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| Since 1945 Spivey Construction, Inc. has been helping families like this one discover the rewards of using a reputable, conscientious contractor that listens to the homeowner’s specific needs. | |
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Generations of Dedication
Spivey Construction is a family business. When Frank Spivey, Sr. started the business in 1945, he took a great deal of pride in being able to meet any type of construction need his customers might have. That could mean building a garage, adding a porch, remodeling a kitchen or building a new custom home. He discovered there was a major need in the market for a reputable, conscientious contractor that would listen to the homeowner’s specific needs.
By the time his son, Frank, Jr., took over in 1960, the business had grown to be one of the larger construction companies in the area. Homes and the needs of homeowners had changed, and there was more of a need for remodeling and adding rooms to existing homes. The decision was made to focus solely on this one aspect, so that the company could concentrate on being the foremost design-build remodeler in Central Indiana.
During the next three decades, Frank, Jr. built upon this concept and developed a reputation for being highly respected. His dedication to the industry earned recognition and a leadership role in influencing local, state and even national organizations, providing input on building codes, construction standards and accepted practices for remodeling.
Today, Frank still plays an active role in the company. He personally reviews every quote and design proposal. Frank’s daughter, Lynne, and her husband, Bill, also play an important role in steering the company forward. Over-seeing customer service and quality control, Lynne makes sure that each project meets the expectations of the homeowners. Bill is integrally involved in the scheduling of crews, materials, purchases and follow-through.
Together the entire Spivey team of professionals work together to ensure each step of the process is handled with care and conscientious attention to workmanship. It all adds up to why Spivey Construction is the right one for your next remodeling project.
Times Are Changin'
1945 holds great significance for many people. Of course, internationally and nationally, the year was filled with great historical significance. The end of World War II, the liberation of prison camps, the realignment of power in Western Europe and Asia.
 The post-war construction boom provided opportunities for many industrious young men, like Frank Spivey, Sr. to start new businesses. Few have withstood the test of time, like Spivey Construction, Inc. has. |
In the United States, particularly in greater Indianapolis, rebuilding and new beginnings were also beginning to lift the mood of residents. The plot of ground that was a Victory Garden could now be used for a new garage, a porch or a new room. Hope, growth and faith in the future came in small steps.
It was time for new starts. For many residents it was time to fix up the home, add on or even build a new home. One bigger and better suitable to accommodate the baby boom that was about to begin.
Frank Spivey Sr. was part of that boom in the construction business. His business, like most of its time, started small. Frank Sr. took on just about any kind of small construction or remodeling job he could find. Even fix-it type work helped the business get off to a start. As the economy expanded, so did Frank Spivey’s construction business.
Of course, Frank Sr. had no idea that three generations of Spivey children would be looking back at those humble beginnings with appreciation for the foundation he was laying.
Let's take a moment to look back and see how things have changed since Spivey Construction, Inc. started business in 1945.
- World War II comes to and end on May 8 in Europe; and August 14 in the Pacific, after involving 57 nations and 55 million deaths.
- Hitler dies in his Berlin Bunker.
- Harry Truman became the 33rd United States President after the death of Franklin Roosevelt.
- Ball Point pens, Tupperware and frozen orange juice all hit the market.
- The U.S. Open and Indianapolis 500 were postponed due to WWII; Army was the college football champion with a perfect 9-0 record; and the Detriot Tigers were World Series Champions after defeating the Chicago Cubs.
- Harry C. Good, who was filling in for head coach Branch McCracken, led the Indiana University men's basketball squad to a dismal 10-11 record. The Hoosiers lost eight of their last nine games to finish below .500.
- The average cost of a new home was $4,625.
- Gasoline was $.15 a gallon.
- Eric Clapton, Robert DeNiro, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Henry Winkler and Tom Selleck all shared the same birth year.
- Bing Crosby's White Christmas topped the music charts.
- Jackie Robinson signed with the Montreal Royals, becoming the first African-American baseball player in the Majors.
- The micrwave is patented.
- In 1945, only 5,000 homes had television sets.
