Community-Centered Construction and Summer Safety in Action

Jul 12, 2025

Community-Centered Construction and Summer Safety in Action

At Inherent Commercial, we believe building well means building for the future—through purposeful projects and proactive safety. This summer, that philosophy is guiding our work in Greenfield and reinforcing how we care for those on our job sites.

Project Spotlight: Villas at Springhurst, Greenfield, IN

We’re proud to share our latest project: Villas at Springhurst, the next phase of one- and two-bedroom villas for Trilogy Health Services in Greenfield, Indiana. As general contractor, Inherent Commercial is helping meet a growing need for independent, high-quality senior housing in Hancock County.

 

This development is about more than square footage—it’s a long-term investment in community and care. With Indiana’s senior population steadily growing, projects like Springhurst provide accessible, dignified housing options that allow older adults to stay connected to their hometowns.

Our scope includes:

  • New residential units focused on safety, accessibility, and ease of maintenance

  • Close collaboration with architects, city planners, and Trilogy’s development team

  • Construction practices rooted in long-term performance and thoughtful design

It’s the kind of work that aligns with our mission: community-forward, thoughtfully planned, and built to last.

Summer Safety: Leading with Awareness and Action

With high temperatures across Indiana, heat safety is more than a compliance issue—it’s a commitment to people. This year, OSHA’s 2025 Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard is in effect, and at Inherent, we’re exceeding expectations to keep our teams protected.

Here’s what heat safety looks like on our job sites:

1. Recognizing Early Symptoms
Heat stress can develop quickly, even in moderate conditions. Our teams are trained to spot and respond to signs like:

  • Heat rash and muscle cramps

  • Dizziness, nausea, and clammy skin

  • Confusion or loss of consciousness (heat stroke)

If something feels off, we encourage immediate action.

2. Following Heat Index Thresholds

  • At 80°F, we begin prevention protocols (hydration, shaded breaks)

  • At 90°F and above, cooldowns and stricter controls are in place
    Crews are instructed to hydrate every 15–20 minutes and take regular shaded or air-conditioned breaks.

3. Acclimatization Planning
New or returning workers are gradually reintroduced to heat exposure to ensure their safety. We view this not as a slowdown, but as smart, responsible planning.

4. Buddy System Implementation
No one works alone in high heat. Crews check in on each other frequently, and supervisors are trained to intervene early and often.

These protocols are built into our daily operations—not as an extra task, but as a core part of how we work.

Looking Ahead

Whether we’re building housing that keeps seniors rooted in their communities or reinforcing our job site safety culture, July reminds us what matters most: doing the work with care, clarity, and purpose.

Let’s build better, together.