For the second year in a row, McShane was named one of the Best Companies to Work For in Alabama by Business Alabama. McShane is one of only 35 companies in the state to receive this distinguishment. Selection was based on extensive surveys conducted by the Best Companies Group and included factors such as employee benefits, turnover rate, DEI initiatives, company culture, and training and career development.
2024 Best Companies to Work For in Alabama
McShane Ashlaur Completes The Foglia Residences in Chicago
McShane Ashlaur Joint Venture (comprised of McShane Construction Company and Ashlaur Construction) completed the construction of The Foglia Residences for clients Brinshore Development and The Chicago Lighthouse. Located in Chicago, the multi-family development incorporates 76 affordable units for residents who are blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veterans. The development is the first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) building in the nation for the blind community.
“We are extremely proud to deliver this monumental development for Brinshore and The Chicago Lighthouse,” stated David J. Rintz, Regional Vice President – Multi-Family at McShane. “Thanks to their tireless efforts, multiple underserved populations have access to high-quality housing that meets their needs at an affordable rate.”
Situated on a site adjacent to The Chicago Lighthouse’s center in the Illinois Medical District, the podium-style building features nine stories with three levels of parking, six levels of units, and first-floor retail space. The exterior integrates a mix of perforated metal panels, brick veneer, and fiber cement siding. At roof level, back-lit translucent panels symbolize a lighthouse.
Units are offered in studio, one-, and two-bedroom floorplans that provide accessible, independent living for qualifying low-income households. Features include solid surface kitchen countertops for added durability, Energy Star appliances with front controls and tactile operation, WaterSense plumbing fixtures, cultured marble vanities, and dimmable lighting.
Additionally, there is contrasting flooring in front of the kitchen cabinets, and the finishes for appliances, cabinets, hardware, and countertops were selected to provide higher contrast for those with limited sight. Two-bedroom units also offer in-unit washers and dryers.
Tenant amenities include a fitness center, community room, and fourth-floor rooftop terrace. Outside, residents can enjoy a courtyard with a dog run and a playground.
To make the residence fully accessible for its tenants, the common areas offer contrasting colors, lit braille unit signage, handrails on both sides of the corridors, braille wallpaper, braille numbering on the mailboxes, contrasting flooring in front of unit doors, and accessible elevators with audible signals. Additionally, the property has black light switches, outlets, and window controls to contrast with white walls throughout.
As part of the project, McShane Ashlaur brought all right-of-way sidewalks to meet ADA compliance.
The Foglia Residences was designed to achieve Enterprise Green Communities Certification. LBBA is the architect.
McShane to Build Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mukwonago, WI
McShane Construction Company’s Wisconsin regional team was selected to build Azura Mukwonago, a three-building, 72-unit assisted living and memory care residence in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, for Azura Living.
“We are proud to partner with Azura Living to bring high-quality assisted living and memory care to Mukwonago,” commented Alison Gorham, Vice President and Director of Wisconsin Operations at McShane. “Azura’s model offers a neighborhood-like atmosphere that is unique compared to traditional senior living residences, and we look forward to bringing their vision to life.”
Positioned on a 6.4-acre site, the property will feature two assisted living buildings and one memory care building. The single-story wood frame buildings’ exteriors will integrate full stone veneer masonry and Hardie board. There will also be a barn on the site.
Units will offer resilient flooring, ceramic tile bathrooms, quartz countertops, SMART cabinets, and roller shades.
In addition to dining rooms, kitchens, community rooms, and sunrooms, residents will have access to a fitness area, spa, and salon. Outside, residents will be able to enjoy a community garden, walking paths, putting greens, bocce ball courts, and extensive courtyard amenities.
Construction of Azura Mukwonago is scheduled to be completed in December 2025. EUA is the architect.
2025 Titan 100
Chief Executive Officer Molly McShane was selected as a 2025 Chicago Titan 100 honoree. The Titan 100 program recognizes the top 100 CEOs & C-level executives who most accomplished business leaders in their industry and demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.
McShane to Build Affordable Senior Housing Community Near Atlanta
McShane Construction Company’s Southeast regional team was selected by repeat client National Church Residences to build Crossing Pointe, an 80-unit affordable senior living community in Union City, Georgia.
“We’re honored to partner with National Church Residences on another affordable senior residence,” commented Dave Meadows, Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “In 2021, we delivered True Light Haven in Atlanta, and we’re excited to build on our success there with Crossing Pointe.”
Designed by Foley Design, the four-story wood frame building will be positioned on a 4.5-acre site at 7422 Red Oak Road. The building’s façade will integrate a mix of brick veneer and siding.
Each unit features one bedroom and one bathroom, solid surface countertops and black appliances in the kitchen, zero threshold showers, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. Amenities include a community room with a warming kitchen, laundry room, mail room, computer center, and fitness room.
Designed to achieve National Green Building Standard Bronze Certification, the property incorporates sustainable materials and features including Energy Star dishwashers and washing machines, water-efficient bath accessories, and composite cabinetry.
Completion of Crossing Pointe is expected for December 2025.
2024 ABC Illinois Excellence in Construction Award
The Woodlands at Canterfield received an Award of Excellence from ABC Illinois. The development is a 129-unit luxury senior living community that offers 91 assisted living units and 40 memory care beds in West Dundee, Illinois. Units are offered in studio, one-, and two-bedroom options and offer high-end finishes including vinyl plank flooring, maple cabinets, and granite countertops. The property integrates 16,000 square feet of best-in-class amenities including a fitness center, spa, salon, theater, pub, clubrooms with fireplaces, and dynamic dining venues. Outside, residents can enjoy a patio with a fire pit, bocce ball court, and putting green.
Located on a site that was once occupied by an apple orchard, The Woodlands at Canterfield exudes a woodland aesthetic. Biophilic principles guided the design with careful consideration of natural daylighting, finish selections, and art curation, all of which contribute to a bright, contemporary atmosphere. Notable features include gilded leaf wallcoverings in the property’s signature restaurant, a wood panel surround bar in the pub, faux green walls and planters in the fitness center and dining areas, and botanical fabrics and wallcoverings in the full-service salon.
McShane Completes The Derby Apartments in Madison
Construction is completed at The Derby in Madison, Wisconsin. McShane Construction Company provided design-assist construction services on behalf of repeat client Lincoln Avenue Communities. The affordable housing community integrates 70 apartments and 1,100 square feet of ground-floor office space for a local community group.
“We’re proud to deliver this beautiful development for Lincoln Avenue Communities,” commented Alison Gorham, Vice President & Director of Wisconsin Operations. “The Derby integrates luxury finishes and great amenities that make the residence a fantastic option for those seeking affordable housing in Madison.”
Units are offered with one to three bedrooms and boast stainless steel kitchen appliances, shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and in-unit washers and dryers. First-floor units offer private patios, and units on floors two through four have private balconies. Fourteen of the units meet Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) accessibility requirements.
“Lincoln Avenue Communities is thrilled to again partner with McShane Construction,” said Kevin McDonell, LAC Vice President and Regional Project Partner. “We can’t thank McShane enough for delivering such high-quality, affordable homes for Madison residents.”
The building boasts 2,600 square feet of amenity space including a common area with a full kitchen, a fitness room, a shared laundry room, outdoor gathering space, a kids’ play place and playground, and a dog park. The first-floor office suite incorporates three private offices, a conference room, community service facility, classroom, and a reception and work area.
Designed by Knothe & Bruce Architects, the building features four stories of wood frame construction atop an underground precast parking garage. The exterior façade combines composite lap and panel siding with brick veneer.
The project is Enterprise Green Communities Certified and integrates Energy Star rated appliances and a full solar array system on the roof to power the common areas.
2024 Influencers in Multi-Family
Scott Hoppa, Executive Vice President of Operations, was named to GlobeSt.’s list of Influencers in Multi-Family. Scott first joined McShane in 1991 as an intern while studying at Marquette University. Over the past 33 years, he has proven himself a strong leader and influencer within the industry and at McShane. Scott is an expert in a variety of multi-family product types including market rate, affordable, senior, and student housing. He has overseen the construction of more than 70 multi-family projects in 14 states totaling 16,600 units and $2.3 billion in value.
In 2005, Scott was tasked with opening a Southeast regional office in Auburn, Alabama, to position McShane to serve the highly populated and growing Sun Belt region. Since opening, Scott has expanded the office to 60 employees with revenue in excess of $285 million. As a result of Scott’s leadership, McShane is now one of the most active multi-family general contractors in the southeastern United States.
McShane to Build 309-unit Apartment Complex Near Downtown Madison
McShane Construction Company was selected by Vermilion Development to build Lock Lane Apartments, a 309-unit multi-family community in Madison, Wisconsin.
“We are proud to partner with Vermilion on this exciting project,” commented Alison Gorham, Vice President at McShane. “Located next to a large public park, river boat launch, and Lake Mendota with easy access to downtown Madison, Lock Lane Apartments will offer a great balance between outdoor connection and modern, downtown living.”
Located on an 8.5-acre site adjacent to Tenney Park, the development will integrate two five-story podium-style buildings with a total of 289 units and three two-story townhome buildings with 20 units. The podium buildings will feature four levels of wood framing atop a two-level precast parking garage. The buildings’ facades will incorporate an attractive mix of lap siding and brick.
Residents will enjoy balconies, quartz countertops, in-unit washer/dryers, and spacious closets. Many units will offer lake, park, or river views.
Amenities will include large green roof amenity areas on the podium buildings, fitness centers, 5th floor club rooms and common balconies, co-working office spaces, conference rooms, and heated vehicle and bike parking. Additionally, the site will offer a fenced dog run, community gardens, and access to both the lake and riverfront.
The project was designed in compliance with several Focus on Energy initiatives.
“In this difficult capital raising environment, Vermilion is delighted to partner with Quartz Lake Capital and Clarion Partners to finance this project and bring much needed new, high-quality housing to the Madison area,” said Dave Cocagne, Vermilion’s CEO. “We appreciate the tenacity of JLL to source the equity capital for the project. We’re also pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with CIBC, which will be providing construction financing for the project.”
Potter Lawson is providing architectural services for Lock Lane Apartments.
2024 Chicago’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses
For the third year in a row, The McShane Companies was named the second largest woman-owned business in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. McShane is the only commercial general contracting firm to appear in the top 25 companies on the list. Molly McShane serves as The McShane Companies’ majority owner, as well as Chief Executive Officer.
2024 Shero Award
Molly McShane was named the 2024 Shero by The Goldie Initiative. This prestigious award is given to one woman each year who is regarded as a hero for her outstanding achievements in the commercial real estate industry and her dedication to mentoring women and changing the corporate culture to allow more women to succeed.
2024 Top Multi-Family Contractors
The McShane Companies was ranked third on Engineering News-Record’s list of Top Multi-Unit Residential Contractors. Since 1998, McShane Construction has built more than 30,000 units across the nation in the market rate, affordable housing, senior living, and student housing sectors and has a reputation built on delivery results and standing behind our word.