News & Events
Steinberger Construction Recognized as One of the Safest Contractors in Indiana
2/9/10 - Steinberger Construction Inc., Logansport, has been awarded Certified Partner status with the Indiana Department of Labor and the Metro Indianapolis Council for Construction Safety (MICCS). The company is one of 48 contractors in the state recognized for having safety performance among the top 20% of construction companies in the nation.
To be certified, a company must have at least 20% fewer injuries than the national average, have no catastrophic or fatal injuries, have a comprehensive safety and health program, and pass an in depth safety audit.
Certified Partners are exempted from general scheduled inspections by Indiana OSHA in recognition of their commitment to safety. Steinberger Construction is proud to have achieved this safety gold standard.
Caterpillar LEED Project Highlighted by Koreteck
2/8/10 - The Steinberger-built Caterpillar LEED Gold office building was highlighted in Koreteck's Build Better newsletter. Koreteck, a solid core insulated wall panel system, was a major component in the enery performance credit. To see the full article, click here.
Steinberger Staff Achieve ASHE / OSHA-30 Certifications
12/4/09 - Steinberger staff members have recently achieved additional professional certifications, continuing Steinberger Construction’s commitment to safety and wellness.
Ed Keeler and Travis Graves have recently completed the ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate program. ASHE, the American Society for Healthcare Engineering, provides the course, which focuses on hospital construction safety topics like infection control, patient comfort, and air quality.
Ben Thompson and Matt Farris recently completed OSHA 30 Hour for Construction training, giving them specialist knowledge to recognize and prevent safety hazards on the job.
Steinberger Wins Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser
10/13/09 - Steinberger team members Joe Zinsmeister, Matt Lewellen, and Loryn Martin won the Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, the annual fundraiser of the Literacy Volunteers of Cass County. Click here to read all about it in the article from the Pharos Tribune.
Steinberger / Caterpillar, Inc. Receive Award For LEED Gold Building
10/9/09 - Steinberger Construction Inc. and Caterpillar, Inc., Lafayette were recently honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana (ABC) at their annual awards banquet. Both companies received the Award of Honor for the $2 to $10 million dollar Industrial category, for the A-1 Engineering Building at the Lafayette, Indiana Caterpillar plant. Projects were judged by constructability, safety and unique materials and methods.
The team faced the challenge of completing the 25,000 square foot building in sixteen weeks while meeting the green building requirements for LEED. LEED®, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building rating system administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. There are four project levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The Caterpillar A-1 Engineering Building has achieved LEED Gold. There are six main tenets of the LEED system: site sustainability, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor air quality, and innovation and design.
Steinberger Team Members Earn LEED AP Credentials
June 9, 2009 - Steinberger Construction, Inc. is proud to announce that five team members have earned the prestigious LEED® Accredited Professional credentials, recognizing their knowledge and expertise in green building. As LEED APs, Jim Steinberger, Matt Lewellen, Brant Myers, Ben Thompson, and Chris Brennan will be able to guide clients through the LEED process.
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for green building. It sets objective criteria for sustainable building projects, emphasizing lower operational costs, energy and water conservation, a safe and healthy workplace, and waste reduction. There are seven major focus areas: site sustainability, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, regional priority, and innovation and design.
The criteria can be as simple as installing a bicycle rack to encourage alternative transportation, or as complex as an energy model to lower building energy costs and create a more comfortable, productive workplace. LEED Accredited Professionals guide owners through the process to determine the right sustainable practices for their project.
