These visits help ensure that first responders are familiar with our operations long before an emergency ever occurs.

Indianapolis: 96th Street Plant Tour with Fishers Fire Department

The Indianapolis team welcomed the Fishers Fire Department to our 96th Street asphalt plant for a detailed facility walk-through. The primary goal of the visit was to provide firefighters with a clear understanding of the plant layout, materials, and operational processes so they can respond quickly and effectively if an emergency were to arise.

By walking the site together, both teams were able to discuss potential scenarios, access points, and safety considerations unique to asphalt operations. This collaborative approach strengthens emergency readiness while reinforcing the shared priority of protecting people first.

Gary Asphalt Plant: Fire Rescue Training and Operational Review

At our Gary asphalt plant, the Gary Fire Department participated in a walk-through and fire rescue training session led by Rieth-Riley’s safety and operations team. During the visit, firefighters gained insight into daily plant operations and learned how specific systems function in order to better prepare for emergency response situations.

The visit also created an opportunity for constructive feedback. Fire department personnel recommended adding additional signage and clearer labeling throughout the plant to improve communication during emergencies, practical suggestions that Rieth-Riley plans to implement. Proactive improvements like these can make a critical difference when seconds matter.

Preparedness Through Partnership

These plant tours reflect Rieth-Riley’s commitment to continuous improvement and open collaboration with local emergency responders. By working together before an emergency occurs, we can reduce risk, improve response times, and create safer working environments for everyone involved.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Fishers Fire Department and the Gary Fire Department for taking the time to visit our facilities, share their expertise, and partner with us in strengthening safety across our operations.

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Celebrating a One-of-a-Kind Community Event

The Pierogi Drop Festival is a uniquely Whiting celebration, drawing thousands of residents and visitors downtown for live entertainment, food, family-friendly activities, and the famous pierogi drop that closes out the night. Recognized nationally for its originality and community spirit, the event highlights what makes Whiting a special place to live and work.

As a premier sponsor, Rieth-Riley was honored to help support an event that showcases local pride, hospitality, and a strong sense of community.

Supporting Local Communities Beyond the Jobsite

Rieth-Riley’s sponsorship reflects a broader commitment to investing in the communities we serve across Northwest Indiana and beyond. While our day-to-day work focuses on infrastructure, materials, and construction, we also believe in supporting events that strengthen civic engagement and create lasting memories for residents.

Community festivals like the Pierogi Drop contribute to local vitality by supporting small businesses, encouraging tourism, and bringing neighbors together, outcomes that align with Rieth-Riley’s long-standing values.

A Commitment to Regional Engagement

From neighborhood initiatives to citywide celebrations, Rieth-Riley is proud to partner with communities in meaningful ways. Serving as a premier sponsor of the Pierogi Drop Festival is one more example of how we strive to support the places where our employees live, work, and raise their families.

We appreciate the organizers, volunteers, and City of Whiting partners who make this event possible each year and are proud to play a role in its continued success.

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In early 2025, Rieth-Riley joined fellow contractors and public agencies to kick off another year of coordinated demolition work as part of the city’s Neighborhood Stabilization initiative.

2025 Demolition Efforts Across Gary Neighborhoods

The 2025 initiative began with demolition activity in the Aetna neighborhood, where more than 20 vacant and unsafe structures were scheduled for removal. From there, the effort is expected to move across multiple areas of the city throughout the year, including Emerson, Downtown, Horace Mann, Midtown, and Glen Park.

These targeted demolitions address long-standing safety concerns while helping clear the way for reinvestment, redevelopment, and improved quality of life for residents.

A Collaborative, Volunteer-Led Initiative

This work would not be possible without collaboration across the construction industry and public sector. Rieth-Riley volunteered equipment, manpower, and expertise to support the demolition effort, working alongside other committed organizations including:

• CLee Construction
• Hasse Construction
• Actin Inc.
• RMD Construction
• Superior Construction
• Lake County Highway Department

Each organization donated resources to help move the initiative forward, demonstrating a shared belief in Gary’s future and a commitment to making a tangible difference at the neighborhood level.

Continuing a Multi-Year Commitment

Rieth-Riley’s involvement in Gary’s blight removal efforts builds on similar demolition and stabilization work supported in 2024, reflecting a sustained, long-term approach rather than a one-time project. By participating year after year, Rieth-Riley helps ensure that progress continues steadily across the city.

Large-scale neighborhood improvement takes time, coordination, and patience. As demolition crews move between neighborhoods, temporary disruptions are balanced against long-term benefits, safer streets, reduced hazards, and renewed opportunities for growth.

Investing in the Communities We Serve

Community involvement is a core part of who we are at Rieth-Riley. Supporting neighborhood stabilization in Gary is about more than demolition; it’s about partnership, responsibility, and contributing to a safer, stronger city for the people who live and work there.

We are grateful to work alongside dedicated contractors, agencies, and city partners who share a vision for Gary’s continued renewal.

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A Community-Driven Effort

The Indianapolis team, alongside several valued industry partners, came together to raise funds for Thanksgiving baskets benefiting families in the neighborhood adjacent to our Indianapolis office. Through collective donations, coordination, and volunteer time, the effort resulted in meals being delivered directly to those who needed them most.

This year, we were proud to provide Thanksgiving baskets to 600 families, helping ensure they could gather, celebrate, and enjoy a warm holiday meal.

Extending the Impact Beyond the Neighborhood

Thanks to the generosity of our employees, partners, and supporters, the fundraising effort exceeded the immediate needs of the basket program. The remaining funds were donated to Billie’s Food Pantry in Indianapolis, extending the impact of the initiative and supporting ongoing food access within the community.

Built on Teamwork and Service

Events like the Indy Thanksgiving Delivery reflect the values that guide Rieth-Riley every day, teamwork, responsibility, and a commitment to the communities where we live and work. This effort would not have been possible without the dedication of our employees and volunteers who gave their time to organize, assemble, and deliver the baskets.

We are grateful to everyone involved and proud of the Indianapolis team for continuing a tradition that strengthens community connections year after year.

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