Submitted By: Frank Duck, Group Manager

Dow AgroSciences, Purdue University, and the State of Indiana have collaborated to create up to 48 jobs in Indiana's fast growing life sciences sector. Shiel Sexton is building a 6,000 sf. new greenhouse attached to a 5,000 sf. research and support center, in collaboration with the state, and 15,000 sf. build-out for research and office space in the new Herman and Heddy Kurz Purdue Technology Center. Dow AgroSciences will be the sole tenant of the greenhouse being built on the south side of the Ross Enterprise Center. The green house and research center will play an important role in their global technology and development plans, while the build-out at the Technology Center will focus on biotechnology and discovery.

The collaboration is natural fit for Dow AgroSciences, a recognized world leader for their innovative agricultural products, and Purdue University, internationally recognized for their agricultural programs and research. The partnership provides Dow with access to some research campus facilities and faculty and Purdue students enjoy an enriched educational experience through collaboration with premier ag research scientists. Additionally, the partnership benefits Indiana by not only creating jobs directly, but creates opportunities for jobs that will be created by the commercialization of the innovations and the products discovered or created within these facilities.

Shiel Sexton has enjoyed long standing relationships with Purdue University, Purdue Technology Park, and Dow AgroSciences. Purdue University and Dow AgroSciences are dynamic partnership. We are excited to be a part of this important project.

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Submitted By: Frank Duck, Sr. Project Manager

Shiel Sexton is constructing the Carmel Regional Performing Arts Center with the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Using BIM 3-D data to look at the inner structural and mechanical systems within a structure (pipes, duct work, steel beams, plumbing, fire protection, etc.) we are able to identify physical clashes prior to any work being performed, saving thousands of dollars in material waste, potential rework claims, and schedule delays.

The video below shows a fly through of Carmel Regional Performing Arts Center with the use of BIM and the picture below shows a clash that was worked out prior to any work being performed.

Labels: BIM, Building Information Modeling, Carmel Regional Performing Arts Center, Frank Duck