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 Southeast Contractors
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.
2021 Outstanding For-Profit Real Estate Development Award
4400 Grove received the Outstanding For-Profit Real Estate Development Award at the 27th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards. 4400 Grove is a mixed-use affordable housing residence that combines retail and residential space in the heart of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. The development provides 84 mixed-income units that are financially accessible for the community, along with 18,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.
Building on Bronzeville’s history as a center for African-American culture and business where residents of all economic classes lived side-by-side, 4400 Grove not only provides first-class housing for all income levels, but also strengthens the neighborhood’s economy with its 12 storefronts, which were all reserved for minority-owned businesses.
2021 Notable General Counsels
Dan McShane, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel, was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2021 Notable General Counsels list. With more than 20 years of experience, Dan coordinates strategic planning and risk management strategies while overseeing the company’s legal matters on a national basis. Since joining the firm in 2005, he’s worked to manage legal and contractual risk for the business as it’s grown dramatically—both geographically and in revenue. Guiding family ownership through the complexities of business continuity and estate planning, he successfully shepherded the transfer of ownership of the business to the second generation of family owners, in a process that began in 2008 and only concluded in 2020.
McShane to Add 430,000 SF to Abt Electronics
McShane Construction Company is underway with a 429,524-square-foot addition to Abt Electronics’ existing warehouse and showroom facility in Glenview, Illinois.
“We look forward to adding needed space for Abt Electronics to expand their operations,” commented Tom Beres, Vice President at McShane. “We understand that construction activities on expansion projects can be disruptive to the existing facility and employees, so we’ve carefully planned the construction process so that the business can remain fully operational with minimal disturbances.”
The addition will incorporate two three-story office blocks totaling 22,230 square feet and 407,294 square feet of warehouse space. The office buildouts will include trucking offices, security offices, a break room and open office space for future buildouts. The single-story warehouse will offer a 32′ clear height, 39 semi-truck docks and 144 EOD box truck positions.
Additionally, the precast facility will have pre-engineered metal canopies and EIFS screen walls for box truck loading. The semi-truck docks will have full control panels with dock locks, and all dock positions will have power operated doors and hydraulic dock equipment.
The Abt Electronics expansion is expected to be completed in October 2021. The architect of record is Camburas & Theodore. Learn more about Abt Electronics at www.abt.com.
2021 Notable Women in Construction and Design
Molly McShane, Chief Operating Officer, was named to Crain’s Chicago Business‘ list of Notable Women in Construction and Design for the second year in a row. The list honors women in the Chicago area for their career achievements in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
Molly has proven herself as a trailblazer in the construction industry. In October, she became McShane’s second CEO and first female CEO. She was also named NAIOP Chicago’s first female President in 2018 and was a founding co-chair of Women’s Leadership Initiative Chicago’s executive board. In 2020 she directed efforts at The McShane Companies that contributed to $1.6 billion in revenue.
McShane to Build 302-Unit Community in Oconomowoc, WI
McShane Construction Company has been selected by repeat client, Mandel Group to provide general construction services for Hackney House Apartments at Pabst Farms. Located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the new development will offer 302 units. Last fall, McShane completed the construction of The West Living, a 177-unit luxury apartment community for Mandel Group in West Allis, Wisconsin.
“Hackney House will be a very welcoming development with plenty of green space,” shared Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President at McShane. “The ample on-site amenities will give tenants the opportunity to take full advantage of living in a garden-style community.”
Positioned on a 34.45-acre site, the community will be comprised of 18 two-story garden-style buildings and 2 three-story townhome buildings that exude a modern farmhouse aesthetic. Inspired by the “mews house” concept, the development is designed to leverage the large site acreage by creating intimate courtyards that offer access to natural environs and encourage resident interaction.
Designed to achieve National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification, sustainable materials such as board and batten siding, stone masonry and native plants will be used in the buildings and landscaping.
Community amenities will include a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse with a gourmet-style kitchen and fitness center, an outdoor pool with a Baja lounge shelf, a grill and patio dining area, a dog wash and bike storage. The property will also incorporate 11 detached garages.
Units will be available in one- to three-bedroom configurations and will incorporate high-end finishes, including quartz countertops, designer cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and vinyl plank flooring.
The development is funded utilizing HUD 221(d)(4) financing. As a seasoned HUD contractor, McShane is well-versed in the details and execution of HUD 221(d)(4) projects and uses this experience to ensure that the process moves smoothly.
Completion of Hackney House Apartments is slated for April 2023. The architect of record is BSB Design.
Multi-Family Development Underway in Tempe
McShane Construction Company is underway with construction on Banyan North Tempe on behalf of Banyan Residential and Milhaus. Located in Tempe, Arizona, the new multi-family development will offer 310 units across three four-story, garden-style buildings. The development is one of seven apartment communities that McShane is currently building in the greater Phoenix area.
“Positioned at Miller and Curry Roads, Banyan North Tempe is an Opportunity Zone project located in a very active development corridor,” shared Jim Kurtzman, Senior Vice President at McShane. “Tenants will not only have a beautiful, amenity-filled development to call home, they will also have easy access to downtown Tempe, Phoenix and Sky Harbor International Airport.”
The 11.12-acre site will also incorporate 8,000 square feet of amenity space with elaborate wood work including a commercial-grade fitness center, live-work units, an outdoor pool and spa, fire pits, barbecues and a dog park overlooking downtown Tempe. Additionally, there will be parking for 510 vehicles.
Each unit will contain high-end finishes including LVT and carpet flooring, smooth-finish drywall, quartz countertops and frameless glass shower enclosures.
The buildings will feature wood frame construction with a façade of stucco, thin brick and wood-look metal lattice.
McShane worked closely with the owners, architect, civil and geotechnical engineers during the pre-construction phase to determine best practices and provide improved constructability methods. The team participated in early and frequent estimate and value engineering cycles to ensure the project achieved budgetary goals while maintaining quality and finish standards during a time of volatile material costs.
Completion of Banyan North Tempe is expected in April 2023. The architect of record is Todd & Associates.
McShane to Build CityGate Mixed-Use Development
Lincoln Property Company and Calamos Real Estate have selected McShane Construction Company to add a new mixed-use multi-family development to Naperville, Illinois’ CityGate Centre. Known as Lincoln at CityGate, the project will consist of 285 luxury multi-family units, a precast parking garage and the shell for a future event center.
“CityGate is an innovative and art-minded center complete with a hotel, bars and restaurants, a spa, a fitness center and office space,” stated David Rintz, Vice President at McShane. “The addition of apartments and an event space will transform the area into a true community where people can live, work and have fun.”
Residents will have access to generous amenities, including a resident lounge, library/work space, fitness and yoga rooms, a bike lounge, storage and a dog spa. Outside, they will be able to enjoy a pool area with a pergola, grills and fire pits. The precast parking garage will incorporate 430 parking spaces.
Most apartment units will boast a private balcony or patio, and all will offer stainless steel appliances.
The development includes four wood-frame construction stories wrapped around a precast parking garage with a 37,893-square-foot rooftop event center shell. The building’s exterior features an attractive mix of brick, Hardie and Nichiha panel siding, metal panels and glass.
During the pre-construction phase, McShane worked with the clients and their design team to ensure that the project falls within their budget. By providing pre-construction services, McShane can reduce unforeseen costs for the client and avoid unnecessary schedule delays.
Completion of Lincoln at CityGate is expected for February 2023. The architect of record is CallisonRTKL.