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Leading Construction Executive Joins McGough Industrial Team

We continue to see record growth and client interest in McGough’s industrial expertise.  As partner interest continues to grow, McGough is dedicated in helping national clients reach their goals and so we’re excited to add executive Dan Schuette as Director of Project Development – Industrial.

Nationally Recognized Contractor Brings Capabilities to Rapid City to Support Community Expansion

LSE, McGough, Gillette Reflect on Creation of Gateway Plaza

Gillette Children’s hired LSE Architects and McGough Construction to design and build a new 500+ stall integrated parking and office structure including a welcome center, mediation space and an inclusive playground called Gateway Plaza. The firms developed a strategic, transformative building that aligns with Gillette Children’s mission and vision. Here’s the story about how the project came together.

McGough Grows Lean Thought Leadership with Virginia Cosgriff’s Rare Shingo Examiner Designation

McGough Grows Lean Thought Leadership with Virginia Cosgriff's Rare Shingo Examiner Designation

Schoenecker Center Construction Site at St. Thomas Is a ‘Living Lab’

St. Thomas engineering students and faculty tour the Schoenecker Center construction site with McGough Construction staff. (Mohsen Tahmasebi Nasab/University of St. Thomas)

For 125th anniversary, Gillette Children’s Hospital debuts new headquarters in St. Paul

Oxendale’s Market opening next year in McGough Cos.’ new apartment building in Bloomington

East Village Building Gets Makeover with New McGough Office Location

McGough Hires New Iowa General Manager, Promotes Another in North Dakota

Carbon31 Breaks Ground

McGough Mourns the Passing of Former Colleague, Friend - Tom Maanum

McGough Mourns the Passing of our Good Friend, Former Colleague - Tom Maanum

McGough Begins Construction on Soybean Plant in Casselton

Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) and Louisiana-based CGB Enterprises are starting construction on a $400 million soybean crushing plant one mile west of Casselton, N.D. The two entities named the venture, North Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC.

McGough Breaks Ground on Warren Transport HQ - Waterloo

A trucking company with roots in Waterloo dating back to 1949 will be sticking around for years to come. Warren Transport executives, with the help of Grow Cedar Valley ambassadors and Mayor Quentin Hart, broke ground on a new 36,000 square foot headquarters Thursday at 3124 Titan Trail off Ridgeway Avenue and Greyhound Drive. “It’s been a long time coming. Warren Transport’s been a part of the Cedar Valley area for 70 plus years, and we’ve outgrown our current facility,” said President Jim Schommer. “We’re now looking forward to investing in our new corporate facility.” Visit The Courier for the full story.

McGough Headquarters earns WELL Platinum Certification

Announced today, McGough earned the WELL CertifiedTM - V2 Pilot Program designation for its company headquarters located at 2737 Fairview Ave N in St. Paul. The WELL Certification is a significant achievement becoming just the second building in Minnesota to earn such an award.

McGough Supports Service Members Home and Away

The very first time Chris interviewed at McGough, he knew it was different. “I remember interviewing with Dave McLaughlin initially and we began talking about my time in the service. I was explaining some of the challenges with being enlisted and handling training while working full time and he just stopped me and said, “That’s ok, we’ll work around it.” That’s when I knew – working at McGough was just different.”

McGough Wins 2022 TEXO Distinguished Building Award

Announced last week, McGough was named a 2022 Distinguished Building Award Recipient by the TEXO Construction Association for its excellence in building the Gene and Jerry Jones Family American Cancer Society – Hope Lodge. 

Essentia Health’s Vision Northland Project Featured in Engineering News-Record

Fiddlehead Coffee to Open New Location in Twin Cities at The Fenley Apartments

Fiddlehead Coffee to open at the Fenley Apartments

How Block 9 is Set to ReEnergize Fargo’s Historic Downtown

McGough has earned a “Gold Star” for work on the Block 9 building in Fargo!

McGough Launches Sioux Falls, South Dakota Office

McGough Wins University of Minnesota Diversity Awards

McGough Headquarters Project Receives Minnesota Brownfields ReScape Award

McGough Announces the Sudden Passing of Executive Vice President Tim McGough

McGough Named Best in Business

McGough names best Commercial Real Estate General Contractor by the subscribers Twin Cities Business Magazine.

Terex Corporation Named Best Project

South Dakota Project recognized by Engineering News-Record

McGough Completes Construction on The Fenley Apartments at Bloomington Central Station

The Macalester College Theatre & Dance Building Recognized as a Top Project

Finance & Commerce Names Top Projects for 2019

McGough COVID-19 Response Plan

MCGOUGH COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION ON NEW HEADQUARTERS

McGough moves in to new headquarters.

McGough Named “Honorary Member of the Class of 2019” by Grinnell College

At the Grinnell College Baccalaureate ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2019, McGough was named an "Honorary Member of the Class of 2019" in recognition of McGough's outstanding commitment to the students of Grinnell College.

McGough Shares Expertise on Campus Utility Master Planning Projects at the Iowa APPA’s Spring Conference

McGough EVP Tim Reimann Delivers Presentation at Lean Enterprise Institute Summit in Houston, TX

McGough Breaks Ground on One of the First Opportunity Zone Projects in Minnesota

Construction Begins on The Fenley, a New 402-Unit Apartment Project at Bloomington Central Station

New Theater and Dance Building Opens at Macalester College

The team completed the project on time, even with 15 loss days due to uncooperative weather.

McGough Commences Construction on New Headquarters

Twin Cities Headquartered Builder-Developer to Transform 60-Year Old Trucking Terminal to Accommodate Growth

Grinnell College Opens New Humanities and Social Studies Center

The newly constructed portion of Grinnell College's new Humanities and Social Studies Center opened up for spring semester classes and we couldn't be more excited. Welcome back Grinnell students! We hope you're enjoying the new space!

McGough Launches Dallas Office

McGough, an ENR Top 400 builder and developer, announced today the establishment of its new South Central office in Dallas, Texas. The company's Dallas office will now serve as the primary base for its operations in the southern United States, while its seven offices throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa will continue to anchor its northern U.S. operations.

One Year Anniversary of the City of Jamestown’s Two Rivers Activity Center

It’s been one year since we completed City of Jamestown’s Jamestown Parks and Recreation’s Two Rivers Activity Center – and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome!

Minneapolis Awards Butler Square for its Energy Efficiency

Congratulations to Butler Square on being one of just six buildings to receive the 2017 Building Energy Challenge Award from the city of Minneapolis. Despite being over 111 years old, Butler Square has the lowest energy usage of any building in the challenge. 

Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative moves forward with new operations facility

At the Dec. 22 board meeting, your MLEC Board of Directors unanimously voted to move forward with the new operations facility project. MLEC will be working with Architectural Resources Inc. and McGough Construction to bring the project to fruition.  Located near the junction of Highways 169 and 18, the new site is ideally positioned to more effectively and efficiently serve MLEC’s growing member base, while still having easy access to reach the entire membership from a single location. Since its creation in 1940, MLEC has evolved into a critical infrastructure, serving more members with more offerings in a more connected world.  “Our 1960s facility was wonderful when it was built, but our growth has constrained our existing facility’s ability to serve MLEC’s diverse business needs,” said Sarah Cron, CEO of MLEC. “This new operations facility will be transformative for MLEC now and for its next 80 years.” To read the full article, visit: Message Media

McGough Launches Bismarck, N.D. Office

McGough Headquarters Recognized as a Finance & Commerce Top Project

McGough Headquarters Recognized as a Finance & Commerce Top Project

McGough Headquarters Recognized as a Top Project

McGough is proud to have our recently completed company headquarters included in Finance & Commerce’s 12th Annual Top Projects Series. 

1600 Spruce Tree Awarded LEED Gold Green Building Certification

1600 Spruce Tree, formerly Spruce Tree Centre, has been awarded LEED Gold. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained for improved environmental and human health performance.

Topping Off Ceremony at Grinnell College

McGough hosted a “topping off” ceremony on December 13th for Grinnell College’s new Humanities & Social Sciences Complex (HSSC). The HSSC project is a 207,799 sf renovation and expansion of two existing academic buildings into one unified complex that includes classrooms, offices, auditorium, and academic support offices.

Topping Off Ceremony in Watertown, SD for Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic

It was a great day in Watertown, SD, as Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrated the placement of the last steel beam on the Prairie Lakes Specialty Clinic.

The Lost Minnesota “State Fair” Arch

While you are checking out the Minnesota State Fair this year, be sure to take notice to a little piece of history that is right under your nose – or should we say above it?

University of Minnesota’s Driven to Discover Building at the State Fair

If you’re heading over to “The Great Minnesota Get-Together” be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the new University of Minnesota – Driven to Discover building located north of the Home Improvement building on the fairgrounds.

McGough’s Demolition Robot Featured in Finance & Commerce

McGough’s demolition robot (dubbed “FENRIC” by owner The 428 – named after the Norse deity of destruction) was featured in Finance & Commerce.

Groundbreaking for the St. Mary’s University of Minnesota Cascade Meadow Addition

Happy groundbreaking to the St. Mary's University of Minnesota team! This project is a 10,000-square foot addition to the existing Cascade Meadow facility in Rochester, MN.

Hubbard Radio Receives ENR Southwest Best Project of 2017 Award of Merit

Congratulations to the Hubbard Radio project team (out of our Arizona office) on receiving an ENR Southwest Best Project of 2017 Award of Merit!

1358 TONS of concrete poured by McGough’s Concrete Group

Big congratulations to McGough’s Concrete group on their pour of 670 cubic yards of concrete at the City of Fridley’s Civic Complex jobsite.

McGough Expands Staff and Work in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – McGough is pleased to announce the additions of Philip Johnson, Mike Gassert and Laura Hart to their Duluth office. Since opening the Duluth office in 2016, McGough has established a strong presence and rapidly growing portfolio of work in northern Minnesota.

McGough named 2017 Top Workplace and Best Place to Work by Star Tribune and Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

At McGough, we believe our remarkable people are the foundation of our company. As a distinct characteristic of our culture, our passion is to develop and grow each one of our employees. We are honored to be named Top Workplace and Best Place to Work by two prestigious Minnesota publications; Star Tribune and Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

McGough Hires Andy McIntosh as Vice President of Development

McGough is pleased to announce that Andy McIntosh has joined the company as Vice President of Development. In this role, McIntosh will lead a portfolio of the company’s corporate office, healthcare and mixed-use development projects, including McGough’s Master Planned site at Bloomington Central Station (Bloomington, Minn.) and office site at Blue Gentian Corporate Center (Eagan, Minn.).

Ecolab Donating Iconic Sculpture “Above, Above” to Public Art Saint Paul for Placement in Western Sculpture Park

Ecolab Inc. has reached an agreement with Public Art Saint Paul, a nonprofit that engages artists in shaping the form and experience of public spaces in the city, to donate Above, Above, the iconic Alexander Liberman sculpture that has been the centerpiece of the outdoor Osborn Plaza at the former Ecolab Corporate Center in downtown Saint Paul for nearly 45 years. Public Art Saint Paul and McGough Construction will move the sculpture to Western Sculpture Park at 387 Marion Street in Saint Paul.

Maurices Headquarters Receives Finance & Commerce’s Top Project of 2016 Award

The Maurices Headquarters, a recent McGough project, is being honored as one of Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects of 2016!

Running to Support PACER Center

A big thank you to all our McGough volunteers who helped make a difference on Saturday by “running” silent auction items at the PACER Center event. For multiple years, McGough has been a proud supporter of the PACER Center and their annual silent auction.

Supporting Our Troops at Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake

As a designated Yellow Ribbon company, we are committed to supporting our nation’s troops. Consistent with this, we are excited about a project we have been working on for the past year at Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake in St. Croix, MN.

Executive Tim Reimann to Present to YPO on Leading Lean Enterprise Transformations

Tim Reimann, McGough Construction’s Executive Vice President of Operations, to address over 65 North American Construction Industry CEO’s on leading Lean enterprise transformations.

Sharing Our Lean Journey in Chicago

Team McGough had a fantastic time last week at the annual Lean Construction Institute Congress held in Chicago, Illinois. 

Mr. Larry McGough Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from AGC of MN

After over 70 years of dedicated leadership and expertise in the construction industry, Mr. Larry McGough one of the original founders of McGough Construction, was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota.

McGough Hires Brian Durand as Senior Project and Operations Manager

DULUTH, Minn. – McGough Construction is pleased to announce that Brian Durand has joined the company as Senior Project and Operations Manager. In this role, Durand will be responsible for overseeing and assisting with all construction projects managed by the company’s Duluth office which opened in Spring of 2016.

Finding Silver Linings in Cedar Rapids Flood Mitigation Efforts

Most of the time, we get to spend our days doing really fun and rewarding work. Every once in a while, though, we need to take up a somber task.

McGough named 2016 ‘Top Workplace’ and ‘Best Place to Work’ by Star Tribune and Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

We firmly believe that our remarkable people are the foundation of McGough. As an innate part of our culture, we strive to develop and grow each and every one of our employees.

Joining forces with RSP Architects to support Hearts & Hammers

Hearts & Hammers is a Twin Cities non-profit organization that provides exterior home improvement assistance for deserving seniors and disabled homeowners so they can continue to live independently.

McGough Expands Presence in Iowa

What could be better than an office in Iowa – How about two offices in Iowa! We at McGough Construction are proud to announce the grand opening of our second, yes second, office location in the great state of Iowa.

McGough Opens Regional Office in Duluth, Minn.

DULUTH, Minn. – McGough Construction is pleased to announce that it is continuing to expand its Midwestern presence with the launch of a new regional office in Duluth, Minnesota.

McGough Receives Colman J. Barry Award for Distinguished Contributions to Religion and Society

We were so very honored to receive the 20th Colman J. Barry Award for Distinguished Contributions to Religion and Society! This accolade from St. John’s University is given annually to those who demonstrate that service to others comprises the best in human achievement.

McGough Attends Dedication Ceremony of the New Ames Laboratory Sensitive Instrument Facility

The dedication ceremony for the Ames Laboratory Sensitive Instrument Facility was held last week in Ames, Iowa. The ceremony marked the opening of the 13,300-square foot facility designed to house next-generation and current instruments, which includes electron and scanning probe microscopes.

McGough Expands to Central Iowa

ST PAUL, Minn. – April 27, 2016 – Jon Holmen, of Ankeny, has been named general manager of McGough Construction’s new office in central Iowa.

Maurices Headquarters Project Highlighted in the StarTribune

At 11-stories and 220,000-square feet, the Maurices Headquarters is the biggest downtown development in Duluth’s history. McGough Construction is pleased to have been a part of this project as a general contractor, and it has been an honor to work with the owners and project partners.

Time-Lapse Video of Demolition at Iowa State University ATRB Project

From demolition to present day, check out this time-lapse video at the Iowa State University Advanced Teaching & Research Building project!

Get an inside look at the new Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bloomington, MN!

McGough Development has officially opened its new Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis hotel at its Bloomington Central Station development site, completing the centerpiece of its transit-oriented development.

McGough Hires Scott North to Lead its National Healthcare Group

ST. PAUL, MN March 9, 2016 McGough is pleased to announce that Scott North has joined the company as Executive Vice President of its National Healthcare Group.

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center Opens at University of Minnesota

In celebration of the new lab, staff at the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) tossed fish in a pond to commemorate its opening at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus.

Time-Lapse of Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis Hotel Construction from Start to Finish

Check out this awesome construction time-lapse video of the Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis Hotel being built! Dr. Tom Von Sternberg from the neighboring HealthPartners hospital took photos of the year long construction from his office.

McGough Employees Pedal in Place for a Great Cause

This weekend, a team of McGough employees participated in the “Pedal in Place” fundraiser for Gillette Children’s Hospital.

Minnesota Concrete Council Awards Two McGough Projects at the 2015 Annual Meeting and Awards Program

Minnesota Concrete Council awarded two McGough Construction projects today at the 2015 Annual Meeting and Awards Program. The Ordway Center for Performing Arts - Concert Hall and Production Wing Expansion project received the 2015 Structural Design Merit Award, an award that recognizes cast-in-place structures which enhances the overall design of the building.

Hyatt Regency Hotel Opens at McGough’s Bloomington Central Station

SAINT PAUL, MN – Feb. 19, 2016 – McGough Development announced the opening of its new Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis hotel at its Bloomington Central Station development site, completing the centerpiece of its transit-oriented development.

Saint Agnes School Recognizes Mr. Larry McGough as the 2016 Red & White Benefit Honoree

Mr. Larry McGough, one of the original founders of McGough Construction, was recognized as the 2016 Red & White Benefit Honoree by Saint Agnes School. From giving presentations on architecture to financing scholarship programs, Mr. McGough rarely hesitated to lend a hand.

John Hintze Receives BOMA’s 2016 Engineer of the Year Award

John Hintze, a Senior Operating Engineer for McGough Facility Management, receives BOMA’s 2016 Engineer of the Year Award. This award honors a building engineer professional who demonstrates best practices in building operations, innovative development and service to BOMA Greater Minneapolis.

60th Anniversary

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge a major milestone in the history of our company.

Surly Destination Brewery Receives Structural Engineering Excellence Award from ACEC/MN

Surly Destination Brewery is in the spotlight again! Congratulations to HGA Architects and Engineers and the project team on receiving the Structural Engineer Excellence Design Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies - Minnesota.

McGough Volunteers and NAWIC Members Educate Kids on the Construction Industry

McGough Construction volunteers joined NAWIC – Minneapolis/St Paul Chapter members yesterday at Sacred Heart Catholic School to give 3rd and 4th graders a little insight on the construction industry.

Minneapolis Chamber Honors McGough

McGough Construction was honored as a Minnesota Keystone honoree! The Minnesota Keystone Program recognizes companies that donate at least 2-percent of their revenue, pre-tax, to the community – McGough donated over 5-percent this year.

McGough Breaks Ground on New Hubbard Radio Phoenix Headquarters Facility

McGough broke ground this year on a new, two-story and 28,000-square foot headquarters for Hubbard Radio in Phoenix, Arizona. This facility will be the new home for all five of Hubbard Radio Phoenix’s radio stations; 93.3 FM, 98 KUPD, KSLX 100.7 FM, NBC Sports 440 AM and 1060 AM.

MNSHARP Award for University of Minnesota – Ambulatory Care Center

Commissioner Ken Peterson of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry presented McGough Construction’s University of Minnesota – Ambulatory Care Center project team with the prominent Minnesota Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MNSHARP) award.

McGough Hires Cassie Nelson as Vice President of Human Resources

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota – McGough Construction is pleased to announce that Cassie Nelson has joined the company as Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, Cassie will oversee the company’s human capital strategy, which will include human capital development, recruitment, compensation and benefits, outreach, training and performance management.

Surly Destination Brewery Receives Finance & Commerce’s Top Project of 2014 Award

Let’s raise a glass to Surly Brewing Co.! The Surly Brewing Co. Destination Brewery, a recent McGough project, is being honored as one of Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects of 2014! The $30 million and 50,000-square-foot facility, which can accommodate up to 1,000 beer lovers, is located on the border between Minneapolis and St. Paul and has been deemed a new hot spot in the Twin Cities.

McGough Hires Tim Reimann as Executive Vice President of Lean Operations

SAINT PAUL, MN - McGough is pleased to announce that Tim Reimann has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Lean Operations. In this role, Tim will provide dedicated executive-level leadership of McGoughs Lean enterprise transformation.

Twin Cities PBS Celebrates Renovated Headquarters with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On Tuesday, September 29th, 2015, Twin Cities PBS, McGough, project partners and local dignitaries celebrated the official launch of the newly remodeled Twin Cities PBS headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Lending a Hand to Hearts & Hammers

Hearts & Hammers is a Twin Cities non-profit organization that provides exterior home improvement assistance for deserving seniors and disabled homeowners so they can continue to live independently.

Honoring Leo McGough

This week, all of McGough took pause to honor the life and contributions of Leo McGough, one of the original founders of our company, who recently passed away at the age of 94.

Breaking Ground at the College of St. Scholastica

The bustling growth in the city of Duluth, Minnesota continues! Last week, we officially broke ground on a 45,000-square-foot Health Science building for the College of St. Scholastica. The new facility will be the first-ever off-campus academic building for the college.  It will house multiple classrooms and laboratories and includes a free clinic that will serve patients with or without insurance, giving students valuable hands on supervised training.

McGough to Construct New Grinnell College Humanities and Social Studies Complex

GRINNELL, Iowa -- McGough Construction announced that it has been selected to construct a $50 million humanities and social studies complex for Grinnell College.

Taking Home Plate at the Twins Game

Throughout this year’s season, the Twins baseball club has recognized Yellow Ribbon Companies that go above and beyond in supporting service members and their families. Yesterday, at home plate, McGough Construction was recognized as one of these companies.

The Breathtaking St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral

Building and modernizing sacred spaces has been a big part of McGough’s business for more than five generations.  Sacred buildings are often large-volume spaces that have unique structural, mechanical, acoustical, and lighting requirements.