of Indianapolis. When Watters realized he was incorporating timber framing into every project, he decided it was time to go out on his own.
Watters started The Beamery in 2001 and has grown his customer base to include projects throughout the region and as far away as Oregon and Virginia. Some of the more well-known projects include the Boy Scouts Bridge at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the covered bridge in Parke County, Indiana, the Marian University Sports Complex entrance and Ecolab, Butler Pavilion, and Zionsville Outdoor classrooms. The company also designed and built the 23,100-board-feet timber structure of the Indiana Regional Headquarters for the Girl Scouts of America.
One of the projects Watters is most proud of was a home built in Brown County. The four-story, 4,479-square-foot home was the very first certified passive home in Indiana, which means it meets rigorous, voluntary standards for energy efficiency and has a reduced ecological footprint.
“ That was a fun and challenging project. We really like challenging projects. I have an incredible team,” Watters said.“ There are so many minute details you have to focus on that most people don’ t even think about. I
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