Arden Residences

2021 Excellence in Construction Award – Residential

2021 Excellence in Construction Award – Residential

Arden Residences received an Excellence in Construction Award in the residential category from ABC Illinois. The award recognizes projects for their achievements in leadership, safety, innovation and diversity.

Located in Warrenville, Illinois, Arden Residences offers 364 luxury apartment units wrapped around a central core parking garage. Residents also have access to an array of best-in-class amenities, such as a fitness center with turf-style flooring, yoga studio, business center, library, massage room, sauna and arts and crafts room. Outside, the property includes a swimming pool, barbeque areas, a dining area, two pickle ball courts and gardening plots.

McShane overcame a number of challenges including COVID-19 restrictions, labor shortages and supply shortages to successfully deliver the units three-and-a-half months ahead of schedule.

2021 Award of Merit

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep received an Award of Merit from Engineering News-Record Midwest in the K-12 Education Category.

McShane partnered with architecture firm JGMA to transform an abandoned Kmart store into a state-of-the-art charter high school for students with limited financial resources. Located in Algonquin, Illinois, the school now incorporates 97,000 square feet, including classrooms, laboratories, offices, a cafeteria, a library, a chapel a fitness center and a gymnasium with a performing arts stage.

McShane Delivers 198 Affordable Senior Living Units

McShane Construction Company has completed construction at Covington Crossings in Covington, Georgia. Constructed on behalf of client Dominium, Covington Crossings provides 198 affordable senior living units for adults 55 and up.

“We’re proud to support senior residents in the Covington area with a beautiful residence offered at an affordable price,” stated Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “With premium amenities and high-end finishes, Covington Crossings is an exceptional choice for seniors.”

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

Tenants can choose from several floor plans incorporating one to three bedrooms with one, one-and-a-half or two bathrooms. All units integrate luxury vinyl-tile flooring, carpeted bedrooms and granite countertops.

Situated on a 13-acre site, the four-story building features wood frame construction with brick and cement siding.

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

Martin Riley Associates provided architectural services for Covington Crossings.

McShane to Build 260 Units in Scottsdale

McShane Construction Company was selected by Stockdale Capital Partners to provide general construction services for Waterview Residential. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the new multi-family development will incorporate 260 units.

“We’re thrilled to work on our first project for Stockdale Capital Partners,” shared Jim Kurtzman, Senior Vice President at McShane. “We’re confident that our vast experience in multi-family construction will enable us to bring their vision to life.”

Positioned on a 7.68-acre site, the building will feature podium-style construction with four stories of wood framing atop a single-story below-grade parking garage incorporating 407 parking spaces.

The development will also offer nearly 14,000 square feet of amenity space, including a fitness center, demonstration kitchen, co-working space and a sky lounge. Outdoor amenities will include a pool courtyard and lounge, an activities courtyard and multiple decks.

Each unit will incorporate upscale finishes and an in-unit washer and dryer.

McShane also provided pre-construction services for the development, including value engineering to ensure that the project achieves budgetary goals while maintaining quality and finish standards.

Completion of Waterview Residential is expected for September 2023. The architect is Studio One Eleven.

McShane to Build 240-unit Authentix Cartersville

McShane Construction Company has begun work on Authentix Cartersville for their longtime, valued client, Continental Properties. Located in the northwest Atlanta suburb of Cartersville, Georgia, the new multi-family development will offer 240 units. This marks McShane’s 23rd project for Continental.

“We are thrilled to once again work with our partners at Continental Properties,” stated Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “We have built an excellent track record with them through our work on their Springs communities, and are excited to be underway with our first Authentix community for them.”

State-of-the-art amenities on site will include a clubhouse with a coffee bar, a 24-hour fitness center, a resort-style swimming pool, an outdoor barbeque area and a leash-free dog park with a pet spa.

Each unit will feature modern kitchen appliances, washer/dryers, ample living and bedroom space and abundant natural light. Residents can choose from townhome-style studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations with private, ground-floor entrances.

The two-story, wood-framed garden-style buildings will incorporate an attractive painted cement board exterior.

Positioned on a 25-acre site at 5000 Canton Highway, Authentix Cartersville will offer easy access to shopping, entertainment, museums and local colleges. Additionally, it is 45 miles from downtown Atlanta via I-75 and a short drive to Lake Allatoona, the Etowah River and the mountains, waterfalls and forests of north Georgia.

Completion of Authentix at Carterville is expected for February 2023. Excel Engineering is the architect.

McShane Wraps Up Construction at Everton Flats

McShane Construction Company completed construction at Everton Flats in Warrenville, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. Built on behalf of client Atlantic Residential, Everton Flats incorporates 259 high-end multi-family units.

“Everton Flats offers luxury living for those seeking an apartment home outside of the city,” noted Mat Dougherty, President at McShane. “We were proud to use our multi-family expertise to bring the style and amenities that one would expect in a luxury high-rise to the suburbs.”

Positioned on a 10.34-acre site, the development incorporates seven three-story walk-up buildings. Units are offered in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom configurations and boast private balconies, in-unit washers and dryers, granite countertops, luxury vinyl-tile flooring and decorative accent walls in the living rooms and master bedrooms. Units are also equipped with LED lighting and magic-pak HVAC systems that are easy to install and service.

A central clubhouse provides tenants with a community room and fitness center. Outside, they can also enjoy a resort-style swimming pool with a pool shelter and cabana, a grilling area, a fire lounge and a playground. To meet the parking needs of residents and visitors, the site provides garages attached to the residential buildings, five detached garage buildings and surface parking lots.

Designed to reduce energy consumption, the development incorporates 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.

Located just four miles from the BNSF Metra line at the Route 59 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.

HKM provided architectural services for Everton Flats.

McShane to Build 131 Assisted Living and Memory Care Units

McShane Construction Company has been selected by Westbrook at Canterfield, LLC to build Woodlands at Canterfield. Located in West Dundee, Illinois, the new senior living development will offer 91 assisted living units and 40 memory care beds.

“We’re excited to get started on Woodlands at Canterfield,” shared Susan Uhlarik, Director of Multi-Family at McShane. “The new development will provide a beautiful home for seniors in the West Dundee area who need additional support as they grow older.”

Residents will be able to enjoy nearly 16,000 square feet of amenity space, including a fitness center, spa, salon, pub, clubroom and guest suite. The site will also offer 92 parking spaces.

Each unit will boast high-end finishes including luxury vinyl plank flooring, maple cabinets and quartz countertops.

Positioned on a nine-acre site, the one-, two- and three-story wood frame building will feature an attractive stone and fiber cement panel exterior with a shingled roof. The community’s design strives to create an overarching woodland aesthetic, paying homage to the apple orchard that once occupied the site. Additionally, the residence incorporates bright and contemporary finishes that will create a welcoming environment for residents.

“Seeing the Woodlands at Canterfield development come to realization over the next months is exciting,” said Joe Sweitzer, Owner’s Representative with NAVIGATE Building Solutions. “The collaboration between the Village of West Dundee, Nelson Construction and Development, the design team and McShane Construction has been tremendous!”

Completion of Woodlands at Canterfield is expected for April 2023. AG Architecture is the architect and RDG Planning and Design is the interior designer.

2021 Award of Excellence

Digi-Key Electronics’ Product Distribution Center expansion received a NAIOP Minnesota Award of Excellence in the Industrial Build-to-Suit category.

Digi-Key Electronics, a worldwide distributer of electronic components, contracted McShane to add a 2.2 million-square-foot, four-level product distribution center to their existing 800,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. With a footprint 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. A 328′ steel bridge connects the expansion to Digi-Key’s pre-existing building. McShane overcame tough specifications, harsh weather and limited local subcontractors to deliver a world-class solution that will serve Digi-Key and the surrounding community for many years to come.

McShane Completes 339 Apartment Units in Acworth, Georgia

McShane Construction Company is pleased to announce that they have completed The Quincy Apartments in Acworth, Georgia. This is their fifth multi-family assignment for client, Range Water Real Estate. The new 339-unit complex is located at 900 Buice Lake Parkway in Acworth, Georgia.

“Atlanta has one of the fastest growing populations in the nation,” noted Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President of McShane’s Southeast region. “As a result, housing is in high demand all around the metro area. The Quincy is one of the many recent multi-family developments completed by McShane in the Atlanta area.”

Situated on 19 acres, the development features eight three- and four-story, garden-style apartment buildings that boast open floor plans and lofty 9′ ceilings. The apartments are offered in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations with spacious walk-in closets and feature granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, white and gray shaker cabinets and contemporary chrome hardware in the kitchens. Residents are also able to enjoy in-unit washers and dryers in addition to balconies or ground floor patios off of their units.

On-site amenities include a modern swimming pool with tanning shelf and gas grilling station. There is also a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio, yoga and strength-training equipment. Additionally, there is a mailroom with convenient package lockers and dog bark park. The Quincy also offers on-site parking that includes 577 spaces in addition to available garage parking and storage units for rent.

Acworth is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and offers many amenities to its residents. The Quincy is located within minutes of numerous restaurants, retail stores, grocery stores, churches and other businesses. Additionally, it is situated three minutes from Highway 92, eight minutes from I-575 and I-75, 40 minutes from Downtown Atlanta and 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The architect of record is Dynamik Design.

McShane Delivers 124 Affordable Senior Units in Atlanta

McShane Construction Company has completed construction at True Light Haven in Atlanta, Georgia. Built on behalf of client National Church Residences, True Light Haven offers 124 affordable independent 55+ senior living units in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood.

“We’re proud to support National Church Residences’ mission to serve seniors through affordable housing, enabling them to stay in their hometown,” shared Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “True Light Haven includes a wide array of amenities and is in close proximity to a number of other conveniences, making it ideal for Atlanta seniors who want the benefits that an independent senior living residence provides while being able to remain in their neighborhood.”

Designed to offer senior residents maximum independence as they age, the development offers apartments in one- and two-bedroom configurations along with a variety of amenities. These amenities include a fitness room, a business center with Wi-Fi, an on-site laundry facility, a lounge on each floor and a generous community room with a kitchenette.

Additionally, the residence is located within walking distance of the West Lake MARTA station and the Westside beltline trail. It is also just three miles from the Mercedes Benz Stadium and Downtown Atlanta.

Positioned on 4.26 acres of land, the four-story wood frame building features a brick veneer with cementitious siding and trim.

True Light Haven was designed to achieve National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Gold certification. The architect of record is Foley Design.

2021 Adaptive Reuse Award

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep was awarded a Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award in the Adaptive Reuse category. McShane partnered with architecture firm JGMA to transform an abandoned Kmart store into a state-of-the-art charter high school for students with limited financial resources. By reusing this building, Cristo Rey eliminated a barrier to equity by tackling disparities in educational options and provided opportunities to pursue post-secondary education. The project is also a successful example of an adaptive reuse project at a former big box store as retail vacancy is becoming an issue in many suburban communities across the United States. In addition to that, it serves as inspiration for other schools in the Cristo Rey Network: The Philadelphia Cristo Rey school is moving into an abandoned tricycle factory and in Milwaukee, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School will convert a vacant grocery store.

The project symbolizes an expanded definition of preservation, one that is more equitable and inclusive. It opens the door to the next preservation era where what a community values is recognized, where no building is overlooked for its reuse potential and where inclusion, equity and environmental sustainability are prioritized. Instead of demolishing this building, the former Kmart now serves as symbol of hope and investment in a predominately minority, low-income community where less than 10% of the population has earned a college degree. While a Kmart is not necessary a notable landmark or historic building, it still has a history within that community.

McShane to Build Thrive Sweet Auburn in Atlanta

McShane Construction Company was selected by repeat client Mercy Housing Southeast and their partner, Project Community Connections Incorporated (PCCI), to build Thrive Sweet Auburn. Located just east of downtown Atlanta, the new mixed-use development will combine 117 affordable apartment units with 11,400 square feet of ground-floor office space for PCCI.

“Positioned near downtown Atlanta and surrounded by public transportation, Thrive Sweet Auburn will provide much-needed affordable housing to Atlanta residents,” shared Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “We’re proud to partner with two organizations who are committed to supporting underserved communities and look forward to bringing their vision to life.”

Affordable at 30 percent to 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI), units will be offered in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Twenty-three of these units will be permanent supportive housing for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. All units will incorporate full kitchens with dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves and ovens.

The property will offer nearly 4,000 square feet of amenity space, including community rooms, wellness rooms, an outdoor pavilion and a community garden. Tenants will also have access to 75 parking spaces.

Additionally, the development will provide education and wellness services, as well as entrepreneurship and job training programs to help residents and community members in need become self-sufficient.

The four-story building will feature podium construction with office, amenity and parking space on the first floor and apartments on floors two through four. The exterior will consist of an attractive mix of brick, metal panels and fiber cement siding.

Designed to achieve National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Bronze Level Certification, the development will integrate several sustainable elements, including wall, floor and ceiling coverings/systems that do not require any finishing application, proper HVAC system sizing, high-efficiency lighting fixtures/bulbs and insulation materials that are in accordance with CDPH/EHLB Standard Method v1.1. Additionally, the site offers easy access to public transportation and incorporates vegetation that promotes biodiversity.

Completion of Thrive Sweet Auburn is slated for October 2022. The architect is Goode Van Slyke Architecture.