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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Keller Receives 2015 Renovation of the Year Award from Golf Inc.

This week, one of our clients earned the impressive distinction of 2015 Renovation of the Year from Golf Inc!  Keller Golf Course is one of the best public courses in the country and has a rich history of hosting national tournaments.  We are fortunate to have been part of this very cool project, which rebuilt the course, clubhouse and pro shop with the mission of preserving and enhancing the course’s storied past.

Launching a New Home-Away-From-Home at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

July 9th, 2015 marked the grand opening of a project that’s near and dear to our hearts – the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, St. Paul. This warm and welcoming suite is an inclusive family amenities space and is expected to serve more than one thousand parents and family members in just its first year.

Housing a Hero in Shoreview, MN

As a designated Yellow Ribbon company, we are dedicated to supporting our nation’s troops and their families.  Consistent with this, we are excited about a new project we began this week in partnership with Housing our Heroes Minnesota.

McGough helps build a greenhouse for a South Minneapolis community!

We don’t always eat healthy here at McGough, but for many people eating healthy is just not an option financially. McGough set off this morning to help in the fight against nutritional poverty that afflicts so many in South Minneapolis.

Supporting Our Troops On and Off the Ice

McGough’s commitment to supporting our veterans and their families extends well beyond policies and procedures. As a designated Yellow Ribbon company, we seek to build strong relationships with our nation’s troops and their families through multiple levels of outreach. We are honored to support organizations such as Defending the Blue Line, who actively work to make positive impacts on the military community.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Renewal by Andersen Facility Expansion

Cottage Grove, MN – Groundbreaking on a 113,000-square-foot facility expansion for Renewal by Andersen. Along with Mayor Myron Bailey in attendance were numerous dignitaries, community members, and representatives from the Andersen Corporation.

McGough CEO & President Tom McGough Jr., presented with the NSSAR Flag Certificate

On Friday, June 12th, National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) representative John McCallum presented McGough Construction with the NSSAR Flag Certificate in recognition of commendable patriotism in the display of The Flag of the United States of America. The certificate is meant to commemorate those companies who fly The Flag of the United States of America strictly for patriotic purposes.

Topping Off Ceremony for maurices Headquarters

It was an exciting day in Duluth, MN, as maurices celebrated a major milestone in the construction of their new headquarters. Project partners, maurices representatives, and the McGough maurices project team gathered collectively to celebrate the “Topping Off” of the new structure.

Leo McGough celebrates 75 years with Bricklayer’s Union!

A rare occasion it is that a 75-year membership plaque is presented to a member of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 Minnesota/North Dakota. In fact, Leo McGough, 94, is one of only two members to reach this remarkable milestone in 2014.

McGough Teams 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 Cheers on 2015 Fargo Marathon Runners

More than 19,000 runners endured the near-freezing temperatures on Saturday, May 9th to run in the 2015 Fargo Marathon. Along the way, employees of McGough Construction continuously cheered on marathon runners as they took to the streets.

McGough Launches New Regional Office in Fargo, North Dakota

On Thursday, April 30th, 2015, McGough celebrated the official launch of a new regional office located in Fargo, North Dakota with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Friends, partners, and community dignitaries gathered for the celebration. McGough is proud to officially launch this office but even more proud that the organization has been consistently building relationships, and remarkable outcomes, in the North Dakota and the greater Fargo area for over a decade.

A Moment of Silence for National Safety Stand-Down Event

On Thursday, June 5th McGough Construction and its subcontractors gathered on their respective job sites for a moment of silence as part of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down Event, which is held to raise awareness on the leading cause of deaths on construction sites each year.

Take a Virtual Tour of UMN Health Clinics and Surgery Center

Mary Johnson, COO, Provider Practice & Ambulatory Operations, takes us on a fantastic virtual tour of the UMN Health Clinics and Surgery Center, located on the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus. McGough is pleased to be a part of such a fantastic project and we’re just excited as the UMN team for the completion and opening of the facility, slated for February, 2016. Want to see more? Check out this great video for more details about this unique facility.

Construction Boom

All across the Twin Cities metro, tower cranes dot the skyline. Kare 11, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area’s NBC affiliate, has taken note and recently asked McGough’s Chief Operating Officer, Brad Wood, for insights on the increase in construction costs over the last year. See what Brad had to say below!

Teaming up to Fight Hunger

On Tuesday, November 25th McGough partnered with 96.3 K-TWIN, Cub Foods, and CH Robinson to help Team Perk in the KARE 11 Food Fight. Even though Team Perk came in third, everyone came out a winner.

Progress on St. Agnes’ Student Activity Center

McGough has always enjoyed working on educational facilities. Knowing that our handiwork will impact students for years to come is nothing short of awe inspiring. We are honored to have been selected to build the new Student Activity Center at St. Agnes School.

The Excitement is Building at Surly

We love when our clients are just as excited as we are about construction and seeing the final product come together. Surly Co. has done it again with an awesome video highlighting the construction project on their new Destination Brewery.

A glimpse at the new McGough Blog

Welcome to the new McGough Blog, a collaborative effort of the McGough team to bring you unique stories about our company and relevant content about our industry. McGough is proud to have on its team many leading-edge thinkers who are focused on continuous improvement and developing and implementing industry best practices.