2024 News
Solex to Renovate Hermosa Beach's Clark Building
Solex Construction, Inc. (Temecula, CA) was awarded a contract for extensive renovations to the nearly 90-year-old Clark Building in Hermosa Beach. The City Council approved $2.6 million in renovations after for the building, which has been a favorite spot for special and community events for decades. The modernization of the mixed-use event space includes a commercial kitchen; new electric-powered heating, ventilation and air conditioning system; new audio-visual system; asbestos and lead abatement; architectural upgrades, including new interior and exterior painting, vinyl flooring and light fixtures; ADA upgrades; renovated restrooms; and landscape enhancements, among other improvements. Click here to read more.
S.M. Wilson Awarded Contract for School Improvements
S.M. Wilson & Co. (St. Louis) has been awarded a $5.4 million contract by the Northwest R-1 School District. They will build a fine arts addition built at Valley Middle School, in House Springs, MO, and make some improvements at two other schools. The 5,068-square-foot addition at Valley Middle will include instructional spaces; storage and mechanical rooms and the hallway, or vestibule, leading from the main school building to the addition. Construction on the addition and other improvements is expected to start in February and be completed by August 2026. Click here to read more.
ESI Breaks Ground on Chick-fil-A
Engineered Structures Inc. (Meridian, ID) has started construction on the first Chick-fil-A location in the Tri-Cities (Washington State). The project includes a 5,000-square-foot restaurant with a kitchen, inside seating for 70, patio seating for 24, a two-lane drive-thru, and 96 parking spots. The project has a construction value of $1.1 million according to building permits. Click here to read more.
Schimenti Receives Award of Merit
Schimenti Construction Company (New York, NY) received an Award of Merit, Renovation/Restoration for the Brooklyn Paramount Theater from ENR’s 2024 New York Best Projects. The project revitalized a historic 1920s-era French Baroque theater by preserving its former grandeur while integrating modern technologies to meet today’s performance standards. The 72,000-sq-ft theater had previously repurposed as a university gymnasium and classroom facility, and was transformed back into a 2,700-person music venue—integrating contemporary systems into the aging structure while working in a densely populated urban area. Despite working with unknown existing conditions, team members ensured safe access to various parts of the building predating modern engineering standards through detailed planning and design. They also had to develop scaffolding that could adapt to dynamic changes necessary for access throughout the restoration. Maintaining its cultural significance and adapting to contemporary needs to attract a new audience, the comprehensive renovation covered eight levels of the theater, from basement offices and artist green rooms to the upper mechanical and spotlight rooms. Click here to read more.
RAYWEST Bringing New Restaurants to Hope Mills
RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD (Fayetteville, NC) has been contracted for five business construction projects that are either recently completed, in progress or just getting started. A mix of ground up and tenant upfit, the projects include Little Caesars, Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Culver’s, and Dirtbag Plaza. Click here to read more.
Groom Rebuilds Church
Groom Construction (Salem, MA) recently completed the construction of the First Baptist Church in Wakefield, MA . On the evening of October 23, 2018, the First Baptist Church was struck by lightning, causing a devastating 7-alarm fire that destroyed the historic 148-year-old building. A new design was created and they broke ground in April 2023. The new church was built on land where the old church once stood and was designed to meet the needs of the congregation today. There are open and airy spaces in the Fellowship Hall and the Sanctuary, the two largest rooms in the building. All of the spaces are designed for multi-purpose use, which includes Sunday worship activities as well as weekday and evening concerts, classes, clubs, conferences, activities, and general community events, and there are dedicated spaces for infants, toddlers, children, and teens. In addition, the new building features a large hospitality kitchen and lounge for serving refreshments at services, activities, and events. Click here to read more.
Tom Rectenwald to Remodel Oakley
Tom Rectenwald Construction Inc. (Zelienople, PA) has been issued a permit to remodel space at St. Johns Town Center (Jacksonville, FL) for Oakley. The sunglasses retailer is relocating to 1,009 square feet of space, where Francesca’s recently operated. Click here to read more.
Hardesty To Build Gorjana
Hardesty & Associates (Costa Mesa, CA) is getting a permit to build a Gorjana location in St. Johns Town Center (Jacksonville, FL). The women’s jewelry store will be built out in a 1,200-square-foot space. Click here to read more.
Wolverine Transforming Space for Veterinary FacilityWolverine Building Group(Grand Rapids, MI) is working with CSNIP, the Community Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership, to design and develop a new facility that will maximize efficiency and accommodate the organization’s growth. The new 12,000-square-foot veterinary clinic, set to open in early 2025, will double CSNIP’s capacity and consolidate its three smaller clinics into one centralized location. The expanded clinic will not only solve space limitations but also allow the nonprofit to meet the rising demand for affordable pet healthcare. Click here to read more.
ESI Construction Management Building at BSU
ESI (Meridian, ID) has made a donation to support the a new ESI Construction Management Building at Boise State University. Construction management is one of Boise State’s fastest growing undergraduate programs. Over the last five years, the program has had an enrollment increase of over 60%, making it the 9th largest undergraduate program at the university. The program also serves as Idaho’s only construction management program at a public university. The building will provide a dedicated home for construction management students and include a large student collaboration area, 40-seat computer lab, dedicated classrooms, several conference/competition team rooms, 3,300 square-foot High Bay, with an overhead crane, and large outside learning area. Click here to read more.
Encore Finishes New Gordan Ramsay Restaurant
Encore Construction (Annapolis, MD) completed work on Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza in Washington, DC. This is the latest eatery from world-renowned chef and TV star Gordon Ramsay. The restaurant was built from a shell space: work began in April 2023 and hosted a grand opening in June 2024. The space has two floors, and Encore's scope included millwork, tile, heavy mechanical, electrical, plumbing, miscellaneous metals, two pizza ovens, and two bars. Click here to read more.
Singleton One of Ohio’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses
Singleton Construction (Lancaster, OH) was ranked number 5 on the Columbus Business First list of largest central Ohio women-owned businesses. The company is led by CEO Denise Doczy-Delong. Click here to read more.
Schimenti Named Best Place to Work
Schimenti Construction Company (New York, NY) is ranked #9 on Crain’s 2024 Best Places to Work in NYC list. The rankings are determined through a comprehensive evaluation process, including employee surveys and an assessment of employer factors such as benefits, perks, workplace culture, leadership, and work-life balance. Click here to read more.
Schimenti Announces Promotions
Schimenti Construction Company (New York, NY) has announced two promotions that highlight the company’s commitment to employees and vision for future growth as an ESOP. James Harrison has been appointed Executive Vice President, with broad responsibility for strategic growth and planning, financial forecasting, customer relations, preconstruction, and marketing, and serves as lead for major accounts. Oliver Holland has been appointed Vice President of Construction, where he leads project management teams, works with preconstruction and field groups, and focuses on building a client-driven approach that emphasizes quality and account management. Click here to read more.
Tri-North Addresses Gender Diversity Gap
Anna Stern, Vice President of Tri-North Builders (Fitchburg, WI), was featured on WMTV 15 News in a segment about the untapped potential of women working in the trades. She talked about “She Builds Wisconsin,” a free week-long summer camp at Madison College that brings together young females to work and learn about opportunities in construction. Click here to read more.
Tri-North Women in Construction Winners
Three women on the Tri-North Builders (Fitchburg, WI) team were honored by the The Daily Reporter for their outstanding achievements in the construction industry and for paving the way for others. Project Manager Bailey Gasper, Marketing Manager Amanda Highlander, LEED AP, and Superintendent Trish Sund were recognized during an event last month, attended by about 300 people. Click here to read more.
Rockford Grows Florida Focus
Rockford Construction (Grand Rapids, MI) has expanded its presence in the Florida, where it’s focusing on education, health, hospitality, industrial and multi-unit projects. Danielle O’Brien has been appointed Assistant Project Manager, and Kyle Arens and Rich Johnson have been relocated from the Michigan headquarters. O’Brien has been with Rockford for 10 years, oversees the design and owner/architect meetings, bid processes, project close-outs and more. Arens and Johnson bring a combined 50 years of construction experience to the team. Arens is a skilled carpenter, and Johnson is a superintendent. Click here to read more.
Rockford Breaks Ground on Wesco
Rockford Construction (Grand Rapids, MI) have broken ground and are building out the shell of Wesco’s second Grand Haven gas station and convenience store. The location will also include a drive-thru. A fall opening is anticipated. Click here to read more.
HJ Martin & Son Sponsors Pumpkin Palooza
H.J. Martin and Son (Green Bay, WI) is presenting Titletown’s free, family-friendly fall extravaganza, Pumpkin Palooza, on October 19. The event will feature carnival and giant games, fall crafts, face painting, a caricature artist, fun photo ops, Trunk & Treat, and more. Click here to read more.
Westwood Promotes Matt McBride
Matt McBride has been promoted to Senior Project Manager at Westwood Contractors, Inc. (Fort Worth). In this elevated role, McBride will oversee key client programs, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and project excellence. McBride joined Westwood Contractors just over a year ago, and has played a critical role in the successful execution of several high-profile projects, including those for Mango, Amazon, Planet Fitness, Helzberg, Kohler, and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Click here to read more.
Schimenti Wins Awards of Merit
ENR New York announced its regional Best Project winners, and Schimenti Construction Company (New York, New York) received an Award of Merit for two projects. In the Renovation/Restoration category, Schimenti was recognized for the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York City. In the Small Project category, they were recognized for Athletic Propulsion Labs, also in New York City. Click here to read more.
Rectenwald & Thomas Grace Working With Ulta
Rectenwald Brothers Construction (Cranberry Township, PA) will be renovating an Ulta (9,932 square feet) in the Parkway Shops on the Northside (Jacksonville, FL). Click here to read more.
Thomas Grace Construction, Inc. (Stillwater, MN) is renovating the Ulta Beauty space in a Target located on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, FL. Click here to read more.
Sachse Building Out Hugo Boss
Sachse Construction and Development Co. LLC (Detroit, MI) is building out 3,313 square feet of space in the former Peloton space at St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, FL. The new store will be a Hugo Boss menswear location. Click here to read more.
Groom Partnering With Boys and Girls Club
The Watertown Boys and Girls Club is expanding some of the usage space in its building, in order to also expand programming for the children and families of Watertown. Groom Construction (Salem, MA) will be the contractor on the project. Construction is starting this month and expected to finish by the end of the year.
Construction One Managing New Outdoor Venue
The Prattville, AL city council approved a $4 million outdoor venue in its downtown area. The project will be managed by Construction One, Inc. (Columbus , OH)The covered outdoor space will feature an area for people to eat and enjoy live entertainment at CityFest, Parade of Pumpkins, and other events throughout the year. Click here to read more.
ESI Building Out New HQ
ESI Construction (Meridian, ID) has purchased an old Citibank building and is remodeling it for use as the company’s new headquarters. ESI President Neil Nelson said the company has been searching for a new headquarters location for more than 10 years to consolidate all its operations under one roof. He said the new building will allow for the company’s future expansion. Click here to read more.
Groom Construction Finishes Movie Theater
Groom Construction (Boston, MA) recently completed the construction of Coolidge Corner Theatre, a historic and beloved movie theater in Brookline, MA. The project was a $14 million dollar expansion. Click here to read more.
Harmon Construction Develops New HQ
Harmon Construction (North Vernon, IN) has acquired the former Old National/PNC Bank Building in downtown North Vernon and plans to use it for its corporate headquarters. The company worked with the Jennings County Economic Development Commission to develop the project. The Commission’s executive director has called the building “another great cornerstone for downtown North Vernon.” Click here to read more.
H.J. Martin Wins Gold Design Award
H.J. Martin & Son (Green Bay, WI) received a Gold in Mixed-use Development for Ascent Apartments at the 2024 Starnet Design Awards. Starnet Commercial Flooring is a network of full-service commercial flooring contractors. Click here to read more.
MRS Gets Permit for Loft
Management Resource Systems (High Point, NC) has been issued a permit to build-out 4,387 square feet of space for a women’s apparel retailer Loft in the St. Johns Town Center Jacksonville, FL. Click here to read more.
Retail Contractors of Puerto Rico Working on Total Wine
Retail Contractors of Puerto Rico has been issued permits to complete interior demolition and improvements to a 21,843-square-foot store in Indian River County, FL. The store is being built out of a former Bed, Bath & Beyond location. Click here to read more.
Tri-North’s Daycare Featured in Inc.
Tri-North Builders (Fitchburg, WI) was featured as in Inc.’s Best Workplaces, which called out the firm’s Little Builders daycare and subsidized childcare.Click here to read more.
Tri-North Renovates Fairfield Inn
Tri-North Builders (Fitchburg, WI) recently completed a full renovation of a Fairfield Inn & Suites in Madison, WI. The property was previously a Comfort Inn. Click here to read more
Marco Gets Permit for White House Black Market
Marco Contractors (Warrendale, PA) has been issued a permit to build-out 3,434 square feet of space for a White House Black Market in St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, FL. Click here to read more.
MRS Gets Permit for Sephora
Management Resource Systems (High Point, NC) has been issued a permit to build-out 4,830 square feet of space for a Sephora in the Mandarin Landing shopping center in Jacksonville, FL. Click here to read more.
Immel Moves to New Headquarters
Immel Construction (Green Bay, WI) is moving its headquarters into the former Lakeland University Green Bay center. In March, the university announced it would move into the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College main campus. “Since becoming an employee-owned company, we have experienced growth and the need for updated facilities and space,” said Paul Martzke, president of Immel. “This move represents our commitment to that growth and providing an excellent work environment for our people. Our new location will also allow us to better serve the greater Green Bay community and our client and customer base throughout the Midwest.” Immel will keep its original facility as an operations center, which includes warehouse, prefabrication and equipment functions. Click here to read more.
Petretti Joins Schimenti as Director of Estimating
Richard Petretti, a recognized estimating and cost analysis leader in the construction industry, has joined Schimenti Construction Company (New York) as Director of Estimating. Bringing over 20 years of experience, Petretti is a highly regarded leader within New York Metro and national markets on significant projects spanning the retail and commercial sectors across the country. Click here to read more.
ZipWall Wins Retailers’ Choice Award
ZipWall® announced that its ZipDoor® Magnetic was chosen as a Retailers’ Choice Award winner at the 2024 National Hardware Show®. For the past 58 years, the Retailers' Choice Awards have showcased the best, most innovative products featured at the National Hardware Show. Presented by North American Hardware Paint Association, the awards honor manufacturers for their innovation and provide insight for retailers. The Retailers’ Choice Awards rely on the opinions of actual retailers who know what their colleagues need in a product to attract customers.
Designed for sealing a doorway or creating a self-closing entry in a plastic barrier, the ZipDoor Magnetic is versatile and reusable. It is quick and easy to set up with ZipWall double-sided tape, specially designed not to damage the doorframe. Powerful magnets ensure the door maintains a tight seal while providing easy access to the work area. The magnetic door panel is made of high-tech fabric impervious to dust and features a clear plastic window.
The ZipDoor Magnetic is ideal for both residential and commercial remodeling dust protection. Sealing a doorway up to 46”x86” takes just a minute, and creating a self-closing entry in a plastic barrier is easy too. Simply make a doorframe with duct tape and attach the magnetic door panel using ZipWall tape to your newly created doorframe.
Tri-North Constructs New Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Tri-North Builders (Madison, WI) is constructing a new Valvoline Instant Oil Change in North Topeka, KS. The location will include three bays for oil changes and is expected to be finished in September. Click here to read more.
RAYWEST Updates
RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD (Fayetteville, NC) recently broke ground on a Culver’s franchise in Hope Mills, NC. Click here to read more. The company also delivered SkiBurger a new home in Elizabethtown, NC. The building housing the restaurant, known for its lakeside charm and award-winning cuisine, succumbed to fire in 2022. RAYWEST built the new location from the ground up. Click here to read more.
MRS Getting Permit for Sephora in Jacksonville Beach
Management Resource Systems (High Point, NC) has applied for a permit to build out a Sephora in the Mandarin Landing shopping center in Jacksonville, FL. Sephora is leasing a 4,830-square-foot store in the center.
Bogart Staff Announcements
Bogart Construction (Irvine, CA) recently announced some staffing changes. Noel Amand was promoted to Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Noel will play a pivotal part in shaping the strategic direction of the company’s operations while continuing to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, innovation, and client satisfaction. Denis Wijaya joined the team as a Project Executive. Wijaya comes to Bogart as a seasoned construction professional on large-scale projects.
Crowley Joins Westwood Contractors as Director of Construction
Westwood Contractors (Fort Worth, TX) has announced Allen Crowley as the latest addition to its team in the role of Director of Construction. Allen's inclusion represents a significant milestone for the company, leveraging his wealth of experience amassed through a multifaceted career in construction spanning over four decades. His expertise encompasses a diverse array of projects, including those within retail, restaurant, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. Click here to read more.
RCA Members on Top 60 List of Shopping Mall, Big Box Store, and Strip Center Construction Firms
Several RCA members are part of BD+C’s ranking of the nation's largest shopping mall, big box store, and strip center general contractors and construction management firms for 2023, as reported in the 2023 Giants 400 Report.
#2 Schimenti Construction Company
#12 Gray Construction
#16 Sachse Construction
Click here for the full list.
Fortney & Weygandt Update
Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. (North Olmsted, Ohio) started the year with a bang, building out a new Phantom Fireworks location in Warrensville Heights, OH. CVS Health recently acquired Oak Street Health and has selected the company for some of the first build outs and conversions as the brand is launched in their stores. Fortney & Weygandt is breaking ground on a new retail shelland a future Citizens Bank in Avon, OH. They are alsoworking on two Popeye’s in Ohio and a LongHorn Steakhouse in Chesapeake, VA.
Wolverine Builds New Gym at Addiction Recovery Center
Wolverine Building Group (Grand Rapids, MI) and eight subcontractors transformed and expanded an area once used as a food pantry into a workout space available to men in Guiding Light’s recovery program. Guiding Light, a Christian nonprofit focused on addiction recovery, unveiled a new gym that was funded through cash and in-kind donations totaling $25,000. Wolverine and the subcontractors spent 1,100 hours on the 2,100-square-foot gym, and donated building materials and gym equipment. Click here to read more.
 Wolverine’s Dillard Appointed to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Kaylee Dillard, a project manager at Wolverine Building Group (Grand Rapids, MI) has been appointed to the City of Grand Rapids' Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The authority is responsible for overseeing the Brownfield Redevelopment Program and the Local Brownfield Revolving Fund and helps offset some of the costs that come with the development of contaminated or currently unusable properties in the city of Grand Rapids. Dillard has wide experience in commercial construction, working on diverse projects. Click here to read more.
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