THE LOFTS AT STEHLI MILL – NOVOGRADAC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
CAM Construction is proud to share that The Lofts at Stehli Mill has been recognized by Novogradac with the Historic Rehabilitation award for Residential Development that Overcame Significant Obstacles!
This award is significant to our team because it honors not just the finished product, but everything it took to get there.
Originally built in 1897 and home to more than 2,000 female textile workers, the Stehli Mill complex sat abandoned for four decades. Today, we’re proud that this historic Lancaster, PA landmark has been transformed into 165 loft-style apartments, including a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes, while preserving the character that makes it irreplaceable.
Getting here wasn’t easy. A few of the obstacles our team navigated:
🔨 Century-old wood floors that had to be hand-scraped and sanded to remove generations of oils and coatings
🪟 More than 1,300 historically accurate replacement windows meeting National Park Service standards, including 400 factory window units weighing 500 pounds each
🏗️ Heavy-timber beams and tongue-and-groove decking requiring replacement due to significant rot and warping
🌧️ Complex underground stormwater facilities built around challenging low bedrock
The result? Restored wood flooring, brush-blasted exposed brick and beams, and modern wellness and lifestyle amenities, including a 2,500 sq. ft. fitness center and a 2,000 sq. ft. clubhouse that shifts from a daytime work-from-home lounge to an evening entertainment space.
None of this would have been possible without the state and federal Historic Tax Credit programs that provided the necessary funding to see this project through to completion. A huge thank you to Novogradac for this recognition, as well as our design partners Hammel Associates Architects, the civil engineering team at RETTEW, and every tradesperson and team member who helped bring Stehli Mill back to life. 👏
Check out the link below to read Novogradac’s write-ups on the award winners.
https://www.novoco.com/periodicals/articles/historic-rehabilitation-award-winners-illustrate-range-of-impacts-challenges
CAM WINS MARYLAND ‘PROJECT OF THE YEAR’ AT ST. JOE’S
Throughout our long-standing history as a construction management firm in this region, CAM Construction has been honored to see several of our projects recognized at ABC Baltimore’s “Excellence in Construction” Awards ceremony. In this unique moment for CAM, we are thrilled to announce that in addition to winning a Diamond Excellence Award for 2024, our Renovation & Addition to St. Joseph Parish was selected as the #1 “Project of the Year” for the entire state of Maryland.
Although this highly technical, fast-tracked project encountered numerous unforeseen issues in its early stages, CAM coordinated closely with the owner, JRS Architects, and stakeholders to ensure a timely and cost-effective completion. From the stunning dome and coffered ceiling system to the radiused cornice and resonant pipe organ, to the existing stained-glass windows that are now highlighted by the new lighting and color palette of the church, we cannot overstate how pleased we are with the results of all the hard work that went into transforming the church.
The acknowledgement that the St. Joseph Project has received from the ABC Greater Baltimore Chapter presents an incredible opportunity for national recognition. As we look to submit the 2024 EIC National Awards application for St. Joseph, we are reminded that truly incredible work can come from a small team of caring, dedicated individuals. CAM Construction would like to give special thanks to John Srygley, David Gardner, Doug Johnson, and Monsignor Rick Hilgartner for their selfless guidance, leadership, and vision that helped us to enhance the capacity in which the Parish can provide its services as a beacon of Faith, Worship, and Witness for the community. We will continue to strive for this level of quality in all that we do, and we are grateful to St. Joseph Parish for giving CAM the opportunity to create a truly awe-inspiring space.
NAIOP ARTICLE ON CHESAPEAKE OFFICE RENOVATION
Last month, NAIOP posted an article on our two-floor renovation of the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Company. We are proud to have our award-winning project featured on NAIOP’s website, and you can check out the article at the link below-
https://www.naiopmd.org/news/award-winning-office-meets-the-needs-of-hybrid-work-culture/
OLD FRIEND, NEW LOOK: Chesapeake Employers Insurance HQ
CAM is proud to have had the opportunity to work as a repeat client for Chesapeake Employer’s Insurance Company on their corporate headquarters renovation projects. This task, which fundamentally began as a major fire and water damage restoration effort, transitioned into an opportunity to retrofit two floors of their facility to meet the demands of post-Covid office culture. The heart of this project involved the construction of a new central break area, which functions as a community gathering space with a variety of seating configurations, food service offerings, and culinary equipment. Architecturally, the goal was to transform the affected floors into a visually distinctive environment full of glass and metallic finishes, with a variety of technology-rich huddle rooms, hot desking areas, etc. An acoustical cloud ceiling system with exposed structure was one of the key design choices JMT Architecture made to accentuate the furniture and glazed ceramic backsplash below, ushering Chesapeake into a sleek new era of office style.
Critically, CAM was able to conduct work on floors 2-3 while maintaining a continuous working environment for staff on the floors above and below. Communication was key in ensuring that life safety and security systems remained functional during this time, as both staff and workers needed access to the facility at various hours of the day. CAM was also able to save the owner tens of thousands of dollars by salvaging extensive ceiling grid sections, and by re-installing nearly all of the prior doors, frames, and hardware that had been removed and stored on-site during the demolition phase.
TAKE A TOUR: Behind-the-Scenes Drone Footage of Montebello EMS
MUST SEE: Drone Fly-Through Video of Highlandtown EMS
It’s our pleasure to share this great drone fly-through video, produced by 21st Century Schools, showcasing the $22 million Highlandtown Project! Lots of natural light, beautiful ceiling details, and a seamless transition from the historic facility into the newly constructed Middle School wing (both inside & out). The school boasts new science labs, art studios, music room, and a makerspace/tech lab. Outdoor spaces include an all-new playground and recreational soccer field, fulfilling a long-held vision of the community that emerged as a priority during early planning meetings! Shoutout to John Srygley on another sharp design.
Scenes from the Ribbon Cutting at Montebello Elementary/Middle
A buzz of excitement was in the air as CAM wrapped up 2022 by hosting two major ribbon cutting ceremonies IN ONE WEEK, showcasing our recently completed 21st Century Schools Projects: Highlandtown Elementary/Middle and Montebello Elementary/Middle! We were overjoyed to have the chance to unveil these beautiful new facilities to the throngs of students and parents, eager to explore their new classrooms, libraries, dining halls, and collaborative learning spaces. Special thanks to leaders like Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, Mayor Brandon Scott, Council President Nick Mosby, Principal Denise Ashley, Principal Troy Mitchell, and other city advocates who were instrumental in getting these plans approved, who came out to celebrate the momentous occasions and tour the final product.
What better feeling than to give over 1,400 young students the gift of a brand new school for Christmas! Certainly much more work to be done, but together we can change the lives of Marylanders for the better, one building at a time.
Scenes from the Grand Opening of Highlandtown Elementary/Middle
CAM Turns 60!
CAM celebrated our 60th anniversary at our annual Holiday luncheon, held with some of our office staff this afternoon at BCC Roland Park. Our firm was founded in Baltimore, Maryland on August 8, 1962, by Angelo F. Munafo, and has continuously operated as one of the cornerstones of the local construction industry to this day. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from all of your friends at CAM!
