2025 News
RAYWEST Celebrates 10 Years
RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD (Fayetteville, NC ) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in commercial construction. The company started in Fayetteville and has expanded into a multi-state operation. Over the past decade, RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD has had the privilege of working with a wide range of businesses, from nationally recognized brands to unique, locally loved establishments, including Take 5 Oil Change, Club Pilates, Jersey Mike’s, Culver’s, and Cape Fear Valley Health System.
“The most rewarding experience is seeing our client’s vision come to life and the excitement of their employees and customers at the grand openings,” shared co-founder Hector Ray.
“We could not have made it to ten years without dedicated employees and trusted subcontractor partners. They all work together daily to help us build great spaces for our clients,” shared co-founder Greg West. “We are excited for the next 10 years as we expand our geographic footprint and client base. We are currently talking to several well-known franchises about building their new stores and restaurants.” Click here to read more.
FMGI&Walmart Open 3D Concrete-Printed Addition at Alabama Supercenter
FMGI (Woodstock, GA) and Walmart have completed a historic construction milestone. They partnered with 3D concrete printing company Alquist 3D and completed construction of a second freestanding, 3D concrete-printed store addition. Robots and 3D concrete printing built the 16-foot walls of the 5,000-sq.-ft. expansion of the Walmart supercenter in Owens Cross Roads, AL. The addition, which was completed 50% faster than normal construction methods, serves as the retailer’s online grocery pick-up and delivery location and is part of an overall store remodel. Click here to read more.
Wright Named Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
Danielle Wright, President & CEO of Right Choice Construction (Houston, TX), is a finalist for the prestigious Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Gulf South Award. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world's most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. The program honors bold entrepreneurs whose innovations shape the future and pave the way for a thriving economy and a hopeful tomorrow. The Gulf South program celebrates entrepreneurs from Central and South Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. An independent panel of judges selected Danielle Wright for her entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and lasting impact in building long-term value. Regional winners will be announced on June 12. Click here to read more.
Sachse Construction Academy Marks a Decade of Empowering Youth
Detroit’s National Apprenticeship Day included a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Sachse Construction Academy, an initiative aimed at introducing high school students to skilled trades. The event provided 75 Detroit students with hands-on construction experience guided by veterans from various trades on an active job site. The event was a collaboration between Sachse Construction (Detroit, MI), Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, The Community Builders, the City of Detroit, and Carhartt. "Over the last decade, our mission has remained the same: to connect Detroit's youth with meaningful opportunities in the skilled trades and help build the city’s future workforce," said Todd Sachse, CEO of Sachse Construction. Since its start, the Sachse Construction Academy has engaged over 5,500 Detroit high school students in its programs. Click here to read more.
S.M. Wilson Celebrates Library Ribbon-Cutting
S.M. Wilson & Co. (St. Louis, MO) celebrated the ribbon-cutting for Jerseyville Public Library as it opened a new 7,500-square-foot addition in Jerseyville, IL. Through the expansion, the library has nearly doubled its size. The addition alone houses four study/tutoring rooms, a teen room for young adult books and a gaming area, a larger adult fiction area, the DVD collection, a computer corner, a more functional staff work area, a large print room, and additional restrooms and parking. Click here to read more.
S.M. Wilson Renovates Ice Arena
S.M. Wilson & Co. (St. Louis, MO) is renovating the Webster Ice Arena in Webster Groves, MO. The project includes creating new amenities as well as repairs to existing facilities. The arena renovations include replacing the original ice sheet and refrigeration equipment. Demolition work is currently underway and the project is expected to be completed by late summer. Click here to read more.
Taylor Brothers Working on Exhibit Columbus Installation
As part of Exhibit Columbus, Taylor Bros. Construction Co., Inc. (Columbus, IN) is working on “Ellipsis,” an “architecture that excavates omitted histories while making space for the vibrant presences and emergent futures of Black and Indigenous communities in Indiana. Drawing from J. Kameron Carter’s meditations on the poetics of “black religion” as situated between the geometry of an ellipse and the literary device of an ellipsis (…), the design resists a singular center, instead embracing incompletion, multiplicity, and relationality. An elliptical mound and canopy frame spaces for movement and contemplation. The project’s approach to programming is conceptualized as an ellipsis and able to host gatherings and workshops to reconstruct histories that were left out of modern records.” Exhibit Columbus will open August 16. Click here to read more.
Tri-North Renovates The Saddlery
Tri-North Builders (Fitchburg, WI) completed a meticulous historic renovation of the Madison Saddlery Co., which was originally built in 1907 as a manufacturing and warehouse facility. Structural modifications posed difficulties. To add a third-floor rooftop deck, engineers needed to reinforce the building without adding visible supports that would threaten the project’s historic designation. The Saddlery now features 62,300 square feet of updated space, including accommodations for short- and extended-stay guests and street-level retail spaces. The project reused significant original materials, including heavy timber and historic fixtures, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability through adaptive reuse. In total, the renovation included replacing 126,000 bricks, installing over 4,000 square feet of spiral ductwork, laying more than 155,000 feet of high-voltage wire and 70,000 feet of low-voltage wire. The building also now includes 710 sprinkler heads. Click here to read more.
Fortney & Weygandt Projects
Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. (North Olmsted, OH) has active Arby’s projects in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, Chick-fil-A projects in Ohio and Michigan, two First Watch Daytime Café projects in Ohio, and an Olive Garden in Ohio. They are working with Mission Veterinary Partners on multiple projects in Ohio and New York to refresh and update their existing facilities, are working with Southern Veterinary Partners on a new project in Columbus, OH. The firm is building two WoodSpring Suites hotels, in Algona, WA, and Wilmington, DE.
RCA Members Recognized With Project Profile Awards
Several member companies received Project Profile Awards from Commercial Construction & Renovation:
Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. (North Olmsted, OH) was recognized for Nordstrom Rack in Mason, OH, Good Nature Therapy Services in Aurora, OH, and First Watch in Brunswick, OH.
Scheiner Commercial Group (Monument, CO) was recognized for Haven Well Within in Denver, CO.
Schimenti Construction (New York, NY) was recognized for the Puma Las Vegas Flagship, James Perse in Montecito, CA, H&M Times Square in New York City, Chick-fil-A- in Farmingville, NY, and A Bathing Ape (BAPE) in East Rutherford, NY.
International Contractors (Oakbrook Terrace, IL) was recognized for Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille in Vernon Hill, IL.
Division 9 Commercial Inc. (Kennesaw, GA) was recognized for La Fontaine Select in Houston, TX.
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RCA Members on BD+C's 2024 Giants 400 Report
Several member companies are featured on Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest shopping mall, big box store, and strip center general contractors and construction management firms for 2024:
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Schimenti Launches Printemps in NYC
Schimenti Construction Company (New York, NY) has launched Printemps' debut store in NYC. Spanning 55,000 square feet over two floors, the U.S. debut of the iconic Parisian retailer is Wall Street meets Parisian chic. The Printemps buildout was a 26-month project. Schimenti began preconstruction in December 2022, followed by an early structural phase, with the white box turnover occurring in September 2024. The final installation was completed in February 2025, leading to the store's public opening in March, which coincided with the first day of spring—a significant milestone, as "Printemps" means "spring" in English. Click here to read more.
Schimenti Announces Promotion
Schimenti Construction Company (New York, NY) announced the promotion of John Taberna to Director of Construction – NYC. Taberna has played a key role in shaping the company’s local trade partner relationships, compliance and oversight of project controls, and procurement and budgeting processes – while meeting the ever-changing demands of the industry. He will focus his leadership oversight on all projects in the NYC metro region. Click here to read more.
R.E. Crawford Building Out Rowan
R.E. Crawford Construction, LLC (Sarasota, FL) is building out a store for ear-piercing retailer Rowan in St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, FL. They have been issued a permit to renovate a 1,405-square-foot space.
Westwood Contractors Announces Headquarters Relocation
Westwood Contractors (Fort Worth, TX) has relocated its corporate headquarters. Westwood was at its prior location for nearly 20 years, located just east of Fort Worth’s central business district. The company benefited from the visibility and convenience of its downtown presence. In selecting its new headquarters, they sought a space that would offer many of the same advantages. The relocation supports the company’s continued expansion and need for larger, more functional space. Effective April 1, 2025, the company’s new address is 2001 Beach Street, Suite 400, Fort Worth, TX 76103. Westwood is occupying the entire fourth floor of the Chase Bank building, increasing its office space by over 60%. The new space will feature modern interior finishes and enhanced collaborative areas designed to foster teamwork and innovation. Click here to read more.
Westwood Contractors Welcomes Albert Angelopoulos as Controller
Westwood Contractors (Fort Worth, TX) is pleased to announce the addition of Albert Angelopoulos as Controller, effective March 10. In this role, Mr. Angelopoulos will oversee the company’s accounting practices and financial management, ensuring continued fiscal strength and operational efficiency. Click here to read more.
Westwood Contractors Promotes Matt McBride to Director of Project Management
In his expanded leadership role at Westwood Contractors (Fort Worth, TX), Matt McBride will oversee the company’s project management operations, driving performance consistency and process discipline across all projects. He is responsible for leading the office operations team, which includes project managers, assistant project managers, and project coordinators. His responsibilities encompass recruiting, training, and mentoring team members to ensure seamless project execution and operational excellence. Additionally, he will work closely with Westwood’s preconstruction and field operations teams to achieve project objectives related to schedule, quality, and financial performance. Click here to read more.
International Contractors Building Porsche Service Center
International Contractors Inc. (Oakbrook Terrace, IL) has a permit to build a Porsche service center and car wash in St. Johns County, FL. Illinois-based Fields Auto Group is moving forward with $7.2 million worth of projects in the World Commerce Center. The 21,000-square-foot Porsche service center sits on 5.2 acres. The detached car wash and detail center is 4,500 square feet. The developments are the second of three planned phases, following a Mercedes-Benz service center permitted Dec. 2. The third phase has not announced which luxury line it will service. Click here to read more.
S.M Wilson Awarded Two Bids for Improvement Projects
S.M. Wilson (St. Louis, MO) has been awarded two bids by Northwest R-1 school officials for the improvement projects being funded with revenue from a $28 million bond issue voters approved in April 2023. The Northwest Jefferson County, MO board voted unanimously Nov. 21 to approve another $96,047 expenditure for the Valley Middle School addition project and a $1,148,222 contract for improvements to the district’s Bus Barn. Click here to read more.
Wolverine Projects
Wolverine Building Group (Grand Rapids, MI) recently finished a Wesco gas station and convenience store in Grand Haven, MI. The gas station features 10 fuel pumps and a convenience store with a drive-thru window, packaged ice and a propane station. Customers also can online order items such as fresh food, snacks, beverages and tobacco products for delivery or pickup. Crews from Wolverine worked on the project through the summer and fall to bring it online. Click here to read more.
Wolverine recently completed construction of a new CSNIP facility that began in July 2024. CSNIP's new veterinary clinic in Walker, MI, is 12,000-square-foot, and features six wellness and treatment exam rooms, a larger reception area, expanded kennel space, a surgical suite with 10 operating tables and two dental stations, and a multi-use space for staff training and community education. Click here to read more.
Wolverine is building Michigan’s first Bo’s Bagels, a New York City-based bagel shop, in Ann Arbor. The location is set to open below the Vic Village South apartment complex. The 2,200-square-foot space is expected to have about 20 bar-style seats. Click here to read more.
Crew members from Wolverine are busy putting up the walls of the future Godwin Mercado in Wyoming, MI. The Mercado will be a year-round marketplace for local artisans, farmers and community events. The project is expected to wrap up by August, with a full launch in spring 2026. Once complete, the year-round marketplace will feature a main building with room for around 22 vendors and large garage doors that can open on warm days, plus restrooms and storage. The indoor venue also can host private parties and community events. Outside, there will be a large plaza for parking, food trucks, live entertainment, picnic tables, play areas and more. The marketplace is being built on a 4.96-acre former parking lot. Click here to read more.
Buildrite Working on GLO30 Location
Buildrite Construction (Kennesaw, GA) is working with GLO30, one of the fastest-growing skincare studios in the country, on the construction of its first location in Missouri. The studio is set to open in spring 2025. GLO30 customers receive a facial every 30 days to improve their skin health. The 1,700-square-foot facility will feature four private treatment rooms; one for the nurse, and three for estheticians. A private event space in the back is available for events. The front waiting room is a retail space with GLO30 proprietary and medical-grade products. Click here to read more.
Management Resource Systems Renovating Ann Taylor
Management Resource Systems Inc. (High Point, NC) is renovating an Ann Taylor location in the St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, FL. Renovation of the 3,990-square-foot store includes the interior of the store, a new awning, and new signage. Click here to read more.
Fortney & Weygandt Working on Multiple Projects
Fortney & Weygandt(North Olmsted, OH) recently completed an Academy Sports in Springfield, OH. They are bringing a new AutoZone out of the ground in Statesboro, GA and building a new Valvoline in Indiana, PA. The company is busy with Arby’s projects in NC, OH, and PA, and they are building a new Taco Bell in Copley Township, OH. They are also building two WoodSpring Suites hotels, in Algona, WA and Wilmington, DE.
Triad Retail Construction, Inc. Named to Cougar 100 List
Triad Retail Construction, Inc. (Pearland, TX) has been named to the University of Houston’s Cougar 100. The University, in collaboration with the UH Alumni Association, invites exceptional businesses owned and operated by Cougars (alums) to join the esteemed community of excellence known as the Cougar 100! Now celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Cougar 100 has proudly embraced over 200 companies since its inception. Businesses featured on this list are assessed based on their compound annual growth rate in sales or revenue over a three-year period, provided their gross revenues exceed $250,000 and they have been in operation for at least five years. Membership in the Cougar automatically grants access to the Cougar Business Network, a platform designed to showcase Cougar-owned enterprises and facilitate networking among business owners.
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