Millies Engineering Group

10/12/2026

Illiana Christian High School’s much anticipated auditorium officially opened in April, and the community has been quick to celebrate it!

The 1,100-seat venue is home to performances by the school’s bands, orchestra, and choirs, as well as its plays and musicals. It will also welcome outside events and concerts, including a fall performance by the Northwest Indiana Symphony.

The project was completed on schedule and on budget, thanks to the work of our talented partners at AMDG Architects and Van Ryn Design Build. Consultants Schuler Shook and Acoustics By Design provided theater planning, lighting, audio visual, and acoustic design.

Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this vision to life - we can’t wait to see and hear what happens on this stage!

09/29/2026

It was a beautiful day at the annual AIA Northeastern Illinois Fundraiser! As always, thanks for everyone coming out, and we can't wait for next season's events in the spring. See you then!

09/22/2026

To say we’re eager for summer to be over and excited for fall to start might be an understatement 😊

We were lucky enough to squeeze in one last Sox game with the team, one of our favorite yearly traditions!

As we transition into sweater weather, jumping into leaf piles, and visiting pumpkin patches, we’re looking forward to all the new projects that the season brings with it!

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation faced one of its darkest mornings, and answered with its brightest instincts.

Today we remember not just what was lost, but also what was shown to the world: the strength of ordinary people rising to meet an extraordinary moment. That spirit of resilience and togetherness is 9/11's lasting legacy, and it's worth carrying forward long after the anniversary passes.

Take a moment today to remember those who were lost, honor those who serve and protect us still, and reflect on what we can build together when we choose unity over division.

08/27/2026

Holy Cross Hall welcomed new residents this week and became the first new building on Holy Cross College's campus in over a decade. A collaboration between Millies Engineering Group and Fusion AE, this $12 million, 29,000-square-foot residence hall will house 110 students in total.

Board of Trustees Chair John Gschwind described it more than simply new development construction - that instead it's built for generations of Saints to come. President Marco Clark added that the hall's rooms are spaces for students to grow in faith, friendship, and purpose.

Three resident assistants will lead the inaugural year and start the traditions every Holy Cross hall carries, from mascot to crest. The first floor features a community lounge, kitchen, and conference room, with a chapel opening later this fall.

Holy Cross College has sat on its 70-acre wooded campus near Notre Dame since 1966 and this new project will set the standard for housing at this growing college!

08/11/2026

The Curious Kids' Museum broke ground on its new home at 601 Main Street in St. Joseph, marking a major step in its $9.2 million capital campaign to build a bigger, better museum downtown. The new space, formerly the Heritage Museum, is expected to offer 40% more room for hands on exhibits when it opens in winter 2027. We are always delighted to work alongside our partners at Carmi Design Group Design Group! Check out the article below to learn more!

https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/groundbreaking-held-for-new-curious-kids-museum-location/

08/03/2026

We were thrilled to be a part of the revival of such a beautiful local structure!

About 70 people attended Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony in Chesterton for the restoration of the Brown Mansion and construction of a new barn-like structure that will house a museum now known as the Duneland History Center. Its…

07/30/2026

Yesterday, Western Michigan University cut the ribbon on Valley Oaks, a $110M, 274,000 square foot residence hall. Now officially the largest mass timber project in Michigan, this is the final culmination of a huge amount of work alongside Hanbury Design!

Behind the exposed timber beams and floor to ceiling windows is serious MEP engineering muscle. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems support in room climate control for every student, efficient water and energy distribution across four stories, and the infrastructure needed to make a mass timber structure of this scale perform safely and reliably for decades.

Choosing mass timber over traditional steel and concrete dramatically shrinks the building's carbon footprint, while also delivering biophilic design benefits like natural light, exposed wood, and integrated greenery that have been shown to support student well-being and reduce stress. Just look at those views!

Inside, about 1,000 freshman students will find pod style rooms, single occupancy bathrooms, community kitchens, a well-being studio, and outdoor courtyards. Valley Oaks is a testament that sustainable design and a great student experience aren't mutually exclusive.

Move in is late August - enjoy your new home home, Broncos!


Learn more from these articles:

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/07/valley-oaks-residence-hall-ribbon-cutting-celebration

https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2026/07/wmu-opens-new-110m-dorm-designed-for-students-of-today.html

07/29/2026

Summer is here in full swing- time for our yearly seasonal social! Earlier this month, we gathered everyone from both our Munster and Grand Rapids offices for some fun in the sun – good food, sweet treats and some outdoor games (because some friendly competition never hurt anyone 😊)

07/16/2026

We are ecstatic to be featured by the Munster Chamber of Commerce!