Along the southeastern shoreline of Lake Michigan is the township of New Buffalo, a resort town whose population—and library book circulation—more than triples in the summer. So when the time came to build a new library, the community wanted a roomy, hospitable place that would welcome everyone. “Our library is really a community center,” said
Higher education building projects are some of the most complex building projects. They generally involve multiple stakeholders, strict timelines and budgets, outdated infrastructure, and, of course, thousands of students and faculty. Having a good construction manager on your team can pave over many of the bumps and roadblocks that come up as you navigate your
Every project starts with a list of needs and wants to be addressed. And after putting them all down on paper, the concern of every owner is, “How much is this actually going to cost me?” By the time design starts, most projects have a budget set. So in order to maximize your budget, it’s
Skillman currently has the privilege of working with Earlham College on an addition to an existing science building on their campus in Richmond, Indiana. The facility will add the needed space to bring physics and math classes into the building, as well as a new science library. Expected to reach completion in June 2015, all
Recently, Skillman had the privilege of attending the dedication of the Hodge Hall, the newest addition to the prestigious IU Kelley School of Business in Bloomington. This dedication was the culmination of a project that entered the planning stages nine years ago and broke ground in 2012. As part of a $60 million-dollar initiative to
As students and faculty head back to school this week, the Ivy Tech community in Anderson, IN are already looking forward to the completion of their new campus next fall. Earlier this summer, Skillman broke ground on the $20 million-dollar project, which will create an additional 85,000 sq. ft. of space to accommodate Ivy Tech's
If you have ever been through a renovation project, you know the enormous amount of detailed strategy and teamwork that goes into the process. To move hallways, erect walls, and tear down old structures requires extensive planning. To do all of that while maximizing time and budget resources and without sacrificing the quality of the
The New Buffalo Township Public Library, which is scheduled to be completed next month, will replace the old library in New Buffalo, Michigan that was demolished on the same site last year. In an effort to encourage readers of all ages to visit their local branch, the new library will feature designated areas for children's books
It's been an exciting and busy summer for Skillman so far, and we're only halfway through the season. In case you missed them, here are some of the projects we've been privileged to kick off and conclude in the past few months. New senior living community from CarDon & Associates (Plainfield, IN) The community will offer
New facilities in the works at Benton Harbor High School won't just change the way the school looks. They'll also change the way students learn. Part of an educational initiative taking place in Benton Harbor known as New Tech, the high school's dramatic classroom expansions will allow students to participate in a more collaborative learning