Projects

The Veridus Group’s Michigan team was selected as the Owner’s Representative for Okemos Public Schools in Okemos, MI. The Veridus team will be helping Okemos Public Schools in the navigation of a $275 million bond program that will touch multiple projects across the school district. The projects address security, overcrowding, and updating spaces used for athletics, fine arts, and academics.

For many years, Hancock County and the leading employers within the county, such as Hancock Health, Ninestar Connect, and Hitachi Astemo have recognized a need for workforce development, higher education and on-going career training and development for the students and residents of Hancock County. With the continued growth and development around the county, County officials and business leaders believe now is the time to act in order to alleviate the current workforce shortage and provide Hancock County residents a place to learn, grow and develop within their chosen career. Leading the current effort, Hancock Health has retained the services of the Veridus Group to facilitate the project. The priority of the project is to create an integrated K-16+ workforce development ecosystem. A world-class, multi-use learning and innovation center fusing education, private industry and the community. The development concept includes a building which will be home to three separate, but connected areas: 1. Career Training Education (CTE) for the school districts of Hancock County (specifically geared toward grades 9 – 12) 2. Higher Education and professional development opportunities for residents (ie. Ivy Tech, Vincennes, others) 3. Private entity office/lab space innovation area/community gathering space

The Veridus Group was honored to be the Owner’s Representative for the Washington Township Fire Station #144 in Avon, Indiana. Throughout the Hendricks County long-range planning process, a new fire station was placed high on the priority list due to two main factors: population growth and response time. The new 9,500-square-foot Fire Station #144 is crucial to the continued growth and development of the Washington Township community, according to Chief Dan Smith. As service requests increase, the ability to deploy apparatus and personnel more efficiently will allow for reduced response times, thus creating better outcomes when residents in the highest-populated areas experience potentially life-threatening emergencies. The leadership in Washington Township is thrilled to provide this improvement, which is sure to make Hendricks County safer and more enjoyable.

Washington Township in Avon is excited to provide this one-of-a-kind aquatic park for all members of its community to access, discover, and enjoy for years to come. With inclusivity being at the forefront of its design, the Murphy Aquatic Park includes a playground, trails, a connection to Avon Junior Athletic Association, a large recreational hill, a recreation pond, native plantings, and an aquatics facility. The Veridus Group was honored to be the Owner’s Representative and work alongside RL Turner Construction, Axis Architecture, and HWC Engineering to complete this.

The Veridus Group was honored to be the Owner’s Representative for the Johnson County Public Library, a community center that aims to champion learning, improve visibility and usability, and facilitate multi-generational and cultural connection within the county. The library consists of an Adult Learning Center (ALC), Early Childhood Learning area, a STEAM Zone Robotics Learning Lab, public art installations, a nature trail, and plans on adding a community garden. The ALC offers free tutoring services and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. The STEAM Zone Robotics Learning Lab is a brand new space for the Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) system and will offer programming there for all ages. The Veridus Group celebrated the Grand Opening of the library in March of 2022. Johnson County is excited to provide this state-of-the-art building to its community to read, create, and discover for years to come.

We are proud to serve as the Owner’s Representative for the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on a new public gateway that will sustain the purpose and increase the prominence of the site. It will create exciting opportunities for engagement, enhance connectivity in downtown neighborhoods, and celebrate the legacy of Benjamin Harrison in new and beautiful ways. This project involves the Presidential Commons, Citizenship Plaza, and Presidential Promenade.

The City partnered with Hollywood Casino to build this project in 2012. Veridus was selected as the owner’s rep to lead the design and construction teams, secure the hotel franchise approval and deliver the project on time and within budget.

The City of West Lafayette has made multiple relocations of its governmental services over the past several years, which led to a feasibility study to identify a new home for City Hall. This feasibility study resulted in the selection of a 1930’s school building located in the heart of the City. Axis Architecture was identified to design the adaptive re-use of the building and extensive renovations took place in 2020.  The facility opened to the public in January of 2021. The building went through a massive transformation that required significant structural changes. The City is excited to be working in their new permanent home after working from several temporary locations over the years. Veridus was selected to represent the City in the design and construction of this project.

The Carmel Clay Public Library selected Veridus to lead their team through design, construction, and relocation services for an extensive expansion and renovation project. The expansion includes a two story addition for additional adult collection and a new home for the Digital Media Lab. Other expansion and renovation goals include renovated spaces focused on Teen and Children’s services as well as a large 400 person program space for events. The project has required extensive coordination with the City and collaboration from several parties on establishing an 80,000 square foot temporary location in a former grocery facility. Construction of the expansion and renovation began in October of 2020 and is anticipated to be complete in the Summer of 2022.

Veridus was hired by the City of Noblesville to consult on four large public/private partnership projects seeking incentives from the City for development.  Our Community and Economic Development Team continues to help the City understand the private development market, how to coordinate this level of investment through TIF and other funds, and how and when to acquire or dispose of property required for development.

Walter Payton Power Equipment selected Veridus to lead the design and construction teams in the development of a new facility in Whitestown Indiana. The facility included office space for service and sales operations and a 20,000-square-foot service and maintenance structure. This space also included a large drive-through paint booth for crane and construction equipment. The building was designed by Delv Design and constructed by Patterson Horth. Construction was completed in the fall of 2018.

Highland Golf and Country Club selected Veridus to lead the design and construction teams in the development of a new Golf Academy facility that was a joint venture with Butler University. Other improvements were made to the existing clubhouse and pool facilities.

Veridus has worked alongside the Town of Yorktown as a partner in the redevelopment of their downtown and prioritizing key parcels for redevelopment.  The Town announced the Oliver project, which will be a mixed-use residential and commercial building across the Civic Green from its new Town Hall building.

This 70,000 square foot Wellness Center is located on existing park property in West Lafayette and was a result of the city engaging the community in a feasibility study to focus on parks and wellness. The facility includes multiple fitness spaces, gymnasiums, and a beautiful natatorium. The building was designed by architecture firm Perkins+Will and constructed in 2020 by The Skillman Corporation. The facility opened in early 2021 and has been well-received by the community. Veridus represented the City and the Parks Department in the design and construction.

MADE@Plainfield is a collaborative project that brings lifelong learning to adults throughout Central Indiana. This building was designed to address the educational and training needs of local employers by providing a hands-on learning and training experience for students, adults, and employees to grow and learn as they prepare for the future.

In 2023, Veridus worked with the Town of Winfield to develop the Winfield Comprehensive Plan, a strategic document designed to serve as a visionary roadmap for the community’s decision-making processes. This comprehensive plan is grounded in forward-thinking strategies that identify and leverage Winfield’s strengths while addressing local challenges. Acting as a policy guide for development and growth management, it encompasses critical aspects such as land use, transportation, utilities, and public services. Beyond traditional land use planning, the plan integrates strategies to enhance quality of place, connectivity, and economic development, all crucial for guiding Winfield’s growth, development, and investment decisions. Recognizing Winfield as one of Indiana’s fastest-growing communities since 2000, Veridus emphasized the need to manage this growth effectively to maintain the town’s appeal while ensuring high-quality services. The plan addresses the challenges of unplanned rapid growth by advocating for balanced development and incorporates community input from workshops and surveys to reflect residents’ and businesses’ evolving needs. By preserving Winfield’s rural character and periodically updating the plan, the community ensures its alignment with the town’s vision and goals, safeguarding its identity amidst continued population growth and development pressures. The plan serves as a broad yet flexible framework, enabling community leaders to implement a unified vision while adapting to changing conditions over time.

The Steuben County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) collaborated with Veridus to develop a comprehensive, county-wide economic development strategic plan in 2023. This plan, which will steer the county’s development efforts over the next five to ten years, is founded on extensive economic research and thorough stakeholder engagement. Veridus conducted a detailed analysis of economic development, housing, demographic, and socio-economic trends, and engaged over 200 stakeholders to inform the final strategies. Stakeholder engagement, a crucial element of this initiative, garnered support from elected officials, community leaders, and businesses. Veridus employed a variety of methods, including interviews, focus groups, and a public meeting, to gatherstakeholder feedback. Additionally, a community survey was developed to collect further input on the county’s economic development initiatives. The finalized plan provides a strategic framework for future development efforts and growth in Steuben County. The document articulates a five-year vision and serves as a blueprint for success, aiming to propel Steuben County into a thriving future. The plan outlines a carefully constructed roadmap designed to stimulate business growth, enhance the quality of life, attract and retain talent, increase population, and foster collaborative partnerships across Steuben County and the Northeast Indiana region. Sustainability is a core principle of this strategic plan, with growth tactics recognizing the importance of preserving the county’s natural assets, which are essential for long-term prosperity. The most significant challenge facing Steuben County’s future success is the potential decline in population. This plan addresses this issue with targeted strategies to ensure the county’s continued vitality.  

For many years, Hancock County and the leading employers within the county, such as Hancock Health, Ninestar Connect, and Hitachi Astemo have recognized a need for workforce development, higher education and on-going career training and development for the students and residents of Hancock County. With the continued growth and development around the county, County officials and business leaders believe now is the time to act in order to alleviate the current workforce shortage and provide Hancock County residents a place to learn, grow and develop within their chosen career. Leading the current effort, Hancock Health has retained the services of the Veridus Group to facilitate the project. The priority of the project is to create an integrated K-16+ workforce development ecosystem. A world-class, multi-use learning and innovation center fusing education, private industry and the community. The development concept includes a building which will be home to three separate, but connected areas: 1. Career Training Education (CTE) for the school districts of Hancock County (specifically geared toward grades 9 – 12) 2. Higher Education and professional development opportunities for residents (ie. Ivy Tech, Vincennes, others) 3. Private entity office/lab space innovation area/community gathering space

Veridus and Context partnered with Seymour Main Street to complete a streetscape masterplan in 2022. This plan identified specific actionable goals and tactics aimed at improving entrepreneurship, connectivity, identity, and activation of storefronts. Key focus areas of the plan included a cohesive streetscape framework to guide existing and future development, improvement of social gathering spaces, physical aesthetics, and economic vibrancy. A variety of partners were engaged in the planning process to help identify a cohesive a vision that aligns businesses, residents, and property owners. Engagements included individual meetings, focus groups, and public input sessions. Findings from previous planning efforts and data analysis also informed project goals and objectives. These components were synthesized into a long-term vision and implementation road map to aid the decision-making process. Veridus continues to work with Seymour Main Street on implementation of tactics identified during the planning process.

The City of Gary engaged Veridus to attract investment and manage a number of redevelopment initiatives to usher for the city. Historically the cultural and economic engine of Lake County, Gary’s focus is on the regeneration and revitalization of its urban core. The city is located only 25 miles from Chicago and with an important addition to the South Shore Line, is poised to pull incredible investment for commercial and residential projects. Due to the unique investors and interested parties passionate about revitalizing Gary, Veridus is assisting the city by performing due diligence on priority assets and positioning these assets for economic development opportunities. Veridus is also focused on the redevelopment of opportunity areas within the city, and streamlining the development process in terms of incentives, planning and zoning, as well as approval processes with the city’s council and commissions. We also have managed building assessments for priority city-owned properties to prime them for redevelopment.

The Veridus Group was selected by this coalition to lead a study and planning effort to promote smart growth. This included building consensus among a large and diverse group of stakeholders and overseeing the completion of a housing study and land use plan. This work has ultimately identified a need for diverse residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Moving forward, Veridus will be responsible for guiding the implementation of these recommendations and continuing to build consensus about opportunities for smart growth along the Corridor.

The Town of Plainfield has been a great partner with the Veridus Group on a number of projects, engaging our Economic Development, Owner’s Representation, and Building Forensics teams. Starting in 2016, Veridus helped the Town with an economic development strategy, and a downtown revitalization plan. This led to a number of projects over the next few years including the Barlow mixed-use development, Made @ Plainfield, the Prewitt Threatre redevelopment and more. The Veridus Group also served as lead on Made @ Plainfield, collaborative project that brings lifelong learning to adults throughout Central Indiana. This building was designed to address the educational and training needs of local employers by providing a hands-on learning and training experience for students, adults, and employees to grow and learn as they prepare for the future. Opened in the Fall of 2021, Made now houses users like Vincennes University, Ivy Tech, Indiana State University, Work One, Hendricks College Network and others. The Veridus Group also helped with the redevelopment of Plainfield’s Prewitt Theatre, working on behalf of the Town to build a vision for the reuse of the building. Our team helped with the acquisition RFP process, worked on a building assessment to understand the needs of the building for redevelopment, and then managed the construction process for the Town as well. Opened in 2022, the Prewitt Theatre is now a shining example of how a community can redevelop a derelict property into a cultural amenity.

Hired to assist Hancock Health, Veridus helped determine Hancock Health’s vision in developing 140 acres at the southwest corner of I-70 and Mt. Comfort Road. Our team designed and communicated to the development community, ensured the appropriate zoning and financing mechanisms were in place, and assisted in negotiations with interested parties.  The first phase of the campus has begun and is intended to lay the foundation for the expansion of Hancock Health, further serving the immediate and future healthcare needs of Hancock County.  The campus will utilize 25 acres for hospital and medical services with acreage for future development.

Veridus has worked alongside the Town of Speedway as a partner in the redevelopment of Main Street and prioritizing key parcels for redevelopment. Our work has spanned the negotiation of developer deals and strategically planning redevelopment strategies for the Town’s growth.

Veridus was hired by the City of Noblesville to consult on four large public/private partnership projects seeking incentives from the City for development.  Our Community and Economic Development Team continues to help the City understand the private development market, how to coordinate this level of investment through TIF and other funds, and how and when to acquire or dispose of property required for development.

Veridus has worked alongside the Town of Yorktown as a partner in the redevelopment of their downtown and prioritizing key parcels for redevelopment.  The Town announced the Oliver project, which will be a mixed-use residential and commercial building across the Civic Green from its new Town Hall building.

Veridus was hired by the Board of County Commissioners of Tipton County to redevelop over 100 acres for potential industrial uses. This process included data collection and analysis of the physical features of the land and understanding the infrastructure and utility improvements needed to redevelop the land. The Veridus team continues to assist the Commissioners in an acquisition strategy to entice future development to the area.

Cedar Lake is a town in Lake County, Indiana that is centered around a 794-acre lake. Known as a burgeoning recreation hot spot, Cedar Lake has engaged Veridus to help them manage development activities to improve the quality of life for their residents.  

The Veridus Group is helping the Town of McCordsville with the implementation of their town center project. McCordsville is a rapidly growing municipality, and they want to provide their residents a place to interact and shop within the community. The Veridus team is helping with Implementation Strategy, Land Strategy, Development Consulting, P3 Negotiations, and Municipal Advising.

Veridus is on site at the IU Health Saxony Hospital Expansion project observing the installation of precast wall panels. As Building Enclosure Consultants, our team is providing their expertise by reviewing design documents, performing site observations, and providing technical feedback to the design and construction teams to ensure the construction of an optimized building enclosure.

Dan Weekes, director of the Building Forensics Team at The Veridus Group, was retained as an extension to the 908 Group Design Team to provide the punch list assessment of the substantially complete University Student Housing residential buildings in Columbia, South Carolina. The buildings consist of four and five floor level areas comprised of 126 residential units with 486 total beds at approximately 162,300 square feet. “Dan Weekes’ attention to detail was exactly what we were looking for and he was able to assist us in getting this project across the finish line,” said Marcos Waissmann, Director of Design and Planning – 908 Group. Before traveling to the location, Dan reviewed the construction documents to gain an understanding of construction and finishes. Upon arrival on site, the goal of the assessment was to thoroughly review all building areas for substantial completion and general finish conditions, and document any deficiencies or unfinished construction activities that remain to be addressed. This included each residential unit made up of living areas, kitchen, bedrooms, closets, bathrooms and mechanical closets. They also included common areas such as corridors, study spaces, stairs and elevators. Upon completion of each building area and floor level, Dan provided 908 Group with a standardized summary report of punch list conditions or issues remaining to be addressed.

The Veridus Group Building Forensics Team built a new relationship with IU Health Cancer Center. Historically utilizing services from a larger firm, IU Health and Messer Construction knew the Veridus Group would effectively provide Building Enclosure Commissioning Services that identified deficiencies and many construction defects that otherwise would have gone unnoticed. Our Team’s thorough investigation and responsiveness has built a strong relationship with IU Health.

The IU Health West Vertical Expansion included a two-floor expansion of the existing hospital. During construction, it was critical that the Veridus Group help manage and expertly represent the design, construction and occupancy of these additional floors all while the hospital remained in service. This building enclosure commissioning project required Veridus to work with critical water infiltration issues that required assessment, evaluation and repair in order to prevent negative impacts on the open hospital space below. The attention to detail, proactive and collaborative discussions with the hospital teams were essential in the success of this project.

Located on three separate school campuses, Avon Schools looked to build building additions, walkways and parking improvements to their facilities. Veridus Group’s work on this large-scale and intricate project has helped Avon Schools work toward their future planning goals while continuing to provide exceptional facilities for their students, staff and visitors.

The Veridus Group was hired by HIS Constructors to prepare and design the site work for a 16.65 acre site located in Fairland, IN. The flat terrain and initial cost controls limited the site, however with the Veridus Group team and continuous collaboration with the town, the site will break ground in 2021.

As Greenfield Central Schools were looking to expand, the Veridus Group Civil Engineering Team designed three separate building additions that would serve the High School and Middle School campuses. The Veridus Group’s experience in layout and site challenges with school expansions has helped Greenfield and many other school corporations effectively broaden their operations, helping bring top notch education and athletic services to their future generations.

Located along Epler Avenue in Indianapolis, this project required our Civil Engineering expertise and experience in ROW construction. Providing construction documents that included survey, grading and erosion control within a unique design, the Veridus team improved the engineering process by accommodating and preparing essential construction material from design to construction.

The Veridus Group’s Civil Engineering team provided the civil design on a well-known haunted attraction in Indianapolis. Our work on the Thirteenth Hour Haunted Attraction project included site and utility design, stormwater management, and permitting for the construction of a new building with amenities to bring the vacant and dormant site to life. Although there were unique challenges to developing this site that included unconsolidated fill, poor water pressure, and floodplains, our Civil Engineering team partnered with the owner to design the site and strategize on permitting – allowing the immersive haunted attraction to come to fruition. To overcome one of those hurdles, the facility now includes a new water tank for the fire suppression system, which is hidden from view of the guests. While designing the system, there was a leftover ring that is now used as the ring of the Thirteenth Hour entrance clock – a featured piece on the outside of the haunted house.

Veridus Group was hired to complete plans for mass grading, utility design and detention analysis for the roughly 130-acre site, known as Avon Landing in the Town of Avon, IN. Avon Landing is a proposed development site best suited for commercial and industrial. Veridus’ site and civil work on this master-planned development allows the Town to easily understand and market the sites for future development.

The expansion of the Beech Grove High School Athletic facilities included over 35,000 additional square feet for buildings and parking for the High School. As former athletes themselves, the Veridus Civil Engineering Team passionately designed the site to accommodate a new football field, baseball and softball fields, concessions and an early childhood center which will help Beech Grove’s athletics’ department continue to grow and succeed.

The Veridus Group’s experience in school campus design served well when Brownsburg High School campus needed to realign the Mary E Wilson Legal Drain. The analysis of the surrounding watersheds and redesign of storm structures to reroute the drain through the campus was a challenge the Civil Engineering Team mastered. Despite these ecological challenges, the Brownsburg High School will be better suited for any future expansion or additions to its campus.