Hannover Landing Rendering

Affordable, Supportive Housing Underway in Elgin

Hanover Landing will provide 40 permanent supportive housing units.

Affordable, Supportive Housing Underway in Elgin

McShane Construction Company and their client, UPholdings, broke ground on Hanover Landing, a 40-unit affordable, supportive housing community in Elgin, Illinois, that will serve vulnerable populations and individuals with disabilities. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the project site on September 1, 2022, to celebrate the start of the project.

“Hanover Landing will provide permanent supportive housing for a population that is too frequently overlooked in the housing market,” shared Susan Uhlarik, Director of Multi-Family at McShane. “The building’s design and amenities will allow residents to live independently while receiving support services that will help them thrive.”

Located at 711 E. Chicago Street, the three-story wood frame building will integrate an exterior of brick and Hardie panel siding. Units will be offered in one bedroom, one bathroom floor plans and are designed to allow residents to live independently.

Amenities will include a community lounge, computer room, fitness center, laundry facilities, and outdoor space.

Services for residents will include case management, life skill training, and employment assistance.

Hanover Township partnered with UPholdings and the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation on this development to meet the high need for service-enriched housing in the area. Ecker Center for Behavioral Health will serve as the lead service provider and operate an on-site clinic.

Completion of the residence is scheduled for September 2023. Hooker DeJong is the architect.

2022 Best Places to Work in Chicago

McShane Construction Company was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago for the fourth year in a row. McShane has built a reputation as a leader in the construction of high-quality industrial, multi-family and commercial facilities. Ranked by ENR among the Top Contractors in the nation, McShane builds success by growing and developing employee careers.

A culture of entrepreneurship makes small project teams very successful. By working collaboratively in three-to-five-person project teams, employees develop best-in-class skills that are sought after by our peers. Our average project size is ideal for developing full-cycle project management skills in just a few short years. Entry-level engineers are given responsibilities early on in all aspects of selling, designing, and constructing projects to quickly develop skills and abilities that rival those of much more experienced project managers at other companies.

McShane to Build 318 Apartment Units in Kennesaw, Georgia

McShane Construction Company was selected by repeat client TPA Residential to build Kennesaw Apartments. Located in downtown Kennesaw, Georgia, the new multi-family residence will offer 318 units and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space as part of a greater mixed-use project that also includes 44 townhomes, a retail outparcel and a linear park space.

“We’re excited to get started on another multi-family project with our partners at TPA Residential,” shared Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “Kennesaw Apartments will be a beautiful state-of-the-art development in a great location for tenants.”

Positioned on a 19-acre site, the three- and four-story wood framed building will feature a façade of brick and fiber cement siding. Additionally, there will be a precast parking garage attached to the building. Units will be offered in one to three-bedroom floor plans.

Shared tenant amenities will include two courtyards, an outdoor swimming pool, grilling stations, hammocks, outdoor dining and lounge areas, multiple arbors, a fitness room and a gaming/club room.

Niles Bolton Associates is providing architectural services for Kennesaw Apartments. Completion of the development is expected for August 2024.

McShane Completes Album Indian Lake Near Nashville

McShane completed construction of Album Indian Lake, located in the heart of the Indian Lake Village in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The community offers 138 units for adults 55 and up along with resort-style amenities that promote an active lifestyle. The community is Avenida’s 12th and the second between McShane and Avenida.

“We’re proud to have completed our second project with Avenida Partners,” shared Jason Breden, Vice President & Director of Nashville Operations at McShane. “Album Indian Lake offers a great alternative to traditional senior living with designer units and extensive amenities and programming.”

Each unit incorporates high-end features, including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, designer lighting, luxury vinyl tile and plush carpet flooring and tile backsplashes. The units feature spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans.

Residents also have more than 6,000 square feet of interior amenity space within a detached clubhouse that features a media and game lounge, creative arts studio, great room with bistro and fitness studio. Exterior amenities include a resort-style swimming pool and deck, grilling stations with dining areas, fire pit with lounge seating, yoga lawn, pickleball court and game lawn, raised community gardens and pet park. The site also offers private garages, carports and electric vehicle charging stations.

Situated on a five-acre site, the three-story wood frame building features a façade of brick and Hardie panels.

Poole & Poole Architecture provided architectural services for the development.

The community is open and ready for move-in. For leasing information and move-in specials, visit Album Indian Lake’s website.

2022 Crain’s Notable Leaders in Community Development

David Rintz, Regional Vice President – Multi-Family, was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ list of Notable Leaders in Community Development.

Since joining McShane in 2004, David has managed the construction of 23 multi-family developments throughout the Chicago area totaling 2,700 units. Thirteen of these projects are in the affordable housing sector, providing much-needed housing for low-income individuals and families.

David is also a member of the Board of Directors for New Moms, a non-profit that provides critical services and coaching around housing, job training and family support for pregnant and parenting young women living in Chicago communities.

2022 GlobeSt. Multi-Family Influencers

President Mat Dougherty was named to GlobeSt.‘s list of 2022 Multi-Family Influencers. Mat joined McShane in June 2000 as a project engineer, following his graduation from Marquette University. Over the past 22 years, he has proven himself as a strategic visionary and influencer both within McShane and throughout the industry. Mat is an expert in a variety of multi-family product types including market rate, affordable, supportive, student and senior housing.

Over the past three years, Mat oversaw the construction of 49 multi-family projects in seven states totaling 12,000 units. Under his leadership, McShane is recognized as the fifth largest multi-family builder in the nation by the National Multifamily Housing Council. Additionally, the firm was named the 2020 Multi-Family Builder of the Year by National Association of Home Builders.

McShane Will Transform Historic Schools into Affordable Housing

McShane Construction Company was selected by Housing For All, LLC in collaboration with Visionary Ventures, Cordogan Clark & Associates and JTE Real Estate Services to build Fox Valley Apartments in Aurora, Illinois. McShane will renovate two historic school buildings and construct one new building to provide a total of 47 affordable housing units.

“This project is a unique opportunity to take two historic school buildings that served the community well and convert them into housing to better support the community moving forward,” shared Susan Uhlarik, Director of Multi-Family at McShane. “We look forward to preserving the schools’ histories on these sites while repurposing them into developments that will fulfill current needs of the community.”

Located at 100 Oak Avenue, McShane will transform the 25,000-square-foot Mary A. Todd School into 11 apartment units and a health clinic for low-income families in the area. The building was originally constructed in the early 1900s and was most recently used for West Aurora School District’s early childhood programs until the programs were moved to a new facility in 2019.

At 641 S. Lake Street, McShane will renovate the 39,000-square-foot Lincoln Elementary School to offer 14 apartment units. Originally constructed in the late 1800s, the school has been vacant since 2007 when it was closed due to low enrollment. Additionally, McShane will construct a new two-story, 28,000-square-foot building on the site that will encompass 22 apartment units.

The renovations will incorporate historical elements from the school buildings including trim, flooring, chalkboards, windows and doors. Units will be offered in one- to three-bedroom floorplans. At least 30 percent of the units will be reserved for renters at 30 percent of area median income.

Amenities will include a common laundry room, a community room, a computer lab and tenant storage.

The project is designed to achieve NGBS Silver Certification. Completion is expected for October 2023. Cordogan Clark & Associates is the architect.

2022 Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards

McShane was recognized as a top multi-family general contractor at the Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards. The firm was named Multi-Family General Contractor of the Year and received additional awards in the affordable housing and education redevelopment categories for the construction of Fifth Avenue Apartments and Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep – Phase II.

Active in the multi-family market since 1998, McShane has built more than 27,000 units across the nation. The firm’s portfolio includes luxury, market rate, affordable and mixed-income residences, supportive housing, independent, assisted living and memory care senior living facilities, and off-campus student housing residences.

The Trotta Completed in Middleton, WI

McShane Construction Company completed construction of The Trotta Apartments for client Impact Seven, a statewide affordable housing developer headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Located in Middleton, Wisconsin, the new apartment residence offers 126 apartment units. Positioned on a site that previously housed a motel owned by the Trotta family for many years, the project’s name pays homage to the Trotta family’s history on the property.

“It was such a privilege to work with Impact Seven and Ramaker on this development,” shared Alison Gorham, Director of Wisconsin Market at McShane. “The project was a true collaborative effort between the three firms, and we’re thrilled with the final result.”

Situated on a three-acre site, the development features four stories of wood frame construction atop a subgrade parking garage. The building’s façade incorporates a mix of masonry and Hardie board siding.

The amenity-filled residence offers access to a club room, fitness room, dog wash, fourth-floor common room and three rooftop decks. The property provides an underground parking garage with a hydronic heated ramp, surface parking and electric vehicle charging stations.

Units are offered in one- to three-bedroom floorplans with one to two bathrooms. The residence offers a unique blend of rental rates with several apartments designated to accommodate workforce housing for households whose income qualifies. Each unit features luxury vinyl plank flooring, white cabinets, granite countertops, a tiled backsplash and stainless steel appliances.

Designed with sustainability in mind, the units also have 95% efficient furnaces with 14 SEER split system air conditioners.

Ramaker provided architectural services for The Trotta Apartments.

Algonquin, IL Senior Living Residence Completed

McShane Construction Company completed construction of The Oaks at Algonquin for client Spectrum Retirement Communities. The firm provided comprehensive construction services for the 166-unit senior living residence in Algonquin, Illinois.

“The Oaks at Algonquin is a beautiful community that offers continuing care options and best-in-class amenities,” stated Jason Breden, Vice President at McShane Construction Company. “From the garden to the movie theater to the sky deck, the development has something for all of its residents to enjoy.”

The H-shaped building accommodates independent living, assisted living and memory care units. Each independent living unit features a full kitchen and assisted living units incorporate a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave.

The property offers a vast array of amenities for tenants, including three restaurants, a pub, salon, media lounge, theater, health club, doctor and therapist offices and a community center with a demo kitchen. Tenants can also enjoy outdoor living space including a rooftop deck and fire pit, grill area, dining patio, memory care garden and well-landscaped courtyards.

The three-story building features wood frame construction with an exterior of masonry, stone veneer, shake and panel siding and architectural shingles.

Vessel Architecture provided architectural services for The Oaks at Algonquin.

2022 CBC Merit Awards – Residential

Fifth Avenue Apartments received a Chicago Building Congress Merit Award in the residential category. Fifth Avenue Apartments is a five-story development in Maywood, Illinois, that provides 72 affordable apartment units for working households at or below 60% of area median income. Nineteen of the residences were set aside for special needs populations, eight for homeless veterans and 11 for residents from the Illinois State Referral Network. In addition to common space for tenants, a grocery store occupies the ground floor, addressing the lack of this amenity in the area.

The National Green Building Standard Bronze-certified development was chosen for the International Living Future Institute’s pilot program for affordable housing, which aims to provide sustainable and healthy living conditions while maintaining the desired affordable mix.

McShane worked to build the development at a rapid pace, assembling the entire building structure in just 35 days, and delivered the project one month ahead of schedule with a perfect safety record.

2022 CBC Merit Awards – Industrial

Abt Electronics received a Chicago Building Congress Merit Award in the industrial category. Abt Electronics contracted McShane to add 430,000 square feet to their existing warehouse and showroom facility in Glenview, Illinois. The addition incorporates two three-story office blocks along with 407,000 square feet of warehouse space. The single-story warehouse offers a 32′ clear height, 39 semi-truck docks and 144 box truck positions. The expansion more than doubled Abt’s warehouse space, enabling the company to improve their efficiency by having less stock-outs. The additional space also allows them to expand product lines with new items. It is estimated that the expansion will create 100 new jobs for the community.

Abt’s existing facility and showroom remained fully operational throughout construction, so McShane took extra steps and precautionary methods to ensure that construction did not interfere with operations. In the end, the project with a perfect safety record.