Construction
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How This Malvern-Based Construction Giant Weathered the COVID-19 Storm
From the beginning of the pandemic, Malvern-based IMC Construction put the safety of its employees first, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As a result, it’s one of the rare companies that can say not one of its employees has tested positive for the coronavirus. However, not everything went so smoothly. One of…
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Construction Management Company’s New Exton Office Offers More Space … and a Kegerator
While other companies are downsizing or even eliminating office space, Gbuild Construction Managers has recently opened a new, larger office in Exton, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The construction management company has moved into a new space that boasts tall ceilings and neutral-toned open areas. And to complement the brick exterior of…
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Decades-Long Overpass Project in Downingtown Nearing the Finish Line
The decades-long overpass project to demolish the Chestnut Street Bridge in Downingtown and build a new one is finally nearing completion, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. “This project finally received the notice to proceed in December of 2018, after 20 years of very slow progress,” said Borough Manager Stephen Sullins. “Alan Myers…
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‘A Perfect Storm’ Sparks an Explosion of Residential Development in Chester County
Despite the pandemic, Chester County continues to experience a construction boom as interest in new developments surpasses all expectations, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lochiel Farm, a townhouse development near Exton Mall, had five times more applicants than homes after potential buyers were asked to view the models last year. “They had like…
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Despite Pandemic, Upgrades to Chesterbrook Corporate Center ‘Pushing Ahead Full Steam’
Despite the pandemic, Rubenstein Partners is moving forward with its planned $50 million upgrades to the complex previously known as the Chesterbrook Corporate Center that it bought last year for $148.5 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chesterbrook, as the Philadelphia-based real estate company has now branded the complex, currently has five…
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Warfel Construction Named Engineering News-Record’s Mid-Atlantic Firm of the Year
Warfel Construction, a full-service construction company based in Lancaster County with a Greater Philadelphia office located in Paoli, has been named Engineering News-Record’s Mid-Atlantic Firm of the Year, writes Bruce Buckley for ENR. Warfel has weathered several storms in the construction industry throughout its 100-plus years in business and is now ready to take on…
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Advocacy Group Strongly Opposes Developer’s Plans for Senior Housing Project in East Vincent
At a recent hearing, East Vincent Township residents presented strong opposition to a rezoning proposal that would allow a developer to construct a senior housing project on 66 acres of farmland off Stony Run Road, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Local News. Joined together as East Vincent Advocacy Group, the residents brought in an…
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Developer Proposes 115 Townhouses Along Pottstown Pike in North Coventry
Artisan Development is proposing a new project that calls for 115 townhouses along the west side of Pottstown Pike (Route 100) in North Coventry Township, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Local News. The same developer currently has two more proposals going through the approval process within the region. Its proposed 143-unit, 55-and-older community in…
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Developer Presents New Plans for Senior Housing Project on 66 Acres of Farmland in East Vincent
Artisan Construction has presented new plans for a senior housing project in East Vincent Township, painting a rosy picture of the benefits it would bring to the area, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Local News. The developer asked the township for a zoning change to make it easier to build the 212-unit, age-restricted home…
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Toll Brothers Receives Approval to Build 500-Plus Homes in King of Prussia Area
Upper Merion recently approved the construction of more than 500 new single family and townhouse homes in the King of Prussia area, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built on seven acres, Toll Brothers’ new project at the Village at Valley Forge will be called Overlook at Town Center and will begin sales…
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Construction Equipment Company Opens West Chester Branch in Building Once Leased by Schramm
ABLE Equipment Rental, Inc. – a supplier of construction equipment rentals, sales, service, and parts that is based in Deer Park, N.Y. – has opened a location in West Chester. Expanding its presence in the Philadelphia market, ABLE is combining its Norristown and Honey Brook facilities into its new 40,000-square-foot branch. Located on three acres…
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After Pandemic-Driven Work Stoppage, Exton-Based Built Strong Making Up for Lost Time
After having to stop all work due to the pandemic, Aaron Warchal, co-owner of Exton-based Built Strong Realty & Construction, is happy to be back at work and making up for the lost time, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. Before March, Warchal’s company was working for months on a renovation project in…
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County Commissioners Approve $1.77 Million for Affordable Housing in West Chester, Kennett Square
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have approved two contracts that award more than $1.7 million in funds to support two affordable housing projects in Chester County. The two developments are the Melton Center Apartments in West Chester and Red Clay Manor in Kennett Square. “As one of the wealthiest counties…
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New Apartment Complex Coming to ‘Sleepy, Skipped Over’ Stretch of Lancaster Avenue in Malvern
Demonstrating confidence in the suburban multifamily market, GMH Capital Partners recently broke ground on a new, 225-unit project in Malvern, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Newtown Square-based developer is working on The Pendleton at Malvern in partnership with AWE Capital Management. The new building at 554 Lancaster Avenue will primarily be…
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Warfel Construction Receives National Award for Stream Restoration Project
The Associated Builders and Contractors, a national trade association, has honored Warfel Construction’s work on the Rydal Park Stream Restoration project in Jenkintown with an Excellence in Construction (EIC) Pyramid Award. The EIC Awards program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality merit shop construction projects.…
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Warfel Construction Named MidAtlantic Contractor of the Year by Industry’s Authoritative Publication
Warfel Construction Company, which has an office in Paoli that serves clients and a robust base of contractors and suppliers in Greater Philadelphia, has been selected by Engineering News-Record as its MidAtlantic Contractor of the Year. Widely recognized as the bible of the construction industry, ENR identifies contractors across the country that are establishing best…
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Although ‘Still in a Capital-Preserving Mode,’ Malvern’s IMC Construction Rehires Some Employees
Since Gov. Tom Wolf cleared all construction projects to restart on May 1, Malvern-based IMC Construction has continued its non-essential work and rehired some of its furloughed employees, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Throughout the pandemic, the company has continued work on essential projects. These include ones involving the healthcare sector at…
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This Engineer Plays a Key Role in Making Warfel a Leader in the Construction Management Industry
The National Society of Professional Engineers founded National Engineers Week in 1951 in conjunction with George Washington’s birthday. Washington was considered the nation’s first engineer, particularly for his survey work. This year, National Engineers Week was celebrated in late February, and the occasion was a perfect one for Warfel Construction Company to celebrate its employees…
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