INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Our Services, Your Solution
With years of experience across general, commercial, and residential construction, our team delivers full-spectrum construction services which include accurate estimating and scheduling to design consultation, value engineering, permitting, and hands-on project oversight. We bring precision, flexibility, and insight to every stage of development.
As part of Birge & Held’s fully integrated real estate platform, our construction division offers more than execution—we offer strategy. Every project is informed by real-time market analysis, investment expertise, and nationwide best practices to ensure your construction plan aligns with long-term value and performance.
Reliable. Scalable. Precise.
With nationwide reach and a high-volume project load, our teams deliver exceptional results without compromising quality. Through internal contractor oversight and dedicated project management, we streamline every phase of construction to drive efficiency, control costs, and maximize value for our clients.
Industry-Leading One-Day Renovation
Birge & Held is one of the few construction management firms offering a true one-day live-in-place renovation program. This expedited process allows upgrades to happen with residents in their space, minimizing disruption, avoiding vacancies, and accelerating your return on investment. Click here to see a recent one-day renovation in action.
Our Team
With over 60 years of combined experience across general, commercial, and residential construction, the Birge & Held Construction team brings deep industry knowledge and hands-on expertise to every project. Our team includes:
Craig Mara
VP, Construction
Jon Dispennett
Director, Construction
Jana Revell
Construction Accountant
Recently Completed Projects
The Grounds | Indianapolis, Indiana
A vibrant addition to the Herron‑Morton neighborhood, this 236-unit community of apartments and lofty 2-story townhomes offers exceptional amenities including a pool with alfresco dining, on-demand fitness, and multiple lounge spaces along with 6,742 sq ft of on-site retail, beautifully integrated into this historic neighborhood.
The Mill | Shelbyville, Indiana
Transformed from the old Coca‑Cola bottling plant, The Mill now provides affordable apartments woven into Shelbyville’s legacy. Community features include a pool and sundeck and expansive clubhouse. This adaptive reuse honors local history while offering quality, accessible homes and reinforcing community identity.
The Rail at 1380 | Zionsville, Indiana
Originally built in 1972 and acquired in 2015, the full renovation of The Rail at 1380’s clubhouse marks a significant capital investment in the community’s future. The transformed amenity hub now includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, podcast studio, relaxing sauna, upgraded clubhouse kitchen and coffee bar, and flexible spaces designed for both resident events and remote work. Outside, a revitalized poolside lounge brings a resort-style atmosphere that elevates daily living. This renovation reflects a continued focus on long-term value creation and quality of life.
Alcove at River’s Edge | Dacula, Georgia
Situated in a relaxing rural setting yet centrally located on Winder Highway minutes from Lawrenceville, River’s Edge offers affordable housing in a gated-community of contemporary 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. This 279-unit community features amenities that foster connection like community classes, a swimming pool with outdoor showers, and a community garden so residents can thrive.
Current Projects
Athens Flats | Athens, Georgia
Athens Flats is centrally located on Hull Road minutes from major shopping centers. This modern A 304-unit community is a collaborative affordable housing initiative in partnership with Aetna, Athens Housing Authority, Athens-Clarke County, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
The E’laan (Clubhouse): Indianapolis, Indiana
Located in Downtown Indy, the clubhouse renovation is designed to bring people together and support modern lifestyles through stylish lounge areas, flexible workspaces, and sleek, contemporary design. The transformed amenity fosters everyday ease for residents as they host an event or work from home.
Cheswick Village | West Lafayette, Indiana
Minutes from Purdue University, Cheswick Village was originally constructed in 1994. The community-wide upgrades focus on creating inviting communal areas as well as upgraded living spaces aimed at uplifting resident experience and reinforcing a sense of connection.
Upcoming Projects
Lila on the Square | Indianapolis, Indiana
Lila on the Square is a 144-unit affordable housing development set to break ground in Q4 2025. This four-story, slab-on-grade community will be on the site of the former Lincoln Square, offering interior corridors, thoughtful amenities, and an on-site child care center to support working families. Designed with sustainability in mind, the project will also feature a solar microgrid to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
Montgomery & Maple | Norwood, Ohio
A 178-unit affordable housing community, Montgomery and Maple is an infill site with construction slated to begin in Q1 2026. This LIHTC development will blend seamlessly into the existing neighborhood while expanding access to quality housing. A solar microgrid will be incorporated to support long-term energy efficiency and sustainability.
River’s Edge Phase 2 | Dacula, Georgia
Breaking ground September 2025, this second phase of Alcove at River’s Edge, a recently completed affordable community will add 72 market-rate units in a riverfront setting. Designed as three-story, slab-on-grade garden-style buildings, the development will offer abundant amenities including a community garden to support active, connected living.
Lexington Flats | Athens, Georgia
Scheduled to begin construction in the third quarter of 2026, this 144-unit affordable housing community in will feature three-story garden-style buildings and a solar microgrid for sustainable energy use. Residents will enjoy access to an on-site leasing office, clubhouse, and pool—all located in the heart of a vibrant college town.
JOIN OUR TEAM
We’re builders, planners, and problem-solvers—driven by a shared commitment to creating better communities. At Birge & Held, our Construction and Development teams lead high-impact projects across the country, transforming spaces and improving lives along the way.
If you’re looking for a role where your work matters and your growth is supported, we’d love to hear from you.
