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| Kate Ivanova |
CHICAGO, IL, May 12, 2021) — James McHugh
Construction Co., one of the country’s largest commercial contractors
with a concentration in multifamily work, along with its joint venture
partner Crea Construction, a minority- and
woman-owned general contracting firm, announced they have completed interior
renovations to more than 150 units at Prairie Shores, a
five-tower apartment complex in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.
Located on 20 acres at 2801-3001 S. Martin
Luther King Drive, Prairie Shores is just south of McCormick Place and west of
Lake Shore Drive and 31st Street Beach. With 1,675 total
units, Prairie Shores is one of the largest rental communities south
of the Loop.
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Sandya Dandamudi
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Developed from 1957 to 1961 and purchased in
2019 by Chicago-based firms Golub & Company and Farpoint Development, along with New
York-based Goldman Sachs, Prairie Shores is undergoing a multi-phased
renovation.
It is a
project that has perfect timing given the renewed interest in the
historic Bronzeville neighborhood,
according to McHugh Construction.
“We’re currently working on three very different
multifamily projects in Bronzeville at
various stages of development and construction, so to say this area is having a
resurgence is an understatement,” said Michael Meagher, president of
McHugh Construction.
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Michael Meagher
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“Because of new-construction projects that will
deliver over the next few years, it was very smart of Prairie Shores ownership
to get out in front by renovating its units now so they can capture the
attention of renters looking for a more modern and sophisticated living
experience.”
Within the apartments, the McHugh/Crea joint venture is overseeing the
installation of new appliances, countertops, plank flooring, plumbing, fixtures
and lighting, plus electrical system upgrades and painting. Building corridors
will also receive new finishes.
The team began staggered renovations of the
classic studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments at Prairie Shores in
the fall of 2020. With units being renovated in phases, the community could
maintain its high occupancy levels and minimize disruption for current
residents.
“Daily coordination with Prairie Shores’
property management team has been a critical piece of the renovation process as
we are working in occupied buildings,” said Kate Ivanova, vice president
of operations for McHugh Construction.
“We are
sharing loading docks, elevators and building access points for our
construction activities with tenants who are moving in and out, as well
as building services such as refuse removal.
"That’s where our years of multifamily
construction and renovations experience pays off – we know how essential it is
to maintain close communications with property managers, how to stay on
schedule during a pandemic, and most importantly, how to get work done without
disruption to the tenants’ daily lives.”
“After completing the stonework for dozens of luxury multifamily high-rises throughout downtown Chicago, we are thrilled to bring our knowledge and discerning eye to a property as significant as Prairie Shores,” said Sandya Dandamudi, president of GI Stone.
“The durable stone we’ve chosen makes the apartments looks so fresh and bright – it’s the type of stunning finish that will be beautiful for years to come.”
CONTACTS:
Paula Widholm, pwidholm@taylorjohnson.com,
(312)
267-4525
Kim
Manning, kmanning@taylorjohnson.com,
(312) 267-4527
www.mchughconstruction.com.
