True Design-Build, 3-Part Video Series

True Design-Build, 3-Part Video Series

by | Apr 28, 2023 | Ancon News

Have you ever wondered how a construction project goes from an idea to a fully-realized structure?

 

Ancon Construction’s 2Min Drill on True Design-Build walks you through every step. In this three-part series, you’ll hear from Ancon’s in-house architect, Ben, and in-house designers, Matt and Bryan, who share their insights on the value of having an in-house design team and the importance of understanding a client’s vision. From the initial programming phase to the power of 3D modeling, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of Ancon’s approach to bringing client visions to life. Watch these informative videos below to learn more about Ancon’s True Design-Build process and how it can benefit your next construction project.

Meet Matt, this weeks Ancon Staff Spotlight

Meet Matt, this weeks Ancon Staff Spotlight

by | Jan 16, 2018 | Ancon News

South Bend, New Carlisle, Mishawaka, Plymouth, Goshen, Elkhart, Bristol, Middlebury, Bremen, Niles, Nappanee

Matt VanSoest serves as designer for Ancon Construction.  Matt is a Ball State grad where he earned his Bachelor of Architecture in 2008 and his MA Architecture in 2010 with a concentration in Educational Architecture and Urban Design.

As a designer for Ancon Construction Matt prides himself on listening to the owner’s specific needs to develop early concept building concepts and unique design ideas.  Matt uses the latest CAD software to prepare renderings including site feasibility plans, site plans, floor plans, elevations, details and utilizes 3D computer modeling to help our customers visualize their project.  Matt works in partnership with our project managers and estimators during the pricing phase to provide alternative details and value engineering to keep the project on budget and reduce change orders.  Another part of Matt’s job that is seldom mentioned but plays a crucial role in the success of a project is performing building code reviews.  By starting a project knowing the requirements it makes the project much smoother through final construction documents and state/local permit submittal processes.  Matt has over 12 years of experience in the construction industry and has been with Ancon since 2006.  In 2008 Matt was able to implement many design principles from his participation in a three year research initiative at Ball State into a state-of-the art charter school project in South Bend, IN.  Other notable projects include a 100,000 square foot lean designed trailer manufacturing company, Inovateus Solar, multiple church projects and a large regional science center with an added children’s museum component.  The picture to the left shows Matt engaged in some 3D modeling for a client and the pic on the right shows some of the foam board models Matt builds by hand to help clients better visualize their project.

Matt is married with one child and a second on the way.  When not in design mode Matt is active in our community serving with YPN (Young Professionals Network) of Elkhart County, Chamber of Commerce, Bremen Kwanis Club and member of the Indiana Redevelopment Commission (Bremen).  Outside of work and service Matt enjoys spending time with family at their lake house and cheering on Notre Dame and Ball State

We are proud to have Matt on our team.