McGrath Construction News

McGrath & Associates to Serve as Construction Manager For Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Lobby Addition

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

McGrath & Associates has been selected as the general contractor and construction manager for the new 7,200 square foot Lobby Addition at the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.

The new addition will continue the design updates that started with the recently opened Emergency Department. In addition to a new lobby, the new space will include gift shop, reception, admissions and waiting room areas.

The $2.2 million project is scheduled to be completed in November, 2009. Archimages is serving as the project architect.

"We are pleased to select McGrath and Archimages for this project," says Tom Keim, president of the hospital, "and look forward to working with them throughout the summer and fall."

The focus of the new construction is on a comfortable, inviting environment for patient access and care. The interior design elements provide comforting colors and give a sense of calm, beauty, and healing linking the patient care and admission areas. The hospital's existing façade will be updated with the focal point being the distinctive architecture of the new entrance.

Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit, county-owned Critical Access Hospital. It began as a 35-bed facility with 42 employees in 1969. From those modest beginnings, Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital has continued to grow as a primary care provider for the community.

McGrath & Associates, Inc. enjoys a 25-year history as an award-winning general contractor and construction management firm specializing in commercial, healthcare, institutional and pharmaceutical construction projects.

McGrath & Associates, Inc. to Serve as Construction Manager On New Montgomery Bank in Webster Groves

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Construction to be completed this fall

St. Louis, MO. -- April 14, 2009 -- Montgomery Bank has selected McGrath & Associates to serve as construction manager for the company's new 11,775 square-foot bank in Webster Groves.

The two-story brick facility, located near the intersection of Laclede Station and Watson Road, will house retail banking space on the ground floor, with office space for bank personnel on the upper floor. The building boasts a clock tower feature made of cast stone as well as shingled truss framed roof with a recessed mechanical area.

"We are pleased to partner with McGrath & Associates on our newest St. Louis facility," says Ken Witbrodt, Montgomery Bank's chief executive officer. "We look forward to serving Webster Groves and surrounding areas later this year."

Montgomery Bank, based in Sikeston, has 13 locations throughout the state, including six in St. Louis. The bank has operated for more than 100 years and has nearly $1 billion in assets.

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McGrath & Associates Builds New Life Science Lab

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New St. Louis Science Center facility boasts Hands-on Experiences

St. Louis, MO. -- November 3, 2008 -- McGrath & Associates, Inc. a St. Louis-based general contracting and construction manager, recently completed the new $1.3 million Life Science Lab at the St. Louis Science Center.

The 4,700 square-foot-lab boasts several workbenches where visitors can conduct experiments using scientific tools. The majority of funding for the project came from a federal grant. The lab is the first major new exhibit since the James S. McDonnell Planetarium underwent an overhaul in 2001.

"Our new Life Science Lab launches a new approach to engaging, fun, hands-on learning for children and families," said Science Center President & CEO Doug King. "There is nothing static about this gallery. It is an authentic science experience that lets the individual make his or her own discoveries and grow an appreciation for life sciences that will be critical to our future."

The Life Science Lab includes an atrium entrance, activity benches, a lab classroom and a staff workroom. In the interactive atrium entrance, visitors of all ages will receive an introduction to various life science concepts and skills as well as the chance to view and use constantly changing collection items, biological specimens and science tools.

"We were thrilled to have a chance to work on such an exciting and visible project," said Kevin Story, director of Business Development & Marketing for McGrath & Associates. "This project, working within a functioning public facility, presented its own unique set of challenges. It is gratifying to see the final result, especially when you watch families as they learn and enjoy the new space."

McGrath & Associates served as the Construction Manager while HKW Architects, Inc. performed architectural duties.

The Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States, serving 1.2 million visitors annually. Recently named one of the Top 10 Science Centers for Families by Parents magazine and one of America's most visited museums by Forbes Traveler Magazine - the only museum in Missouri to be named to either list - the Saint Louis Science Center complex includes a four-story OMNIMAX Theater, the air-supported EXPLORADOME and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. Its mission is to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning. For more information about the Saint Louis Science Center and its programs, visit www.slsc.org.

McGrath & Associates Completes Phase I of Aero Charter Facility Upgrade at Spirit of St. Louis Airport

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

St. Louis, MO. -- Oct. 16, 2008 -- McGrath & Associates, Inc. a St. Louis-based general contracting and construction manager, recently completed a concrete ramp extension for Aero Charter, Inc. at Spirit of St. Louis Airport. The new expansion will allow the company to accommodate larger jets, including Gulfstream's GV, a very popular executive business jet.

The new ramp is Phase I of the project. Construction on Phase II, a new 12,000 squarefoot, two-story fixed based operation (FBO) building and a new 24,000 square-foot hangar, will begin in the spring of 2009.

"We are excited to complete Phase I of our project, and look forward to demonstrating its features to our clients," says Robert Thomas, chief executive officer of Aero Charter, Inc. "We are eager to begin work on Phase II of the project.

McGrath & Associates was the design/build contractor for the project. Archimages, Inc. served as project architect. Frontenac Engineering provided Civil Design and Surveying duties, while Bumberry Engineering served as the Structural Engineer. Commerce Bank provided financing for the project.

All four companies -- McGrath & Associates, Archimages, Frontenac Engineering and Bumberry Engineering -- will work together on Phase II of the project. Commerce Bank is also providing financing for that phase as well.

Aero Charter, Inc. is a privately held aviation charter company located at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield. In 2008, Aero Charter celebrated its 30th anniversary, became a full service FBO and obtained FAA approval for a ramp addition and construction on a second hanger. For more information, visit www.aerocharter.com.

MCGRATH & ASSOCIATES BUILDS PROCTER & GAMBLE PLANT ADDITIONS

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS (April 8, 2008) – McGrath & Associates Inc., a St. Louis-based general contractor and construction manager, recently managed construction of two additions to the Procter & Gamble plant at 169 East Grand Avenue.

The project involved two design/build additions to Procter & Gamble’s existing St. Louis plant that will increase production and delivery of the plant’s powders and liquids for products including Cascade, Mr. Clean and Febreze.

Construction on the additions, totaling 23,000 square feet, began in August 2007 and was recently completed.

McGrath & Associates’ design team for this project included Wedemeyer Cernik & Corrubia as the project architect and Zak Companies Inc. as the project engineer.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2008, McGrath & Associates is a general contractor and construction management firm specializing in commercial, health care, industrial, institutional and pharmaceutical construction projects. McGrath is a member of the St. Louis Construction OSHA Partnership and has been named Contractor of the Year four times by the American Subcontractors Association. For more information, call (314) 772-7600 or visit www.mcgrathconstruction.com.

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