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Goshen Buick GMC Holds Groundbreaking

(April 11, 2013) Two local companies interested in re-investing in the community are locking arms on a major renovation project.  Goshen Buick GMC and DJ held a groundbreaking ceremony for the project this week.  It is financed in partnership with Mutual Bank.  Read more

Carrera Custom Painting, DJ Construction Complete Expansion

(April 8, 2013) Thanks to growth in the RV Industry, expansion by Carrera Custom Painting, and construction by DJ, 15-20 more people can find employment in Elkhart.  Read more

Everence Financial Corporate Office Addition Receives LEED Gold Certification!

(April 3, 2013) Everence Financial, DJ Construction, and Arkos Design have created Goshen's first LEED Gold Certified Building.  Everence was recently awarded the certification from the US Green Building Council for the addition to its corporate offices, 1110 N. Main St., Goshen, Ind.  Read more

Construction Progressing at Center for Hospice Care

(March 28, 2013) From its humble beginnings in a renovated home three decades ago, to multiple locations throughout Northern Indiana, Center for Hospice Care (CHC) is nearing first phase construction completion at its new Mishawaka campus.  Read more

DJ Recognizes Ten Year Employee Frank Stoffel

(March 12, 2013) DJ recently recognized Frank Stoffel for ten years of employment with the company.  Frank was presented with a commemorative clock at a company meeting in February.  Read more

DJ Service Group Sees Major Growth in 2012

(February 11, 2013) At the close of last year, with new staff members and more activity than ever before, DJ Construction's Service Group saw a record year in 2012.  Read more

Plumrose USA Completes Phase II Renovation

(February 4, 2013) DJ and Plumrose USA have announced the completion of an interior renovation project at Plumrose's 24402 CR 45 location in Elkhart involving improvements to the pre-processed refrigerated meat storage areas.  Read more

DJ Attends NACDB Regional Meeting in Indianapolis

(January 29, 2013) In early January, DJ Manager of Business Development/Certified Church Consultant Enos Yoder attended a regional meeting of the National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB) in Indianapolis.  Read more

Tom Naquin Chevrolet Nissan Cadillac to Complete Second Phase of Construction

(January 21, 2013) Tom Naquin Chevrolet Nissan Cadillac and DJ Construction announced in August the beginning of a major renovation project at Naquin's 2500 W Lexington location in Elkhart.  Phase I of the project is now complete, with Phase II to finish in January.  Read more

Cardinal Buses Begins Construction of New Building

(January 14, 2013) Cardinal Buses, Inc. recently began construction of a new building in Mishawaka to be located at 2525 E. Day Road.  It selected DJ as its building partner for the project.  Read more

Bethel College Completes Expansion to Bookstore and Coffeehouse

(December 12, 2012) Bethel College and DJ Construction have finished the construction of an addition to the College's bookstore on the northeast corner of the Bethel College campus in Mishawaka recently named Sufficient Grounds Cafe and Campus Store.  Read more

New Offices for the Center for Intercultural and International Education at Goshen College

(November 27, 2012) Goshen College recently partnered with DJ to renovate the former gymnasium in its Union Building to create offices to house the Center for Intercultural and International Education (CIEE).  Read more

H.J. Umbaugh & Associates Opens Mishawaka Office

(November 21, 2012) H.J. Umbaugh & Associates has opened a new office in the IronWorks Building in Downtown Mishawaka adjacent to Beutter Park.  The company relocated 15 employees from its Plymouth operation to the Mishawaka office, with plans to expand in the future.  Read more

Granger Community Church Completes Granger Commons Addition

(November 12, 2012) Granger Community Church has finished construction of its new Granger Commons Addition in partnership with DJ, and the facility is now open!  Read more

Center for Hospice Care Breaks Ground on New Campus

(October 17, 2012) Center for Hospice Care (CHC) marked the beginning of construction on its new campus with a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday.  The new site is located on the northern banks of the St. Joseph River, nestled between Central Park and Cedar Street in Mishawaka.  Read more

Oak Tree Community Church Completes Renovation Project

(October 16, 2012) Oak Tree Community Church, formerly located at 23624 Lynn St. in South Bend, has moved to its new location at 53922 Olive Road in South Bend.  The church has completed a renovation project at the new location in partnership with DJ.  Read more

DJ Earns Recognition at National Meeting of the NACDB in Dallas, TX

(October 1, 2012) Two DJ employees, Enos Yoder, Manager of Business Development, and Adam Tohulka, Preconstruction Project Manager, attended the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Church Design Builders (NACDB) in Dallas in mid-September and accepted an award on the company's behalf.  Read more

Matt Schrock Joins DJ Service Group

(September 17, 2012) DJ has announced the addition of a new member to the DJ Service Group, Matt Schrock.  Matt joined the team as Service Group Associate earlier this year.  Read more  

MoonTree Community Arts Studios Receive LEED Gold Certification

(September 11, 2012) The Art Eco Spirituality Center at MoonTree Community Studios, built by DJ Construction in 2011, has attained LEED Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council!  Read more                

Marine Fasteners Begins New Building in Elkhart!

(September 10, 2012) Marine Fasteners, a nationwide company, is beginning the construction of a new building in the Beck Industrial Park in Elkhart.  It is partnering with DJ for the 54,072 square foot building, which will be used primarily for warehousing and distribution but also includes 4,000 sq. ft. of office space.  Read more