Urban Environmental Stewardship Award
Congratulations to Lloyd Yoder from Ancon Construction for receiving the 2023 Urban Environmental Stewardship Award! Lloyd was honored last week at the Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District for his outstanding work on two projects with Elkhart County, with most of his time spent on the new Consolidated Courts project. His dedication to project […]
Meet Employee-Owner Matt
Matt Krause has been in construction for over 27 years, and for more than a decade, he has been a valuable Employee-Owner of the Ancon family! “Matt started his career at Ancon as a foreman in our Ancon Building Services division. He then moved into a Superintendent role in our General Construction side. Matt is […]
What Do Banks Like To See When Asking For A Commercial Construction Loan?
What do banks like to see when asking for a commercial construction loan? If you’re planning to build a commercial property or undertake a major renovation project, you’ll likely need to secure financing through a commercial construction loan. These loans are specifically designed to cover the costs associated with commercial building projects and require a […]
Our People, Their Story. Celebrating 35 Years
Discover Lloyd’s inspiring 35-year journey at Ancon Construction, from carpenter to superintendent, and his advice to the next generation of builders.Learn how Ancon Construction’s Integrated Design-Build™ process provides risk mitigation
Let’s start with the basics. What exactly is Design-Build? Design-Build is a project delivery method that combines the design and construction phases into a single contract. This method has gained popularity in recent years for its ability to mitigate risk for project owners. In general, the Design-Build approach differs from traditional construction delivery methods, such […]
30 years of dedication and hard work
Meet Ken – 30 years of dedication and hard work. Ken is celebrating 30 years as an employee-owner at Ancon Construction on October 25th. His journey began when he started as a laborer on the concrete crew. Prior to joining Ancon, Ken had a brief experience building furniture after coming home from the military. A […]
Ryan’s Journey in ABC Carpentry Apprenticeship Program
Ryan’s Journey in the ABC Carpentry Apprenticeship Program Meet Ryan. He is embarking on his second year in the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky (ABC) carpentry apprenticeship program. Through ABC’s partnership with Vincennes University, apprentices in Indiana can also earn a tuition-free associate degree. Ryan is a part of Ancon Construction’s Building Services (ABS) […]
Starting 4th Year in ABC Carpentry Apprentice Program
Starting 4th Year in ABC Carpentry Apprentice Program Trent, a dedicated carpentry apprentice at Ancon Construction, will soon be embarking on his fourth year in the Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky’s (ABC) Carpentry Apprenticeship Program this August. Reflecting on his experiences over the past three years in the program, he shared that he values […]
A Journey of Learning and Growth
A Journey of Learning and Growth Meet Joseph Rodes – he is entering his second year at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Indiana/Kentucky carpentry program through Ancon Construction. Joseph understands the importance of continuing to learn and grow. ABC’s Carpentry Apprenticeship program allows him the opportunity to have someone explain new skills, as […]
From Steel Laborer to Superintendent
From Steel Laborer to Superintendent: Justin’s 24-Year Success Story at Ancon Construction Justin joined Ancon Construction in March 1999, shortly after graduating from Penn High School. His introduction into the construction industry came through a friend who worked on Ancon’s steel crew at the time. Intrigued by the opportunity, he decided to give it a […]