“We’re thrilled to partner with Land by Label on The Apiary, a fantastic addition to West Allis that will provide residents with high-end amenities and thoughtfully designed living spaces,” commented Dave Meadows, Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “We’re proud to contribute our expertise in multi-family construction to this project.”

Positioned on a 4.6-acre site at 1070 S. 40^th Street, The Apiary will feature two podium-style buildings with four stories of wood framing atop a two-story parking garage with one subgrade level. A two-story amenity space connects the two buildings. The buildings’ exteriors will integrate a mix of brick, exposed concrete, and wood-tone Hardie board.

Within the two-story amenity space, residents will have access to a clubroom, concierge, sports bar, fitness center, and golf simulator. Outside, a courtyard will house a swimming pool and grill area.

All units will feature high-end finishes including stainless-steel Whirlpool appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, luxury vinyl plank flooring in the common areas, and carpeted bedrooms.

Located on the site of a former manufacturing campus, McShane will perform environmental remediation prior to beginning construction of the buildings.

Completion of The Apiary is scheduled for October 2026. AG Architecture is the architect of record.

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“We are proud to partner with Azura Living to bring high-quality assisted living and memory care to Mukwonago,” commented Alison Gorham, Vice President and Director of Wisconsin Operations at McShane. “Azura’s model offers a neighborhood-like atmosphere that is unique compared to traditional senior living residences, and we look forward to bringing their vision to life.”

Positioned on a 6.4-acre site, the property will feature two assisted living buildings and one memory care building. The single-story wood frame buildings’ exteriors will integrate full stone veneer masonry and Hardie board. There will also be a barn on the site.

Units will offer resilient flooring, ceramic tile bathrooms, quartz countertops, SMART cabinets, and roller shades.

In addition to dining rooms, kitchens, community rooms, and sunrooms, residents will have access to a fitness area, spa, and salon. Outside, residents will be able to enjoy a community garden, walking paths, putting greens, bocce ball courts, and extensive courtyard amenities.

Construction of Azura Mukwonago is scheduled to be completed in December 2025. EUA is the architect.

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“We’re proud to deliver this beautiful development for Lincoln Avenue Communities,” commented Alison Gorham, Vice President & Director of Wisconsin Operations. “The Derby integrates luxury finishes and great amenities that make the residence a fantastic option for those seeking affordable housing in Madison.”

Units are offered with one to three bedrooms and boast stainless steel kitchen appliances, shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and in-unit washers and dryers. First-floor units offer private patios, and units on floors two through four have private balconies. Fourteen of the units meet Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) accessibility requirements.

“Lincoln Avenue Communities is thrilled to again partner with McShane Construction,” said Kevin McDonell, LAC Vice President and Regional Project Partner. “We can’t thank McShane enough for delivering such high-quality, affordable homes for Madison residents.”

The building boasts 2,600 square feet of amenity space including a common area with a full kitchen, a fitness room, a shared laundry room, outdoor gathering space, a kids’ play place and playground, and a dog park. The first-floor office suite incorporates three private offices, a conference room, community service facility, classroom, and a reception and work area.

Designed by Knothe & Bruce Architects, the building features four stories of wood frame construction atop an underground precast parking garage. The exterior façade combines composite lap and panel siding with brick veneer.

The project is Enterprise Green Communities Certified and integrates Energy Star rated appliances and a full solar array system on the roof to power the common areas.

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Units are offered with one to three bedrooms and boast stainless steel kitchen appliances, shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and in-unit washers and dryers. First-floor units offer private patios, and units on floors two through four have private balconies. Fourteen of the units meet Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) accessibility requirements.

The building boasts 2,600 square feet of amenity space including a common area with a full kitchen, a fitness room, a shared laundry room, outdoor gathering space, a kids’ play place and playground, and a dog park. The first-floor office suite incorporates three private offices, a conference room, community service facility, classroom, and a reception and work area.

The building features four stories of wood frame construction atop an underground precast parking garage. The exterior façade combines composite lap and panel siding with brick veneer.

The project is Enterprise Green Communities Certified and integrates Energy Star rated appliances and a full solar array system on the roof to power the common areas.

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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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“We are proud to partner with Vermilion on this exciting project,” commented Alison Gorham, Vice President at McShane. “Located next to a large public park, river boat launch, and Lake Mendota with easy access to downtown Madison, Lock Lane Apartments will offer a great balance between outdoor connection and modern, downtown living.”

Located on an 8.5-acre site adjacent to Tenney Park, the development will integrate two five-story podium-style buildings with a total of 289 units and three two-story townhome buildings with 20 units. The podium buildings will feature four levels of wood framing atop a two-level precast parking garage. The buildings’ facades will incorporate an attractive mix of lap siding and brick.

Residents will enjoy balconies, quartz countertops, in-unit washer/dryers, and spacious closets. Many units will offer lake, park, or river views.

Amenities will include large green roof amenity areas on the podium buildings, fitness centers, 5^th floor club rooms and common balconies, co-working office spaces, conference rooms, and heated vehicle and bike parking. Additionally, the site will offer a fenced dog run, community gardens, and access to both the lake and riverfront.

The project was designed in compliance with several Focus on Energy initiatives.

“In this difficult capital raising environment, Vermilion is delighted to partner with Quartz Lake Capital and Clarion Partners to finance this project and bring much needed new, high-quality housing to the Madison area,” said Dave Cocagne, Vermilion’s CEO. “We appreciate the tenacity of JLL to source the equity capital for the project. We’re also pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with CIBC, which will be providing construction financing for the project.”

Potter Lawson is providing architectural services for Lock Lane Apartments.

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While affordable housing is a large segment of our business, the projects themselves are typically not the largest that we build. However, our employee engagement on affordable housing projects is extremely high. Employees often find personal satisfaction knowing that their project will provide a home for a community member who otherwise may not be able to afford one. This employee engagement and community give-back really helps define the culture of our company.

In 2019, we completed a residential building for New Moms, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that provides housing and support services for young moms and their children who are experiencing poverty and homelessness. While this building consisted of only 18 units and took less than a year to complete, our involvement with this organization did not end when construction was completed. In the years since, our employees have volunteered with and donated to the organization, and we have employees on New Moms’ Associate Board and Board of Directors.

Another great advantage of affordable housing projects is the opportunity to work with developers, communities, and multiple funding sources for a community good: housing individuals who need an affordable place to live.

Additionally, we look forward to partnering with minority-owned businesses, women-owned business, and community members on these projects. Involving community members in the construction of our projects not only provides them with employment, but also exposes them to a new and exciting career path.

It can easily be argued that though affordable housing developments aren’t the largest projects we build, they are some of the most impactful projects for our company. We are grateful for the opportunity to use our expertise in a way that gives back to the communities around us.

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Gorham joined McShane in 2012 as a Project Engineer and was subsequently promoted to Project Manager. In 2018, she established McShane’s Madison office and was promoted to Director of Wisconsin Operations.

“Alison is very deserving of this promotion,” commented Mat Dougherty, President at McShane. “She has put immense effort toward building our Wisconsin office from the ground up, and her success can be seen through successful projects, a growing team, and the relationships she has developed.”

As Vice President, Gorham will continue to oversee McShane’s projects and business development efforts in Wisconsin and will focus on expanding the firm’s presence in the region.

“Leading our office in Madison for the past six years has been a privilege,” Gorham stated. “I’m so proud of everything that our team has accomplished, and I look forward to continuing the momentum we’ve built in Wisconsin.”

Gorham is a graduate of Marquette University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

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“We’re excited to partner with Lincoln Avenue Communities on another project,” shared Alison Gorham, Director of Wisconsin Market at McShane. “Canyons will help address the nationwide shortage of affordable housing by providing high-quality homes for low-income households, and it’s an honor to be part of this effort.”

Positioned on a 1.12-acre site, the building will feature four stories of wood frame construction atop a concrete parking garage. The building’s exterior will integrate an attractive mix of Hardie fiber-cement siding and masonry brick veneer.

The units will incorporate a mix of luxury vinyl-tile and carpet flooring, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances.

The property will offer 3,750 square feet of amenity space including a fitness center, laundry room, mail room, and club room.

The project is designed to achieve Wisconsin Green Built Homes Gold Certification and EnergyStar Multifamily Certification with a solar panel system on the roof to offset electricity costs for the common areas.

Completion of Canyons is scheduled for June 2025. Knothe & Bruce Architects is the architect.

Canyons is one of two affordable housing projects McShane currently has underway for Lincoln Avenue Communities. The firm is also building The Derby Apartments, a 70-unit development in Madison.

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