Construction Awards Banquet honors safety excellence

MERRILLVILLE | More than 600 construction professionals attended the annual Construction Awards Banquet on May 16 at Avalon Manor in Merrillville.

Annual CAF-NWIBRT Awards Banquet recognizes Construction and Safety Excellence in NWI

MERRILLVILLE | Every year, the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) and the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT) join forces to honor the best construction projects in Northwest Indiana, recognize the significance of safety in the industry, and to praise companies for excellen…

Excellence in construction and safety honored

HOBART │ Safety and construction excellence in Northwest Indiana was recognized Thursday at Avalon Manor.

Construction Awards Banquet set for May 16

MERRILLVILLE | Local leaders in the construction and maintenance industries will be honored May 16 during the Construction Awards Banquet at Avalon Manor in Merrillville.

Construction sector likely to improve slightly

Because there is a lack of good data sources on future construction activity, forecasting construction spending is an “ear to the ground” and “word on the street” process.

Growth in safety training spurs new facility construction

PORTAGE | Members of a regional construction trade group said Friday they hope their new training center serves as a sign that Northwest Indiana contractors will remain committed to making safety performance a business imperative.

NWI Economic Outlook Positive for 2013

MERRILLVILLE | Economic forecasters point to a period of growth in the next six months for Northwest Indiana. The report was delivered at the Construction Advancement Foundation’s (CAF) Annual Northwest Indiana Economic Report and Outlook meeting on Wednesday, November 14.

Gas station, training center receive site approval

PORTAGE | The Plan Commission approved two new developments Monday night with little discussion.

Portage-based contractors group secures training grant

The Construction Advancement Foundation in Portage has been awarded a more than $100,000 training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, according to a news release from U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky's office.

Construction group plans new safety training facility

PORTAGE | This year alone, about 2,000 union trades people have taken safety classes through Construction Advancement Foundation Inc.

Much ado about dues

Concerns about how Indiana's right-to-work law will apply to new labor agreement provisions has grounded talks between a Merrillville union and a group of local roofing contractors.

Replenishing the skills pipeline

Officials from regional construction trade groups want to increase participation in training programs to build the knowledge base for the current and next generation of industry leaders.

Construction industry groups hosting Thursday banquet for safety awards

HOBART | The Construction Advancement Foundation and the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable will honor construction industry safety achievements at a banquet Thursday.

Local organizations recognize construction safety culture at awards banquet

MERRILLVILLE | The Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) and The Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT) will be recognizing construction industry safety achievements in a range of categories at CAF/NWIBRT Construction Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Avalon Manor from …

Local industry, trades strive to attract talented workers, students

The NWI Business Roundtable, an independent, nonprofit council of local firms, is committed to improving construction and maintenance projects in Northwest Indiana.

Local industry, trades strive to attract talented workers, students

Mike MacDonald, of Kouts, began working at Gary-based Pangere Corp. 15 years ago as an apprentice ironworker.

Construction Advancement Foundation Announces New Officers

PORTAGE | The Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) of Northwest Indiana is pleased to announce its new officers for 2012.

Construction Advancement Foundation Announces New Officers

PORTAGE - The Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) of Northwest Indiana is pleased to announce its new officers for 2012.

Industrial projects prop up flagging construction

The industrial segment has propped up construction activity in Northwest Indiana and activity isn't expected to slow down this year, contractors and construction advocates said at a construction industry event last week.

Tickets still available for construction awards banquet

HOBART | Limited tickets are still available for the 11th Annual Northwest Indiana Construction Awards banquet from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Avalon Manor, 3550 E. U.S. 30.