August 13, 2025

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McHugh Scores Big In Sports Facility Construction

REjournals



McHugh Construction is leading the renovation of the Dobson Ice Arena in Colorado (top, credit: Populous) and preconstruction for the new 127,250-square-foot Wagner Community Center in Illinois (bottom, credit: Dewberry).


When Taylor Johnson client McHugh Construction shared updates on two sports facility projects — the renovation of the Dobson Ice Arena in Vail, Colo., and preconstruction for the new Wagner Community Center in Elmhurst, Ill. — we knew we had a winning story. Our team drafted a press release spotlighting McHugh’s deep roster of sports and recreational work, from pro arenas to community anchors, as well as design details for its two newest projects. The result? Coverage that scored big in REjournals, Bisnow Chicago, REBusinessOnline and Real Vail. 




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