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News Release Purdue University Northwest (PNW) once again has been designated by the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Northern Indiana and Chicago StormReady Advisory Boards as a StormReady university. The certification applies to both the Hammond and Westville campuses, as well as the Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, and makes PNW one of only…

News Release The more than 60 Northwest Indiana companies that attended the 2020 NWIBRT Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing helped raise $10,000 for area nonprofits. Proceeds will be distributed this week. The outing was a joint effort between the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT), the Northwest Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council (NWIBCTC), and the…

News Release A construction safety expert from The Pangere Corporation, a commercial and industrial contractor based in Gary, IN, has been volunteering their time to educate Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students about OSHA standards and best practices on the jobsite. As part of the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable’s (NWIBRT) “Train When it Rains” program, students…

News Release In a year of unpredictable outcomes and business projections, the manufacturing industry took a hit early in the COVID-19 pandemic but is bouncing back to end the year strong. The 2020 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: COVID-19 Special Edition, conducted by Katz, Sapper & Miller in partnership with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business at…

News Release The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the National Safety Council (NSC) have released the results of an expansive safety salary survey, analyzing responses from over 9,200 respondents to identify the typical salary and benefits of safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) professionals in an extensive report and online calculator. The median base…

Advanced Engineering Services NWIBRT members will have a new way to connect with contractors and owners. The FREE web series called “Meet the Owner/General Contractor” will provide attendees a one-on-one platform to learn about NWI contractors, make new contacts, and learn about new projects. Participating is easy, convenient, and just might kickstart your next big…

News Release Conexus Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College launched the nation’s first training program for commercial truck driving that is covered by federal student loans and enhances a graduate’s employability in the increasingly growing trucking industry. The CDL+ curriculum will be offered beginning January 2021 at five Ivy Tech campuses and is currently enrolling…

By Nick Dmitrovich with the Purdue Research Foundation Making business decisions is hard, especially if you’re a manufacturer in 2020. Lots of company leaders probably wish they had clairvoyance or some kind of magic crystal ball that would let them look ahead at cost estimates and predictive modeling. As impossible as it may seem, new…

Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo joined state and local officials to announce the Northwest Indiana Region as Indiana’s eighth 21st Century Talent Region, a statewide designation awarded to Indiana communities focused on working collaboratively to attract, develop, and connect talent. “As a LaPorte native, this particular 21st Century Talent Region designation…

As posted on NWI Times October 18, 2020 – https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/new-web-series-showcases-the-regions-contractors-construction-projects/article_f69017a0-7910-5540-8eb2-737e25b4eddf.html   A new web series will showcase the Region’s contractors and try to link them up with property owners looking to build new buildings or do maintenance projects. The Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable, a nonprofit council of local construction firms, is producing the online show…

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE: MT), pursuant to which Cleveland-Cliffs will acquire substantially all of the operations of ArcelorMittal USA LLC and its subsidiaries for approximately $1.4 billion. Upon closure of the transaction, Cleveland-Cliffs will be the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North…

Written by Nick Dmitrovich for BuildingIndiana.com Published Oct. 7, 2020 – https://www.buildingindiana.com/examining-the-hardest-contractor-jobs/ Construction work can be brutal at times. Shake hands with a contractor if you ever need proof of that, but prepare for the possibility of damaged fingers. Tough work produces tough people, and it’s easy to tell when a person has worked a…

The Pangere Corporation NWIBRT members will have a new way to connect with contractors and owners. Starting Thursday, October 22, NWIBRT will be premiering a new FREE web series called “Meet the Owner/General Contractor,” which will provide attendees a one-on-one platform to learn about NWI contractors, make new contacts, and learn about new projects. Each…

Stevenson Crane Service Inc. (SCS), a company specializing in mobile heavy lifting equipment, announced it has expanded and diversified parts capabilities. The company has expanded its parts service area into international parts procurement and the sourcing of hard-to-find items, including distributorship for the Load King line which has taken over production of the Terex truck…

Shared from Building Indiana – https://www.buildingindiana.com/15-environmental-projects-receive-funding/ NIPSCO announced recipients of its 2020 Environmental Action Grant, which will be awarded to 15 local organizations that applied for the opportunity earlier this year. In its fifth year, NIPSCO’s Environmental Grant has donated $250,000 to date, helping 74 projects come to fruition. This year’s recipients feature pollinator habitats at…

The Franciscan Alliance Board of Directors have approved funding approximately $20 million in projects that will bring additional services to the former Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital location on Homer Street. The board approved the funding to completely repurpose Franciscan Health’s Homer Street campus after the opening of a new hospital at 3500 Franciscan Way…

City of Gary Uses Smart Technology to Enhance Public Safety Gary, Ind. – The City of Gary is programming a smarter city and enhancing its public safety efforts – made possible by a public safety grant from NIPSCO – with the installation of Databouy’s ShotPoint gunfire detection system in two of the city’s priority neighborhoods…

NWIBRT Elite Partner Fluor We are here to stay Operating for more than 100 years, Fluor helps clients to improve performance and extend their asset life, focusing on minimizing downtime, enhancing cost-effective production, and maximizing return on investment, while working to the highest health, safety, and environmental standards. The Northwest Indiana Hub is equipped to…

NWIBRT Annual Golf Outing For approximately two decades, men and women of NWIBRT and greater NWI have come out in July to get together to network, have a couple beers, eat some delicious food and play some golf. This year’s event is no different! What it’s all about The event brings together professionals from an…

Construction Advancement Foundation Awards At the Construction Advancement Foundation’s (CAF) recent awards banquet, leading contractors from all over the region gathered together to celebrate the most outstanding achievements from the local construction industry over the past year. Dozens of firms were in attendance, forming a roster of more than 600 of the industry’s top professionals,…

CAF/NWIBRT Safety Awards Banquet The men and women who ensure that workers on Northwest Indiana jobsites make it home safely to their families each night should be considered heroes. There used to be a time, not that long ago in fact, when roughly 11 percent of workers in Indiana were injured on the job each…

NWIBRT Elite Partner Franciscan WorkingWell Franciscan WorkingWell is your company’s one source for all occupational health services from wellness and education to rehabilitation. They assure a more efficient continuum of care, better case management, a unified team of healthcare professionals and customized approach to your healthcare needs. WorkingWell’s healthcare options can be packaged to best…

ArcelorMittal expands the use of drones for critical energy-related detections Two ArcelorMittal USA facilities, Burns Harbor and Cleveland, are utilizing aerial camera drones to inspect energy-related infrastructures. Over the past few years, the use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the industry has become increasingly popular, allowing companies to reduce costs and gain a new perspective on…