The Wagler Insider

Issue 14 | February 2026

Hello Friend,

We are so excited to pull back the curtain on our latest collaboration with Meyer-Najem: the Lafayette Riverfront Apartments. This project both honors the past while also building the future. 

The development is a unique combination of two worlds:

• The Modern Edge: A brand new, group up residential building featuring 147 contemporary units designed for high-end riverfront living
  

• The Historic Soul: A meticulous renovation of the John Purdue Block, where we've transformed the storied architecture into 10, character-rich units. 

Learn more about Lafayette Riverfront Apartments

Wagler’s work with Meyer-Najem highlights our deepest commitment: making your project run as smoothly as possible. We know that as a developer or general contractor, you need a partner who anticipates hurdles before they become headaches.

We pride ourselves on a "No-Gap" service model. While other firms might only handle one piece of the puzzle, Wagler offers a comprehensive handoff-free experience:

1. Design & Precon to set the foundation.

2. Production & Delivery to control the quality and timeline.

3. Construction to execute with precision.

We don't just build to your specifications; we go above and beyond to ensure the process is as stress-free as the final result is stunning. Whether it's a massive riverfront complex or a delicate historic restoration, Wagler delivers exactly what you want, every step of the way.

Precision in Every Fiber, Perfection in Every Phase.

Let’s keep building greatness together!

About the Wagler Process at Riverfront

✔ Preconstruction
Our team performs exhaustive take-offs and logistics planning to lock in lumber pricing and identify potential framing conflicts before they reach the site. This phase creates a sturdy foundation for the project's skeleton, ensuring a seamless transition.

✔ Design

We collaborate with the general contractor and architects to optimize wood-frame layouts for maximum structural efficiency and material yield. By refining the design early, we ensure that every joist and stud is engineered for a perfect fit, reducing both waste and onsite adjustments.

✔ Production

By managing the sourcing and pre-cutting of our wood components, we ensure that only the highest-grade lumber is selected for your build. This rigorous quality control at the production level prevents warped or sub-par materials from ever slowing down the construction line.

✔ Delivery

We coordinate just-in-time delivery of framing packages to keep the job site organized and the wood protected from unnecessary weather exposure. Our logistical precision ensures that our crews have exactly what they need the moment they are ready to swing a hammer.

✔ Construction

Our expert framing crews work with speed and surgical precision to erect the 147-unit new build and the historic 10-unit renovation. From the first sill plate to the final roof truss, Wagler’s craftsmanship ensures a square, level, and rock-solid foundation for all subsequent trades.

Laura Cantu

We are proud to highlight Laura Cantu this month! Laura is an Administrative Assistant here at Wagler LLC. She started in the early 2000's working over the summers with her husband while she was a school teacher. 

Laura is a wonderful member of our team!

Q: What is your name and your role at Wagler LLC?

A: My name is Laura Cantu and my role is Administrative Assistant

Q: How long have you worked at Wagler?

A: I started working in the early 2000s

Q: What initially drew you to come work at Wagler?

A: I came to work one summer in West Lafayette, I used to work as a teacher, and while I was in West Lafayette, my husband went to one of the Wagler jobsites and asked about getting a job. He met Larry and was offered a job. My husband would drive me to work, and then drive to the jobsite. Larry mentioned that if I would like a job next summer, that we would both be welcomed to come. The following summer, both my husband and I would help out at the jobsites. 

Q: What does your job look like day-to-day?

A: My job is to help do the employee’s hours, I work with workyard alongside Brian Mata. I check that everyone clocks in and clocks out within the correct jobsite hours. I do talk to the employees if I see some issues on their hours, and sometimes they call in when workyard doesn’t work on their end. I need to fix these issues and be in contact with the employees at all times.

Q: How does Wagler prioritize safety at the jobsites and what do you do to help with that?

A: WCH’s first priority is safety. I used to help with safety out in the field. Now that I am in the office, I am able to read the daily construction reports, and if I see something that may be an issue, I can easily get in touch with the person who reported it and get them to fix it. 

Q: What is a project you often think about?

A: I think about River North, in Nashville, Tennessee. I remember being asked to translate the safety meetings every Monday. At the beginning I was kind of scared, there were 300 employees, but then I realized that I was able to do it. And then every Monday, my husband and I were asked to translate all of the training. I also had to do a lot of Job Safety Analysis, my hands were very full on that project. 

Q: What is the Wagler LLC culture like?

A: Everybody is treated equally. If anyone ever needs help, everyone is willing to help them out. Any issues, any questions, someone is there to help you. We are a family. 

Q: What makes Wagler stand out?

A: Wagler is a very understandable company, they treat people very well. Everyone has a chance to grow within the company. Our boss is an awesome, Christian person. If we ever have an issue, especially regarding family, he says “family first”.

Q: What are some goals you have for yourself in the future at Wagler?

A: Some of my goals include becoming a better person, a better worker, and being able to give as much as I can to the company. 

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