Minnesota Real Estate Journal Awards

2021 Minnesota Real Estate Journal Awards

2021 Minnesota Real Estate Journal Awards

Digi Key Electronics’ Product Distribution Center expansion earned the Industrial/Manufacturing/Science Project of the Year Award and the People’s Choice Award at the Minnesota Real Estate Journal Awards.

Digi-Key Electronics is a worldwide distributer of electronic components headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The firm contracted McShane to add a 2.2 million-square-foot, four-level product distribution center to their existing 800,000-square-foot corporate headquarters office and distribution center. Large enough to fit 22 football fields, the facility incorporates 17,000 tons of steel, 1,860 pieces of precast concrete, 20 miles of conveyors and a 70′ clear height.

McShane worked to overcome a variety of challenges during the construction of this massive project, including a harsh climate, rural location, lack of a strong local subcontractor base and tough specifications. In the end, the team delivered a world-class facility that stands as a mark of innovation, ingenuity and boldness.

McShane to Build Atlanta Mixed-use Apartments

McShane Construction Company has been selected by repeat client South City Partners to build a new mixed-use multi-family community in Hapeville, Georgia. Known as SCP Hapeville, the development will offer 285 units and 4,392 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

“We’re excited to be underway with our fifth multi-family development for our valued client and partner, South City Partners,” shared Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “Located eight miles south of downtown Atlanta, just minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, SCP Hapeville will provide a beautiful mixed-use community for the residents of Hapeville.”

Positioned on an 8.15-acre site, SCP Hapeville will incorporate seven residential buildings, including two four-story podium-style buildings, three three- and four-story wood-framed buildings and two carriage house buildings.

The development will also incorporate more than 7,000 square feet of best-in-class amenities. These include a clubroom, fitness center, sky lounge, courtyard with a pool and a dog spa.

Each unit will feature luxury vinyl tile and carpet flooring, upgraded stainless steel appliances and shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen.

The buildings’ exteriors are designed around a dark color palette using bronze vinyl windows, bronze storefront and a brick veneer and siding finish.

Completion of SCP Hapeville is expected for March 2023. The architect of record is The Preston Partnership.

2021 Woman of the Year

Molly McShane was named Woman of the Year by Illinois Real Estate Journal. In October 2020, Molly was promoted from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer of The McShane Companies, becoming the second CEO in company history and first female CEO. She now manages overall operations for three national companies and focuses on creating, planning, implementing and integrating its strategic direction to achieve operational excellence.

As a result of her strategic vision and leadership, The McShane Companies had a very successful year. In addition to working to grow the company, Molly worked to create an inclusive and family-oriented environment at McShane and increase employee satisfaction. Her success in this was reflected in the company’s inclusion on the 2020 Crain’s Chicago Business “Best Places to Work” list for the second year in a row. Her strong leadership remained a constant throughout the tumultuous year as the firm’s office employees across the country successfully transitioned to working remotely.

McShane Breaks Ground on Charlotte Apartments

McShane Construction Company is underway with IBM Drive Apartments in Charlotte, North Carolina. The new 300-unit development is under construction on behalf of repeat client RangeWater Real Estate. In April, McShane completed construction of The Archer in Acworth, Georgia, for RangeWater.

“We are excited to work on another project for our highly valued partners at RangeWater,” stated Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “We have built nearly 1,000 units in Georgia for RangeWater over the past three years and look forward to delivering our first project for them in North Carolina.”

The development sits on a 28-acre site and includes three multi-story wood-framed garden-style apartment buildings and a central clubhouse. In addition, residents will enjoy nearly 10,000 square feet of amenity space, including an outdoor pool and a dog park.

Each well-appointed unit will feature granite and quartz countertops, luxury vinyl tile flooring and stainless steel appliances.

Conveniently positioned near the intersection of West W.T. Harris Boulevard and IBM Drive, the development offers immediate access to I-85 and is just minutes from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Numerous dining and retail amenities also surround the site.

McShane provided pre-construction services for IBM Drive Apartments. By getting involved during the project’s planning phase, McShane provides cost estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews that help prevent unforeseen costs or schedule overruns.

Construction of IBM Drive Apartments will wrap up in March 2023. The architect of record is Poole & Poole Architecture.

The Archer Completed in Acworth, Georgia

McShane Construction Company has completed construction at The Archer in Acworth, Georgia. Built on behalf of repeat client RangeWater Real Estate, the new multi-family community incorporates 315 units. Located northwest of Atlanta, the development offers convenient access to I-75 in one of metro Atlanta’s fastest growing suburban areas.

“Surrounded by lakes in the charming town of Acworth, The Archer offers the perfect mix of lake life and high-end living,” commented Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager of McShane’s Southeast region. “Residents can enjoy all that the area has to offer, and then come home to an apartment with beautiful finishes and great amenities.”

A central clubhouse offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, a social room with a game table and an indoor/outdoor double-sided fireplace. Outside, tenants can also enjoy an upscale swimming pool, a pool deck with private cabanas, an outdoor bar with a kitchen and grilling area and a trellised fire pit area.

The community also incorporates 12 four-story garden-style buildings with an attractive exterior of masonry and Hardie siding. Units are offered in one- to three-bedroom configurations and boast high-end finishes and features, including granite countertops, subway tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl tile flooring, in-unit washers/dryers and private balconies.

Poole & Poole Architecture provided the architectural services for The Archer.

McShane to Build 373 Apartment Units in Schaumburg

McShane Construction Company has been selected by valued repeat client The Finger Companies to build Algonquin at Plum Grove Apartments in Schaumburg, Illinois. The new high-end multi-family development will incorporate 373 units and numerous amenities. Last year, McShane completed The Elaine, a 304-unit luxury apartment residence in Northbrook, Illinois, on behalf of The Finger Companies.

“We’re pleased to work with The Finger Companies again on this exciting project,” stated David Rintz, Vice President at McShane. “Thanks to the team’s vision, we’re able to transform an abandoned, underutilized site into a beautiful community that will enhance the surrounding area.”

Each unit will integrate luxury features such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a wine refrigerator, large bedrooms with walk-in closets and an in-unit washer/dryer.

The property will offer generous amenities, including two clubrooms, a fitness center, golf simulator, catering kitchen, business center and dog spa. Outside, tenants will enjoy both lap and recreational pools, fire pits, grill stations, a dog walk and a dog run.

The 708,000-square-foot development is positioned on a 10.6-acre site and will feature four stories of wood frame construction wrapped around a five-story, 802-space precast parking garage with one sub-grade level. Designed to reflect the surrounding area, the building’s façade will incorporate three stories of brick veneer with Hardie paneling on the fourth floor.

McShane is providing design-build MEPFP services for the project. The firm partnered with the architect during the design of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems to maximize construction efficiency.

Before beginning construction on the development, McShane demolished an abandoned three-building office park on the site.

Completion of Algonquin at Plum Grove Apartments is slated for August 2023. The architect of record is Niles Bolton Associates.

2021 Top Midwest Contractors

McShane Construction Company ranked #40 on Engineering News-Record’s list of Top Midwest Contractors. The firm also ranked #4 in multi-unit residential, #9 in Distribution & Warehouses, #11 in the state of Minnesota and #16 in the state of Illinois. Established just outside of Chicago in 1984, McShane’s Midwest roots run deep. Over the years, the firm has grown into one of the region’s premier construction services providers and has developed and maintained relationships with local subcontractors and municipalities throughout several midwestern states.

2021 Top Southeast Contractors

McShane ranked #49 on Engineering News-Record’s 2020 Top Southeast Contractors list. The firm also ranked #6 in Multi-Unit Residential, #10 in the state of Georgia and #17 in General Contracting. Active across the Southeastern United States since 2005, McShane has built a reputation as the general contractor of choice on a local, regional and national basis.

2021 Top Southwest Contractors

McShane Construction Company ranked #23 on Engineering News-Record’s list of Top Southwest Contractors. The firm also ranked #3 in Multi-Family. Active across the southwestern United States since 2000, McShane has built a reputation as the general contractor of choice on a local, regional and national basis.

McShane Breaks Ground on 21st Springs Assignment

McShane Construction Company has begun construction on Springs at Eastmark in Mesa, Arizona. The project is the firm’s 21st Springs assignment for Continental Properties. McShane is currently underway with two other projects for Continental in the Phoenix area: Springs at Deer Valley in Phoenix and Springs at Cooley Station in Gilbert. The firm also recently completed Springs at Red Mountain in Mesa.

“It’s been an honor to build Continental’s first three Springs communities in the state of Arizona, and we’re very excited to get started on the fourth,” stated Jim Kurtzman, Senior Vice President at McShane. “Like all of Continental’s developments, Springs at Eastmark will be a beautiful community with lots to offer its residents.”

Positioned on a 15-acre site, Springs at Eastmark will incorporate 276 units in a garden-style community. The development will also offer 2,500 square feet of amenity space with a clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, fire pit area, two barbeque areas, a dog washing station, car wash and basketball court.

The two- and three-story buildings will feature wood frame construction with a stucco and stone exterior. Inside, tenants will enjoy high-end finishes and features, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, beverage islands and 36″ soaker bathtubs. ADA and upgraded units will also be available.

Continental Properties owns and operates 60+ Springs communities across the country. The company believes that its approach to developing multi-family communities offers a long-term investment for both the company and the surrounding area. The natural exterior finishes and indigenous plants used in their communities, combined with their innovative interior space planning, showcases practicality, privacy and peace of mind for residents.

Construction is scheduled to be completed in October 2022. The architect of record is Huitt-Zollars.

2021 Best Multi-Family Building

Clybourn 1200 was named Best Multi-Family Building at the 2021 PCI Design Awards. Located in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, the mixed-use development features 84 mixed-income units, 17,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a 25,000-square-foot indoor parking garage.

The development was constructed of precast concrete that utilizes a blend of textures and colors adding architectural interest to the prominent corner structure. Sleek aluminum windows with varying mullion designs accent the modern design while steel and glass canopies at the retail and residential entrances emphasize the contemporary lines of the building.

McShane Completes Phase II of Cristo Rey St. Martin

McShane recently completed Phase II of construction at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in Waukegan, Illinois. The McShane team renovated 42,000 square feet at the 115,000-square-foot building to provide additional educational facilities. Part of the Cristo Rey Network, Cristo Rey St. Martin offers a Catholic education for families with limited financial resources. In addition, the thriving school utilizes an innovative work-study program covering most students’ tuition and providing a professional experience.

“Cristo Rey St. Martin has an exceptional mission, and they needed a facility to match that,” stated Jason Breden, Vice President at McShane. “It was an honor to provide 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art educational space through the two stages of construction.”

In 2018, McShane completed Phase I of the project, which involved the renovation of 55,000 square feet, transforming an abandoned Kmart store into the contemporary 400-student educational facility that exists today. The renovation included 18 classrooms, three science laboratories, offices, a cafeteria and a library commons area for students.

“As soon as our board approved moving forward with Phase II, the first call I made was to McShane,” added Preston Kendall, President of Cristo Rey St. Martin. “We had an excellent experience with McShane and their collaborative approach during Phase I, and they certainly did not disappoint with Phase II. The end results exceeded our expectations.”

The recent 42,000-square-foot addition includes four new classrooms, a chapel, office and meeting space, a fitness center, locker rooms and a gymnasium with a performing arts stage.

JGMA Architects provided the architectural services for Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep.