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North Penn Commons Breaks Ground
(Lansdale, Pa.) McDonald Building Company has been named the Construction Manager for North Penn Commons - a $12.6 million 4-story housing development that will provide affordable and transitional housing opportunities for seniors and older adults with disabilities. More than 100 supporters gathered yesterday to celebrate the official groundbreaking and start of construction including speakers from the North Penn Community Health Foundation and funding agencies.
(Lansdale, Pa.) McDonald Building Company has been named the Construction Manager for North Penn Commons - a $12.6 million 4-story housing development that will provide affordable and transitional housing opportunities for seniors and older adults with disabilities. More than 100 supporters gathered yesterday to celebrate the official groundbreaking and start of construction including speakers from the North Penn Community Health Foundation and funding agencies.
Located at the former Lans-Bowl property in Lansdale, North Penn Commons brings together four organizations to this $27.4 million multi-use gateway complex that will include a YMCA expansion and new locations for Manna on Main Street to operate its soup kitchen, and The PEAK Center, programs for active adults, all connected by a unified atrium. This all-access lobby will connect the campus and serve as the heart and hub of activity for all residents, members, clients and community members.
The 82,000 sq. ft. facility will include 60 residential units for Advanced Living Communities and features on-site resident services including recreational activities, medical & educational resources, and access to supportive services and transportation for the aging community.
Construction is planned for August of this year and is expected to be complete in 13 months.
Urban Land Institute (ULI) nominates two MBC projects for 2014 Awards for Excellence
JBJ Soul Homes and 115 21st Street have both been selected as finalists for ULI Philadelphia's Inaugural Williard G. "Bill" Rouse Awards for Excellence. The Awards for Excellence will recognize the best projects completed within the last five years in Eastern & Central PA, Southern NJ, and Delaware.
JBJ Soul Homes and 115 21st Street have both been selected as finalists for ULI Philadelphia's Inaugural Williard G. "Bill" Rouse Awards for Excellence. The Awards for Excellence will recognize the best projects completed within the last five years in Eastern & Central PA, Southern NJ, and Delaware.
The 28 finalists were selected from the 60 nominations ULI received and represent a wide variety of project types, including adaptive reuse, commercial, residential and many more from across the tri-state region.
Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony June 18th, 2014.
Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities.
Jon Bon Jovi visits JBJ Soul Homes
The rock star legend himself came to visit the JBJ Soul Homes project a few weeks ago as MBC is nearing the completion of construction. Jon Bon Jovi and his foundation, JBJ Soul Foundation, provided a significant amount of funds and vision for this project and walked the site to check out progress. Later that night, Bon Jovi performed at the GreenBuild Philadelphia's keynote celebration.
McDonald Building Company selected as Construction Manager for five-story health care facility
McDonald Building Company is proud to be selected as the Construction Manager for a complete renovation of the 88,000 sq. ft. existing Health Center at Pine Run Retirement Community. Construction expected to begin late 2013 and is scheduled to open 2015.
For more information, click here to read article written by Barbara Chierici, Senior Director of Marketing @ Pine Run Retirement Community.
McDonald Building Company partners with U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Program
McDonald Building Company (MBC) is proud to announce its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program. Through this partnership, MBC will provide homebuyers with energy efficient new homes that save money on utility bills, offer greater comfort and better performance, and help to protect the environment.
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the EPA. Homes built to the ENERGY STAR guidelines are at least 20% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2009 International Residential Code, and include additional energy saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard new homes.
“As a builder of multi-family residential and commercial construction projects, partnering with Energy Star just makes good sense. Their programs help our field supervisors maintain better quality control in the field while saving our clients and end users money long after we are gone,” says Paul McDonald, President.
ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer all the features people want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like comprehensive air sealing, properly installed insulation, high performance windows, efficient heating and cooling equipment, whole-house mechanical ventilation, water-managed construction details, energy-efficient lighting and appliances and third-party verification.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 23,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov.
Chapman Chevrolet renovations underway, Ford dealership complete
The renovations at the Chapman Chevrolet have begun and is on track to be complete in a tight 6-month schedule wrapping up this spring. The 24,000 sq. ft. auto dealership on Essington Avenue will be adding a new showroom, service extension, a link between the sales and service buildings, and a new controlled service dropoff area all the while remaining fully occupied and operational during construction. Chapman Auto Group is the Owner and Kramer + Marks Architects is the Architect of Record.
This is the second project MBC is building for Chapman Auto Group. McDonald Building Company just completed the additions and renovations for Chapman Ford Northeast over on Roosevelt Boulevard in the fall of 2012, another tight schedule of 3 months to complete. The Ford dealership offers a new customer showroom, entrance upgrades, and service department offices along with a new express drop-off/pick-up area.
JBJ Soul Homes – Affordable housing mixed use project launches at Broad & Fairmount
(Philadelphia, Pa.) McDonald Building Company has been named the Construction Manager for JBJ Soul Homes - an $11 million housing development that will cater to low-income families and individuals trying to escape homelessness. More than 200 supporters gathered yesterday under a pitched tent to celebrate the official start of construction on the site.
JBJ Soul Homes is a four-story mixed use development with 15,000 sq. ft. ground floor retail and commercial space along with 75,000 sq. ft. of 55 residential rental units above.
The project is a collaboration, led by Project H.O.M.E., People for People, and Greater Exodus Baptist Church and is being funded by a broad number of public sources and private donations, most notably JBJ Soul Foundation, founded by Musician Jon Bon Jovi, along with Leigh and John Middleton, who run a charitable housing initiative called the Middleton Partnership.
JBJ Soul Homes is expected to be completed by Fall 2013. Click here to view progress photos of the project.
McDonald Building Company gears up for the start of three projects
We are proud to announce the start of construction on three new projects this summer– two in South Jersey and one in downtown Philadelphia.
As part of the NJHMFA Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Northgate II (Camden, NJ) will receive significant energy efficient upgrades with plans to exceed an energy reduction target of 15% and a payback period of less than 10 years. Scope of work includes $2.0 MM in upgrades to the mechanical, electrical, and exterior envelope of the structure resulting in significant energy cost reductions. Northgate is owned by Fair Share Housing Development Corporation and Lammey & Giorgio is the architect on record. Construction begins July 2011 and is expected to run approximately five months. John Ambrose, Project Manager will be leading this project.
Renovations of 120 Haddontowne Court (Cherry Hill, NJ) are currently underway and are being converted into new law offices. The new space will include a detailed lobby/waiting area, custom millwork, installation of fresh new lighting and finishes. Haddontowne Court is estimated to complete September 2011. Project architect is GLP Architects.
And lastly for now, Sedgley Plaza (Ridge & Sedgley Avenues, Philadelphia, Pa.) – a new 22,000 sq. ft. retail center will soon undergo sitework and construction with the objective to be in business for the 2011 holiday season. Dollar General will be the anchor store along with seven individual retail stores. Ajile Properties is the Owner and JKR Partners is the project architect. Ben Lusch will be heading up this project as Project Manager for MBC.