Higher Education Construction in Indiana

Campus renovations, additions, and new construction for Indiana colleges and universities — delivered in occupied, complex institutional environments by an MBE-certified general contractor.

Built for Occupied, Accountable Campuses


Higher education construction carries the same pressures as K–12, scaled up: live campuses, public and donor accountability, multi-stakeholder approvals, and tight academic-calendar windows. Facilities and capital-planning teams need a contractor who can work cleanly around students and faculty without slowing the work down.

R. Chavez Construction brings disciplined cost control, proactive RFI and submittal management, and a schedule-first mindset to campus projects — renovations, building additions, athletic and site work, and infrastructure upgrades.

What Institutions Get With R. Chavez

  • MBE certified prime — diversity spend goals met at the contract level
  • Experience on occupied campuses with strict safety separation
  • General contracting, CM at-risk, and design-build delivery
  • Publicly bid and negotiated procurement experience
  • Proactive submittal and RFI management that protects schedule
  • Transparent budget reporting for capital and board oversight

How We Deliver on Campus


Academic-Calendar Phasing

We sequence work around semesters, exams, and move-in dates so facilities are ready when students return.

Safety on Live Campuses

Site separation, pedestrian protection, and dust/noise controls that keep occupied buildings running.

Design-Partner Coordination

We protect design intent, flag constructability issues early, and keep the submittal log moving.

MBE Prime Compliance

State and city MBE certification satisfies institutional diversity-participation requirements at the contract level.

Transparent Reporting

Clear schedule and budget tracking for capital planning, facilities, and board accountability.

Self-Performed Concrete

Our in-house concrete division gives us direct control over structural and site work schedules.

Higher Education FAQs


Does R. Chavez build on occupied college campuses?
Yes. We routinely phase and sequence work to keep campuses operational, with site separation, pedestrian protection, and safety protocols that protect students, faculty, and staff during construction.
What delivery methods do you offer for higher education projects?
We work with general contracting, construction management (CM at-risk and CM as agent), and design-build delivery, and we are experienced with publicly bid and negotiated procurement.
Are you MBE-certified for university diversity spend goals?
Yes. We are a certified MBE with the State of Indiana and the City of Indianapolis. As your prime contractor, your MBE participation requirement is met at the contract level — not through a subcontractor workaround.

Planning a Campus Project?

From a single renovation to a multi-phase capital project, we'd like to have a conversation with your facilities and capital-planning team.