In the face of economic uncertainty and the tightest budgets in decades, what project delivery model works best in today’s marketplace? Welcome to our latest edition of McCarthy’s Insights That Buildsm newsletter where we address this topic and more.
St. Louis
27 Aug 10
Hands and Hearts Come Together for Students at Bayless Intermediate School
McCarthy Heart Hats Volunteers Use Construction Know-How to Install Desperately-Needed Playground
As the new school year gets back in session, volunteers from local construction firm McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (www.mccarthy.com) joined with Bayless School District representatives, parents and students to celebrate the installation of a brand new playground for the students of Bayless Intermediate School in South St. Louis. Total cost for the project was approximately $30,000. The children and teachers themselves raised $7,000 over the last three years trying to obtain new playground equipment. McCarthy volunteers, through the company’s Heart Hats community outreach program, with assistance from Collins and Hermann Inc. and Metro Materials, donated approximately $25,000 and all labor necessary to complete the project.
25 Aug 10
McCarthy Softball Tournament Raises $6,500 for St. Louis Charities
14th annual event brings together local architects and engineers going to bat for St. Louis
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (www.mccarthy.com), the largest builder in St. Louis, recently hosted its 14th Annual Architect/Engineer Charity Softball Tournament. Under the McCarthy Heart Hats community outreach program, all proceeds from the event are donated to a St. Louis charity of the tournament winner’s choosing. In these challenging economic times, these dollars are more needed than ever. Since its inception, the event has generated more than $75,000 for area charities.
