News & Events
3/5/10 - Steinberger Construction / LMU Conduct Energy Audit
2/9/10 - Steinberger Construction Recognized as One of the Safest Contractors in Indiana
2/8/10 - Caterpillar LEED Project Highlighted by Koreteck
12/4/09 - Steinberger Staff Achieve ASHE / OSHA-30 Certifications
10/13/09 - Steinberger Wins Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser
10/9/09 - Steinberger / Caterpillar, Inc. Receive Award For LEED Gold Building
Steinberger Construction / LMU Conduct Energy Audit
3/5/10 - High energy costs don’t just affect residences; they hit local businesses, too. Steinberger Construction was looking for a way to conserve energy and lower costs, so they turned to Logansport Municipal Utilities for advice.
LMU enrolled Steinberger in their Energy Audit Program to audit the company’s usage and to recommend energy-saving procedures. LMU’s Bob Dunderman managed the auditing process. “This program is a great tool for companies to see where their energy is being consumed and how to reduce that consumption”, says Bob Dunderman, LMU Electric Distribution Manager.
The audit begins by measuring the company’s actual current usage with a meter installed by LMU to establish baseline energy usage. Then, energy usage experts at Balance Engineering, a Carmel, Indiana engineering firm, create a computerized model to show total energy use. The HVAC system size and type, amount of insulation, amount of space, number of windows, and lighting type are all part of the modeling process.
Balance then uses that model to demonstrate the energy savings created by different changes. “Steinberger Construction has done an excellent job of planning and operating their facility for minimum energy usage,” reported Jack Staley of Balance Engineering. The audit pointed out ways the company could improve even further. Each suggestion included the total cost as well as the payback period so the company could evaluate the most effective changes.
Steinberger Construction has already begun implementing the changes suggested and expects to save thousands of dollars in utility bills because of the audit. Steinberger would like to thank LMU for providing such a great service. LMU has implemented this program to be proactive in saving energy for our customers and being environmentally responsible. As resources become available LMU will be conducting more energy audits throughout the year.
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.
