In the bustling urban centers of Japan, where land is at a premium, a distinctive architectural phenomenon thrives: the zakkyo building.

Rooted in the intricate web of property laws and the economic realities of urban development, these structures exemplify innovation in architectural adaptation and efficient land utilization.

Zakkyo buildings, also …

CINCINATTI, OH – Two top regional architectural firms joined forces to unite their creative energies. Cincinnati-based Champlin Architecture and Lexington-based firm, EOP Architects, announced the finalization of their merger, which will provide greater creativity and insights to a wider range of project types and markets. While both firms have …

FORT WAYNE, IN – In a deal that will bring together two of Fort Wayne’s leading architecture firms, Elevatus Architecture announced the acquisition of Bona Vita Architecture. Effective November 20, 2023, the firms will unite under the Elevatus brand. 

Both based in downtown Fort Wayne, Elevatus and Bona Vita …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Gorman & Company recently announced the expansion into the Indiana market with the selection of Trent Claybaugh as the Indiana Market President.

Claybaugh previously served as the Development Project Manager for Wisconsin prior to accepting this role.

“Trent has a proven track record of sourcing new opportunities …

INDIANAPOLIS – David Rausch Studio, central Indiana’s distinguished boutique architecture and design team, has announced it will be joining Luminaut, a vibrant architecture and design firm — nationally recognized for their expertise in hospitality, senior living, and Greek housing — with offices in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. This brings …

KOKOMO, IN – ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America, has opened a new location at 1624 E Jefferson Street in Kokomo, IN. The location’s hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) Monday through …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc. is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. The company started in 1923 and grew from modest beginnings. With an eighth-grade education, a deep passion for helping others, and a need to support a growing family, founder Francis A. Wilhelm built a porch …

INDIANAPOLIS – Fink Roberts & Petrie (FRP) recently pleased announced that structural engineering firm Lawson Elser has joined FRP. For 33 years, Indianapolis-based Lawson Elser has provided structural design services on a wide range of building types throughout Indiana and surrounding states.

Lawson Elser shares many of the same clients …

FISHERS, IN – The Hagerman Group, a construction solutions provider with offices in Kentucky and Indiana, has acquired Louisville-based F.W. Owens Company.

Hagerman Group Chairman Jeff Hagerman and F.W. Owens President Mark Heckman finalized the transaction on December 19, 2022. The deal brings together two well-respected and long-standing …

WESTMINSTER, Colo. —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced that the company has changed its headquarters from Sunnyvale, California to Westminster, Colorado.

Westminster is Trimble’s largest employment center in the U.S. and serves as a central business hub for several of Trimble’s core market segments including agriculture, construction and geospatial. In addition, …

FISHERS, IN – Meyer Najem has added development and commercial real estate services to its offerings.

For 35 years, Meyer Najem has provided clients with high-quality construction projects. Adding development and real estate services allows Meyer Najem to offer multiple upfront services to clients - services which will help clients …

JOHNSON COUNTY, IN – Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance recently announced winners of its Business Awards. Aspire’s Business Success Award recognizes those that demonstrate qualified success and creativity in the face of adversity. And its Excellence in Talent Award spotlights employers demonstrating excellence in talent recruitment and retention. Finalists …

INDIANAPOLIS – Howard Companies, formerly Harding Group, revealed its new company name and logo in early February 2022. Howard Companies, an Indianapolis-based diversified asphalt, concrete, site preparation, and transportation company operating in central Indiana and surrounding areas, has been in operation since 1960 under the Harding Group name. …