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Some of the United Construction team with Governor Sandoval

Reno, NV. December 9, 2015 – United Construction celebrates the Groundbreaking of LogistiCenter 395℠ Phase II, a 1.6 million SF industrial park in North Reno.

Gov. Brian Sandoval, who appeared at the groundbreaking along with several other local dignitaries, including Reno City Councilman Oscar Delgado and Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung, also announced that the first tenant, Jarden Technical Apparel, consisting of Marmot and ExOfficio, is pre-leasing 270,000 SF of the new industrial park.

Reno, NV. June 23, 2015 – United Construction is honored to be selected as the Design-Assist Contractor for the new LifeChurch Child Development Center in South Reno. United Construction will collaborate with VanWoert Bigotti Architects throughout Design and Preconstruction to create the family friendly facility that will house classrooms, offices, playground, and a large exterior deck.

To learn more about LifeChurch and the Child Development Facility, click here and scroll down to the L3 Project.

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Reno, NV. June 22, 2015 – Three United Construction projects were recognized during the 2015 Summit Awards earlier this Spring. The Summit Awards is the premier annual event that recognizes the success of distinguished commercial agents, brokers, developers, property managers as well as commercial projects in the Northern Nevada region.

United Construction was honored to receive the Summit Award for Best Public-Private Partnership Project of 2014 for the Atlantic Aviation FBO at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Another project nominated in the Best Public-Private Partnership Project of 2014 category was Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows William N. Pennington Facility.  United Construction also received the nomination for Industrial Development of the Year for the Lake Washington Partners Distribution Facility.

(Pictured below: Top left, Atlantic Aviation FBO; Top Right, United Construction CEO Michael Russell receiving the Summit Award on behalf of the company; Bottom Left, Boys & Girls Club William N. Pennington Facility; Bottom Right, Lake Washington Partners Distribution Facility.)

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April 7, 2015 by Scott Walquist with KPS3

Construction starts on Warehouse/Distribution Facility in North Las Vegas Submarket

Cheyenne LogistiCenter

Dermody Properties has started construction on LogistiCenter℠ at Cheyenne, a 381,804 SF distribution facility on 20 acres in the Interstate 15 corridor of Las Vegas. LogistiCenter℠ at Cheyenne is located at 4025 East Cheyenne Avenue, two miles east of Interstate 15. The key West Coast markets of Los Angeles, Phoenix and Utah are all within a single-day’s drive of LogistiCenter℠ at Cheyenne, and a 17-state regional market is within a two-day drive.

“Dermody Properties has a long history of industrial development in the Las Vegas market,” said Dermody Properties CEO, Michael Dermody. “Las Vegas is the economic hub of our state and is a great platform for regional distribution.”

Construction on LogistiCenter℠ at Cheyenne is expected to be complete in October 2015. The facility will feature a 32-foot clear height, 80 trailer stalls and 248 car parking stalls.

“In today’s resurging economy, our clients are looking more and more for modern facilities in strategic markets for a good value,” said Patrick Gallagher, partner, Dermody Properties’ Southwest Region Office. “Providing this caliber of facilities, in transportation advantaged locations such as Las Vegas, has been the foundation of our company.”

LogistiCenter℠ at Cheyenne is in the North Las Vegas industrial submarket, which offers the Las Vegas Valley’s highest concentration of warehouse-distribution buildings. Interstate 15 is easily accessible from LogistiCenter℠ at Cheyenne via the Cheyenne Avenue, Craig Road and Lamb Boulevard interchanges.

Hillwood Investment Properties is the strategic financial partner on the project. The company was created in 1998 as a way to expand, develop and acquire properties outside of its flagship property, AllianceTexas in north Fort Worth. With more than 50 million square feet of development to date, Hillwood Investment Properties is committed to bringing long-term value to its customers and partners through real estate development, investments and public-private partnerships.

“We are pleased to partner with Dermody Properties on this project and others in target markets throughout the United States,” says Chris Brown, senior vice president, Hillwood Joint Ventures.

Nevada-based United Construction Company is the general contractor. Gallagher and Brendan Egan, West Region development director, managed the project for Dermody Properties.

Susan Borst, CCIM, vice president of Colliers Las Vegas, and Dan Doherty, SIOR, executive vice president of Colliers Las Vegas, are marketing the property.

Hillwood Investment Properties, a Perot company, is one of the world’s premier commercial real estate developers, investors and advisors of high-quality real estate properties that provide a significant economic impact to their region. Serving 18 markets in the U.S., Canada, Germany and Poland, the company is actively involved in development, acquisitions, construction, leasing and management of high quality, well located, flexible and functional industrial properties. For additional information, please visit www.hillwoodinvestmentproperties.com or www.hillwood.com.

United Construction Company is a national construction company established in 1978 and headquartered in Reno, Nev., with a regional office in Chicago, Ill. United Construction Company has successfully designed and built over 45 million square feet of industrial and commercial facilities and offers Design-Build, Design-Assist/CMAR, General Contracting, Construction Management, Feasibility and Due Diligence services.

McCook, IL, February 10, 2015 –  LogsitiCenter McCook is a state-of-the-art Industrial Park that features two buildings, and is located just 3 miles from the I-294 and I-55 interchange. As the Design-Builder, United Construction Midwest collaborated with the customer throughout property due diligence, design, and construction to create a flexible multi-tenant design, and maintain the nine month project schedule despite weather challenges.

Project Highlights

  • 32′ clear height
  • Flexible design can accommodate up to 6 tenants in each building
  • Optimized accessibility with a shared truck court featuring 82 trailer stalls
  • T5 lighting to 30 FC throughout
  • Zoned heat and smoke controls

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Reno, NV. January 15, 2015 – United Construction Company recently completed the new Temporary Radiation Treatment Area for the Institute of Cancer, located at Renown Regional Medical Center. The new facility houses the Varian Xi radiation therapy technology where select cancer patients will receive treatment.

The 1,395 square foot, standalone building features a lobby with waiting room area, patient changing rooms, and a treatment room. As the General Contractor, United Construction Company was responsible for all of the site improvements including foundations, utilities, parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping, and site lighting. To view additional project information and photos, click here.

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Originally designed and built in 1932, the former Reno-Main Post Office is being revitalized and transformed into a retail and business work-space, Fifty South Virginia. United Construction is honored to be the General Contractor for such a significant project; reviving an iconic historical landmark into a catalyst for business in Downtown Reno.

Click here to experience a behind the scenes look into the project. 

Downtown Reno Post Office

Here’s a sneak peak of the new Downtown Reno Starbucks that will feature an outdoor courtyard and drive-through. The project is scheduled to finish this winter; in time to enjoy your favorite holiday drink! The building is being constructed on top of the U.S. Bank three-story, underground parking garage located on the corner of East Liberty and Virginia Street.

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