Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in Indianapolis
Verkler has been delivering quality general contracting and commercial construction services since 1935. Our family-owned business prioritizes client needs through personalized attention and values-driven operations. With expertise in general contracting, construction management, and design-build methodologies, we serve diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and public institutions. Our team combines 80+ years of industry experience with a commitment to accountability, budget adherence, and schedule reliability. We specialize in complex projects requiring minimal disruption to ongoing operations, such as school renovations and hospital upgrades.Our LEED-certified professionals ensure sustainable practices across projects ranging from historic renovations to modern athletic venues. Operating throughout Central Indiana, we maintain strong relationships with local institutions while upholding rigorous safety standards. Our track record includes work for Indiana University, Eskenazi Health, and Indianapolis Airport Authority. By focusing on transparent communication and quality assurance, we aim to exceed client expectations in every construction phase.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Healthcare Construction
Education Projects
Public & Municipal Work
Historic Renovations
Concrete Specialists
Design-Build Services
School Renovations
Commercial Construction
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- 80+ years of Indiana construction expertise
- Family-owned with LEED-certified leadership
- Specialized experience in sensitive environments
- Proven track record with educational institutions
- Comprehensive safety and quality assurance programs
Services
General Contracting
Verkler provides comprehensive general contracting for commercial projects across Indiana. Our team manages all aspects from materials procurement to workforce coordination, ensuring quality execution of complex construction requirements. With decades of experience in diverse sectors including healthcare and education, we deliver projects that meet exacting standards while maintaining budget and schedule controls.
Construction Management
Our construction management services offer full lifecycle project oversight from planning through completion. We provide on-site representation and coordinate all stakeholders to optimize financial and schedule outcomes. This approach allows clients to focus on their core operations while we handle construction complexities, including value engineering and budget management for institutional and commercial developments.
Healthcare Construction
Specializing in healthcare construction, we deliver renovations and new builds that maintain operational continuity in sensitive environments. Our expertise includes hospital expansions and medical facility upgrades requiring strict safety protocols. We implement meticulous planning to avoid disruptions to patient care while integrating modern technologies and improving facility functionality across Central Indiana's healthcare institutions.
Education Projects
We execute K-12 and higher education construction projects with minimal disruption to academic schedules. Our team specializes in phased renovations that maintain building operations during school terms. With extensive experience at Indiana University and other institutions, we handle classroom upgrades, laboratory renovations, and athletic facility construction while ensuring safe learning environments throughout the construction process.
Public & Municipal Work
Verkler delivers public infrastructure and municipal construction projects for Indiana agencies. Our portfolio includes courthouse renovations, stadium construction, and housing authority projects. We work closely with government clients like Indianapolis Airport Authority to meet public needs through quality construction that balances functionality with budgetary constraints across diverse public sector requirements.
People
Fred H. Lusk
CEO
Joined Verkler in 1972 and became majority owner in 1995. Provides strategic leadership with decades of Indiana construction industry experience.
James M. Lusk
President, LEED AP
Purdue graduate with 40+ years in construction. Holds LEED accreditation for sustainable building practices. Oversees daily operations and project execution.
Walter Glenn
Senior Vice President
Civil engineering graduate from Rose-Hulman Institute. Brings extensive project management experience from multiple Indiana construction firms since 2005.
Questions
What construction services does Verkler offer?
We provide general contracting, construction management, and specialized construction for healthcare, education, and public sector projects across Indiana.
How long has Verkler been in business?
Since 1935, delivering quality construction services through three generations of family ownership and experienced leadership.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Central Indiana including Indianapolis, Bloomington, Muncie, and Lafayette with statewide capabilities.
Do you handle sensitive environment projects?
Yes, we specialize in healthcare and school renovations that maintain operational continuity during construction phases.
Can you manage complex institutional projects?
Our team has extensive experience with universities, hospitals, and government agencies managing complex construction requirements.
What safety measures do you implement?
We maintain rigorous safety protocols across all projects with specialized approaches for sensitive environments like healthcare facilities.
