Building for the Next Generation
Mitchell Technical College is close to having all of its programs on one campus with Tuesday’s groundbreaking of an ag power diesel building. The building will feature ag power and light truck labs, which means the 7,270-square-foot light truck lab building located at 115 Pepsi Street will be sold once the new building is completed.
McGough Construction wants to invest in Rapid City. In an era of remote work, the Minneapolis-based company has opened a brick and mortar storefront in the heart of downtown. But the group is also bringing a level of technology and innovation unique to West River, placing them on the cutting edge of the region's massive building boom.
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.
McGough Grows Lean Thought Leadership with Virginia Cosgriff's Rare Shingo Examiner Designation
McGough Mourns the Passing of our Good Friend, Former Colleague - Tom Maanum
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Fiddlehead Coffee to open at the Fenley Apartments
McGough names best Commercial Real Estate General Contractor by the subscribers Twin Cities Business Magazine.
South Dakota Project recognized by Engineering News-Record
McGough moves in to new headquarters.
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.
Construction Begins on The Fenley, a New 402-Unit Apartment Project at Bloomington Central Station
The team completed the project on time, even with 15 loss days due to uncooperative weather.
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, 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.
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.
McGough Headquarters Recognized as a Finance & Commerce Top Project
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.
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.
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 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 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.
The Maurices Headquarters, a recent McGough project, is being honored as one of Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects of 2016!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ST PAUL, Minn. – April 27, 2016 – Jon Holmen, of Ankeny, has been named general manager of McGough Construction’s new office in central Iowa.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
GRINNELL, Iowa -- McGough Construction announced that it has been selected to construct a $50 million humanities and social studies complex for Grinnell College.
McGough has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the StarTribune, ranking 27th on the midsize company list.
The Ordway Center Concert Hall, the newest addition to the Ordway in Saint Paul, MN, has been named “Best New Art Space” in the 2015 Best of Minnesota. The facility is designed specifically for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and is directly connected to the existing Ordway Music Theater.
McGough Construction is pleased to announce that it continues to expand its Midwestern presence with the launch of a new regional office in Fargo, North Dakota.
Concordia College recently announced its plan to renovate two science buildings as a part of their largest capital project yet. McGough Construction, named General Contractor on the project, is pleased to be a part of this dynamic project with EYP Architecture, Foss Architecture, and all of the project partners who will work to realize the vision of crafting spaces that support the changing shift in educational paradigms.
The St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development will begin a remodel and expansion of its Minnetonka, MN facility. The non-profit, whose services include early childhood education; pediatric therapies; mental health services; life-phase services; and early intervention & support, will adapt the space to include a new mental health clinic and other spaces to support their services. Pope Architects, McGough Construction, and all of the project partners are gearing up to begin construction in late april.
Construction is well under way on the new headquarters Maurices building, located in Duluth, MN. The Duluth News Tribune recently wrote about the project’s impact on the shaping the skyline, and the community, of Duluth, MN. The project is slated for completion in fall 2015.
The New York Times was present at the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s opening gala on Friday, March 6th, 2015 and wrote a rave review of the 1,100-seat new Ordway Center Concert Hall. McGough is honored to have been a part of such a dynamic project.
Healthcare Design Magazine recently published an article addressing the unique space utilization of the University of Minnesota’s new Ambulatory Care. The 330,000 square-foot healthcare facility, which is currently under construction and slated for completion in 2016, boasts a number of unique collaborative spaces that can be utilized by staff and patients alike.
Last week the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra held its first rehearsal in the new Ordway Center Concert Hall, located in Saint Paul, MN. The Star Tribune highlighted the unique features of the brand new concert hall and the strategies that have gone into making this concert hall a premier concert venue. Even with tight site constraints, rough winter weather, and unique acoustical properties, architectural firm HGA and all of the project partners have worked tirelessly with general contractor McGough Construction to ensure precision in quality and a timely opening of the concert hall.
Even the most efficient of teams can be hindered by temperatures that hit 35 below zero! This week in Duluth, MN the temperatures hit a staggering low, preventing construction crews from working their normal hours on the new Maurices Headquarters project.
McGough is eager to help Maurices escape their current cramped quarters to a spacious 11-story building, and a little cold air isn’t going to stop them. The blistering cold Minnesota winters are no stranger to McGough, whose teams have plenty of experience working in and addressing the challenges that come with the winter elements.
Twin Cities Public Television is renovating their Saint Paul, MN studio with the hopes of connecting their space with the local community.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Surly Brewing Co. has realized a long-time dream with the opening of its Destination Brewery, located in Minneapolis, MN.
Construction is well underway on the new 220,000 square-foot Maurices Headquarters, which at eleven stories will be the tallest building Duluth, MN. Even amid frigid winter weather conditions, McGough Construction and the entire project team continue to make great progress on the facility, which is slated to open in April, 2016.
The University of Minnesota Ambulatory Care Center is taking shape after more than a year of construction. The 330,000 square-foot structure, located on the U of M's East Bank, will house brand new space for clinics currently located in the Phillips Wangensteen building. Substantial completion for the project isexpectedinOctober 2015.
Construction on the new Optum campus, located in Eden Prairie, is nearing closure. The 500,000 square-foot building will be 15 stories, making it the tallest building in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Finishing touches are being completed on the project.
CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center at St. Cloud Hospital was named one of the nations top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Truven Health Analytics. The Top 50 heart hospitals were selected for having significantly higher survival rates, lower costs, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays.
St. John’s Abbey was recently highlighted in The Catholic Spirit news in relation to a new book that was published about the construction and design of this unique worship space. The project, which was completed over fifty years ago in conjunction with Marcel Breuer and Associates, was ahead of its time in terms of collaborative delivery approach, as well as modern engineering and construction methods.
The Ordway Center Concert Hall, the newest addition to the Ordway in Saint Paul, MN, is making great progress and was recently featured in MinnPost. The facility, which will be home to the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, boasts an incredible 1,097 seats and will be directly connected to the existing Ordway Music Theater.
Macalester College’s Leonard Center was ranked second nationally for the best athletic facility in 2014 among all NCAA Division II and Division III institutions. McGough was chosen as General Contractor on the 175,000 square-foot athletic center, which was completed in 2008. Congratulations to Macalester College and all of the project partners who helped achieve such an excellent project outcome!
General Contractor Becomes the First in Minnesota to Receive Yellow Ribbon Designation from Governor Mark Dayton
The Dakota Spirit Ethanol Plant project was featured in Ethanol Producer Magazine. McGough’s Director of Ag-Industrial Construction, Tim Dunnwald, said “McGough is pleased to be a part of this project as General Contractor and we look forward to continued collaboration and progress on the project.”
McGough was featured in a recent article by Finance and Commerce Magazine covering the latest in sustainable construction solutions as applied to the new Ordway Center Concert Hall.
The Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal announced the start of construction on a new $24M medical center in Olivia, MN in which McGough has been chosen as the general contractor on the project.
302-room Hotel to Open on Light Rail Line in Early 2016 ST. PAUL, MN – June 18, 2014 McGough announced today the forthcoming development of a new Hyatt Regency hotel on its Bloomington Central Station mixed-use development site. The 302-room property, to be operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, will be the next in a series of transit-oriented projects located at Bloomington Central Station, a 50-acre redevelopment site on the METRO Blue (Hiawatha) Line in Bloomington, Minnesota. The project will break ground in fall of 2014 and is expected to open in early 2016.
Construction Begins on $70 Million Public-Private Partnership Project ST. PAUL, MN – June 17, 2014 McGough Construction broke ground today on a new office tower at 425 W. Superior St. in downtown Duluth. The $70 million project is a public-private partnership between Duluth-based clothing retailer Maurices, the City of Duluth, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Regional Leader in Complex Projects Continues Expansion into Iowa Market CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – June 6, 2014 McGough Construction participated in the groundbreaking today for a new sensitive instrument facility for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory on the Iowa State University campus.
Karin McCabe receives Top Honor from the Minnesota Subcontractor’s Association MINNEAPOLIS, MN — February 24, 2014 – Karin McCabe, Diversity Outreach Coordinator at McGough Construction, has been named Construction Professional of the Year by the Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA). McCabe was honored, together with three other award recipients throughout the state, at the Association’s 14th Annual T.O.P.S Awards dinner on January 28, 2014, which recognized construction professionals that have demonstrated superior professionalism in their relations with the subcontractor and diversity communities.
St. Paul company also has offices in Rochester, St. Cloud and Phoenix CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — February 14, 2014 Fifty-eight years after it opened its initial office, a Minnesota planning, development, construction, and facilities management company is looking to expand its presence in the Midwest by establishing a regional office in Cedar Rapids.
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