Trumpf Smart Factory was named the Merit Award winner in the Industrial category by the Chicago Building Congress. The state-of-the-art manufacturing and showroom build-to-suit was designed and constructed to be at the forefront of integrated automation, material and information flow utilizing machine tools. The facility provides visually-stunning industrial design featuring large expanses of glass with a corten steel and charred Douglas fir facade and a custom fabricated 150′ clear span truss system that eliminates the need for building columns, clearing the way for unobstructed views of the production floor.
2018 Merit Award Winner – Industrial
2018 Merit Award Winner – Renovation
Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep was honored with the Merit Award in the Renovation and Adaptive Reuse Under $10 Million category by the Chicago Building Congress. The project required the comprehensive transformation of an abandoned big box retail store into a contemporary educational facility serving over 400 students. The former building structure had no identity and no physical or emotional connection to the community. The project team’s challenge was to break down those barriers and develop an innovative design that would inspire the students, faculty, administration and community, while meeting the limited budget.
High-Rise Award in Clearwater, Florida
Scott J. Hoppa, Senior Vice President of McShane Construction Company’s Southeast Region, is pleased to announce the award of the new 134-unit Apex 1100 luxury multi-family residence for well-respected client, GSP Development. The project is underway on a 2.1-acre site at 1100 Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater, Florida.
Originally constructed as an office tower in the 1970s and vacant since 2009, the 15-story cast-in-place concrete structure is being redeveloped into 134 high-end apartment residences featuring an array of best-in-class amenities and a two-story structured parking deck accommodating 202 vehicles.
Apex 1100 will feature a stucco exterior on the tower and surrounding two-story storefront structures, which will include 4,300 square feet of retail space available for lease. Apartment units will consist of two-story townhomes in addition to single-story residential floor plans.
The redevelopment will include several amenities including a resort-style pool and deck, outdoor kitchen area, private dining and club room, state-of-the-art fitness center, golf simulator, bike storage and dog washing station, among many others.
“We are thrilled to be selected to help bring this redevelopment to fruition,” remarked Hoppa. “McShane’s extensive experience in the multi-family sector, specifically with adaptive reuse and rehabilitation projects, coupled with our great working relationship with the development team, will facilitate the successful delivery of this sizable mixed-use development.”
Architectural services for Apex 1100 are being provided by Kimmich & Smith Architects.
Rendering courtesy of Kimmich & Smith Architects.
MCC Southwest Growth
Jim Kurtzman, Senior Vice President of McShane Construction Company’s Southwest Region, is recently announced that the Phoenix office is growing with the addition of two experienced veterans to the team.
Elaine McLean is the newest Senior Project Manager to join McShane’s Phoenix office. She comes to the company with 16 years of professional experience within the development, design/build and general construction industry. Her responsibilities include managing McShane’s construction assignments within the multi-family market sector. In her role, she will administer and monitor various processes and documents pertaining to each assignment including scheduling, cost reporting and estimating. Elaine’s expertise will help expand on McShane’s existing housing portfolio including multi-family, senior living, student housing and hotels. She received her Masters of Environmental Planning from Arizona State University.
Brett Gonsowski joins McShane as a Superintendent. He provides experience in producing and contributing to project take-offs, estimating, budgeting, contracting, purchasing and invoicing. Brett’s professional and detailed approach to managing projects’ on-site operations maximizes manpower and efficiencies, all while enhancing quality and safety. He has an extensive background in building a wide variety of housing projects. Brett received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and Construction Management from Western Illinois University and received his Construction Management Certification from Northern Illinois University.
“We are excited to continue growing the Phoenix office with new talent. Each person brings a different set of skills and we know that McShane will continue to develop in the Southwest Region,” stated Kurtzman. Both new hires each have over 16 years of experience in the construction industry. Elaine and Brett are both members of the Associated General Contractors of America and the U.S. Green Building Council.
MCC Named Best Place to Work
McShane Construction Company was recently named as one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Illinois. The awards program began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, MRA – The Management Association, the Small Business Advocacy Council and Best Companies Group.
This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Illinois, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. The 2018 Best Places to Work in Illinois list is made up of 30 companies in the small employer category (15-99 U.S. employees), 24 companies in the medium employer category (100-499 U.S. employees), and 21 companies in the large employer category (500 or more U.S. employees). McShane has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois in the medium employer category.
To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- Have at least 15 employees working in Illinois;
- Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity;
- Be a publicly or privately held business;
- Have a facility in the state of Illinois; and
- Be in business a minimum of one year.
Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work in Illinois. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Illinois and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
McShane will be recognized and honored at the Best Places to Work in Illinois awards ceremony coordinated by The Daily Herald Business Ledger on May 17 and will be profiled in a special publication on June 18. The final rankings will be announced at the event and announced on the Business Ledger website.
For more information on the Best Places to Work in Illinois program, visit www.bestplacestoworkinil.com.
New Moms Groundbreaking
Jeffrey A. Raday, PE, President of McShane Construction Company, is pleased to announce that the firm was selected by New Moms for the construction of its new apartment complex.
The New Moms Oak Park Supportive Housing complex will be located at 206 Chicago Ave. in Oak Park, Illinois. The four-story, 18-unit building will be constructed on a 0.34-acre site. It will be comprised of one and two bedroom units to accommodate various sized families. Wood frame construction with a facade of masonry veneer will be used on the front of the building as well as glazed brick and fiber cement siding.
Additional interior features include office space for New Moms employees on the first floor and a playroom for children that incorporates different sized circular windows to create an open and playful feel. There will be a laundry area in the building as well as resident meeting space. Residents will have a private entrance separate from the office entrance.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 11th where New Moms President & CEO Laura Zumdahl spoke about the organization and their history, as well as the bright future that is ahead of them. Laura stated, “In 2011 we had a groundbreaking ceremony for a brand-new New Moms facility. I never imagined we would be here today for another groundbreaking ceremony. I am so thankful to our board members and gracious donors who helped make today possible.”
David Rintz, McShane Vice President, states, “This is an exciting time to work with New Moms. We have established a great relationship with the owner’s rep, Lightengale Group, and enjoy seeing their projects from concept to completion. We are proud to be the general contractor for this project which will help so many families.”
The architectural services for this development will be provided by McBride Kelley Baurer Architects/Planners. For more information about New Moms Oak Park Supportive Housing, please visit www.newmoms.org.
LEED-Certified Distribution Center Completed in East Bay
Jeffrey A. Raday, PE, President of McShane Construction Company, is pleased to announce that the firm has completed the comprehensive design/build construction services for Hayward 92 Industrial Center. The 236,976-square-foot build-to-suit distribution facility was built for a Fortune 50 company in Hayward, California.
The infill industrial facility is located on 31.5 acres, and the building features a 32′ clear height, 61 dock doors, seven drive-in doors, 125′ truck court, generous 52′ x 50′ column spacing with a 60′ speed bay, 3,000 amp electrical service and an ESFR sprinkler system.
The development also includes a 1,500-square-foot security building at the entrance of the property and a 5,340-square-foot office component that encompasses several private offices, meeting rooms and safety training area. The building interior is fully-automated and features a sophisticated conveyor system to enhance productivity and facilitate efficient operations.
The building is a LEED-Certified fully-automated industrial facility, the development includes sustainable elements such as ample skylights which provide a cost saving and energy efficient operating solution.
Ware Malcomb served as the project architect for Hayward 92 Industrial Center.
Wisconsin Office Established
Jeffrey A. Raday, PE, President of McShane Construction Company, is pleased to announce that the firm has officially opened a new office in Madison, expanding construction operations into Wisconsin. McShane Construction is a leading industrial, commercial and multi-family builder headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, with additional offices in Phoenix, Arizona, Auburn, Alabama and Irvine, California.
The office will be strategically led by Madison native Alison Gorham. She will help execute business development efforts in the Wisconsin market and lead the growth of the Madison office. Ms. Gorham joined McShane Construction in 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Marquette University.
“Our expansion into Madison was prompted by our growing presence in the area and the consistent construction growth within the region,” explained Raday. “Originally from the area, we feel Alison is the perfect person to spearhead our office in the southeastern Wisconsin market.”
McShane Construction has completed multiple assignments in Wisconsin, most recently the Springs at Kenosha, a 280-unit apartment complex.
The new Madison office can be reached at:
McShane Construction Company
25 West Main Street, 5th Floor
Madison, WI 53703
agorham@mcshane.com
2017 Contractor of the Year
More than 900 guests attended NAIOP’s 2017 Chicago Awards for Excellence event and dinner at Navy Pier in November. Attendees cast their votes live throughout the evening, and named McShane Construction Company as the Contractor of the Year. This was NAIOP’s 30th annual award event, and the sixth time that McShane has been recipient of this honor (the firm has previously won in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2015).
McShane Completes Second DO & CO Facility Near LAX
Jeffrey A. Raday, President of McShane Construction Company, is pleased to announce that the firm has completed a 69,466-square-foot facility on behalf of DO & CO Catering near Los Angeles International Airport, representing the second assignment completed by the firm on behalf of the Austrian-based catering company. The facility provides first-class, in-flight food services to airlines serving international destinations.
The food and beverage tenant improvement assignment encompassed over 18,000 square feet of commercial kitchen space to facilitate meal preparation for DO & CO’s operations, including multiple freezer and cooler areas, dry storage, produce storage and a bakery. Nearly 12,000 square feet of office space was also completed. The food preparation facility meets FDA food handling and preparation standards and supports both halal and non-halal foods.
“We are delighted to have been selected by DO & CO Catering to complete the sophisticated food preparation building for the Redondo Beach location in California,” remarked Raday. “This is our second project working with this client and we are proud to have produced an additional location in the Southern California market.”
MCA Architects provided the architectural services for this assignment.
Desert Gateway Phase II
McShane Construction Company is pleased to announce that the firm was selected to provide the comprehensive construction services for Phase II of Desert Gateway following the successful completion of Phase I. The multi-building industrial project is underway for a joint venture between Griffin Opportunities and 36th Street Partners.
The second phase of development consists of two rear-load buildings totaling 76,874 square feet. Upon completion at the end of the year, both buildings will offer new Class A amenities within 18 fully-improved tenant suites providing an optimal setting for light industrial and manufacturing users.
Situated within the growing Deer Valley submarket in Northwest Phoenix, Arizona, Desert Gateway has enjoyed sustained interest and leasing activity due in part to its prime location off of West Pinnacle Peak Road, just east of Interstate 17 and north of the Loop 101. The 16-acre site offers easy access to both major highway systems, a major FedEx Distribution Center and a variety of retail and entertainment options.
Phase II of Desert Gateway will be constructed of tilt-up concrete panels providing an attractive yet low maintenance exterior that complements the architectural design of Phase I. The new buildings will each incorporate nine outfitted tenant suites from 2,252 to 7,591 square feet. McShane will complete the interior build-out of open and private offices, breakrooms and restrooms within all 18 suites.
The warehouse component in both buildings will incorporate a 20′ clear height, nine drive-in doors, and an ESFR sprinkler system. The firm will also complete the paving of additional on-site parking for 191 vehicles.
“We are delighted to continue on at Desert Gateway with the award of Phase II,” remarked Jeff Raday, President of McShane Construction Company. “Our familiarity with the project and understanding of our client’s vision and goals, together with our industrial construction expertise, will serve our project team in completing another successful phase at this highly regarded development.”
For information about leasing at Desert Gateway, call (602) 575-2309, email info@desertgatewayaz.com, or visit the property’s website at www.desertgatewayaz.com.
Elan Yorktown Award
Jeffrey A. Raday, PE, President of McShane Construction Company, is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected by Greystar to complete Elan Yorktown – a new luxury apartment community coming to Lombard, Illinois.
The upscale multi-family property is under construction on a six-acre parcel at 50 Yorktown Shopping Center. This premier location benefits from close proximity to The Yorktown Shopping Center and a vast selection of nearby amenities, including easy access to major highways.
Elan Yorktown represents McShane’s second current assignment for Greystar. The firm is simultaneously constructing a 175-unit 55+ active adult residence nearby.
The four-story development will incorporate high-quality wood frame construction finished in a combination of brick veneer, cast stone, fiber cement and longboard siding facade. An attached four-story, 336-car parking garage will be strategically wrapped within the residential component to eliminate visibility and further enhance the contemporary architectural design.
A total of 295 units will be offered in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. All residences will incorporate stylish fixtures and finishes that complement the open floorplans, large bathrooms, walk-in closets, full-size washers and dryers and private outdoor balconies or patios.
The well-appointed apartment community will feature four exterior courtyards and numerous tenant amenities situated on the first floor and throughout various outdoor areas. Inside, Elan Yorktown will include a fitness center with separate group fitness wing, golf simulator room, theater room, library, several conference rooms/event spaces, and a large club room with a pool table, central fireplace and full kitchen.
The club room will have direct access to one of the four courtyards where an outdoor swimming pool, bar, grilling stations and furnished cabanas with individual flat screen televisions will be located.
Situated at northeast end of the building within a separate courtyard will be additional grilling stations together with the property’s secure dog park, landscaped pond and walking path spanning the exterior. A third courtyard will feature a unique landscape design with a central fountain and surrounding pathways and landscaping. Lastly, a fully enclosed auto courtyard will serve as a grand entrance at the front of the building incorporating a vehicle roundabout, attractive brick pavers, central water feature and landscaped planters.
“Elan Yorktown will incorporate quality construction, stylish finishes and modern amenities that today’s renters are looking for. We are pleased to serve our client, Greystar, in delivering a valuable new addition to their successful portfolio of properties in Lombard’s robust shopping destination,” Raday stated.
ESG Architects is providing the architectural services for the assignment that is slated for completion in May 2019.