Diversification Goes a Long Way at Shook's Indianapolis Office

Diversification Goes a Long Way at Shook's Indianapolis Office


Just as variety is the spice of life, diversification is the key to success in business. The work Shook’s Indianapolis office has obtained this year shows how true that idea can be for the company’s continued success. Shook’s demonstrated ability to work in a variety of markets has allowed the company to become one of the nation’s top 200 construction companies according the Engineering News-Record.

The Indianapolis marketplace has been a tough place for construction over the past few years and 2011 hasn’t changed much. However, vice president and division manager Chuck Peabody and his team have taken advantage of Shook’s range of expertise to capture work in a variety of market channels this year.

The office has been a strong player in the telecom and mission critical markets for many years and that background has paid off well already this year as the office has captured a number of projects of varying scopes throughout the state.

Shook has a long and successful history in the retail market, especially with renovations. These are intense projects that require precision, planning and tenacious schedules under difficult conditions. Having that experience on board has given the office the ability to understand what’s needed to complete the telecom and mission critical projects to our national client’s satisfaction and to obtain further work.

While the industrial market has suffered over the years, Shook’s reputation for excellence in industrial renovation continues to provide us with opportunities as Indiana factories begin to ramp up and take care of needed repairs and upgrades that have been on hold.

Like remodeling retail buildings that must remain open for business, working in an operating factory requires project superintendents and foremen who not only have the real life experience of the type of work, but also have exceptional communication and problem solving talents on top of the fundamental knowledge of working in factories.

Shook has an enviable record of skill and experience in the water resource area and the Indianapolis office is no different as the recent award of the White River North water treatment plant renovation. This is a tough project with a complex scope and short schedule—the kind of job that fits Shook’s personnel.

“We are proud of the wide range of experience we have throughout the company that can be focused in our Indiana market,” said Peabody. “We would be facing a much more difficult year without the ability to bring our corporate resources to take advantage of the opportunities.”

“I feel our varied experience and the fact our folks are always seeking opportunities have kept us busy this year,” Peabody continued. “Our ability to tap into Shook’s companywide expertise continues to give us the project experience of a large regional company along with the local relationships we have had for almost 20 years.”