Construction Today - Vol 21 Issue 3 | Page 44

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The business started out doing Wisconsinbased projects and quickly grew into building in other Midwest states . Over the years , it has built convenience stores , restaurants , hotels , laundromats , movie theaters , schools , churches , industrial spaces , offices , apartments , and single-family homes . Currently , it is heavily focused on building restaurants ; primarily Culver ’ s franchise restaurant locations across the country , and remains grateful for and humbled by the continued trust and partnership .
“ Last year was huge for us !” shares President , Chris McGuire . “ We celebrated 35 years with some of our team members , 27 years working with Culver ’ s restaurant franchisees , 38 percent year-over-year team growth , and moving to a new primary office location in Dodgeville . We are currently a Registered General Contractor in 30 states . We have team members who reside in four states across the country – Wisconsin , Michigan , Florida , and Washington .”
McCON boasts 570 completed Culver ’ s projects , including 237 ground-up builds , 258 remodels , and 75 double drive-thru projects nationwide . Remodels take an average of just four and a half days with no shutdown required , while double drive-thru projects average only three days with uninterrupted business operations . The business tackles administrative hurdles efficiently , with permitting taking 60 times longer than construction . With 117 projects in the queue , McCON prioritizes relationships with clients , architects , engineers , and communities .
According to Emily , the company has been investing in its people by deciding to commit to paying higher remuneration to its team members than competitors . “ We have outstanding team members and expect a lot from them ! We also invest in our people by creating opportunities to constantly learn and grow professionally in the workplace . Finally , a majority of our team members are very experienced , which helps to provide on-thejob training for new employees to learn the nuances of our industry .”
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