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Ancon Construction Welcomes A New Project Manager

Ancon Construction Welcomes A New Project Manager

by | Nov 22, 2022 | Ancon News

Project Manager, Brian Adkins, joins the Ancon Construction team.

Goshen, Ind., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022 – Ancon Construction is happy to announce and welcome Brian Adkins to their Project Management team. Brian joins the Ancon team with many years of experience and returns home to the Elkhart area after spending 17 years in Colorado.

“I am excited to join the Team at Ancon Construction! After nearly 28 years in the Concrete Construction Industry, with 17 great years of building in the western and southern U.S., I look forward to bringing my talents to the General Contracting arena. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity Doug VonGunten, and the Ancon team has provided me. My wife, Crystal, and I are thrilled with the ‘full circle’ we have completed in our return home to the Elkhart area with our three amazing children, allowing us to have all attended and graduated from the same school system (Concord). I look forward to continuing an already rewarding career with a first-class organization that truly stands out among the competition,” shared Brian.

Brian attended Purdue University with studies in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. In his spare time, Brian enjoys skiing and traveling with his family, home renovation projects, coaching/teaching baseball, fishing, and recreational softball.

Ancon Construction President Doug VonGunten shares, “We welcome Brian and his family back to the Michiana area and to Ancon. Brian brings more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry in many different capacities. His experience and skills will be a great addition to our team, and we are excited about his future. With an all-around great skillset, we believe he will be a great fit and long-term, high performer for Ancon.”

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Amy Self, Ancon Construction’s Marketing Manager, at aself@anconconstruction.com or (574) 533-9561.

 

About Ancon Construction:

Ancon Construction is a commercial in-house design-build contractor offering a full range of services, including planning, site selection, development, architectural design, rezoning, code compliance, construction, remodeling, and maintenance. Based in Goshen, Indiana, Ancon is a 100% employee-owned company and a regional leader in commercial design-build that has defined architecture and construction in the Michiana community since 1975.

Ancon Construction shares Construction Award with Shady Creek Winery

Ancon Construction shares Construction Award with Shady Creek Winery

by | Nov 16, 2022 | Ancon News

(L to R) James Schwartz, Julie Schwartz, Jenna Schwartz, JT Schwartz, and Jennifer Schwartz owners of Shady Creek Winery; Matt VanSoest Designer, Chris Morrical Project Manager, Bryan Baer Designer and Ben King Architect from Ancon Construction.

Ancon Construction Shares Construction Award with Shady Creek Winery

Ancon Construction’s architectural team and project manager met with the owners of Shady Creek Winery last week to share the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky (ABC) Excellence in Construction Award. The award recognizes the winery’s recently completed renovation, building expansion, and site development projects.

“With such a unique construction project, we needed the right partner to bring our vision to life. Ancon’s entire team provided clear direction, attention to detail, and dedication to our project. Together, we established a gorgeous wine destination in the heart of Northwest Indiana to share with wine lovers for years to come,” said JT Schwartz, President of Shady Creek Winery.

Matt VanSoest shared, “The Shady Creek Winery project was a thrilling and rewarding project for the Ancon team. The multi-year endeavor achieved a highly detailed building, intricate interiors, and strong connections to the immediate landscape. Working with the Owner and producing a project which focuses so strongly on guest user experience was a great opportunity to further our understanding of how places and spaces impact people.”

 

About ABC of Indiana/Kentucky, Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award:

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky (ABC) seek to recognize the outstanding projects built by its members every year with their Excellence in Construction Awards. Such recognition builds greater awareness in local communities of the quality of work produced by Merit Shop contractors and their employees.

Furthermore, the Excellence in Construction competition represents the quality of the companies in the association. ABC’s Award of Excellence in Construction honors the skill and creativity of the entire team – contractor, owner, architect, and engineer – responsible for an outstanding project. The award recipients excel in innovation, quality, communication, and safety.

Click here to learn more about this project.

 

About Ancon Construction:

Ancon Construction is a commercial in-house design-build contractor offering a full range of services, including planning, site selection, development, architectural design, rezoning, code compliance, construction, remodeling, and maintenance. Based in Goshen, Indiana, Ancon is a 100% employee-owned company and a regional leader in commercial design-build that has defined architecture and construction in the Michiana community since 1975.

Ancon Construction shares Excellence in Construction Award with TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre

Ancon Construction shares Excellence in Construction Award with TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre

by | Nov 11, 2022 | Ancon News

(L to R) Ben King, Ancon Construction Architect, Doug VonGunten, Ancon Construction President, Dr. Daniel Klauer, TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre Owner, and Glen Kauffmann, Ancon Construction Project Manager.

Dr. Klauer’s office celebrating the Indiana/Kentucky, Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award with Ancon Construction.

 

Ancon Construction Shares Construction Award With TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre

Goshen, Ind., Thursday, November 10, 2022 – Ancon Construction’s president Doug VonGunten, Architect Ben King, and Project Manager Glen Kauffmann shared the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky, Excellence in Construction Merit Award with TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre.

“Ancon was first class through the entire process. I found we could always communicate in a transparent fashion, and I was kept up to speed along the way. I’d build and design again with them without hesitation,” said Dr. Daniel Klauer

Ben King shared, “It was an honor to work with Dr. Klauer through the design and construction of his new office. Bringing Dr. Klauer’s goals and dreams for his new location to life was a pleasure through our true design-build process. I am proud of our entire team, both office and field staff, for all they accomplished on this project.

 

About ABC of Indiana/Kentucky, Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award:

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky (ABC) seek to recognize the outstanding projects built by its members every year with their Excellence in Construction Awards. Such recognition builds greater awareness in local communities of the quality of work produced by Merit Shop contractors and their employees.

Furthermore, the Excellence in Construction competition represents the quality of the companies in the association. ABC’s Award of Excellence in Construction honors the skill and creativity of the entire team – contractor, owner, architect, and engineer – responsible for an outstanding project. The award recipients excel in innovation, quality, communication, and safety.

Click here to learn more about this project.

 

About Ancon Construction:

Ancon Construction is a commercial in-house design-build contractor offering a full range of services, including planning, site selection, development, architectural design, rezoning, code compliance, construction, remodeling, and maintenance. Based in Goshen, Indiana, Ancon is a 100% employee-owned company and a regional leader in commercial design-build that has defined architecture and construction in the Michiana community since 1975.

Ancon Construction shares “Excellence in Construction” Award with Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic

Ancon Construction shares “Excellence in Construction” Award with Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic

by | Oct 20, 2022 | Ancon News

 

(L to R) Ben King, Ancon Construction Architect, Dr. Stephanie Harr and Jessica Murphy, Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic owners, Doug VonGunten, Ancon Construction President

Today Ancon Construction’s president, Doug VonGunten and Architect, Ben King, shared the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Indiana/Kentucky, Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award with Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic owners Jessica Murphy and Dr. Stephanie Harr. Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic, located at 13471 SR 23 in Granger, Indiana, is a deeply rooted business in Northern Indiana that has been providing veterinary services to our region for decades.

“Ancon’s boots were on the ground and their hearts were in this project. They made our hospital a home with lots of collaboration and time, we collectively built an incredible veterinary hospital to last the next 40 years,” said Jessica Murphy.

Doug VonGunten shared, “It was a pleasure to work alongside Jessica and her team. This project showcases Ancon’s strong design-build work and commitment to excellence. I could not be prouder of our team for their talent and hard work. This recognition reinforces the great things our employee-owners are doing. I am really excited about the future and what our team can accomplish.”

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky (ABC) seek to recognize the outstanding projects built by its members every year with their Excellence in Construction Awards. Such recognition builds greater awareness in local communities of the quality of work produced by Merit Shop contractors and their employees.

Furthermore, the Excellence in Construction competition represents the quality of the companies in the association. ABC’s Award of Excellence in Construction honors the skill and creativity of the entire team – contractor, owner, architect, and engineer – responsible for an outstanding project. The award recipients excel in innovation, quality, communication, and safety.

This project was designed and built to create a facility that was welcoming to all. Click here to learn more about this project.

 

ABOUT ANCON CONSTRUCTION:

Ancon Construction is a commercial in-house design-build contractor offering a full range of services, including planning, site selection, development, architectural design, rezoning, code compliance, construction, remodeling, and maintenance. Based in Goshen, Indiana, Ancon is a 100% employee-owned company and a regional leader in commercial design-build that has defined architecture and construction in the Michiana community since 1975.

 

Ancon Construction Receives Three “Excellence in Construction” Awards

Ancon Construction Receives Three “Excellence in Construction” Awards

by | Oct 4, 2022 | Ancon News

 

Back row (L to R): Derek Lamson, Superintendent, Chris Morrical, Project Manager, Doug VonGunten, President, Bryan Baer, Designer. Front row (L to R) Ben King, Architect, Glen Kauffmann, Project Manager, Tony Garrett, Superintendent, and Matt VanSoest, Designer.
Ancon Construction is happy to announce they received three awards at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Indiana/Kentucky, Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala ceremonies on September 29. The EIC Awards Gala took place at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis.
Two awards were Awards of Excellence: one for their Shady Creek Winery Project and a second for their Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic Project, both in commercial categories. The third award was an Award of Merit for their TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre Project in the Healthcare category.
Ancon Construction President Doug VonGunten shared, “Each of these projects showcases Ancon’s strong design-build work and commitment to excellence. I could not be more proud of our team for their talent and hard work. This recognition reinforces the great things our employee-owners are doing. I am really excited about the future and what our team can accomplish.” 
 
A brief highlight of each project:
Delivers a state-of-the-art winery experience.
•            Heavy timbers used to construct some of the building were sourced from Austria.
•            A transparent barrel room and racking system displaying their wine, fabricated in Italy!
•            A mixture of small, intimate spaces and areas for larger gatherings.
•            A private tasting room, upstairs lounge area, event space, bars, fireplaces, and outdoor seating areas all overlooking a beautifully landscaped scenic outdoor seating area.
 
A deeply rooted business in Northern Indiana that has been providing veterinary services to our region for decades. This project was designed and built to create a facility that was welcoming to all.
•            The entry features a large and very welcoming lobby with distinct seating areas nestled between their trademark lobby fish tanks, also showcasing beautiful timbers.
•            The Ancon Construction Team and the owner worked closely together using lean thinking to improve day-to-day processes and operations.
•            The building allows beautiful natural daylight, transparency through critical work areas, and strong sight lines.
 
The eco-friendly build offers a warm, inviting, modern farmhouse feel – simple yet elegant.
•            Rooflines are cladded in solar panels.
•            Abundance of windows offers spectacular natural lighting and transparency between the indoors and the scenic wooded property.
•            A 24-foot-wide glass garage door separates the lobby and a seminar room that can be opened, allowing the separate spaces to become one large event room.
ABOUT ANCON CONSTRUCTION:
Ancon Construction is a commercial in-house design-build contractor offering a full range of services, including planning, site selection, development, architectural design, rezoning, code compliance, construction, remodeling, and maintenance. Based in Goshen, Indiana, Ancon is a 100% employee-owned company and a regional leader in commercial design-build that has defined architecture and construction in the Michiana community since 1975.