May 5, 2022
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American Structurepoint Rises to 134th on ENR Top 500 Design Firms List

Exciting news:  American Structurepoint achieved our highest ranking ever on the Engineering News- Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms List. Our 2022 ranking is 134, which is 23 positions higher than last year’s ranking of 157. ENR ranked companies according to revenue for design services performed in 2021, as reported by companies participating in an annual ENR survey.

“Moving up 23 positions on this list is a fantastic achievement and a testament to our commitment to excellence as a company,” said company President Rick Conner.

“Our people are driven to make a difference every day because we know what we accomplish with our clients improves – even changes – lives.  All the credit for this vast jump in our ranking goes to our employees. I am so grateful that your strong work ethic, dedication, and perseverance are demonstrating results for our clients.”

ENR is among the top US engineering and construction industry publications. The ENR website receives over 260,00 users each month and its print publication has 47,000 subscribers. The Top 500 Design Firms list is one ENR’s most popular features.

May 5, 2022
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SR 37 and 126th Street Intersection Project Wins Grand Project Award

Staff members who worked on the SR 37 and 126th Street interchange project over the years stand with company president Rick Conner (center), who holds the Grand Project Award from ACEC Indiana

American Structurepoint is grateful to receive the 2022 Grand Project Award from ACEC Indiana for the SR 37 and 126th Street Interchange in Hamilton County. We share the award with the City of Fishers, Indiana Department of Transportation, Hamilton County, and the City of Noblesville. The Grand Project Award is the highest honor for engineering excellence given by ACEC Indiana to one project annually.

The interchange upgrade is the first of four projects to address traffic congestion and safety challenges along the SR 37 corridor from 126th Street to 146th Street in Hamilton County. Our design team converted the signalized intersection into a teardrop roundabout interchange at 126th Street. A new bridge and pedestrian and bicycle multi-use path allows traffic on 126th Street to pass over a reconstructed SR 37 lowered about 15 feet below grade. The new interchange vastly improves traffic flow, relieves traffic congestion, and provides increased safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The project design was a true team effort as nearly 90 American Structurepoint staff members worked on various project components over several years, along with a dozen various subconsultants. Congratulations to all who contributed to the project design and to those contributing to the ACEC Indiana award submission.

May 5, 2022
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The Taylor Project Breaks Ground in Downtown Columbus

The Taylor rendering

Construction is now underway on The Taylor, a $41 million luxury apartment and urban grocer project in downtown Columbus, Indiana. American Structurepoint joined forces with developer Flaherty & Collins to design the public-private partnership project, which is a key component of the Envision Columbus strategic growth plan for downtown.

The 4-story luxury apartment building features resort-style amenities such as a community lounge with kitchen, tech lounge, fitness center, bike fixit station, dog spa, bark park, swimming pool, grilling stations, pickleball court, and a fourth-floor sky deck with pristine views toward downtown.

The 1821 Bicentennial Trail extension will run adjacent to the development for easy resident access as well. We are teamed with Hitchcock Design Group to provide trail and water main design services for the trail project now under construction. The Taylor expects to open its first units in summer 2023, with full project completion scheduled for fall 2023.

The Taylor is named for famed Columbus resident Chuck Taylor, a semi-professional basketball player whose signature has appeared on the iconic Converse All-Star Chuck Taylor basketball shoe since 1932. Trivia fact: Chuck Taylor worked for Converse, played on the Converse basketball team, and sold the shoe for over 40 years.

May 5, 2022
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Project Updates – Elanco HQ, Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex

Two of our high-profile projects made big news in April. Read on for the details.

Elanco Animal Health Headquarters Groundbreaking

Rendering of Elanco headquarters building

Dignitaries from state government and the City of Indianapolis turned out in force to attend the April 12 groundbreaking ceremonies for the $100 million Elanco Animal Health headquarters project just west of downtown Indianapolis. The new headquarters will rise on 40 acres formerly housing the General Motors Stamping Plant. We are providing civil/site engineering services for the 220,000-sft, 6-story, glass-faced headquarters building and are providing structural support to the site/civil design. We will also be the structural engineer of record for the parking structure for Elanco staff. Construction is expected to take two to three years.

Purdue Dedicates Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex

David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex, photo courtesy of Pepper Construction

We provided civil engineering services for the new $108 million David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex, dedicated by Purdue University officials on April 8. The 162,500-square-foot complex includes three facilities: an equine hospital for horses, a farm animal hospital, and a small animal hospital. The complex also features a state-of-the-art swimming pool for animals needing physical therapy. Our services included grading, drainage design, sanitary sewer design, and permitting.

May 5, 2022
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Gary Force Main Project

American Structurepoint joined the US Army Corps of Engineers and City of Gary officials, including Gary Mayor Jerome Prince, at a groundbreaking ceremony for a force main replacement project in Gary.

The project includes the installation of 1,900 lft of new 48-inch force main, including a jack-and-bore under I-80. The project addresses sanitary sewer force main improvements on publicly owned property east of Chase Street between the Chase Street pump station and 25th Avenue.

American Structurepoint provided utility infrastructure design services on the project. The increased capacity will allow water to flow freely to the wastewater treatment plant, resulting in less water being diverted to Lake Michigan. American Structurepoint’s mission is to improve the quality of life in its communities, and this project is yet another innovative example of how we fulfill our mission.

May 5, 2022
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Cash Canfield Joins Gov. Holcomb to Kick Off 2022 Construction Season

Chief Operating Officer Cash Canfield, in his capacity as American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Indiana president, joined with Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Mike Smith, and Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter to kick off the 2022 Next Level Roads construction season on April 11.

INDOT will tackle more than 1,300 projects scheduled for construction on Indiana roads in 2022. When combined with preventative maintenance projects, the state is investing more than $3 billion to improve road and bridge conditions, safety, and mobility this year.

Here’s an excerpt of Cash’s remarks at the event held at the INDOT Traffic Management Center in Indianapolis.

“On behalf of all our member firms, we applaud INDOT for the robust infrastructure improvement program it has developed. There is much work to be done this year to keep our highways well maintained. We appreciate everyone’s effort to keep those workers safe, and yourself safe, by slowing down and minimizing distractions when you see the orange signs and barrels while driving through work zones.”

Cash continued, “We appreciate the trusting relationship built among INDOT, ACEC, and the Indiana Constructors Inc. (ICI) through the Indiana Transportation Team partnering initiative. It is helping all of us build better roads for Hoosiers.”

May 5, 2022
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Kaitlyn Currie Named ASCE Younger Engineer of the Year

Congratulations to Utility Infrastructure Team Leader Kaitlyn Currie on being named the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Indiana Section 2022 Younger Member Civil Engineer of the Year. The annual award is given to an ASCE member for contributions to the public welfare and advancement of the civil engineering profession.

Kaitlyn’s technical acumen on projects such as our utility work for IU Health, 16 Tech, and Infosys demonstrates her contributions to the public welfare, but that’s just one part of what sets Kaitlyn apart in the civil engineering field. She is also dedicated to recruiting and engaging the next wave of engineers into the profession, having taken an active role in the Indiana Water Environment Association Young Professionals Committee. The committee facilitates connections with students and professionals younger than 35 to pursue careers in the water industry.

Please take a moment to congratulate Kaitlyn on this well-deserved award and her contributions to American Structurepoint.

May 5, 2022
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American Structurepoint Named One of Indiana’s Healthiest Employers

American Structurepoint was selected by First Person Advisors and placed on a list of the 2021 Healthiest Employers of Indiana Awards. Of the more than 300 companies submitting applications for this award, our company was among the 34 honorees selected. Selections were made based on company benefit packages, health initiatives, survey data, and mental health awareness. Please, take a second to congratulate yourself for contributing to this companywide health initiative!

American Structurepoint understands that employee health and well-being are much more than just physical exercise. We are proud to be supporting this initiative as a company, and we will continue to do so as we grow.

May 5, 2022
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Contact Marketing Services Support for Reports, Equipment Needs

Our Marketing Services Support staff provide services to any group/design center by preparing, proofing, and printing reports and documents for clients, preparing mass mailings, reserving equipment for meetings, and much more.

The Marketing Service Support staff manages approximately 200 requests monthly such as those listed below:

  • Formatting/proofing letters and reports, ensuring materials are grammatically correct and adding our letterhead
  • Mass mailings/mail merges
  • Printing and binding reports, including small half-sized booklets (For quicker printing, please ensure the document is only 8½ x 11 and/or 11 x 17.)
  • Scanning
  • Creating public hearing comment card/response letters, and invitations
  • Equipment requests for cameras, tape recorders, projectors, screens, easels, and large flipcharts for meetings
  • Board printing and mounting for public meetings, presentations, and shortlist meetings

The next time you need any of these services, send your request to [email protected]. Letters and reports can have a same-day turnaround. Multiple boards require at least a 48-hour advance notice. Larger print jobs of more than a dozen books or binders require a 24- to 48-hour turnaround.

May 5, 2022
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Don Corson Completes Boston Marathon

Don Corson with his medal on Boston Common

Senior Project Manager and avid runner Don Corson recently fulfilled a life-long dream: competing and finishing the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon, unlike many other marathons, requires qualifying time standards to enter. Don met the qualifying standard for his age group by running the November 2021 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon with a time of 3:43:08. With a carpe-diem attitude, Don submitted his entry and learned in early December he was accepted to run.

Don set two goals for himself: 1) to finish the race and 2) to break a four-hour time. He put in 400 miles of training, running five days a week, including two hours on Saturday and three to four hours every Sunday to prepare for the April 18 event. Don says he was on a good pace through 20 miles, then disaster struck.

“Unfortunately, just after the end of “Heartbreak Hill” at mile 21, I developed severe cramping in both legs that totally derailed me,” Don says. “Thankfully, I was near a medical tent, and the staff were able to stretch, massage, and “icy-hot” me back onto my feet so I could continue. By then, my legs were a train wreck, but I was able to hobble my way through the last 5 miles, finishing in 4:20:34. My finishing time was a disappointment, but I can honestly say I left everything I had out there on the course.”

Don thanks his wife, Katie, for reworking schedules so that he could put in all the training hours leading up to the marathon. He also is thankful for the support from spectators lining the marathon route. “The amount of encouragement I personally received along the route, especially when I was struggling to get to the finish line, was incredible. It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced.”

Way to go, Don! Here’s wishing you more good finishes as you compete in this year’s Monumental Marathon in Indianapolis and possibly compete in this year’s Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon.

May 5, 2022
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Employee Adopts Kitten from Cuddle Puddle Event

Brianna Phillips with Panther

Sourcing/Recruiting Specialist Brianna Phillips had no thoughts of adopting a kitten when she attended last month’s Cuddle Puddle event at the Indianapolis design center. But as the 1960s R&B song says, “Just One Look” and a snuggle from Panther was all it took for Brianna to change her mind.

Cuddle Puddle featured staff from the Indianapolis Humane Society visiting the design center with three dogs and cats during lunch on April 14. Employees could hold and cuddle with the pets as a mid-day stress reliever. Brianna picks up the story from there.

“One of the volunteers handed (Panther) to me to hold, and he just melted my heart. He was the biggest snuggler, and he had the prettiest blue eyes,” Brianna says. “He kept wanting to nuzzle under my chin and gave me the cutest kisses. We became so comfortable with each other.”

We’re so glad Panther melted Brianna’s heart and now has his forever home.

May 5, 2022
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DREAM Alive Scholars Visit Indianapolis Design Center

Matt Jennings describes famous architecture sites

Last month, 18 DREAM Alive scholars visited the Indianapolis Design Center to learn more about our company and the different career opportunities we offer within the architecture and engineering industry. Founded by former Indianapolis Colts player Tarik Glenn, the DREAM Alive organization focuses on mentoring Indianapolis Public School students in grades 6-12 to help them discover new career paths and break the cycle of poverty. Special thanks to three of our own staff members for taking time out of their busy days to speak with the students about their day-to-day roles, why they chose the careers they did, and their paths to American Structurepoint today. Project Architect Matt Jennings introduced the scholars to architecture, Team Leader Mike Maurovich discussed civil engineering, and Project Manager Ryan Selby spoke about land surveying. Hopefully in five to ten years, we’ll be welcoming one of those scholars as our newest staff member!

Ryan Selby talks about surveying

Mike Maurovich explains civil engineering

May 5, 2022
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Employees Have Swinging Time at WTS Fundraiser

American Structurepoint team poses for a group photo

On April 14th, the annual Women in Transportation Society Indianapolis Chapter’s WTS Swings for Scholarship event was held at Top Golf in Fishers. Golf clubs were swinging as the transportation community came together to raise money for a great cause. Our very own Road Group co-op intern, Bella DeLuca, received a $2,500 scholarship. Bella is currently in her junior year of civil engineering classes at Purdue University; when she returns to American Structurepoint later this month, give her a big congrats.

While the American Structurepoint team didn’t sink any holes-in-one, our teams had a great time and enjoyed an afternoon celebrating the best and brightest women of the industry along with our colleagues and clients.

Bella DeLuca receiving recognition for her scholarship win

May 5, 2022
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Matt Jennings Takes Masters Tournament Crown

Jack “Nicklaus” Lashenik poses with Masters winner Matt “Weir” Jennings who donned the traditional green jacket

After taking a couple of years off, the American Structurepoint Masters Tournament returned to the Indianapolis design center the same week of the actual Masters in Augusta, Georgia. The event was a rousing one filled with excitement, joy, and heartbreak. All the action took place at The Point café on the fourth floor using putting greens while the early rounds of the actual Masters played out on the large screen monitor. The final round featured a chipping contest where every shot impacted the player’s score. Project Architect Matt “Weir “Jennings rocketed up the leaderboard to a thrilling victory and received a $100 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card. Staff Engineer Zack “Westwood” Murphy took second place and received a $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card. Proposal Coordinator Matt “McIlroy” Werner placed third and received a $25 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card.

Taylor Williams takes a big swing

From left to right: Zack Murphy, Matt Jennings, and Matt Werner celebrate in the winners’ circle

May 5, 2022
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Round of Applause Roll Call for April

Congratulations to the 21 employees receiving Round of Applause recognition in April. Remember, it’s as easy as 1, 2 ,3 to thank an employee for going the extra mile.

  1. Start an email to [email protected]
  2. Write a few sentences about what the person did and when.
  3. Press send, and HR does the rest!
  • Zack Baker, IT Solutions Group,
  • Patrick Beliveau, Road Group
  • Amy Bennett, Road Group
  • Evan Buechlein, Construction Solutions Group
  • Rob Chappelle, Road Group
  • Edgar Flores, Road Group
  • Nathan Horgan, Civil Engineering Group
  • Aishwarya Iyer, Traffic Engineering Group
  • Marius Kabera, Road Group
  • Luke Kessler, Planning + Economic Development Group
  • Eddie McCoy, Road Group
  • Alex Merrill, Road Group
  • Levi Michalke, Road Group
  • Melody Niquette, Marketing Services Group
  • Neel Pandya, Road Group
  • Jim Reese, Construction Solutions Group
  • Paige Story, Planning + Economic Development Group
  • Dhane Thomas, Marketing Services Group
  • Kim VanSlambrook, Marketing Services Group
  • Vishwas Jena, Construction Solutions Group
  • Hope Williamson, Road Group

May 5, 2022
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Benefits Buzz – Eat More Plants, Mental Health Awareness Month

This month’s benefits buzz features a plant-based challenge and news of mental health awareness month.

Plant-Based Eating Challenge
Put your new plant-based eating knowledge to the test by participating in the WellRight Eat Plants Challenge from May 9 through June 7. The challenge invites you to abstain from eating meat for 15 out of 30 days. Track “yes” each day you don’t eat any servings of meat. Eating too much red meat is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and certain types of cancer. You can sign up to participate in the challenge via the WellRight website.

May Is Mental Health Awareness
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Remember, if you are a member of an American Structurepoint health plan, you have three face-to-face sessions with a licensed counselor thanks to the Cigna Life Assistance Plan. Check out this flyer for more information.

May 5, 2022
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American Structurepoint in the News

American Structurepoint projects and people appeared in the news media 38 times in April. Read on for a recap.

  • The start of construction creating a walkable Hohman Avenue in Hammond, Indiana made news in Northwest Indiana Life and the Gary Post-Tribune. Engineers from our Merrillville design center designed the project that includes reducing the Hohman Avenue travel lanes to one lane in each direction, adding 40 spaces of angled parking down the center of Hohman and parallel parking on both sides of the street, decorative lighting, new sidewalks, and a realignment of Rimbach Street.
  • Multiple Indiana news outlets reported on groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Elanco Animal Health headquarters just west of downtown Indianapolis. We are providing civil engineering services for the new HQ. Articles appeared via the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ), Inside Indiana Business, The Indianapolis Star, Fox 59 News, WFYI News, and WBIW. (Please see the article appearing elsewhere in the newsletter.)
  • Purdue University released news of the university’s trustees approving plans for a state-of-the-art, $73 million High-Speed Propulsion Laboratory for which we are providing architecture design services. The new lab in the Discovery Park District will test capabilities at the extreme pressure and temperature conditions experienced in hypersonic flight. The news appeared in Inside Indiana Business, National Defense Magazine, the Purdue Newsroom, and Channel 18 WLFI News.
  • The Columbus Republic, Inside Indiana Business, ReBusiness Online, and RE Journals published articles about the Taylor groundbreaking, a $41 million downtown luxury apartment and urban grocer development for which we are providing architecture and civil engineering services. (Please see the article elsewhere in the newsletter.)
  • The River Ridge Development Authority approved a $38,900 contract with American Structurepoint to update River Ridge’s 2018 strategic plan. News of the signing appeared in Inside Indiana Business, Jeffersonville News and Tribune, and Yahoo News.
  • Current in Geist reported on the start of construction on IndyGo’s Purple Line rapid transit business line, connecting Lawrence with downtown Indianapolis. We are providing program management for the Indianapolis Department of Public Works on the project.
  • Statehouse File.com reported the state of Indiana decided to co-locate the Indiana School for the Deaf on the campus of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI) on the northside of Indianapolis We are a member of the design team that will renovate the existing building on the ISBVI campus and design new facilities for students of both schools.
  • Several updates about the SR 32 project in Westfield appeared in local media during the month. We are providing roadway design services for the project to widen SR 32 from Poplar Street to East Street. Current in Westfield, The Indianapolis Star, and the Hamilton County Reporter reported on the project’s rising design costs and plans for designing a streetscape along the state highway.
  • The start of construction for a new roundabout at Alex Bell Road and Mad River Road in Montgomery County, Ohio, we designed made news in the Dayton Daily News, Channel WRGT, and Channel WDTN. We also provided landscape architecture services for the roundabout.
  • A public hearing about the SR 103 project in News Castle caught the attention of The New Castle Courier Times. Project Manager Jamie Stetzel gave a presentation at the hearing; we provided roadway design for the project from SR 38 to the Little Blue River, bridge servicers for the deck overlay at the Little Blue River, topographic survey services, and right-of-way and environmental services for the design.
  • American Structurepoint is one of six engineering firms creating preliminary engineering reports for a potential $100 million road bond to be on the November ballot in Kyle, Texas. The Community Impact Newspaper and Austin Latino.com reported about the preliminary engineering reports.
  • A feature article in the IBJ highlighting new warehouse and distribution centers under construction or being planned in Franklin, Indiana mentioned the I-65 South Logistics Center for which we are providing civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying services. The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) in Clark County, Indiana approved a $38,900 contract with American Structurepoint for updating a strategic plan for the River Ridge Commerce Center, a world-class industrial and business development center. News about the new contract in Inside Indiana Business, Jeffersonville News and Tribune, and Yahoo News.
  • News of the City of Gary receiving $3.5 million in federal funds for the 27th Street and Chase Street force main project for which we provided utility infrastructure design services appeared in the Northwest Indiana Times. (Please see the article appearing elsewhere in the newsletter.)
  • Updates about two affordable housing projects in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio for which we provided civil engineering and land surveying services appeared in Columbus Business First. The Warner Homes duplexes are occupied now, and a 3-story apartment building with 40 units will be ready for residents this summer.
  • American Structurepoint made the list of 2021 Healthiest Employers of Indiana, according to First Personal Advisors.com (Please see the article appearing elsewhere in the newsletter.)
  • The Coshocton Tribune reported that Midstate Contractors will execute structural repair drawings from American Structurepoint as repairs begin to the historic Selby Building in Coshocton, Ohio.
  • The Downtown Columbus Commission’s approval of a 24-unit, 3-story apartment building in the Discovery District at 602 E. Town St., made news in Columbus Business First. We are providing civil engineering and land surveying services for the project.
  • Two roundabout projects we designed for the City of Carmel made news in the Hamilton County Reporter and Current in Carmel. The roundabout at Range Line Road and Medical Drive, the city’s 142nd roundabout, opened to traffic on April 28. Construction also began on the city’s 143rd roundabout at Range Line Road and 116th Street. Construction is expected to take about 110 days.