McCarthy recently finalized construction on the new University of California, Merced Science and Engineering Building 2. A ribbon-cutting event commemorating its completion and a grand opening was held on Aug. 27, which was attended by employees of UC Merced, McCarthy, project architect SmithGroupJJR and visiting dignitaries. The four-story, 101,900-square-foot facility will provide UC Merced with advanced educational and research capabilities and completes the academic core around the Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Quad. S&E2 houses mechanical engineering, material science, computer science, environmental and bio-engineering studies and will include classrooms, research spaces and laboratories, faculty offices, administrative areas and a wind tunnel lab. “Our … Read more

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and Donley's have been awarded a $20-million Education Resource Center project for the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia. The team will break ground in early October 2014 on the four-story, 46,000-square-foot facility, which is being built on a tight site directly across the street from University of Virginia Medical Center. Total project cost is expected to be $24-26 million. CO-Architects with Train and Partners are designing the center to meet LEED Silver status. Construction is expected to be completed in 2016. The Donley's and McCarthy team is already at … Read more

RALEIGH, N.C. — Brasfield & Gorrie recently announced the company has been recognized as General Contractor of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors Carolinas chapter.   Presented during the organization's Carolinas Construction Conference on Aug. 8, the peer-nominated award recognizes Brasfield & Gorrie's Raleigh, North Carolina office for outstanding business practices and service to the industry. “This recognition from our construction industry peers reflects our commitment to excellence not only in building outstanding projects, but also in building relationships with local subcontractors, vendors, clients and business associates,” said Brasfield & Gorrie Regional Vice President and Division Manager Scott … Read more