McCarthy Ranch aims to deliver a high-quality product with the McCarthy Creekside Industrial Center. By Bianca Herron
McCarthy Ranch is a sixth-generation family business that got its start as a farm and ranch in the 1800s. COO Joseph McCarthy Jr. recalls that as a young child his father, Joseph McCarthy Sr., oversaw the farm and its crops, including pear trees and a dairy farm.
In the 1980s, McCarthy Sr. transitioned from a farmer to a real estate developer as the industry began to take off in the Los Gatos, Calif.-based company’s area. Over the course of the next 30 years, he would look into joint ventures and sell parts of the property to other developers and companies.
Renaming ISM Raceway is more than a sponsorship deal – it’s a technology showcase that signals a new era for the racetrack.
By Tim O’Connor
Growing up in the Northeast, Jeff Hutchins remembers what it was like when the Philadelphia Phillies left their longtime home, Veterans Stadium, in 2004 for the new Citizens Bank Park. Something was lost in the transition. Veterans Stadium was a local icon for decades, but the corporate name of the new ballpark seemed detached from the community.
Cocozza Group rebrands itself solely for restaurant and retail construction.
By Kat Zeman
As the rent continues to increase for restaurant and retail space in posh locations throughout New York City, many independent business owners find themselves in a quandary. For some, it’s too expensive to operate in certain neighborhoods.
New York-based Cocozza Group, a construction management and general contracting services company, has been helping many business owners find solutions. “There are certain prime areas where rent is so high that our clients have to get creative to get in the locations they want to be in,” says Dan Cocozza, owner and managing director.
New World Design Builders delivers a fantasy world in Hollywood and dips its toes into the Northeast residential market.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers
New World Design Builders is known for creating “Insta-worthy” environments for its clients in the hospitality industry and has begun translating that imaginative design into the high-end residential sector. “We build everything that we design,” founder and CEO Chris Kofitsas says. “We are not only the architects, but also the interior designers and general contracting company.”
Kofitsas started the New York City-based design/build firm 23 years ago. His goal was to eliminate the typical finger-pointing that plagued the construction industry, and to provide seamless integration of all aspects of design and construction. “I always thought it was unusual, even going back to when I worked in a firm in Manhattan right out of college, to have someone else build your design,” he remembers. “I realize it was the industry standard, but I just didn’t understand it and I wanted to be able to provide both seamlessly.”
Latitude Development aims to deliver its client a high-quality product with its latest project. By Bianca Herron
Founded in 2003, Latitude Development is a partnership between Principal Dave Kessler and Kevin and Darryl Donovan, the owners of Donovan Brothers Construction. The company’s goal is to develop quality, institutional-grade projects throughout the Puget Sound region.
Whether developing property held for investment or developing for third-party companies, Latitude is committed to providing a high-quality, cost-effective product. “We’ve built the company by primarily focusing on office, industrial and retail development,” Kessler says, noting that Latitude will celebrate its 15-year anniversary this year.
“It’s been a successful partnership,” he says proudly. “The relationship between Latitude Development and Donovan Brothers Construction has been mutually beneficial.”
Continental Building Company nears completion on first-of-a-kind hotel in Ohio.
by Kat Zeman
Expected to increase tourism and give the local economy a bump, a new full-service Renaissance Columbus Westerville Hotel is preparing to open its doors in Westerville, Ohio.
Developed by Continental Real Estate Companies in partnership with Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, construction on the $50 million project should be completed in spring. The 170,000-square-foot hotel, which broke ground in 2015, will be the first full-service hotel with a ballroom and conference rooms in Westerville.
“I think this hotel will bring a lot of weddings and conferences into the area,” says Jeremy Ayres, Continental Building Company (CBC) project executive. “Plus, there are a lot of businesses surrounding this hotel that are looking to use it for their meetings and conferences. They will be able to assemble large groups of people into a room.”
Snavely Group’s Quarter project is leading redevelopment efforts in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. By Jim Harris
In the past 20 years, Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood – located just west of the city’s downtown and the Cuyahoga River – has seen a great deal of positive change. One of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, Ohio City today is home to more than 9,000 residents and more than 250 businesses, including many of Cleveland’s trendiest restaurants.
Even amid the new development, however, the intersection of West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue in Ohio City remained mostly underutilized. “This was an inactive part of the neighborhood with lots of potential,” says Zoe Adams, marketing director for developer The Snavely Group.
The Snavely Group in 2014 began an effort to transform the northwest and southwest corners of the intersection. “We are performing the largest development this neighborhood has seen since its revival,” Adams says. “We are making a big change on this corner that will lead to a lot of other redevelopment.”
CSI Construction diversifies its portfolio and strengthens its presence in western states as it marks its 40th anniversary.
By Tim O’Connor
One of the best signs that a company excels at its job is when its customers want to work with it again. By that measure, Colorado’s CSI Construction is among the tops in the industry. Ninety percent of the company’s work is for repeat clients.
“We really emphasize trying to build a team relationship with the developer or clients, letting them know they are our first priority,” Senior Project Manager Gary Kiger says.
McCarthy Ranch aims to deliver a high-quality product with the McCarthy Creekside Industrial Center. 
Cocozza Group rebrands itself solely for restaurant and retail construction.
New World Design Builders delivers a fantasy world in Hollywood and dips its toes into the Northeast residential market.
Latitude Development aims to deliver its client a high-quality product with its latest project. 
Continental Building Company nears completion on first-of-a-kind hotel in Ohio. 
Snavely Group’s Quarter project is leading redevelopment efforts in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. 
CSI Construction diversifies its portfolio and strengthens its presence in western states as it marks its 40th anniversary.
