Ancon Updates Prairie Street Mennonite Church!

Ancon Updates Prairie Street Mennonite Church!

Updated modern interior feel

Prairie Street Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN-Ancon Construction is excited to announce that a building addition and interior design upgrades for the Prairie Street Mennonite Church have been completed.  The project was overseen by Ancon Project Manager Doug VonGunten and Field Superintendent Steve Taylor.  The project entailed a fellowship hall expansion, patio, new restrooms, coffee station, an entire re-roof with improved insulation values as well as the redesign of the main circulation corridor with an open atrium design.

Before-Dark Uninviting Corridor

After-Added skylight and renovations to create an inviting space.

“The Ancon team worked closely with the building committee on several ministry design challenges such as existing issues of overcrowding, outdated restrooms, and failing flat roofs which held water,” explained Ancon Designer Matthew VanSoest.  “Our ministry design solution created an open, natural day lit fellowship hall with visual and physical access to the patio and landscape, spacious ADA restrooms on the main level, and a sloped Kalwall® Translucent Roof System – which not only allows roof top water to drain more efficiently, but exposes the original stain glass windows of the original church building.”

Prairie Street partnered with Ancon using the Design Build method for this project leveraging our in house architects.  Church specialists at Ancon form a Design-Build team which strives to listen and to understand a congregation’s unique ministry.  We have found that no two churches are a like – so finding the appropriate solution to the current ministry needs or for the needs of the future must be strategically and thoughtfully examined.  Utilizing the design build method allowed Prairie Street to get exactly the look and feel that they wanted, begin construction quicker and kept the project on budget.  The ultimate question we ask: How will ministry goals shape spatial needs?  Evaluating the project scope, defining priorities, and planning for the future with one purpose – enhancing our Lord’s Kingdom here on Earth.

Is your church or institution ready for an update, addition or new home?  Contact us HERE to get your project started!

Ancon is Growing!  Open Position Announcement-Job Site Superintendent

Ancon is Growing! Open Position Announcement-Job Site Superintendent

Superintended Job Posting

Ancon Construction, an established and growing Commercial Design Build Construction Company, is looking for a dynamic individual to join our superintendent’s team.

Superintendent Qualifications

  • Five (5) proven years as a true lead supervisor
  • Willingness to be a “working” superintendent on small jobs as needed
  • Knowledge on concrete, form work and high end interior finishes
  • Experience working with pre-engineered metal building construction methods
  • Ability to read plans and high level communication skills with project managers
  • Experience working/coordinating with area subcontractors
  • Ability to control a job site and communicate to project managers and client
  • Proven track record successfully completing large complex commercial projects
  • Experience running projects ranging from 2-15 million dollars in size
  • Proficiency with safety procedures
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Proven and effective management skills over contracted trades as well as provide leadership to carpenters, and laborers
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must have clean DMV and be able to pass background and health checks

Compensation

  • We offer stable employment and a great compensation package including:
  • Competitive base salary plus profit sharing
  • Company provided truck & gas card
  • Complete health and dental plan
  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • 401k plan & ESOP company stock program
  • Team based environment, with a culture set for positive dynamic growth
  • Incentive pay

Company & Contact Info

Ancon Construction is looking for a talented commercial construction Superintendent with a diverse project background to add to the Ancon team.  Ancon Construction a leader in the design build construction industry and are known for interesting and unique projects, many of which have received design awards and have been featured in respected publications.  Ancon is a 100% employee owned company serving our region for over 40 years.  As a result of this rare opening and our culture we treat hiring the right teammate very seriously.  We work in a variety of sectors from commercial, manufacturing, medical, office, institutional, recreation, and high-tech facilities.  Ancon has delivered some of the region’s most important projects.  Our company and culture is set for growth and we pride ourselves on our quality and relationship based partners that we work with. The majority of the projects for this open position will be located in northern Indiana & southern Michigan.

Please send resume and cover letter to Don@anconconstruction.com or deliver to our office located at 2146 Elkhart Rd., Goshen, IN 46526

Ancon is Growing!  Open Position Announcement-Concrete Finisher/Form Carpenter

Ancon is Growing! Open Position Announcement-Concrete Finisher/Form Carpenter

Concrete Finisher/Form Carpenter Job Posting

Ancon Construction Inc.,leader in the commercial construction industry, is seeking qualified concrete finishers/form carpenters with the ability to smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, foundations to specified textures using combinations of hand tools, power tools, including floats, trowels and screed.  The majority of projects will be located in central northern Indiana & southern Michigan.  Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience working on larger commercial concrete projects with references.

Requirements

  • Current valid driver’s license is required
  • Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Physical
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to work in teams with good interpersonal skills
  • All team members are required to provide their own basic concrete tools
  • Ability to problem solve in the field
  • Good communication
  • 3-5 years’ experience working on larger commercial projects (references required)
  • Punctual, reliable and willing to work longer if a job requires extra time
  • Flexibility to work on a variety of jobsites
  • Emphasis on job site safety & following Ancon safety program

Compensation

  • We offer stable employment and a great compensation package including:
  • Competitive base salary plus profit sharing
  • Complete health and dental plan
  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • 401k plan & ESOP company stock program
  • Team based environment, with a culture set for positive dynamic growth

Company & Contact Info

Ancon Construction a leader in the design build construction industry and are known for interesting and unique projects, many of which have received design awards and have been featured in respected publications.  Ancon is a 100% employee owned company serving our region for over 40 years.  As a result of this rare opening, combined with our our culture, we treat hiring the right teammates very seriously.  We work in a variety of sectors from commercial, manufacturing, medical, office, institutional, recreation, and high-tech facilities.  Ancon has delivered some of the region’s most important projects.  Our company and culture is set for growth and we pride ourselves on our quality and relationship based partners that we work with. The majority of the projects for this open position will be located in northern Indiana & southern Michigan.

Please send resume and cover letter to Don@anconconstruction.com or deliver to our office located at 2146 Elkhart Rd., Goshen, IN 46526

Evil Czech Brewery Wins Best Beer Bar in Indiana!

Evil Czech Brewery Wins Best Beer Bar in Indiana!

Craftbeer.com recently released its annual list of 2017 Great American Beer Bars and Evil Czech Brewery of Mishawaka, IN took home the award for the state of Indiana as the best Great American Beer Bar for 2017.  Open since 2011, Evil Czech Brewery has been brewing their brand of wicked beers onsite while serving a creative variety of lunch and dinner offerings.  Check out the link HERE to see some of the beers they offer.

Ancon Construction was proud to work with Evil Czech where we designed and built their new home in 2011.  Evil Czech joins a list of many of our clients that have won national and regional awards.

Other regional winners in our area for 2017 include:

Everyone at Ancon Construction would like to congratulate Evil Czech and their staff on this national recognition and we are proud to say we played a small part in their success.

Are you thinking of starting a brewery or restaurant?  Contact us HERE to get your project started!

Cheers!