McShane to Bring Affordable Senior Living to Stonecrest

Stonepointe features 238 affordable senior living apartment units.

McShane to Bring Affordable Senior Living to Stonecrest

Construction has begun on Stonepointe, a 238-unit, affordable, 55+ senior living residence in Stonecrest, Georgia for repeat client, Dominium.

“There’s a nationwide shortage of affordable housing that extends into the senior living market,” remarked Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President of McShane’s Southeast region. “Stonepointe will help Stonecrest-area seniors who are faced with the difficulty of finding affordable housing, and we’re proud of the role that McShane has in that.”

McShane was brought on by Dominium during the permitting stage of pre-construction. The team went through final design meetings and pricing with the client, which allowed McShane to provide feedback on any inconsistencies and ultimately avoid increased costs and time delays.

Positioned on 11.29 acres of land at 6757 Covington Highway, the four-story, wood frame building features a brick and cement-siding exterior. Units will be offered in one- to three-bedroom configurations with one-, 1.5- and two-bathroom options. Each unit will feature granite countertops and a mix of luxury vinyl tile flooring and carpet.

The facility also boasts of best-in-class amenities that will provide residents with convenient services and entertainment. These amenities include a hair salon, laundromat, library, theater room, fitness room and tenant storage.

McShane is also performing site work for Stonepointe, including the construction of a parking lot with 210 spaces.

Completion of Stonepointe is slated for July 2021. The architect of record is Martin Riley Associates.

Construction Begins on Springs at Deer Valley

Construction has begun on Springs at Deer Valley, a 296-unit apartment complex in Phoenix, Arizona. McShane Construction Company was selected by Continental Properties to provide general contracting services for the development, which marks their 19th Springs assignment for Continental. This is one of three multi-family projects that McShane currently has underway in the Phoenix area.

“We’ve recently seen a surge in demand for multi-family developments in Phoenix in response to the rapid growth the city has experienced,” commented Jim Kurtzman, Senior Vice President of McShane. “Springs at Deer Valley will be a great option for anyone looking for an amenity-rich development in Phoenix.”

Located on 17 acres of land at 24025 N. 23rd Avenue, the development will incorporate 12 two-story, garden-style apartment buildings with a total of 296 units. The buildings will feature wood frame construction with an attractive stucco exterior. Units will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations with one to two bathrooms. All units will incorporate granite countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms.

In addition to a central clubhouse with a fitness center and outdoor pool, residents will have access to an attractive array of amenities including a dog park, fire pit, seating area, pergola and barbecue area. The property will also feature two garage buildings as well as 265 carports and 532 parking spaces.

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

Completion of Springs at Deer Valley is slated for June 2021. The architect of record is Phillips Partnership.

Affordable Housing Underway in Maywood

McShane Construction Company has begun construction on a new affordable housing development for repeat client, Interfaith Housing Development Corporation. Interfaith is a nonprofit community housing development corporation whose mission is to develop long-term affordable housing. Fifth Avenue Apartments will be located on South Fifth Avenue in Maywood, Illinois and will incorporate both apartments and ground-floor retail.

“This project has been in the making for some time now, so we’re excited to have broken ground on it,” remarked Jeffrey A. Raday, President of McShane. “With the need for affordable housing in this community, the area’s residents will benefit from this new housing development.”

The building features a unique structure of precast and metal studs. This is atypical for multi-family projects, but increasing in popularity due to the fact that precast is faster and more efficient to install, more cost-efficient and allows for finishes to be installed directly on the panels.

Inside, the development will incorporate a total of 72 affordable residential units on floors two through five, together with 4,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor. Units include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations with one to two bathrooms. Residents will also have access to a nicely landscaped backyard with a perimeter fence and 32 parking spaces surrounding the development.

Designed to achieve National Green Building Standard’s Bronze Level and receive ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Grant for affordable housing, Fifth Avenue Apartments incorporates a number of sustainable features. Elements include a high-performance HVAC system, windows with a low U-factor, efficient insulation and high-performance light fixtures with LED lighting.

McShane performed numerous rounds of value engineering during the pre-construction phase in order to reduce costs and increase the overall quality of the project. As part of this, the firm provided design/build subcontractors for the precast and HVAC. By engaging their design/build services for part or all of a project, McShane gives clients an early project cost guarantee, a shorter project schedule and a reduced burden on the client’s resources.

Completion of Fifth Avenue Apartments is expected for February 2021. The architect of record is HED.

McShane to Build Office and Retail Space in L.A.

McShane Construction Company has begun construction on 900 Gayley Avenue, Westwood’s newest office and retail property. The mixed-use development will feature 33,317 square feet of office space and 5,182 square feet of retail space. Pacific Property Partners is the developer managing the project on behalf of 900 Gayley Avenue Associates LLC.

“We’re looking forward to providing Westwood with modern office and retail space,” remarked Charlie Stone. “We’re ready to tackle the challenges that come with building a ground-up development in an urban setting and look forward to seeing the final result.”

Located next to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in the heart of Westwood, the development is designed to match elements of the surrounding historical Westwood architecture. The steel frame and cast-in-place concrete structure will consist of four stories of office and retail space constructed over a three-story, underground parking structure with a brick, glass and metal panel exterior.

The building will incorporate rooftop bio filtration planters, high ceilings, efficient lighting, state-of-the-art HVAC and sound insulation, making it a desirable, energy-efficient property for businesses. Tenants will also have access to an electric vehicle charging station and 88 parking spaces within the three-story parking garage.

McShane is also performing site work for the project, including the demolition of an existing two-story building.

Completion of 900 Gayley Avenue is slated for May 2021. The architect of record is Architects Orange.

2019 Chicagoland AGC Project of the Year Honorable Mention

New Moms Oak Park received a Project of the Year Honorable Mention from Chicagoland AGC. New Moms Oak park is a supportive living residence that provides assistance to young mothers in need. The development consists of a four-story, 18-unit building supportive living residence that is comprised of one- and two-bedroom units to accommodate various sized families.

2019 Chicagoland AGC Project of the Year

Aurora Arts Center was recognized by Chicagoland AGC as one of the 2019 Projects of the Year in the Renovation over $10 million category. The project involved transforming an 80,000-square-foot historic building into a 25,000-square-foot school for performing arts, 8,000 square feet of rehearsal space for the Paramount Theatre, a 4,000-square-foot restaurant, 38 apartments designed to support working artists and four guest apartments for Paramount Theatre performers. The space also includes flex and dance studios, rehearsal rooms, locker rooms, collaboration space for artists and a gallery for artists to host their exhibitions.

McShane Breaks Ground on The Parker

Construction has begun on The Parker, a 240-unit, market-rate apartment complex in Dawsonville, Georgia. McShane Construction Company was selected by Penler to construct the development, which marks only the third large multi-family development to come to Dawson County.

“With only two other developments of this size in Dawson County, we’re confident that The Parker will be a valuable addition to Dawsonville,” commented Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President of McShane’s Southeast Region. “Our team has extensive experience building garden style apartments, so we expect the construction process to move along smoothly.”

McShane had a comprehensive role in the pre-construction efforts for The Parker. This included multiple rounds of pricing updates, design meetings, design progress plan reviews and recommendations. By getting involved in a project during the pre-construction phase, McShane is able to expedite the start of construction and avoid time delays and unforeseen costs.

Positioned on a 40-acre lot, the gated community will be made up of 10 two-story, wood frame buildings. Each building will incorporate 24 units offered in one- to three-bedroom configurations with one to two bathrooms. Units will feature granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and will provide tenants with private entries.

Tenants will also have access to a number of on-site amenities including a clubhouse with a fitness room and kitchen, a leasing center, a resort-style swimming pool, a mail kiosk and four detached garage buildings.

Completion of The Parker is expected for June 2021. The architect of record is Dynamik Design.

McShane to Build 259 Multi-Family Units in Warrenville

Warrenville, Illinois will soon benefit from a new multi-family community. Atlantic Residential has selected McShane Construction Company to construct a 259-unit, multi-building residence that will be known as Everton Flats. The property will incorporate sustainable features and a number of tenant amenities.

“Warrenville is a great community for both families and individuals who are looking to live in the Chicago suburbs,” commented Jeffrey A. Raday, President of McShane Construction Company. “As the Chicago metropolitan area continues to grow, people will be looking for places like Everton Flats that offer the suburban lifestyle without the commitment of purchasing a house.”

Prior to the start of construction, McShane worked with the development team and architect to design the mechanical, electrical and plumbing components in a design/build capacity. They also implemented value engineering in order to reduce construction costs while still maintaining the integrity of the design. One of the ways they achieved this was by electing to use prefabricated components, including the walls, floors and roofs.

The market-rate, walk-up style apartments will incorporate 259 units divided between seven 3-story buildings on a 10.34-acre parcel of land. Units will offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom configurations. The buildings will feature wood frame construction with an exterior of brick veneer and hardie siding. The buildings feature a contemporary urban design and have direct exterior entries to over 50% of the apartments.

Inside, the units will boast of granite countertops, luxury vinyl tile flooring and decorative accent walls in both the living rooms and master bedrooms. Units will also be equipped with LED lighting and magic-pak HVAC units that are easy to install and service.

The site will also provide residents with a single-story clubhouse featuring a community room and fitness room. Outside, tenants will be able to enjoy an in-ground swimming pool with a pool shelter and cabana, a grilling area, a fire lounge and a playground. To meet parking needs for residents and visitors, the site will offer garages attached to the residential buildings, five additional detached garages and surface parking lots.

To reduce energy consumption, the residence will incorporate sustainable features including solar panels at the pool shelter, conduit rough-ins on all apartment roofs to facilitate future solar panel installation and LED lighting in the parking lots.

Everton Flats will be located off Route 59 in Warrenville between Albright Street and the Illinois Prairie Path Trail. This location is just minutes away from a number of restaurants, stores, entertainment venues and other businesses, as well as several forest preserves with walking, biking and running trails. Additionally, it is less than 10 minutes from the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora and 15 minutes from Downtown Wheaton and Downtown Naperville.

Located just four miles from the Route 59 Metra Station, Everton Flats is ideal for commuters or anyone looking for easy access to Downtown Chicago. The site also offers access to Downtown Chicago via the I-88 interchange at Route 59, located just 1.5 miles from the site.

Completion of Everton Flats is expected in summer 2021. The architect of record for this design/build project is HKM.

Construction Begins on Legends of Covington

McShane Construction Company has begun construction on Legends of Covington, a new affordable, 55+ senior living residence in Covington, Georgia for client, Dominium.

“By the end of the year, the entire baby boomer generation will fall into the 55+ category,” remarked Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President of McShane’s Southeast region. “As this generation makes up nearly 40 percent of the nation’s population, demand for senior living residences is going to continue to rise, making Legends of Covington a valuable asset for the city.”

McShane was brought on by Dominium at the permitting stage of the project which enabled them to go through final design meetings and pricing before beginning construction. By getting involved early, McShane was able to implement pre-construction services and provide feedback on any inconsistencies that could result in increased cost or time delays.

The 198-unit residence will be situated on 13 acres of land at the corner of Clark Street and Turner Lake Road in Covington. Tenants will be able to choose from several floor plan options incorporating one to three bedrooms with one, one-and-a-half or two bathrooms. All units will integrate luxury vinyl tile flooring, carpeted bedrooms and granite countertops. The building will feature wood frame construction with brick and cement siding.

Residents will have access to abundant indoor amenities including a hair salon, library, laundry room, theater room, fitness room and storage space. They will also be able to enjoy the grounds of the property, which will feature a pergola and grilling area. Additionally, the property will contain a surface-level parking lot with 208 spaces.

Positioned less than a mile from US Route 278 and I-20, residents will have easy access to surrounding areas, including Downtown Atlanta, which is less than 40 minutes via I-20. Additionally, tenants will be just minutes from a wide array of amenities, such as restaurants, grocery stores, retail stores and churches.

The architect of record for Legends of Covington is Martin Riley Associates. Completion of the project is expected in February 2021.

McShane Begins Construction on Soltra at SanTan Village

McShane Construction Company is pleased to announce that they have been selected by Leon Capital Group to construct Soltra at SanTan Village, a new luxury multi-family development in Gilbert, Arizona.

“The population of Gilbert has grown by more than 10,000 in the past two years,” shared Jim Kurtzman, Senior Vice President of McShane. “The town is now home to over 265,000 people and is expected to expand to over 300,000 by 2030. With growth this significant comes a great need for new housing, so Soltra will be a valuable addition to the town.”

McShane partnered with Leon Capital Group early on in the project before the schematic design process began. This enabled Leon to elect a design-assist approach for the project where they engaged McShane and architect, Todd & Associates, concurrently. This approach helped to keep project costs aligned as the design process evolved.

Due to their early involvement, McShane was also able to implement their extensive pre-construction services. This included evaluating the most efficient MEP systems and determining cost-effective solutions for the building envelope.

The three- and four-story, 380-unit complex will incorporate wood frame construction with an attractive stucco and stone exterior. Units will be available in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations and will feature a mix of luxury vinyl tile and carpet, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Interior amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center and leasing office. The property will also offer an outdoor pool, spa and cabana, a dog park, and garages and carports for residents to enjoy.

The project is located on a 14.24-acre lot on the southwest corner of Ray Road and Santan Village Parkway in the southeast Phoenix suburb. The residences will offer tenants easy access to numerous schools, parks, restaurants, retail stores and other businesses in the area. The site is also conveniently located less than 15 minutes from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and 35 minutes from Downtown Phoenix.

McShane is also completing all sitework for Soltra, including underground site utilities and underground storm retention.

Completion of Soltra at SanTan Village is slated for September 2021.

McShane Announces 18th Multi-Family Project with Continental

McShane Construction Company has been selected to complete Springs at Red Mountain, their 18th multi-family assignment for Continental Properties. The 192-unit, luxury apartment community will be located on North Power Road in Mesa, Arizona. This project builds on the multi-family momentum McShane is seeing throughout the area as Phoenix and its surrounding communities continue to experience rapid growth. This is the second multi-family project in the Phoenix area that McShane has secured in the past six weeks.

“Springs at Red Mountain marks our first project for Continental in Arizona, making it the tenth state in which McShane has constructed Springs Apartments,” noted Jim Kurtzman, Senior Vice President of McShane Construction Company’s Southwest Region. “We are very proud of the partnership we have formed with Continental Properties and look forward to continuing to work with them for years to come.”

Positioned on 10.5 acres of land, the units will be broken up into 15 two- and three-story, garden-style apartment buildings with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. The buildings will feature wood frame construction with an attractive stucco and stone exterior. Many units will boast of upgraded features, including vinyl plank flooring, granite countertops and wine coolers.

Residents will be able to enjoy access to an on-site clubhouse that incorporates a fitness gym and swimming pool. The property will also feature an outdoor Ramada with a fire pit, a barbecue area and a car wash. Additionally, the pet-friendly residence will integrate an outdoor dog park for tenants and their pets to use. On-site parking will consist of both surface and garage spaces.

Known for its excellent amenities and enjoyable weather, Mesa is a great city for people of all ages. Springs at Red Mountain is strategically situated to offer close proximity to a number of restaurants, stores, banks, pharmacies and other businesses. Located on the southwest edge of the Tonto National Forest, it also offers easy access to hiking trails and campgrounds. Additionally, the property is just 12 miles from Downtown Mesa, 16 miles from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and 27 miles from Downtown Phoenix.

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

Completion of Springs at Red Mountain is slated for December 2021. The architect of record is Phillips Partnership.

Supportive Housing Residence Delivered in Cook County

McShane Construction Company is pleased to announce the completion of Heart’s Place Apartments, a supportive housing complex in Arlington Heights, Illinois, completed on behalf of the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation and repeat client, UP Development. A ribbon cutting was held yesterday at the project site to celebrate the grand opening of the new facility.

“Individuals with disabilities are often overlooked when it comes to the housing market,” stated Jeffrey A. Raday, President of McShane Construction Company. “However, a necessary part of supporting this group is providing for their housing needs. We are proud that Heart’s Place Apartments will achieve that goal.”

Heart’s Place Apartments will act as permanent housing for families, targeting people who live with a mental illness or other disability that requires access to support services. It is located in a well-established area along Dundee Road that offers convenient access to stores, banks, recreational areas, healthcare facilities and public schools. This will provide tenants with the opportunity to find employment in a variety of industries close to home. Additionally, tenants will have access to a suburban Pace bus route with a stop just a block from the complex.

The 18,790-square-foot complex is located at 120 W. Boeger Drive on a site that was vacant for more than a decade prior to its construction. Heart’s Place incorporates 18 one- and two-bedroom units into two stories with wood frame construction.

Additionally, there is an on-site laundry room, a community room and support staff offices. The grounds of the property feature ample parking and attractive landscaping for tenants to enjoy.

The architect of record for Heart’s Place Apartments is Cordogan Clark & Associates.