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2024 Best Companies to Work For in Alabama

Julia Waterbury — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:00:21 +0000

For the second year in a row, McShane was named one of the Best Companies to Work For in Alabama by Business Alabama. McShane is one of only 35 companies in the state to receive this distinguishment. Selection was based on extensive surveys conducted by the Best Companies Group and included factors such as employee benefits, turnover rate, DEI initiatives, company culture, and training and career development.

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2025 Titan 100

Julia Waterbury — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:25:34 +0000

Chief Executive Officer Molly McShane was selected as a 2025 Chicago Titan 100 honoree. The Titan 100 program recognizes the top 100 CEOs & C-level executives who most accomplished business leaders in their industry and demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.

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2024 ABC Illinois Excellence in Construction Award

Julia Waterbury — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:55:59 +0000

The Woodlands at Canterfield received an Award of Excellence from ABC Illinois. The development is a 129-unit luxury senior living community that offers 91 assisted living units and 40 memory care beds in West Dundee, Illinois. Units are offered in studio, one-, and two-bedroom options and offer high-end finishes including vinyl plank flooring, maple cabinets, and granite countertops. The property integrates 16,000 square feet of best-in-class amenities including a fitness center, spa, salon, theater, pub, clubrooms with fireplaces, and dynamic dining venues. Outside, residents can enjoy a patio with a fire pit, bocce ball court, and putting green.

Located on a site that was once occupied by an apple orchard, The Woodlands at Canterfield exudes a woodland aesthetic. Biophilic principles guided the design with careful consideration of natural daylighting, finish selections, and art curation, all of which contribute to a bright, contemporary atmosphere. Notable features include gilded leaf wallcoverings in the property’s signature restaurant, a wood panel surround bar in the pub, faux green walls and planters in the fitness center and dining areas, and botanical fabrics and wallcoverings in the full-service salon.

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2024 Influencers in Multi-Family

Julia Waterbury — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:19:31 +0000

Scott Hoppa, Executive Vice President of Operations, was named to GlobeSt.’s list of Influencers in Multi-Family. Scott first joined McShane in 1991 as an intern while studying at Marquette University. Over the past 33 years, he has proven himself a strong leader and influencer within the industry and at McShane. Scott is an expert in a variety of multi-family product types including market rate, affordable, senior, and student housing. He has overseen the construction of more than 70 multi-family projects in 14 states totaling 16,600 units and $2.3 billion in value.

In 2005, Scott was tasked with opening a Southeast regional office in Auburn, Alabama, to position McShane to serve the highly populated and growing Sun Belt region. Since opening, Scott has expanded the office to 60 employees with revenue in excess of $285 million. As a result of Scott’s leadership, McShane is now one of the most active multi-family general contractors in the southeastern United States.

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2024 Chicago’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses

Julia Waterbury — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:42 +0000

For the third year in a row, The McShane Companies was named the second largest woman-owned business in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. McShane is the only commercial general contracting firm to appear in the top 25 companies on the list. Molly McShane serves as The McShane Companies’ majority owner, as well as Chief Executive Officer.

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2024 Shero Award

Julia Waterbury — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:56:07 +0000

Molly McShane was named the 2024 Shero by The Goldie Initiative. This prestigious award is given to one woman each year who is regarded as a hero for her outstanding achievements in the commercial real estate industry and her dedication to mentoring women and changing the corporate culture to allow more women to succeed.

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2024 Top Multi-Family Contractors

Julia Waterbury — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:43:13 +0000

The McShane Companies was ranked third on Engineering News-Record’s list of Top Multi-Unit Residential Contractors. Since 1998, McShane Construction has built more than 30,000 units across the nation in the market rate, affordable housing, senior living, and student housing sectors and has a reputation built on delivery results and standing behind our word.

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2024 Influencers in Industrial

Julia Waterbury — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:58:19 +0000

Tom Beres, Regional Vice President – Industrial, was named to GlobeSt.com’s list of Influencers in Industrial. Tom joined McShane in May 2003 as a Project Engineer following his graduation from Marquette University. Since then, he has proven himself an influencer both within McShane and throughout the industry. Tom has extensive experience in multiple industrial product types, including distribution/warehouse, food and beverage, and manufacturing/assembly, in geographic markets across the country. Over the course of his career, he has managed the construction of nearly 70 industrial buildings in 12 states.

Tom is known for his tactical approach to addressing the challenges of a project. Whether he’s facing supply chain issues, poor site conditions, or tough weather, he finds strategic ways to ensure that construction can progress without incurring overall schedule delays and added costs. Additionally, he has a strong ability to collaborate with clients, design teams, trade partners, and municipalities. As an advocate for the design-build method, he has formed key partnerships with architects and engineers in the industrial sector. With more than 20 years of experience, Tom is able to impart his advanced knowledge in industrial construction on his employees as he trains the next generation of industry leaders.

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2024 Notable Leaders in Commercial Real Estate

Julia Waterbury — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:45:58 +0000

Chief Executive Officer Molly McShane and President Mat Dougherty were named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ list of Notable Leaders in Commercial Real Estate.

Named CEO of The McShane Companies in 2020, Molly navigated the challenges of the pandemic while expanding the company, including opening a new regional office in Nashville, Tennessee, putting $2.5 billion of construction work in place, and selling $461 million in real estate assets. By 2022, the firm reached record profits and was named the second-largest woman-owned business in Chicago. This year, Molly is being recognized for her achievements and commitment to mentoring and developing women in commercial real estate with The Goldie Initiative’s 2024 Shero award.

Mat was named President of McShane Construction Company in 2021 and, since then, has expanded the business – both geographically and through the development of new programs. To support the growth McShane experienced in the Southeast, Mat opened the firm’s sixth office in Nashville. To equip young managers to become leaders in the company, he founded a developing leaders program. Additionally, he instituted a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control program focusing on first-time quality. As a result of his efforts, the company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago and Alabama and is recognized as the third-largest multi-family builder in the nation.

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2023 ABC Illinois Excellence in Construction Award

Julia Waterbury — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:34:09 +0000

23rd Place at Southbridge received an ABC Illinois Excellence in Construction award in the residential category. Located on Chicago’s Near South Side, 23rd Place at Southbridge strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that celebrates diversity. The community features 206 mixed-income apartment units and 17,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space across two buildings. Forty percent of units are affordable at 60 percent of Area Median Income, making the development an option for low-income households. The retail units bring convenience and commerce to the surrounding community and provide jobs for community members. The transit-oriented development is located near the ‘L’ Green and Red Lines, making the property accessible for individuals without cars and lowering the area’s carbon footprint.

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2023 Top Contractors

Joshua Crankshaw — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:01:48 +0000

The McShane Companies ranks #79 on the Top Contractors listing published by Engineering News-Record. Additionally, we ranked #3 in Multi-Unit Residential, #40 in General Building and #46 in Domestic Building. First appearing on the Top General Contractors ranking in 1991, McShane has been consistently recognized as one of the top construction firms in the nation for 40 years. Offering multiple service options for a variety of market sectors all over the country, McShane has enjoyed steady growth throughout its years in business.

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2023 Project Manager of the Year

Julia Waterbury — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:06:48 +0000

Jane Haag was named Project Manager of the Year at the 2023 Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards. As Senior Project Manager, Jane led project management efforts for two multi-family projects in 2022. In the Illinois Medical District of Chicago, she completed pre-construction and launched the construction of The Foglia Residences at The Chicago Lighthouse. The community will incorporate 76 units for residents who are blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veterans. The development is the first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) building in the nation for the blind community.

Jane is also leading the construction of The Quin Apartments, a 373-unit multi-family development in Schaumburg, Illinois. At 708,000 square feet, the development is McShane’s largest multi-family community to date. Throughout construction, she has worked to maintain open communication with the owner, design team, and subcontractors, with the shared goal of completing the project within budget and on schedule.

Jane is passionate about increasing the representation of women in the construction industry. She founded McShane’s first women’s leadership group to provide women at all stages of their careers with access to learning opportunities, professional development, and resources, as well as a way for women to cultivate relationships within the company. She serves as a mentor for young women at the company as they navigate the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry and work to grow their careers.

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