McShane to Construct Final Phase of Senior Living Community in Northbrook, Illinois

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — McShane Construction Co. has been selected to construct the final phase of The Lodge of Northbrook, a senior living community in Northbrook, about 25 miles northwest of Chicago. Essex Communities is the developer of the property, located at 2244 Founders Drive. The final phase of construction will include 60 independent living apartments and eight assisted living units. A total of 96 units were constructed in the first three phases. The new addition will be constructed on the north end of the property and will complement the existing building utilizing the same masonry. The 150,000-square-foot Phase IV will incorporate amenities such as an expanded fitness center and new dining room, commercial kitchen and salon. Omaha-based Avant Architects is providing the architectural services for this phase, which is scheduled for completion at the end of May 2018.