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Noble County Courthouse

Posted on April 15, 2025

Restoring a Landmark

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
And More

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

A Community Cornerstone

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

A NACS Landmark Project

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

And More

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

For First Responders

The Mishawaka community now has increased capabilities for first responders actively serving the region with the successful completion of the new Mishawaka No.2 Fire Station. This $11.8M, 23,000 square-foot facility boasts additional space for staff expansion, a large, dual-purpose room for training and meetings, and more.

Additional Features:

Versatile Training Area

12 Individual Dorm Rooms

6 Individual Restrooms

5 Apparatus Bays

Occupancy for up to 36 Firefighters

Public Meeting Space

Separate Living Quarters for Male and Female Firefighters

The station enhances living conditions for fire crews, allows for greater engagement with the community, and amplifies the fire department’s operational prowess in the region. It comes as a welcome upgrade from the Mishawaka Fire Department’s existing facility, which is over 60 years old.

“Our old station does not fit the needs of today. What used to be an alarm-dispatch center, we had to put bunks in there to house everyone. It was so cramped. There also wasn’t a female quarter set up in that building. We knew we had to build for the future growth of the department of the city.” – Byron Woodard, Fire Chief, Mishawaka Fire Department

Uncoupling a New Beginning

Two important ceremonies were held during the official opening to dedicate the new building. The first included the traditional uncoupling of the fire hoses. This is a common practice symbolizing firefighters detaching hoses after extinguishing a fire, preparing them for the next emergency. The second was securing and raising the flag of the original fire station on the flagpole of the new facility. This honors the storied history of the fire department and the legacy of first responders who came before.

Another Community Milestone

We’re proud to have played a role in helping the Mishawaka Fire Department take the next step in serving their community with this new facility. We hope it serves firefighters, their families, and the greater Mishawaka region for years to come!

The Pearl

Posted on January 20, 2025

Another Gem Crowning the Downtown Skyline

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

STANDOUT CARE FOR THE REGION

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

BECOMING MORE

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
- And More

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.

Parkview Southwest

Posted on March 29, 2024

BRINGING THE BEST CARE SOUTHWEST

Built to form a campus between Parkview Physicians Group-OB/GYN, Surgery Center, and Walk-In Clinic, the Parkview Southwest Outpatient Center works to round out the services being offered at all four buildings on the property. Running operations as construction manager, Weigand put together this four-story, 98,500 square-foot structure. It houses more healthcare options for those in the surrounding community. In doing this project, Parkview has eliminated the need for many patients in the area to travel further north to its Regional Medical Center or Randalia Hospital locations for assistance. The growth will also have a positive impact on the local job market, bringing in 160 new positions and 15 physician/practice-provider roles.

MEDICAL AMENITIES

Under the roof of the new building, several clinics and services are available:

Parkview Physicians Group Surgical
Parkview Neurosciences
Parkview Cancer Institute
Parkview Heart Institute
Orthopedics Northeast
Emergency Room
Labs and Imaging

EXPANDING THE CAMPUS

The building that houses Parkview Physicians Group-OB/GYN has been refitted, adding midwife and pelvic health clinics, women’s imaging, and pediatric care spaces to the facility. It is now dubbed the Parkview Southwest Women’s and Children’s Health Center. On top of this, the Surgery Center building has also received outfitting for more operating rooms, giving it additional bandwidth to support surgeries and procedures. Its name has also been adjusted to the Parkview Southwest Surgery Center. We are proud and excited to have partnered with Parkview Health to see this project through, making a positive impact on the lives and communities we serve!

Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute

Posted on March 30, 2024

BRINGING THE BEST HOME

With Weigand overseeing development as construction manager, the Packnett Family Cancer Institute is home to a leading regional cancer treatment program located on the campus of Parkview Regional Medical Center. Due to the absence of quality care available in the community, Parkview sought to bring all their cancer specialists, nursing teams, and physicians into one facility to assist patients across northern Indiana.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY

The cancer institute is a 181,900 square foot, six-story structure that was built with “patient-first” mentality. Down to the drawings and layout, the building helps ease the minds of visitors with its gentle, lush design. Along with patient care, the facility pairs principal industry technology to create an environment that offers the best in both treatment and comfort.

BUILDING FEATURES:

Nutrition Clinic
48 Infusion Bays
Diagnostic Imaging Space
Boutiques
Cancer Specialist Clinics
Laboratory
Patient Care Pods
Multi-Floor Indoor Garden
Four Radiation Treatment Vaults
Modern, Biophilic Design

The cancer center has a beautiful, three-story indoor garden that connects people to nature with vegetation, natural light, and a warm ambiance. To simplify the examination process, patients stay in specialized “care pods” where medical staff can perform all necessary consultation work, rather than having patients walk to multiple offices in the institute.

BEST OF CARE WITHOUT TRAVELING

By placing the cancer institute on the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus (PRMC), patients and their families are given a closer resource that eliminates the need to travel a long distance to receive care. We are proud to partner with Parkview to make this project a reality. We’re excited to see how the Packnett Family Cancer Institute continues to serve communities all throughout the region!

Parkview Regional Medical Center Core Tower Expansion

Posted on March 31, 2024

MORE BEDS FOR MORE PATIENTS

Built to meet the rising necessity for additional capacity, the Core Tower at Parkview Regional Medical Center brings more rooms and beds for those in need of care from communities across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Weigand was tasked with getting this project over the finish line as the construction manager. Coming in at 168,000 square feet and six stories high, the Core Tower matches the look and design of the original tower, which was first constructed in 2012 along with the rest of the regional medical center.

AMENITIES AND FEATURES

The Tower retains some similar layouts and benefits of its predecessor with a few alterations such as:

Surgical Care Unit
Specialty Care Clinics
Neurological Care Unit
Up to 72 additional Inpatient Beds
Maintenance Rooms
Emergency Services Access
Patient Discharge Area
Usage of Natural Lighting
State-of-the-Art Technology for Inpatient Rooms
Creation of 100 New Healthcare Roles

EXPIDITED URGENT CARE

Being constructed during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, circumstances began to escalate as Parkview Health was nearing critical capacity limits. In order to better serve the growing needs of the community and Parkview, Weigand accelerated its building timeline so that certain floors would open before the previously established completion date. This allowed Parkview to take advantage of extra inpatient rooms for those being hospitalized with Covid-19.