CHICAGO— The University of Chicago has just awarded McShane Construction Co. the comprehensive design/build assignment for an 86,616-square-foot facility services building. The university owns the 1.85-acre site at 5225 S. Cottage Grove Ave. and will use the new structure as office and warehouse space for support operations and staff.
McShane will design the build-to-suit to meet LEED-Silver certification and install a geothermal heating and cooling system, green roof, low VOC finishes and permeable pavers. In addition, it will make electric car charging stations available within the building's parking lot.
“We are delighted to serve as design/builder for this comprehensive build-to-suit assignment for the University of Chicago,” says Jeffrey A. Raday, president of McShane. “We are confident that McShane will deliver a completed facility that meets the goals of the University and provides an exceptional environment to serve the needs of this prominent institution in the future.”
The facility will feature a 24' clear height, drive-in doors, one depressed dock and a full-building sprinkler system. The exterior will incorporate a contemporary design and have tinted precast panels accented with a light sandblasted finish. McShane will also install a decorative metal canopy at the facility's entrance and complete all sitework for the project including landscaping, sidewalks and the construction of a parking lot.
VOA Associates Inc. will provide the architectural services.
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Brian J. Rogal
Brian J. Rogal is a Chicago-based freelance writer with years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor, most notably at The Chicago Reporter, where he concentrated on housing issues. He also has written extensively on alternative energy and the payments card industry for national trade publications.
