Solstice Apartments Award

Scott J. Hoppa, Senior Vice President of McShane Construction Company’s Southeast Region, is pleased to announce the recent construction award of Solstice Apartments, a 308-unit luxury rental complex on behalf of developer, South City Partners.

Solstice Apartments is under construction at 1111 Oakley Industrial Boulevard in Fairburn, Georgia, just 13 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 20 miles from downtown Atlanta. The property also provides close proximity to State Route 403.

This sizable rental development will be comprised of seven residential buildings with 188 one- and 120 two-bedroom floorplans situated throughout the 20-acre site. Each apartment will be outfitted with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl plank and ceramic tile flooring and in-unit washers and dryers. Select residences will also feature outdoor balconies and attached parking garages. The complex features a craftsman-style design incorporating an elegant blend of stone veneer and fiber cement siding and panels on the exterior façade complementing an asphalt shingle roof and classic window lines.

Additional property amenities include a fully-equipped fitness center, on-site leasing and management building together with a variety of outdoor recreational spaces. Tenants will enjoy a resort-style, beach entry swimming pool with surrounding seating, fire pits, outdoor grills and pavilions. The property also has a bocce court, sand volleyball court, secured dog park and substantial paved walking paths throughout the complex and to the neighboring wetland.

“McShane Construction’s proven track record of success within the multi-family housing market allows us to be selected by quality developers like South City Partners,” remarked Hoppa. “We are committed to providing construction solutions that will contribute toward the successful leasing efforts of this new premier Fairburn development.” The project broke ground in early February with the leasing and management building on track for an October 1^st turnover. Final completion is scheduled for August 2017.

McShane will complete the project’s sitework such as landscaping, paved sidewalks and parking. Dallas-based Womack + Hampton Architects is providing the architectural services for Solstice Apartments.

Jeffrey A. Raday, PE, President of McShane Construction Company, is pleased to announce that the firm recently completed the design/build construction services of the new 105,500-square-foot corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility for Design Ready Controls (DRC). The build-to-suit is located on a six-acre parcel at 9325 Winnetka Avenue North in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, just 10 miles away from downtown Minneapolis. The project represents the initial phase of Capstone Business Center, a 20-acre development of Capstone Quadrangle that selected McShane Construction for the comprehensive design/build assignment.

DRC was founded in 1989 and is a premier supplier of control panel solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the HVAC, oil and gas, water, and alternative energy market sectors. The new corporate headquarters offers 105,500 square feet of fully customized spaces allowing DRC to strategically consolidate its existing facilities in the Minneapolis area and streamline production and operation efficiencies.

The build-to-suit features an 83,200-square-foot state-of-the-art production and warehouse area with a 28′ clear height, two drive-in doors, six dock-high doors, LED lighting and an ESFR sprinkler system. Accessed through the main entryway, a two-story corporate office component integrates numerous open and private offices, conference rooms, a break room and areas for research and development.

The facility was constructed utilizing precast concrete panels and incorporates energy-efficient features such as an in-floor radiant thermal mass heat system that energizes during off-peak hours. In addition, the infrastructure was designed to accommodate the future addition of solar panels. McShane Construction also completed the sitework for the assignment including generous surface parking and a sizable infiltration basin complemented by native and prairie landscaping that requires less water usage.

“McShane Construction Company is thrilled to deliver this best-in-class corporate headquarters facility to Design Ready Controls,” remarked Raday. “Our skilled and professional team implemented a fast-track construction program that met the schedule and quality requirements of DRC together with the development goals of Capstone Quadrangle. We are pleased to have served both highly-regarded organizations by completing this contemporary and attractive build-to-suit facility that provides an exceptional environment to support the continued growth and success of DRC.”

Archideas was the architect for this comprehensive build-to-suit assignment.

Jeffrey A. Raday, PE, President of McShane Construction Company, is pleased to announce that the firm has been awarded the 67,000-square-foot Park Ridge fitness center assignment on behalf of owner, Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC). The full-service health, sports, fitness and spa facility is located at the intersection of Cumberland and Touhy Avenues at 826 West Touhy Avenue, within steps of the Metra station and downtown district of Park Ridge, Illinois.

The Park Ridge Fitness Formula Club will be constructed atop a cast-in-place concrete podium over a street-level parking lot. The building’s exterior facade will boast a modern design incorporating a stylish mix of masonry block, metal panels and aluminum curtains. Adding to the contemporary look will be several Terracotta and fiber cement rain screens and harmonious glass curtainwalls located at the main entrance and along Cumberland Avenue.

Inside, the fitness club will feature well-appointed finishes complementing the facility’s wide range of fitness and social spaces. FFC Park Ridge will consist of two stories and a mezzanine level providing abundant space to support a wide selection of fitness opportunities within its general cardio and strength training areas, group exercise rooms, and studios for Pilates, heated Yoga, Spin and other specialty classes. An indoor basketball court, six-lane lap pool and three-story climbing wall will also be completed, along with an outdoor recreational pool accompanied by an expansive sun deck, lounge and bar area. In addition, members will enjoy fully-equipped locker room facilities, Kids Club center, retail sports shop, café and day spa.

McShane Construction is prepared and qualified to meet the requirements of schedule, budget and the high-quality standards that are indicative of the strong consumer demand of this popular health club provider.

As part of the assignment, McShane Construction will also complete the project’s sitework consisting of landscaping, sidewalks and expansive surface parking. The Park Ridge location represents McShane Construction’s seventh assignment for Fitness Formula Clubs.

“We are thrilled to be serving Fitness Formula Clubs as they expand their upscale fitness facilities into the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge,” remarked Raday. “Through our long-standing relationship with Founder and CEO, Gale Landers, McShane Construction is prepared and qualified to meet the requirements of schedule, budget and the high-quality standards that are indicative of the strong consumer demand of this popular health club provider.”

Antunovich Associates is providing the architectural services for FFC Park Ridge that broke ground this month with a scheduled completion in the 2016 – 2017 winter season.