How to Navigate the Building Permits Process for a Seamless Project
Navigating building permits can seem overwhelming, especially when starting the project is top of mind. Understanding the requirements for building permits and the process…
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Top Considerations for Healthcare Construction Projects
Healthcare construction projects are required to meet specific criteria involving a specialized approach to the entire build. Intentional collaboration with the healthcare experts who…
Community Giveback for Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
Tonn and Blank Construction is proud of our latest community giveback effort to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis in their mission…
Building the Spectrum: Versatile Projects in Valparaiso
Tonn and Blank Construction is showcasing its adaptability and versatile project expertise by leading two vastly different projects in Valparaiso: the luxurious Grand Gardner…
Understanding the Benefits of Design-Build Construction
The process of any construction project, big or small, can often feel overwhelming. How do you know you’ve picked the right designers? What if…
The Pre-Construction Phase: The Basics + What to Expect
Bringing a project to life takes years of experience. Consequently, construction is often a daunting undertaking for those who might not be experienced with…
Safety Manager Receives Lifesaver Award
We are proud to announce that Brian Bogard, Tonn and Blank Construction’s Safety Manager, has been honored with the esteemed Lifesaver Award by the…
Championing Workforce Development with a New Pathway
In response to the ongoing labor shortage in the construction industry, Tonn and Blank Construction has taken a proactive approach by launching the PNW…
FF&E in Construction: The FF&E Process Explained
Waiting for the furniture to arrive might mean the difference between sleeping in a comfortable bed in a new building or watching television from…
Empowering Tomorrow’s Builders through ACE Mentorship
Tonn and Blank Construction has been at the forefront of fostering the next generation of construction professionals through its active involvement in the ACE…
Outstanding Project Safety Award Recipient
Tonn and Blank Construction proudly announces its receipt of the prestigious Outstanding Project Safety Award from the Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS) for the…
One Million Man-hours Without a Lost-Time Injury
We’re thrilled to announce a monumental achievement at Tonn and Blank Construction! As of April 1st, 2024, we’ve accomplished something truly extraordinary: 1,000,582 man-hours…
Feasibility Studies for Construction Projects: An Introduction
Launching a construction project is like embarking on a grand adventure. It takes you on a thrilling journey to transform visions into reality, shape…
The Resurrection of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
From the sanctuary to the sacristy, no stone was left unturned in this monumental church restoration. Our restoration journey spans 10,830 square feet, encompassing…
How BIM (Building Information Modeling) Became the Standard
In the dynamic world of construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is proving a transformative force. The innovative solution is reshaping the architecture, engineering, and…
An Introduction to Off-Site Construction
When your new construction project doesn’t afford you the luxury of time, you can count on off-site construction to save the day. This game-changing…
Manufacturing Plant Expansion at Urschel Laboratories
When Urschel Laboratories – the global leader in foot cutting technology – decided its explosive growth required a massive addition to their headquarters, they…
How Virtual Design Simplifies Construction Projects
Gone are the days when blueprints and two-dimensional drawings were enough to launch a construction project. Today, architects, engineers, and contractors leverage the power…
Building Trades Day with Notre Dame
Notre Dame hosted more than 800 area high school students and educators from 17 schools for the first Building Trades Day on Friday, Oct.…
Schematic Design: The Basics and the Benefits
Scientists have recently used multispectral analysis to discover what appears to be a charcoal drawing underneath the Mona Lisa—a preparatory sketch that Leonardo DaVinci…
Improving the Construction Experience Through In-House Craftmanship
For nearly as long as we’ve been in business, having a custom woodworking shop on site has improved the construction experience through in-house craftsmanship…
Gov. Holcomb Recognizes Hoosier Businesses for Longevity, Impact
Tonn and Blank Construction was honored for an incredible achievement as a staple in Indiana’s business community for the past 100 years. Governor Eric…
Community Connection through ACE Mentor Program
Founded in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program of America is a free, award-winning, afterschool program designed to attract high school students into pursuing careers…
Industrialized Construction Solutions for Active Healthcare Facility
Industrialized construction, also known as modular or prefabricated construction, involves the production of building components or entire modules in a factory setting and their…
Monument Dedication Honors Group Effort to Care for Patients During Pandemic
Stories of a hospital pulling together during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic punctuated the blessing and dedication Tuesday of a Tau Monument at Franciscan Health Mooresville,…
Safety Program Evaluation Results in Preferred Contractor Status
We are thrilled to announce that Tonn and Blank Construction has recently earned CCS-IDOL Certified Partner status by the Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS).…
Habitat ReStore Expands with Community Giveback Program
At Tonn and Blank Construction, we take great pride in protecting the best interest of the communities we build in. A prominent portion of…
Supporting New Pre-Apprenticeship Program in Indianapolis
Indiana OWBLA Certifies New Pre-Apprenticeship with Tonn and Blank Construction The Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (OWBLA), an initiative within the Indiana…
Community Giveback Underway for Paladin, Inc. Renovation
U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan visited Paladin recently, a Michigan City facility providing support and opportunities to children, adults with disabilities, and seniors. The congressman…
Building Wellness for the Hammond Community
Last Friday was an exciting day for the City of Hammond, as our team joined the Crossroads YMCA family, Mayor McDermott and the community…
Team Spotlight – Natalie M.
Natalie is a journeyman carpenter that never pictured herself with a career in the trades, but she’s taken the bull by the horns –…
Burn ‘Em Brewing Grand Opening
Northwest Indiana Community members gathered Friday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Burn ‘Em Brewing’s new location on 2nd Street in Michigan City.…
Breathing New Life into an Architectural Treasure
Preserving the architectural integrity of buildings allow us to keep a physical record of an era. The Gardner School Building has worn many hats…
Lakeshore Bone & Joint Project Team Wins Commercial Project of the Year
Many local construction companies were honored at the annual Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) awards banquet. Our efforts as Construction Manager for the new Lakeshore…
Tonn and Blank Selects New Vice President of Central Indiana
Eric has been a part of the Tonn and Blank team for fifteen years in various capacities, most recently as Director of Safety and…
100-Year Celebration 🎉
On September 22nd, our team members, clients, vendors, and community partners gathered together at our headquarters to celebrate our century in business. It was…
100 Years of Tonn and Blank Construction
For 100 years, Tonn and Blank has been the leading full-service construction management, general contracting, and design-build firm in the Midwest. Take a look…
Tonn and Blank Leads Efforts for Healthcare Workers
Coworkers and staff across Franciscan Health Fitness Centers have pulled together, with the support of Tonn and Blank Construction, to produce much needed PPE…
From Preparation to Action – Navigating COVID-19
Our resources have enabled us to be part of the solution and provide quick response to Franciscan Health for various COVID-19 response needs. We’ve…
Pandemic Response – Our Team Creates Temporary Triage Facilities
Preparing for the patient surge is a challenge for all Healthcare Systems. We’ve moved quickly from preparedness to action in a matter of days…
Computer Services, Inc. Addition and Renovation
Tonn and Blank Construction was tasked with providing an addition and renovation to a facility that has seen five additions since being built in…
Construction Begins on Acute Care Hospital in Northwest Indiana
Franciscan Health and Beacon Health System broke ground Friday on the $21.6 million Franciscan Beacon Hospital in LaPorte. The project officially got underway after…
Orthopedics Care Expansion into Carmel, Indiana
A long-recognized leader in orthopedic surgery and programs, Franciscan Health is developing plans to expand those services in Central Indiana. With the intent to…
Construction Begins at Franciscan Beacon Hospital
Franciscan Health and Beacon Health have broken ground on the $21.6 million Franciscan Beacon Hospital. The new hospital should be completed in 2020 and…
Tonn and Blank Named in Top 400 Contractors
The ENR Midwest region includes Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin, an area that’s over 1,200 miles long…
New Habitat Homeowner in Northwest Indiana Excited to Move In
CROWN POINT, Indiana – Carol Swisher, a longtime cafeteria employee at Franciscan Heath Crown Point, receives the keys to her new Habitat for Humanity…
Tonn and Blank Wins Commercial Project of the Year
More than 70 companies were honored at the annual Construction Advancement Foundation awards banquet, staged last week by the Northwest Indiana Business Round Table…
Achatz Expansion Commemorates Improvements to University of Saint Francis Science Complex
After stressing the relationship between faith and science, Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gave the blessing at the Achatz Phase 1 Expansion Blessing…
Ribbon Cutting: New Cancer Center in Munster
Speaking at the official opening Monday of the Franciscan Health Munster Cancer Center, Bishop Donald Hying said patients will enter the doors with fear…
Franciscan Health Condensing Service to Olympia Fields Hospital
The Franciscan Alliance has plans to close St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights in a month. Original plans to condense services and close the…
Groundbreaking: University of St. Francis Fort Wayne Chapel and Science Addition
The University of Saint Francis is embarking on two signature projects that will more vividly demonstrate the Catholic integration of faith and reason. USF…
Replacement Hospital Taking Shape
The 86-acre site at the corner of I-94 and US 421 is taking shape as the new home of Franciscan Health Michigan City. The 420,000…
Old St. Francis Hospital Demolition
Tonn and Blank will be managing the demolition of the former St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove. Click here to learn more.
University of St. Francis Dedication
The transformation is complete for the former Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce building and Scottish Rite Center for the University of St. Francis.…
Groundbreaking: St. Elizabeth West Tower
Franciscan St. Elizabeth and Tonn and Blank broke ground on the new West Tower project. The West Tower will be three stories, 106,000 square…
Groundbreaking: Munster Cancer Center
The new $46 million Cancer Center at Munster will be a 83,500-square-foot, three-story addition. Services include radiation oncology treatment, medical oncology-infusion therapy, 15-chair infusion…
Groundbreaking: New Emergency Department
Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health – Crawfordsville The new 14,000 sq. ft. Emergency Department project broke ground on May 23 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health…
Tonn and Blank Wins Contractor of the Year, Project of the Year
Tonn and Blank was the recipient of several awards at this year’s Construction Advancement Foundation and Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable Award Banquet. CAF Commercial…
Groundbreaking: New Replacement Hospital
The official groundbreaking for the St. Anthony Michigan City replacement hospital was held on May 3, 2016. This roughly $233 million replacement hospital sits…
Groundbreaking: Olympia Fields New Inpatient Pavilion and Emergency Department
The $137 million new inpatient pavilion and expanded ER broke ground on May 26. The new pavilion will house a state-of-the-art obstetrics unit, an…
Artspace Groundbreaking
The transformation of the Warren Building will begin today as the Artspace Uptown Artist Loft project kicks off. The mixed-use project includes 44 affordable…