LOCAL NEWS COVERS THE LOFTS AT YORK CREEK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT!
CAM Development’s adaptive resuse of the former Dentsply manufacturing site in York, PA has been generating well-deserved attention, recently featured by both WGAL News 8 and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
The former Dentsply property, vacant since 2020, is set to be transformed into a vibrant mixed-use community featuring 81 residential units in its first phase, alongside retail, office, and makerspace. The project also includes a planned extension of the Codorus Greenway trail through the property and serves as a meaningful addition to the community’s recreational experience along the creek.
The project recently received approximately $1,500,000 million through Pennsylvania’s Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program, making it one of only seven recipients selected statewide. DCED Secretary Rick Siger personally toured the site as part of Governor Shapiro’s first-ever Housing Action Plan, which is a statewide initiative to address a projected shortage of 185,000 homes by 2035.
Construction on the first phase is anticipated to begin in Q1 2027. We look forward to that first step and are proud to be part of York’s revitalization story and look forward to sharing updates as the project progresses.
Read the WGAL News 8 article here: https://www.wgal.com/article/vacant-dentsply-site-york-city-get-new-life-housing-project/71718216
Read the DCED press release here: https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro-administration-highlights-the-need-for-critical-infrastructure-funding-during-tour-of-a-housing-project-being-constructed-in-the-city-of-york/
SUBCONTRACTOR CELEBRATION AT ARMISTEAD GARDENS
Last week, the CAM Construction team hosted a Subcontractor Appreciation Lunch at our Armistead Gardens jobsite.
Our subcontractors are the backbone of every project we deliver, and this was our opportunity to recognize their dedication, craftsmanship, and hard work that makes it all possible. None of what we do happens without the talented tradespeople and teams who show up every day and give their best.
To everyone who joined us, we would like to extend our sincere thanks. We are proud to have you on the team, and we look forward to seeing this renovation/addition project serve the Armistead Gardens community for years to come.
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
SUMMER IS COMING TO ARMISTEAD GARDENS SCHOOL
Construction is moving fast at Armistead Gardens School! 🏫⚒️
We’re excited to share the latest progress on our Renovations and Addition project, where the addition is starting to take shape:
✅ Floor finishes and final paint are underway
✅ Casework installation is in progress
✅ Façade, terracotta, and brickwork are wrapping up
✅ Courtyard flatwork is being poured
✅ The cafetorium stage is going up
✅ Basketball equipment is being installed
And coming up in the weeks ahead:
🔜 Plumbing fixtures getting underway
🔜 Final grading being prepared
🔜 Above-ceiling inspections on the horizon
It’s incredibly rewarding to see a project like this come together, and we are proud that it will serve the Armistead Gardens community for generations to come. Stay tuned for more updates as we push toward the next phase!
BUILDING CONGRESS & EXCHANGE COVERS BALTIMORE CITY DISTRICT COURTHOUSE
Last month, Building Congress & Exchange posted an article on our Baltimore City District Courthouse project. The article highlights how we transformed the 1960s office building through a truly systemic renovation.
We stripped the structure to its skeleton, replaced a deteriorating roof deck, repaired nearly 40% of the building’s structural columns, and drove more than 200 piles to support entirely new load, including courtrooms, stair towers, and a full detention facility; the structural steel work alone topped $9 million.
From there, our team transformed the space into a fully operational courthouse: eight courtrooms with 10-foot ceilings, maximum-security holding cells, advanced integrated security systems, a large conference room with a legal research library, and administration offices.
Our mechanical partner Ariosa & Company pulled off an 18-hour crane operation on a single Saturday that included over 75 pieces of equipment, 12 tractor trailers, and not a single hitch.
This project is a testament to what great teams can accomplish when the stakes are high and the challenges are real. We’re proud to have delivered a facility that will serve Baltimore’s justice system for decades to come. Please check out the article at the link below!
https://www.bcebaltimore.org/news/latest-news/legal-remedies/
CHICK WEBB RECREATION CENTER – RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Earlier this month, members of CAM Construction’s team attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Chick Webb Recreation Center.
As Construction Manager on this project, we had the privilege of breathing new life into a community landmark originally built in 1947. At over 32,000 square feet, this historic facility has been thoughtfully renovated and expanded to serve generations to come.
Here’s a glimpse at what this transformation involved:
✅ 11,500 sq ft addition housing a brand-new gym with an indoor basketball court, walking track, and multi-purpose room
✅ A renovated pool with updated locker rooms
✅ Multi-purpose rooms for games, arts, and crafts
✅ A music recording room with a soundproofed booth
✅ A spin studio and fitness center
Projects like this one remind us why we do what we do. The Chick Webb Recreation Center isn’t just a building; it’s a gathering place, a safe haven, and a source of pride for the community it serves. We’re honored to have played a role in its next chapter, and we hope the facility inspires the next community to play, grow, and pursue their passions. As always, we would like to thank our design partners GWWO Architects for their tremendous work throughout the project. Check out the video in the link below to view the ceremony.
https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/reopening-after-17-5m-renovation-chick-webb-rec-center-honors-a-baltimore-jazz-great/
MABEL H. HUBBARD COURTHOUSE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Yesterday, CAM Construction had the honor of attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Mabel H. Hubbard District Court at 500 N Calvert Street in Baltimore. This courthouse, which honors the legacy of the first African-American woman elected to serve on a Maryland bench, will provide a new and improved space for the Baltimore community to ensure that justice is accessible and served with dignity.
We are proud to have contributed to this landmark project that not only enhances the judicial infrastructure of Baltimore but also pays tribute to Judge Hubbard’s pioneering legacy. This state-of-the-art facility represents our commitment to building spaces that serve and uplift the communities we work in.
Thank you to Maryland Department of General Services, Bushey Feight Morin Architects Inc., and our subcontractors who partnered with us on this meaningful project. Here’s to creating infrastructure that honors the past while building for the future.
DENTSPLY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PRESS CONFERENCE
Last week, representatives from CAM Construction attended a press conference hosted by the State of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”). This conference was held to commemorate the issuance of the stormwater management and land development permit for a 62-lot townhouse project in York, PA for which CAM Construction will be the general contractor. CAM will be completing this infrastructure work on behalf of York Realty Partners in order to prep finished lots/pad sites for Ward Communities to construct their new homes.
You can read the the article and watch the video at their respective links below-
https://pacast.com/m?p=28655&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUDM5TmRrQ1p1ZFY2ZHljZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6CiSaY_LEc8z9THeSrddMZySYRbaSpm9miBSKGy9jZVfa7jpbnH1eK4ClsYg_aem_XY3eUIJze7NHPdebw3mqDg
TURNAROUND’S NEW SPACE AT HOWNOR OFFICE BUILDING
CAM Construction recently completed a tenant fit-out at our 1900 N Howard Street building for TurnAround, Inc. Baltimore, who also hosted a Resource Fair last week in order to connect the community to various social services in the area.
For over 45 years, TurnAround has been Baltimore’s “first place to turn” for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. As pioneers in victim services and the first organization in Maryland to launch a comprehensive anti-human trafficking program, the TurnAround team provides life-changing support for their clients.
Creating spaces where healing and hope can flourish is more than construction – it’s contributing to a crucial service in our area. We’re grateful to play a small part in supporting TurnAround’s mission to serve survivors and strengthen our community.
Thank you to the entire TurnAround team for the important work you do every day.
