fountain, and Covington Community Foundations, affiliates of the Western Indiana Community Foundation, partnered to award a $10,000 grant to the Southeast Fountain School Corporation to purchase tools for the WRCTE Construction Trades …

How Data Centers Became The New Culture War Provocation

I moved from Seattle to Chattanooga in 2021. My house in Seattle was less than a mile from the Microsoft campus. Whenever I went to an after-hours tech get-together or happy hour, everyone who attended worked at Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, or some …

38 Indiana school districts to seek property tax operating referendums this fall

New restrictions on when school boards can ask voters to raise or renew property tax levies led a record 38 Indiana public school districts to place referendums totaling around $500 million on the November ballot. Public school advocates anticipated …

38 Indiana school districts to seek property tax referendums this fall

New restrictions on when school boards can ask voters to raise or renew property tax levies led a record 38 Indiana public school districts to place referendums totaling around $500 million on the November ballot. Public school advocates anticipated …

Absolute Floors Explains Why Fall Is the Ideal Time to Install New Flooring Before Holiday Hosting Season

NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Absolute Floors, a Nashua-based flooring contractor serving Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts, is encouraging homeowners to schedule flooring installations this fall rather …

Tanyu Launches the World’s First Wall and Floor Printer with Fluorescent Printing Effects

Tanyu's TWF1000 wall and floor printer with fluorescent ink offers impactful visuals for wall/floor printing and commercial, brand, creative projects. FL, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tanyu has officially …

Dump Masters Brings a Modern, Transparent Approach to an Essential Industry

Company cites responsive service, clear communication and an adaptable business model as proof that a customer-focused approach can stand out in waste services RICHMOND, KY, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an industry …

BOXABL Inc (BXBL) - Boxabl Signs Deal for Up to 1,580 Modular Ranch Homes - BXBL Affordable Housing

BOXABL Inc. (NASDAQ: BXBL) signs a non-binding agreement with LC Vegas Acquisitions for up to 1,580 modular ranch homes worth about $233 million. Boxabl Inc (NASDAQ:BXBL) LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BOXABL Inc. ( …

DBIA Announces 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Merit Winners

National awards recognize 32 standout projects from Washington state to Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has announced the 2026 National Design-Build …

Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works Explains Why Louisiana Wood Fences Develop Gaps

Late-summer heat, rain and humidity can cause pine and cedar fence boards to change size without signaling structural failure. COVINGTON, LA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is sharing …

INFINITI Expands Digital Checklist & Inspection Capabilities

Companies can now create and manage custom checklists and inspections directly within the INFINITI platform TEXARKANA, TX, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFINITI Fleet Safety has expanded its Digital Checklist feature, giving …

Harmony Painting Completes Same-Day Restaurant Painting Project at The Greenwich in Denver

Early-morning commercial project met a strict pre-opening deadline and returned the restaurant to service-ready condition that afternoon. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harmony Painting, a Denver residential and …

South Florida’s Largest Home Design and Remodeling Expo Returns to Fort Lauderdale Sept 4–7 Headlined by Carson Kressley

Featuring home improvement brands, live design presentations, expert advice, culinary experiences, celebrity appearances at the Broward County Convention Center FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Home Design …

Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation Moves on to Engineering Phase of Public Memorial

The Memorial is expected to be completed by February 2028 PARKLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The official public Memorial to honor the 17 victims who were taken from their families and our community on February 14, 2018 …

Sherwood Design Engineers Celebrates Completion of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, Sherwood Design Engineers is proud to announce its participation in the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt …

The Hidden Cost of Close-Enough: Why Inconsistent Flight Geometry Is Draining Profits From Bulk Material Handling

RoboHelix says the fix for premature auger and screw conveyor failure isn't more inspection downstream — it's controlling geometry at the point of forming TX, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A screw conveyor at a …

MATRIX BASEMENTS TEAMS UP WITH BEARS LEGEND LANCE BRIGGS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF CHGO SPORTS’ “BRICK BY BRICK” PODCAST

Partnership Expands Matrix Basements’ Connection with Chicago Sports Fans and Bears Legend Lance Briggs ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matrix Basements, one of the nation’s leading basement finishing …

Pinnacle FutureBuild 2026 to Bring Insightful US AECO Industry Conversations to San Francisco

Pinnacle’s construction tech conference to connect the market momentum of data centers, semiconductor fabs, and power infrastructure with the who’s who of AECO. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US …

As Data Center Construction Surges, Container Canopies Delivers Engineered Jobsite Canopies That Deploy in Days

Employee-owned provider delivers engineered, site-specific canopy systems for workforce facilities, storage, prefab, and critical jobsite operations. CHATTANOOGA, TN, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As data center construction …

Albany State University President’s Speaking Series Features Entrepreneur Devon M. Henry

Albany State Welcomes Entrepreneur Devon M. Henry For An Evening Of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, And Service. ALBANY, GA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Albany State University (ASU) welcomed nationally recognized …

Fluoramics Highlights LOX-8 Thread Sealant for Improving Reliability in Water Treatment Facilities

How LOX-8 Prevents Leaks in Water Treatment Systems LEWISTON, MN, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fluoramics, a manufacturer of specialty industrial sealants and lubricants, is highlighting the performance of its LOX-8® …

Great American Self Storage Fills Up Tanks, Not Just Units, With New Community Gas Card Giveaway

New Stratford-area facility offers renters up to $50 toward gas as prices squeeze household budgets STRATFORD, VA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With gas prices continuing to strain household budgets across South Jersey, Great …

New Rocky Mountain Snow Guards Products Help Homeowners Protect People and Property from Rooftop Snow Avalanches

Snow fences and snow guards smart investment for roofs ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When snow and ice collect on a roof, the sudden release can come down like an avalanche, threatening gutters, landscaping …

Buyers Brokers Only Shares Senator Warren’s Concerns About Private Listing Networks and Homebuyer Access

Exclusive buyer agent firm says transparent real estate listing data is essential to competition, informed negotiations, fair housing, and consumer protection GREATER BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Buyers …