Check out awesome video highlighting MDSA's (McDonald Dale Strategic Alliance) work at 3.0 University Place!

MDSA (McDonald Dale Strategic Alliance) continues our work on this magnificent build at 3.0 University Place as this one-of-a-kind pre-certified LEED Platinum® v4 BD+C building was just awarded pre-certification as WELL v2 Platinum®. 👏💪👏 Along with the cutting-edge design by the Sheward Partnership, take a look at who MDSA is and what community commitment can look like in the Construction Industry. MDSA is thrilled to support the pioneering efforts of UPA on their forward-thinking and groundbreaking vision for the "Platinum Corridor" in University City, Phila. Many thanks to Scott Mazo and Anthony Maher for elevating the team to new heights at 3.0 University Place, MDSA is truly humbled to be your construction partner. 👷‍♂️🤝👷‍♀️ We’d also like to give a huge shout out to Mike Marr and Matt Coleman for all their efforts in the field and representing MDSA as ALLSTARS! 🤩🙌🤩 #upaphila #mdsa #dalecorp #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #buildingontrust #4101market #theshewardpartnership #helmcreativestudio #buildingcommunityoncharacter

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Heartfelt MBC thank you to our summer intern, Julia, and Drexel Co-Op, Gia, for a job well-done

It’s always a bittersweet day at MBC when we say goodbye to our co-ops and interns. 😭😌😭 MBC was thrilled to have Julia Eustace and Gia Hunt part of the MBC family this summer as these strong ladies served as a tremendous resource at the 400 W. Elm jobsite. Julia assisted the field in foundations/steel/plank production tracking and daily reports while Gia followed certain trades from the engineering side, coordinated interior finishes and assisted with the Building Envelope. Both determined women with a bright future in our industry. 👷‍♀️💪👷‍♀️Take a peek at what our APM and PM onsite wanted to share…⬇️

“Gia and Julia are fierce, strong, intelligent women who have significantly contributed to the success of the 400 West Elm project. Whether in the office or in the field, they have stepped up and managed whatever was put in front of them. They are go getters! I’m humbled to see their passion grow for something we see each and every day. They will be missed!” – Ali Moats, Assistant Project Manager

“It’s always exciting to see anyone, especially young people eager to learn and work hard. It is exciting to see Gia and Julia as young females in this industry take on their responsibilities in a field they have never experienced before, find their niche and deliver something beyond our expectations.” – Iliana Limon, Project Manager

Gia will continue her co-op with MBC through early September as she enters her 4th year of Drexel University's 5 year engineering program studying Materials Science and Engineering. And Julia will be heading to Clemson University this weekend for her 3rd year majoring in Construction Science and Management. 🙌🦺🙌Cheers to you two future industry leaders and a heartfelt THANK YOU for a job well done this summer! #mbccares #buildingontrust #drexelcoop #summerinternship #celebratesuccesses #tomorrowsleaders 🥳🤩🥳

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MBC is Hiring for Senior Cost Estimator!

Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing firm offering competitive salaries, generous employee benefits and an innovative, collaborative/team-oriented work environment? 👷‍♀️🤝👷‍♂️ McDonald Building Company is searching for a Senior Cost Estimator to join our dynamic team. NOW could be the beginning of a rewarding career at MBC, are you ready to build with us? Click on the link below to learn more and apply today. ⬇ #buildingontrust #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #joinourteam #hiring

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Crane Day at the Philadelphia Building for Roof Top Unit Replacements!

Things are looking UP at 1315 Walnut Street’s Philadelphia Building with a crane onsite for the past two weekends. 🏗🙌🏗 Out with the old and in with the new! Steel was craned and set to prep for the replacement of the exterior mechanical units last weekend. To finish July out strong, the early bird really did get the worm...a 5am street closure meant the crane was assembled and ready to roll by 6:45am. A total of 24 roof top units were set in just 2.75 hours. 💪😳💪 We're big on efficiency at MBC, but it's always S-Q-P for us - Safety, then Quality, then Production. All in all when the job is complete, MBC will have replaced just about 100 units (interior/exterior) for all 19 floors. We love Crane Day @ MBC! 👷‍♂️😍👷‍♀️
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Thank you to our Ironworker's Union Local 401, Thackray Crane Rental Operators, and Independence Steel, Inc. for your stellar work these last two weekends. #buildingontrust #mbcbuilds #cranes #independencesteel #welovesteel #ironworker

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In-TENTS competition commences during SQP's team building activity all about Site Utilization Program

This past week, MBC took on the challenge of pitching camping tents before our monthly SQP education training...some needed instructions and some relied on prior experience to build their tent the quickest (and pass a quality check!). 👷‍♀️✅👷‍♂️ Our best scouts came to win, and things got pretty in-TENTS ⛺️ quickly! Tent building proved to be the perfect activity to get our staff in the right mindset for the upcoming training on Site Utilization Program or "SUP". A sturdy well built tent is like a good SUP - there's clear instructions to lay the groundwork for a successful build. Now that's what SUP with Team Building at MBC...😂😅😂 Congrats to our winning team - Regina, Sharon, Gia, Brad, and Jack. 🏆 Our superintendent Adam was one of the winners of the tent giveaway, you camp say he's knot excited! Now hands in and MBC on Three…One…Two…THREE! MBC! 🙌🤩🙌 #buildingontrust #mbccares #teambuilding #whatSUP #tentpuns #intentscompetition #welovembc

MBC attends and sponsors 7th Annual Carpenters' Cup Golf Outing fore a good cause!

What a tee-rific day of golf at The Union League of Philadelphia Golf Club at Torresdale for the 7th Annual Carpenters’ Cup Golf Outing! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️⛳️ Each year the The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia holds their golf outing that you putter believe is for a good cause. Proceeds from the event benefit the Carpenter’s Company Scholarship Program designed for students to receive scholarship funds in an accredited degree program in architecture, structural engineering, or construction engineering/management. 👩‍🎓🙌👨‍🎓McDonald Building Company was proud to participate as a Scholarship Sponsor fore such a great cause. MBC was well represented with volunteers and a stellar foursome on the course…thank you CCCCP for another hole in one event! 🤝🥳🤝#mbccares #buildingontrust #carpenterscup #sponsorship #badgolfpuns

MBC is Virginia Bound! Tremendous progress at aka Alexandria Hotel in Old Town Neighborhood

We are packing our bags and heading down to Alexandria, Virginia to feature another exciting renovation we're building. 🧳🤩🧳 Hotel AKA Alexandria is turning a former Holiday Inn in Old Town and giving it a major update. Not far from DC, this 28,800 square foot renovation will include luxury amenities such as a new lobby, lounge, bar, meeting spaces, and a fitness center for guests to enjoy. MBC is making noticeable progress on the exterior so far, thanks to M&N Masonry Staining and their brick staining work to modernize the brick façade. 🧱😍🧱 While the project is expected to complete this winter, there are still more updates to come. Stay tuned early next year, this one will be a beauty. 🙌👀🙌 #buildingontrust #mbcbuilds #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #stayaka #masonryrestoration #alexandriavirginia #hotelresidences AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences

MDSA enjoys the VIEW from 3.0 University Place with View Glass Preview

3.0 University Place is fully clad with these gorgeous and expansive View Glass Smart Windows. 🏢🤩🏢 What are smart windows you ask? UPA | University Place Associates has partnered with View, Inc. (https://view.com) that uses A.I. to softly adapt in response to the sun by increasing access to natural light and outdoor views while minimizing heat and glare. Not only do they reduce energy consumption, they completely eliminate the need for blinds. 🙌😎🙌 This project's dedication to the future of sustainability in design creates an innovative place for its future tenants to enjoy all the benefits of natural light including boosted moods and increased productivity. These smart windows are a monumental part of this build as a pre-certified LEED Platinum® v4 BD+C WELL project...check out how these dynamic windows can automatically tint/un-tint throughout the day and optimize the daylight (and skyline views!). This is just a preVIEW - keep a look out for when we have them fully programmed to see them in action. 👀🤝👀 #mdsa #universityplace #viewsmartglass #smartbuildings #4101market #lifesciences #philadelphia #cellidelphia #universitycityphilly University Place DALE Corporation

Timelapse Tuesday heads over to 400 West Elm site in Conshohocken

Today’s Timelapse Tuesday features our 400 West Elm project in West Conshohocken. 👷‍♀️🙌👷‍♂️ This up-and-coming 348-unit apartment complex will be filled with luxury amenities… residents will get to enjoy concierge-level services including a clubhouse & fitness center, private office suites, an outdoor courtyard, pet grooming services, a pool deck, and much more…all with some stunning views of Conshy and the Schuylkill River Waterfront! 🤩👏🤩 The 226-spot triple-level precast parking structure is now complete, sitework continues and steel erection has just begun on the main highrise. Construction is slated to complete in the Fall of 2023.

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This latest build wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration and partnership with Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. and JDAVIS Architects, PLLC. 🤝🥳🤝 #timelapsetuesday #buildingontrust #mbcbuilds #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #400westelm #equuscapitalpartners #jdavisarchitects

MBC lands #19 spot for 2022's Top 25 Contractors in the Philadelphia Region!

MBC is proud to be recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as #19 for 2022's Top 25 Contractors in the Philadelphia Region! 🥳🥂🥳 We are beyond thrilled and honored to make the list for the second year in a row! MBC would like to offer a big congrats to our other industry friends on the list as well. 👷‍♀️🙌👷‍♂️ Let’s raise a glass - three cheers for #19! 🍾 #buildingontrust #mbcbuilds #phlbizjournal #mcdonaldbuildingcompany Philadelphia Business Journal

Be sure to visit MBC's booth at the 2022 HFMADV Spring Conference & Technical Exhibition

MBC is representing today at the 2022 HFMADV Spring Conference & Technical Exhibition at the Radisson Hotel Phila in Trevose. 🙌👷‍♀️🙌 Not only is this day packed to the brim with educational sessions & trainings - we are also raffling off a digital notebook and two Phillies tickets! Be sure to stop by our table and say hi 👋, we'd love to see you there. #mbccares #buildingontrust #furtheringedu #hfmadv

McDonald Building Company holds Stand-Down for Safety at 400 W. Elm jobsite for Mental Health

This past week McDonald Building Company held a Stand-Down for Safety at the 400 West Elm jobsite in Conshohocken, PA. 👷‍♀️🦺👷‍♂️ Industry-wide, the month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. MBC invited Rob Labbe, Jr., CSP from American Global to talk with the teams onsite and raise awareness on suicide prevention and overall mental health. According to the CDC, the Construction Industry has the 2nd highest rate for suicides of all US industries. By raising awareness, providing the proper resources, and starting an open conversation for those who need it most - we all can make a difference in helping a colleague who may be struggling. MBC would like to thank Rob at American Global and all who took the time to attend this very relevant and important Safety Stand-Down that heavily affects the construction industry. 🤝⛑🤝 #standdown4safety #safetyaboveallelse #buildingontrust #spreadtheknowledge #safetyeveryday #mbccares #togetherforMH

MBC attends 2022 Matthew J. Koenig Memorial Golf Tournament for AIA Philadelphia

McDonald Building Company was proud to represent as the Tourney Sponsor of the 2022 Matthew J. Koenig Memorial Golf Tournament last Monday for AIA Philadelphia. We enjoyed a beautiful day of sunshine and golf in honor of Matt - a great friend to many of us at MBC, trusted business partner, and industry leader. We miss him dearly but happy to see his legacy live on. ⛳️ #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #aiaphilly #mbccares #sunnybrookgolfclub

Batman the Drone Takes a Look at the Completed Woodlawn Storage Facility

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It’s time for another Flyby Friday! 🙌 Batman the Drone took flight to check out the recently completed Woodlawn Storage Facility in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. Built for the Life Storage franchise, this 6-story self-storage center is now open for business and features 1200+ units for the storage needs of local residents.🦺
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MBC Hosts Spring Cleanup at Kinder Park IV

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Did someone say Spring cleaning?! This past Saturday, MBC hosted a cleanup event at our nearly completed Kinder Park IV site. This was a great opportunity for the MBC team, as well as friends and family to show our appreciation for Kinder Park, the Woodlyn neighborhood and the surrounding community. A huge thank you to the Delaware County Housing Authority (DCHA) and to all of those who participated! #mbccares#mcdonaldbuildingcompany#dcha#buildingontrust

MBC Celebrates the Opening Day at the Masters

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⛳️ Our 3.0 University Place crew showing up stylin’ in full force to Opening Day at the Masters celebration. This MDSA dream team is on standby for Tiger Woods this weekend…just in case. ⛳️

Batman the Drone Heads Down to Delaware County to Check Out Kinder IV

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As we approach the weekend, it’s perfect timing for an MBC Flyby Friday! This week, our drone “Batman” is flying high over the Woodlyn section of Delaware County to take a look at our Kinder Park Phase IV site. The team is working hard to put up the finishing touches on this beautiful senior living facility as this fourth and final phase of Kinder Park will be complete this May. Before we know it, this 6-story residential retirement community will provide 96 additional places for seniors to call their home. This couldn’t be possible without the irreplaceable partnerships of Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), Delaware County Housing Authority (DCHA), Pennrose Properties and the multiple trade partners working hard every day.🤝 We are pumped to soon be able to show off the finished results!🙌
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MBC Celebrates 12 Year Anniversary!

MBC would like to raise a glass and say, “Cheers!”🥂to 12 incredible years! Twelve years ago TODAY, McDonald Building Company opened our doors. We feel incredibly fortunate to grow and work with some of the best and brightest in this non-stop evolving industry. Here’s to the next dozen and more! 🥳🎉

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MDSA Celebrates 3.0 University Place Topping Out Ceremony

McDonald Dale Strategic Alliance (MDSA) proudly attended the Steel Topping Out Ceremony at 3.0 University Place at 41st & Market last Thursday as the last steel beam soared to great heights for final placement. 2,164 tons of steel was erected to frame out this groundbreaking & innovative life sciences building. This project milestone is an incredible sight to see and a notable accomplishment for our Ironworkers Local Union 401 as well as the entire construction team. 3.0 University Place is the FIRST pre-certified LEED v4 Platinum® and WELL v2 Platinum® project in Philadelphia, stay tuned for updates on its state-of-the-art sustainable features. Congratulations to University Place Associates+Silverstein+Cantor Fitzgerald on this momentous occasion, we are grateful to be your building partner on this project and support your vision.

We would like to tip our hard hats to our key trade partners and design team: Sheward Partnership, SteelFab, D’Angelo Brothers, B.Pietrini & Sons, Metal Alliance, Dolan Mechanical, Sunlight Electrical, 2A Mechanical, R.A. Kennedy & Sons, View Inc., US Roofing and D.M. Sabia🇺🇸🏗🌲
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MBC Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2022!

The women of MBC are jumping for joy for Women in Construction Week!🥳🎉Every year, during the first full week in March, we take time to celebrate all the outstanding initiatives and hard work led by of our lovely ladies at McDonald Building Company. We are so proud to have welcomed 16 women to MBC in the last 2 years alone. These talented individuals represent more than half our resource growth in the last two years and just over 40% of our total employee count. What a great testament to an industry that historically was dominated by men. We appreciate all the brave women in the construction industry who make significant contributions every day. Happy WIC Week! 🙌👷‍♀️🙌

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