The School District of University City hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School building located at 1500 N. 82nd Boulevard in University City, Mo., on Saturday, April 30. Funded through Proposition U, a $53.6 million bond issue passed in April 2009, the two-story, 60,000-square-foot building has 24 classrooms capable of accommodating up to 500 students, including specialized classrooms and specialty spaces that will enable students to do more exploratory work.
St. Louis
09 Mar 11
Official Grand Opening Celebrated for Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis
McCarthy has completed construction of a seven-level, 379,000-square-foot patient tower at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, Mo. The tower is the new location for Mercy Children’s Hospital. McCarthy led preconstruction services, served as construction manager and self-performed several aspects of the 44-month project, including concrete, steel and carpentry work. Supporters of Mercy Children’s Hospital gathered for a dedication ceremony marking the official grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 24.
08 Feb 11
Challenging Economy Doesn’t Dampen McCarthy’s Approach to Employee Development Earning Builder a Spot on the Training Top 125
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. one of the nation’s oldest and largest privately-held construction companies, was honored last night with a 2011 Training Magazine Top 125 Award. The award was presented during the Training 2011 Conference & Expo in San Diego, Calif., recognizing the top companies based on excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. A first-time applicant, McCarthy placed 112th on the prestigious list.
16 Nov 10
Forging Ahead in Green: McCarthy leads building industry in new program for LEED AP BD+C
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (www.mccarthy.com), one of the nation’s top green commercial builders, has announced the firm’s formal commitment to the Green Building Certification Institute’s Credentialing Maintenance Program for the firm’s 400+ LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs). Credential maintenance is the continuing education completed by LEED Professionals to maintain current knowledge of green building practices and LEED in a constantly evolving industry.
