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Three from DJ Attend NACDB Regional Meeting in Indianapolis

(February 7, 2012) In early January, DJ President Doug Wogoman, Manager of Business Development/Certified Church Consultant Enos Yoder, and Preconstruction Project Manager Adam Tohulka attended a regional meeting of the National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB) in Indianapolis.  Read more.

The Boys and Girls Club of Goshen Gets a Makeover

(February 3, 2012) The Boys and Girls Club of Goshen first partnered with DJ in 2000 to build a brand new club building on Crescent Ave. in Goshen.  Twelve years and probably over a million foot and hand prints later, the club was ready for some upgrades, and it again turned to DJ for help.  Read more.

G&W Developers Completes Addition in Topeka

(January 31, 2012) G&W Developers of Middlebury has completed an addition on the Kabri Products campus in Topeka.  G&W selected DJ Construction as its building partner for the 12,000 square foot addition.  Read more.

Elkhart Calvary Renovation Project Complete

(January 4, 2012) Elkhart Calvary Assembly of God has a new cafe and foyer area at its 1010 E. Mishawaka Rd. facility with the completion of a renovation project.  DJ Construction was the general contractor, and Arkos Design of Niles was the architect.  Read more.

Granger Community Church Partners with DJ Construction on Two Projects

(December 20, 2011) Granger Community Church has teamed up with DJ Construction for two projects in the past several months as the church continues to grow.  Read more.

Cheng USA, Inc. Completes Addition at Elkhart Facility

(December 15, 2011) A 25,000 square foot addition at Cheng USA's Elkhart plant, located at 2021 Aeroplex Dr. North, was recently completed.  The company partnered with DJ Construction for the project.  Read more.

South Bend Clinic Completes Renovation at Main Campus

(December 6, 2011) The South Bend Clinic partnered with DJ Construction again this fall for a renovation project at its main campus on Eddy St.  A 5,450 square foot renovation created an updated space for the Clinic's cardiology and allergy departments and is now in use.  Read more.

Gardners Outdoor Power Equipment Completes Addition

(December 5, 2011) Gardners Outdoor Power Equipment along State Road 15 south of Goshen has finished an addition for a new showroom.  Owners Marty and Denise Long selected DJ Construction as their building partner for the project.  Read more.

Harvest Community Church Breaks Ground

(November 10, 2011) Harvest Community Church (formerly Zion Chapel) recently broke ground in celebration of a new addition to its facility on CR 34 in Goshen.  The new space will meet the growing demands of the congregation's ministries that serve the community as well as the church.  Read more.

Roofing Products International (RPI), Inc. Completes Addition

(November 9, 2011) DJ and RPI, Inc. have completed an addition at RPI's 57460 Dewitt St. facility in Elkhart.  The post-framed addition contains 3,210 square feet and is used for storage.  Read more.

Culver Duck Farms Completes Addition to Freezer Building

(November 2, 2011) DJ and Culver Duck Farms, Inc. announce the completion of an addition to Culver Duck's freezer building.  Containing 8,025 square feet, the addition was finished in October.  Read more.

John Kline Welcome Center in Use at Camp Mack

(October 17, 2011) Summer campers and staff at Camp Alexander Mack enjoyed a new dining/office facility this summer, built by DJ Construction.  Following a fire to Becker Lodge on July 11, 2010, Camp Mack partnered with DJ Construction and Martin Riley Architects of Fort Wayne to build the new John Kline Welcome Center.  Construction began last November and was completed in June.  Read more.

MoonTree Community Completes New LEED Registered Arts Studios

(October 6, 2011) DJ Construction and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ have announced the completion of the new Art Eco Spirituality Center, MoonTree Community Studios.  Read more.

New Home for Harvest Bible Chapel

(October 3, 2011) Harvest Bible Chapel and DJ Construction have announced the beginning of an addition/renovation project to serve as a new home for the church.  The facility is located at 52277 Hickory Rd. in Granger.  The church currently meets at Northpoint Elementary School on Cherry Rd., where it has met since its founding in 2009.  Read more.

Devon Yoder Marks 25th Anniversary of Employment at DJ

(September 28, 2011) DJ is pleased to announce that Devon Yoder has now been with the company for 25 years!  Devon works as a lead carpenter and has also served as a foreman, superintendent and Services Superintendent during his time with the company.  Read more.

Warsaw Missionary Church Expands Ministries with New Multi-Purpose Space

(September 12, 2011) Warsaw Missionary Church has added a new multi-purpose space to its 1849 Springhill Road church building in Warsaw.  DJ was the general contractor for the project.  Read more.

Elkhart Calvary Begins Renovation Project

(September 7, 2011) Elkhart Calvary Assembly of God is beginning a cafe and foyer renovation at its 1010 E. Mishawaka Rd. facility.  DJ is the general contractor for the project, and Arkos Design of Niles is the architect.  Read more.

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions Occupies Office Space

(September 6, 2011) DJ recently completed a buildout in the retail building behind Hawkins Water Tech on Cassopolis Street in Elkhart for Peoplelink Staffing Solutions.  The buildout included 1,705 square feet in the building DJ constructed in 2009.  Read more.

Pro Motor Completes Addition

(August 22, 2011) Pro Motor Engines and Components, Inc. has completed an addition to its service center along Lincolnway East (US 33) in Goshen.  DJ was the general contractor for the project.  Read more.

Benton Mennonite Church Completes Facility Upgrades

(August 9, 2011) Benton Mennonite Church has taken steps to upgrade and more fully utilize its building.  The scope of work included an ADA lift serving all three levels, an ADA-compliant restroom, an expanded foyer, an upgraded HVAC system for the worship area, a reconfiguration of the worship area and platform, and additional steps to prepare for a future addition.  DJ's Special Projects Group completed the project.  Read more.

Yoder Shopping Center Completes Addition

(August 1, 2011) Yoder Shopping Center, which houses Yoder Department Store, Yoder's Shipshewana Hardware, and Yoders Supermarket, has finished an addition to its 300 S. Van Buren St. facility in Shipshewana.  Read more.

LaCasa, Inc. Breaks Ground for Lincoln West Apartments

(July 26, 2011) LaCasa, Inc. broke ground yesterday for a renovation project to create new apartment units.  The old Goshen Housing Authority office, located at 1101 W. Lincoln Ave., will be converted into 15 living units.  Read more.

Two More DJ Employees Receive ASHE Certification

(July 11, 2011) DJ Construction Special Projects Superintendent Doug Troyer and Services Superintendent Robb Huber both received ASHE certification in May.  ASHE (the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association) creates and oversees this healthcare construction certification program.  Read more.

Cheng USA, Inc. Begins Addition to Elkhart Facility

(July 7, 2011) Cheng USA, Inc. began construction this week of a 25,000 sq. ft. addition at its Elkhart plant, located at 2021 Aeroplex Dr. North.  The steel addition will facilitate storage and distribution functions and includes a new parking area.  Read more.

JC Schrock Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Employment at DJ Construction

(June 28, 2011) JC Schrock, Vice President, Business Development, has marked his 25th anniversary of employment at DJ Construction.  He is the son of co-founder Joe Schrock.  He works with potential clients curing the development stages of a relationship, maintains contact with existing clients, and represents DJ at local chamber of commerce events and other business development activities.  Read more.

Doug Wogoman and Adam Tohulka Attend NACDB Conference in Dallas

(June 13, 2011) DJ Construction President Doug Wogoman and Estimator Adam Tohulka attended the National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB)'s Breaking Ground National Conference in May in Dallas, TX.  Read more.