Association News

ICA's 2009 Membership Meeting Date Announced

Final preparations are being made for ICA's 2009 Annual Membership Meeting. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 19. ICA will be heading to the newly-renovated Wyndham Indianapolis West (formerly the Adam’s Mark Hotel) with another round of excellent speakers, topical informational sessions and the always popular relationship building/networking session. We hope to see all of you there! New members are especially encouraged to attend. Click here for the event flyer.

Register Now for “Indiana’s Alternative Energy Future”

Association members are invited to attend an educational presentation and networking event on October 7. Ann D. Murtlow, president & CEO of Indianapolis Power and Light Company, will speak about the future of energy and the impact traditional and alternative energy sources will have on the construction industry. The ICA Education Committee is hosting this event from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Indianapolis Marriott East. Click here for more details and to register.

ICA Welcomes New Member

Interstate Structures, Inc. is the association’s newest member.[more]

Bid Notices

Click here to see details of upcoming public works bidding opportunities throughout the state.

INDOT Letting Information

Additional Information: INDOT Letting of August 12, 2009

Bids as Read: INDOT Special Economic Stimulus Letting of August 26, 2009

Prospective Bidders: INDOT Regular Letting of September 10, 2009

INDOT News

New Specifications Effective for Some September Contracts

The 2010 edition of the INDOT Standard Specifications will be applicable beginning with some contracts to be let in September 2009. [more]

Industry News

Top Notch to Host Labor Management Partnership Dinner

Top Notch of Indiana – an association of construction employers and labor organizations – will host its second annual Labor Management Partnership Dinner on Thursday, October 15 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. The keynote speaker, Mark Breslin of Breslin Strategies, will discuss maintaining productivity in today’s economic climate. Upper-level management and tradesmen alike are encouraged to attend. Cost is $60 per person or $450 per table of eight. Click here for more details. Registrations should be sent directly to Top Notch.

IPS Releases Phase III Capital Projects

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recently released a summary of its Phase III Capital Improvement Program. Click here for an overview of upcoming projects for the remainder of 2009 through 2011.

State News

Jail Construction Standards Proposed

American Correctional Association construction standards would have to be followed for jail renovations and additions under rules proposed by the Indiana Department of Correction. [more]

Toolbox Talk

Cell Phones - Invaluable Tool or Dangerous Distraction? [more]

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