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Whether it's a new project, construction industry updates, an employee teaming event or an opportunity to celebrate the best in our community - there's always something to talk about at McDonald Building Company.
Giant Jenga was a towering success for MBC - next year we’ll bring our top-tier game!
MBC brought our A-game, leveled up our skills, balanced the pressure, and TOWERED our way into the Elite Eight at the ACE Giant Jenga Tournament! Was it our skill? Our Strategy? Or was it Senior Project Manager, Jeff Graef, and his “lucky” t-shirt keeping us steady? Beyond the Jenga towers and nail-biting competition, we are proud to support ACE Mentor Philly’s inspiring mission - mentoring the next generation of AEC leaders. This event is always a highlight for the MBC team and one to attend for an even better cause - thank you ACE and Simeone Automotive Museum for a great evening. And big thank you to Brian Rawlings from O'Donnell & Naccarato for his tireless effort and dedication to making this event so fantastic each year! #mbccares #buildingontrust #ACEMentorPhilly #AEC #giantjenga #gamefaceson #stackedstrategy #nextyearweregonnawin #jeffsluckyshirt #simeoneautomuseum #yeartoprep
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia
Shout out to our Giant Jenga Dream Team Extreme: Blair Biggin, Chris Fernes, Jeff Graef, Iliana Limon, Paul McDonald, Tom McDonald, Brad Springer, Laura Clevenger
Christy Recreation Center in West Philadelphia awards MBC as GC!
McDonald Building Company is honored to be the general contractor for the Christy Recreation Center enhancements and renovations, the space has been a long-standing cornerstone staple to the West Philly Community. MBC is eager to watch the progress for the 40,000 square-foot renovation project that will refresh and enhance this beloved gathering place while preserving all the memories and history housed within these walls. We want to offer a huge thank you to Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA & PHDC) for their investment back into the community and to SMP Architects for their artistic vision for shaping the future of Christy Rec Center that will be enjoyed for many years to come. Once finished the project will bring a new spray ground to cool off in the summer, upgraded playgrounds, resurfaced basketball courts, a multi-use striped court, outdoor fitness stations, and expanded seating areas. Keeping it cool just in time for summer…We’re also making important ADA-compliant upgrades to help keep Christy Rec accessible and continue being a welcoming place for all.
We broke ground in November and are making steady progress towards completion slated in late spring 2025. Big shoutout to our MBC project team for ALL their dedication to bringing this vision to life. West Philly, this space has been part of your stories for years, and we are thrilled to be part of its next chapter together! #mbcbuilds #buildingontrust #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #awardannouncement #workinprogress #westphilly #christyreccenter #philly #renovations
MBC PROJECT TEAM: James Cameron, CHC Robert Whartnaby Jack Kenney Justin Lausch Regina Ennis BETH GIORLA
Eagles Pride and Slab-on-Grade at NewCourtland Clearfield Apartments
Well, look at that! That's how you pour in style! A smooth concrete pour this week at Clearfield Apartments to complete the slab-on-grade and look who showed up to help... an Eagles-themed concrete truck bringing that big championship energy to the job site! Shout out to Clearwater Concrete for laying the solid foundation for success and big thanks to our crew for keeping things rolling…onto the structure! #progress #mbcbuilds #slabongrade #concretepour #clearfieldapartments #collaboration #gobirds
Madison West Elm final photos are HERE!
February is often considered the month of love, and we can’t help but spread the love when we look at these incredible FINAL photos of Madison West Elm over in Conshohocken. MBC couldn’t be prouder to see this project come to completion from foundation to finishing touches and looking identical to the rendering that JDavis presented back in the pre-con phase – it’s truly a full circle moment. Seeing the 443,228-square-foot, 13-story residential development taking its place in the Conshy skyline is an immense accomplishment. Located just along the Schuylkill River, this luxury building brings 348 upscale apartment units and top tier amenities for residents. We could go on and on about the resort-style elevated pool deck, rooftop lounge with a perfect view, and the modern state-of-the-art fitness center inside, but we’re capped on only so many characters for these posts! Blending modern urban living with Conshy’s distinct unique charm – Madison West Elm shines with the stunning exterior finishes adding this polished product to MBC’s final portfolio of work.
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McDonald Building Company is incredibly proud of the achievements this great build brought forth and humbled continually by the hard work and dedication to the team that made it possible. Thank you to Equus Capital Partners and Affinius Capital for your trust in us to bring this vision to life. And thank you to JDavis/O-N/AEI for your precision and craftfully creative designs that delivered a perfect product for residents to enjoy for years to come that is just simply beyond words. A testament to the power of collaboration, we could not have done this without our MBC team onsite. The Madison West Elm project elevated Conshy to new heights – literally! For more final photos, check out the project link here.
Welcome to the MBC family, Madison West Elm – we’re proud to have you here! #buildingontrust #madisonwestelm #mbcbuilds #mbcpartners #welcometothembcfamily
MBC Team: Iliana Limon, Jeff Graef, Ali Perkey, CHC, Kelly Giuliani (McGettigan), Jack Kenney, Jared Applegate, Harry McCook, Regina Ennis, Brad Springer, Danielle Terpoilli, Dylan Robertson, Matthew Coleman
MBC wears their best green to support our Eagles at the Super Bowl, E-A-G-L-E-S!
We’re on the countdown to greatness! The MBC Office wore their lucky Eagles green to support the Eagles this weekend for their Superbowl WIN! We’re counting down to the big game and rooting on our guys for another Eagles victory. Wait, are we having déjà vu?Feels like we’ve been here before...This time it’s not about reliving the past…it’s about rewriting the ending. GO BIRDS! #buildingontrust #mbccares #flyeaglesfly #phillyproud #ringthebell #gobirds #superbowl
MBC is making big progress over at The Hill at Whitemarsh - Hawk Ridge Villas!
Progress, Progress, Progress! As we wrap up January coming to a close, MBC is far from slowing down over in Lafayette Hill. The team onsite is hitting a major kudos marker of 25% complete (!) for our Hawk Ridge Villas build at The Hill at Whitemarsh. Steel is up in between the foundation walls, slab-on-deck this week, and wall panels are anticipated early February. When completed, this two-story customized senior residences will expand the campus by 20,000 square feet with lots of luxury amenities to boot. We could go on and on about what’s yet to come for this build but right now we tip our hard hats to our team onsite who has made this possible – Andrew, Chris, Renee, Danielle, Brad and Beth. Big thank you for our valuable partnership with The Hill at Whitemarsh having MBC as their trusted CM onsite and thanks to our friends at Barton Partners for their architectural design expertise. Construction is still trucking along with our anticipated completion by end of Summer 2025 and we will share more progress to come. hashtag#mbcbuilds hashtag#buildingontrust hashtag#mcdonaldbuildingcompany hashtag#progress hashtag#thehillatwhitemarsh hashtag#bartonpartners hashtag#seniorliving
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MBC team: Andrew McDonald Renee Ellick BETH CICHONSKI Danielle Terpoilli Brad Springer
Special MBC Spotlight Shout-out to our Office Manager, Michelle Tyler, weaving up a storm for the Philly Airport!
MBC is rocking and rolling into 2025 - and we are proud to shine the spotlight on our talented Office Manager, Michelle Tyler! Michelle's artistic talents are taking flight with a special art installation over at the Philly Airport. Inspired by her own Grandmother, Grandmom's Granny Square Rocker is part of PHLAirport Art installations project and is proudly displayed between Terminals A East and B... keep an eye out when you're traveling! When she isn't being an absolute rockstar at MBC - Michelle is working on custom creations that will KNOT disappoint. Be sure to check out her work at Only Meesh Handmade to stay in the LOOP for all her creative crocheting creations. Congratulations, Michelle! #mbccares #buildingontrust #mbccares #buildingontrust #mcdonaldbuildingcompany #mbccreates #philly #PHLairport #rocking2025
