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Rycon Ranks #111 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors List
Rycon climbed 28 spots to rank #111 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors List for
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Winter Garden – Progress
Construction on the PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Winter Garden, FL is progressing! Rycon Fort Myers
Jonesboro Concrete Pour
Rycon’s Atlanta office is making exciting progress at a 30,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled self-storage facility
301 Flats Apartments and Savoy at 301 Senior Living Progress
Watch the progress unfold in Bradenton, FL at the site of 301 Flats apartments and
Rycon Ranks #55 on ENR’S Top Southeast Contractor’s List
We are proud to be recognized as #55 on Engineering News-Record's Top Southeast Contractors list
Rycon Ranks #139 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors List
Climbing 28 spots from 2022, Rycon ranks #139 on the 2023 Engineering News Record’s Top
Pittsburgh Business Times, Largest Pittsburgh-Area Contractor
For another consecutive year, Rycon is proud to announce we are one of the top
Christ the Teacher Hall at Franciscan University of Steubenville Groundbreaking
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at Franciscan University of Steubenville to commemorate the start of construction
Rycon Named 2022 ENR MidAtlantic Contractor Of The Year
We are honored to be recognized as ENR’s 2022 MidAtlantic Contractor of the Year. From
Rycon Ranked #167 on 2022 ENR Top 400 Contactors List
Jumping ahead 40 spots from last year, Rycon proudly ranks #167 on the 2022 ENR
The Park at SouthSide Works Groundbreaking Ceremony
In Pittsburgh, a groundbreaking was held for the new apartment complex dubbed The Park at
Rycon Makes the Pittsburgh Business Times Largest Pittsburgh-Area Contractors List for Another Consecutive Year.
For another consecutive year, Rycon is proud to be featured once again on the Pittsburgh
Rycon’s 33rd Anniversary
As we celebrate 33 years in business, we’d like to take a moment to thank
Magee-Womens Hospital Generator Topping Out Ceremony
A Topping Out Ceremony for the new generator addition building at Magee-Womens Hospital was held
Monopile Manufacturing Facility – Topping Out Ceremony
A topping out ceremony was held in Paulsboro, NJ at the site of the largest
Wanamaker Plaza – Toby Award
As the general contractor that renovated this historic building’s exterior, we are very excited to
Casework & Millwork Team’s Labor Day Appreciation Picnic
This is not a drill (literally)! Our Casework & Millwork employees let loose for an
ENR Mid-Atlantic Top Contractor
Rycon is proud to rank #35 on ENR’s 2021 Mid-Atlantic Top Contractors list. Published annually,
Carnegie Mellon University Fifth & Clyde Residence Hall and Hub
In Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, Rycon was the construction manager responsible for the completion of a
Nail Salon Fit-Out in Strip District Terminal
Need a makeover? Rycon wrapped up a 1,900 SF fit-out for this high-end nail spa
Progress on New Warehouses in Miami Dade, FL
The two new VF Acquisitions Multi-Tenant Warehouses totaling 128,000 sq. ft. are progressing nicely by
Rycon is Proud to Sponsor Pars for Postpartum Depression Golf Outing
Rycon proudly sponsored the fourth annual “Pars for Postpartum Depression” golf outing which will benefit
Rycon remodels a 34,900 SF eatery at Yosemite National Park
In Yosemite National Park, major improvements to the 34,000 SF Seven Tents Pavilion are complete.
Crane Lift at 75 Hopper Place
On a hazy day in Pittsburgh, PA, a crane lift occurred at the new 75
The Stacks Core/Shell Achieves LEED Silver Certification
The Stacks at 3 Crossings has achieved LEED Silver Certification on the building core and
Renovations and Additions on Pepper Pike Service Building in Pepper Pike, OH
Located 30 minutes east of Cleveland, OH, Rycon handled a new 5,600 sq. ft. addition
Fit-Out on Countyline Corporate Park Building
Work continues on Countyline Corp. Park for Flagler Global Logistics. To date, seven new warehouses
Rycon to Construct New Engineering/Technology Building at Pitt-Bradford
We are excited to be the general contractor responsible for constructing this new engineering and
An Industrial Facility in Sheffield, OH Received Upgrades
30 minutes west of Cleveland, OH, Rycon provided upgrades to an existing 243,000 sq. ft.
Successful Crane Lift at Duquesne University
As part of a two-floor MEP renovation (floors 3 and 10) to Rockwell Hall at
Multi-Floor Fit-Out on Collaborative Office Space
Rycon completed a 202,000 sq. ft. fit-out to floors 1 (partial), 4 (partial), and 5-9
Pittsburgh Business Times Features Three Rycon Projects
The Pittsburgh Business Times recognized 14 major Pittsburgh-area projects that are underway or kicking off soon. Rycon
Novum Portal Framing at AutoNation Dealership in Buford, GA.
Work on AutoNation’s Toyota Dealership in Buford, GA is progressing nicely. Last week the team
Completed Renovation of Pittsburgh Skyscraper
Over the past five years, Rycon was the construction manager performing multi-phase renovations to 26
Rycon Attends 2021 Restaurant Facility Management Association Conference
Did you know? Rycon has accumulated over $338 million in food service work, with 300+
Rycon Welcomes Summer 2021 Interns
We are excited to welcome six interns to the Rycon team this summer! #ryconnection #interns
Multinational High-Tech Office Build-Out
A complete transformation! Rycon was responsible for the demolition and build-out of this tenant’s five-floor,
Rycon Attends Blue Book Building and Construction Network Event
Partner with us! Are you a subcontractor interested in working with Rycon? Fill out the
Dan Gillespie Transitions to Director of Business Development at Philadelphia Office
Congratulations, Dan Gillespie!
Construction Complete on Everbrook Academy Day Care
Rycon provided preconstruction and construction management services for this new 16,100 sq. ft. out-of-ground day
Rycon Converts Restaurant Shell to Urgent/Family Care Facility
A health care renovation in Mentor, OH is complete! Rycon converted an existing restaurant into
Rycon’s Glasshouse Apartments Featured in Breaking Ground
See page 35 to learn about Glasshouse Apartments, which was featured in Breaking Ground magazine!
Historic Plaza in Downtown Philadelphia Receives Renovations
The exterior plaza at the main entrance of the historic Wanamaker Building in Center City
COVID-19 Testing Lab Remained Fully Operational while Undergoing Renovations from Rycon
Rycon provided construction management services for this 8,700 sq. ft. renovation of existing offices and
Rycon Completes Renovations and Casework on University of Pittsburgh Labs
As the construction manager, Rycon renovated 2,000 sq. ft. of laboratory space within Langley Hall at
For Another Consecutive Year, Rycon Makes the Pittsburgh Business Times Largest Pittsburgh-Area Contractors List
For another consecutive year, Rycon is proud to be featured once again on the Pittsburgh
Rycon Ranked #207 on 2021 ENR Top 400 Contactors List
Rycon is proud to rank #207 on the 2021 ENR Top 400 Contractors List. With
Topping Out Ceremony at Seneca Valley School District
Yesterday in Cranberry Township, PA, 20 miles North of downtown Pittsburgh, a topping out ceremony took
TriState Capital at One Oxford Centre Features Custom High-End Casework from Rycon
Rycon completed renovations at One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh for TriState Capital. The scope
OnPar Now Golf Completion
Swing on by! Rycon recently completed the fit-out of OnPar Now Golf, an indoor golfing
Starbucks Upgrades in Moon Township, PA
Refuel with a coffee break! Rycon completed a fast-track 2,000 sq. ft. renovation for repeat
Completed Remodel on an El Dorado Furniture in Miami, FL
Another remodel complete! A 135,000 sq. ft. El Dorado Furniture store in Miami, FL received
Construction Begins on Circular Weld Building
Construction by Rycon is underway at the monopile manufacturing facility at the Port of Paulsboro
National Veterinary Association Animal Hospital Renovations
Renovations at the National Veterinary Association Animal Hospital in York, PA are complete! Rycon upgraded
Rycon Attends Master Builders’ Association Young Constructors Annual Golf Outing
For the 6th year in a row, Rycon is proud to support and participate in
A Qdoba in Alpharetta, GA Receives Upgrades
Rycon recently remodeled a Qdoba Mexican Eats in Alpharetta, GA. The fast-track project included upgrade
Congratulations to Rycon’s Newest Retiree
On Friday, April 30, Rycon’s Pittsburgh office celebrated the retirement of senior vice president of
Rycon’s 32nd Anniversary
On April 27, 1989, Rycon was incorporated. Operations began with a team of three people
Our Philadelphia Office has Moved!
Effective today, Rycon’s Philadelphia office has moved. Please see our new address below.
Dollar Bank Operations Center at Liberty Commons Renovation to Commence in 2021
Over the last couple years, Rycon has been performing upgrades for repeat client Dollar Bank
Rycon Experience in Sustainability
As an ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, Rycon is familiar with successfully completing projects with
Thank You, Rycon Administrative Professionals
Rycon would like to recognize our amazing administrative professionals. Thank you for your hard work,
Storage Facility Dynamite Shoot
Check out the first of four dynamite shoots at the site of this soon-to-be 105,500
Congratulations to Rycon’s Newest Retiree
On Wednesday, March 31, Rycon’s Pittsburgh office celebrated the bittersweet retirement of chief financial officer,
Rycon’s Atlanta Office has Completed Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill
Bon Appetit - Rena’s Italian Fishery & Grill is complete! Members of Rycon enjoyed a
Rycon Awarded Three New Warehouses
Rycon was awarded the construction of two new Class A warehouses totaling over 402,000 sq.
Thank You to all the Women in Construction
In honor of Women in Construction Week, Rycon is proud to have amazing women as
Progressive American Strategic Insurance Design-Build Project Has Been Completed
Rycon’s office and CSJM Architects were the design-builders for this façade remodel and repair for
Bob Gild Transitions to Vice President of our Casework & Millwork Division
Congratulations, Bob Gild!
Rycon Completed the Sunrise of McCandless Senior Living Facility
Rycon completed this four-story expansion to the Sunrise of McCandless senior living facility in Pittsburgh,
Rycon’s Building Group Discusses Harrison County General Services Building Project Schedule
Click below to watch Rycon give an overview of the construction schedule for the Harrison
Brush High School Renovation Completion
Rycon completed major upgrades at Brush High School in Lyndhurst, OH. The 29,400 sq. ft.
South Euclid Lyndhurst School District Transportation Facility has been Completed
Rycon completed this new transportation facility for the South Euclid Lyndhurst School District. The project
Jeannette PennDot Driver’s License Center Completed by Rycon
Now open! Rycon finished this 8,600 sq. ft. PennDot Driver’s License Center in Jeannette, PA.
Rycon Awarded New Plum Municipal Center
Did you hear the news? Rycon was selected as the general contractor for the new
Ohio Department of Transportation Geauga County Full Service Maintenance Facility Progress
From a birds-eye view, check out the progress on this Ohio Department of Transportation Facility.
Birds-Eye View of this Cannabis Grow & Processing Facility
Check out the progress on this Cannabis Grow & Processing Facility by Rycon’s team. This
Work is Complete on Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Snellville, GA!
Does your vehicle need a wash? Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Snellville, GA is now
Rycon Addition and Renovation of EASRCC Building
Rycon finished an addition and renovation of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
Happy Holidays from Rycon!
Wishing our clients, colleagues, friends, and partners a safe, healthy, and happy holidays! While this
Progress on Storage Facility in College Park, Georgia
Rycon is making progress on this new two-story 66,000 sq. ft. storage facility in College
Rycon Completes a New Building for PITT OHIO
Check out these amazing views of the PITT OHIO Terminal in Parma, OH! The new,
Renovations Complete on the Historic Carnegie Library of Homestead!
Check out the new and improved Carnegie Library of Homestead! Rycon completed a 20,000 sq.
Former Retail Location Transformed into Outpatient Surgery Center
Rycon converted this former retail location into a new 38,000 sq. ft. outpatient surgery center
Matt Pentz Transitions to Vice President of Philadelphia Office
Congratulations Matt Pentz (New Philly VP)
New AC Hotel in Canonsburg, PA, Constructed by Rycon
Plan your stay at this brand new AC Hotel constructed by Rycon in Canonsburg, PA.
Rycon Completes Raising Cane’s at Fort Bliss Army Base
Rycon completed their second Raising Cane’s within the past year for ELPX. This, 3,200 sq.
Pittsburgh Business Times Features Rycon as a Fastest-Growing Private Company
For the fourth consecutive year, Rycon is proud to be named once again on the
Topping Out Ceremony at 75 Hopper Place
A topping out ceremony was held yesterday for 75 Hopper Place, a new class A
Rycon receives COVID-19 Direct Relief Award
Rycon received the COVID-19 Direct Relief Award at the 2020 Green Building Alliance Emerald Evening
Flashback to the Completion of the PITT OHIO Terminal in 2018
Flashback Friday! Rycon completed this new $21M trucking terminal for PITT OHIO back in 2018.
Self-Driving Start-Up Company Expanding in Riverfront West Building
A self-driving start-up company is expanding in Riverfront West within Pittsburgh’s Strip District! Rycon’s Special
University of Pittsburgh Hillman Library Updated by Rycon
Nose in a book? Not for long – check out the updates at the University
Congratulations to Rycon’s Newest Retirees
Rycon’s Pittsburgh office celebrated the retirement of Kim Griffin (office manager), Doug Gawronski (senior project
Friary for the Capuchin Franciscan Friars Completed in Lawrenceville
Rycon completed this new 56,000 sq. ft. friary for the Capuchin Franciscan Friars in Pittsburgh,
Rycon’s Mike Penrod, VP of Risk Management and Labor Operations, Spoke at NAIOP Pittsburgh’s June Chapter Meeting
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dJHVzhB #naiop #riskmanagement #covid
The 90 at the University of Kentucky Achieves LEED Certification from the USGBC
The 90 at the University of Kentucky achieved LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building
Rycon Soars to #176 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractor List
Rycon soars 39 spots to #176 on the 2020 ENR Top 400 Contractors list!
The New Christian Brothers Automotive has Wrapped Up in Canton, GA
Fasten your seat belts - Rycon wrapped up a new $1.2 million, 5,100 sq. ft.
High-End Store Fixtures Being Produced by Rycon’s Casework & Millwork Division
Did you know Rycon’s Casework & Millwork Division can produce an array of high-end store
Rycon is Back to Work Since COVID-19 Pandemic has Started
As of today, May 1st, we are eager to safely resume construction projects in the
Rycon Celebrates 31 Years
Today we celebrate 31 years! Since 1989, we’ve reached many milestones from opening four regional
Thank You, Rycon Administrative Professionals
Rycon would like to recognize our remarkable administrative professionals – a HUGE thank you for
Rycon Hosts Collection Drive for Local Animal Shelter
In March 2020, the Pittsburgh office dropped of three carloads of donations to a local
Rycon Welcomes the Opportunity to Serve You and Your Business
We welcome the opportunity to serve you and your business. #cncmachine #casework #millwork #buildingrelationships
April 9th Heather Saxon, Rycon’s HR Manager, Discusses COVID-19’s Impact in Western PA
Tune in this Thurs, 4/9 to hear from a panel, including Rycon’s HR Manager, Heather
Rycon is Here to Assist and Contribute in Every Capacity to Eradicate this Pandemic
We are here to assist and ready to contribute in every capacity to eradicate this
Rycon is Playing their Part to Contain COVID-19 Pandemic
As the health crisis the world is facing today extends into the communities we live
Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
As the health crisis the world is facing today extends into the communities we live
Thank You, Healthcare Professionals
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rycon’s Pittsburgh office and our family of employee-owners
Rycon Exhibited at RFMA 2020 in Denver
Stop by booth 422! From March 8-10, Rycon is participating in the 2020 Restaurant Facility
Thank You to all the Women in Construction
In honor of Women in Construction Week (March 1-7, 2020), Rycon would like to recognize
The Bridge on Forbes Gets Recognition at the MBA Building Excellence Awards
Tonight’s the night! Rycon’s project, The Bridge on Forbes, was selected as a Master Builders’
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream was Renovated in Lawrenceville
Hear the scoop? Mille’s Homemade Ice Cream’s new location in Lawrenceville, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh,
Marine Corps Base Former Eatery was Converted into a Hibachi-San Japanese Kitchen by Rycon
Located on an active duty Marine Corps Base in Camp LeJeune, NC, Rycon converted a
Raising Cane at Norfolk Naval Station Completed by Rycon
Open for Business! Rycon completed work on a Raising Cane's location at the Norfolk Naval
Santa Ana de Mancero Service Project
Emily Eichner, Assistant Project Manager at Rycon, recently led a team of eight professionals (engineers
Rycon’s Casework & Millwork Division Becomes a Certified Member of AWI’s Quality Certification Program
Congrats to Rycon’s Casework & Millwork Division on recently becoming a certified member of Architectural
Allegheny Health Network’s Health + Wellness Pavilion Pharmacy Renovations have been Completed
Renovation work on Allegheny Health Network’s Health + Wellness Pavilion Pharmacy in Wexford, PA, located
New Arby’s in Tarboro, NC Completed by Rycon
Coming Soon! Rycon completed construction on a new Arby’s in Tarboro, NC, located 60 miles
The Allegheny Health Network Pharmacy within West Penn Hospital Construction has been Completed
Rycon’s Building Group completed construction for Allegheny Health Network on a new, 7,800 sq. ft.
Rycon Celebrates 300 Projects Completed in 18 States in 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, Rycon celebrates the completion of over 300 projects in
Allegheny Health Network Neighborhood Hospital Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Giving the local community health care services that are second to none! A ribbon cutting
The Collection at Brandon Boulevard in Brandon, FL Completed by Rycon
Rycon completed a new, 124,000 sq. ft. retail redevelopment, The Collection at Brandon Boulevard, located
Rycon’s Pittsburgh Office Celebrated their Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest
‘Tis the season! Rycon’s Pittsburgh office took part in its annual ugly holiday sweater contest.
Chartiers Valley High School Celebrated New Addition and Renovation with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the Chartiers Valley High School addition and renovation project in
Work on the Allegheny Health Network Neighborhood Hospital in Harmar Township has Commenced
Rycon commenced work on the 24,000 sq. ft. Allegheny Health Network Neighborhood Hospital in Harmar
The Maxwell Mixed-Use Development is Underway in Alpharetta
Rycon is proud to be part of the team on this exciting project located in
Construction in Session on the New Carnegie Mellon University Fifth & Clyde Residence Hall
Construction’s in session! Rycon broke ground on the new, Carnegie Mellon University Fifth & Clyde
Rycon Donated 412 lbs of Food to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Happy Thanksgiving! Rycon’s Pittsburgh office donated 412 lbs of food to the Greater Pittsburgh Community
Congratulations to Rycon’s 20-year Employees
Congratulations to Rycon’s 20-year employees! Their loyalty, hard work, and dedication has truly been a
Work on a Pittsburgh-Area Hospital Pathology Lab has been Finished
Rycon completed work on a Pittsburgh-area hospital pathology lab during the night shift to minimize
Renovations on Carnegie Mellon Hamerschlag Hall Maker Wing have Concluded
Going for the Gold! Carnegie Mellon University’s Hamerschlag Hall Maker Wing achieved LEED Gold certification
Allegheny Health Network Neighborhood Hospital Celebrates Completed Addition with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Hear the news? A ribbon cutting ceremony took place to celebrate the new 120,000 sq.
Rycon’s Casework & Millwork Division is a Member of the AWI Quality Certification Program (QCP)
Rycon’s Casework & Millwork Division recently became a member of the Architectural Woodwork Institute’s Quality
Work on Dentistry For Kids has been Finished in Monroeville, PA
All smiles! Rycon completed work on a new Dentistry For Kids office located in Monroeville,
Tenant Work Inside Liberty Center has been Concluded by Rycon
Popping up in downtown Pittsburgh! Rycon completed tenant work inside Liberty Center. The new space
Rycon’s First Annual Halloween Costume Contest
Rycon’s Pittsburgh office is having a "gourd" time on Halloween! The first annual costume contest
Construction in Session on the New Beacon Logistics Park in Hialeah, FL
Rycon is hard at work on a 147,000 sq. ft. building space located in the
Fit-Out for Voci Technologies, Inc. in 3 Crossings Development has been Finished
Voci Technologies, Inc. joins 3 Crossings Development! Another great office fit-out completed by Rycon’s Special
Glasshouse Apartments Part of Pittsburgh’s Boom in Downtown Living
The new 319-unit luxury Glasshouse apartments built by Rycon was featured on WTAE as part
The 21st Annual Panda Cares Charity Golf Invitational in Carlsbad, CA Raised Over $3 Million Donation
Rycon was a proud sponsor and participant of the 21st Annual Panda Cares Charity Golf
New Air Handler Unit Installed in Downtown Pittsburgh Building
Going up on a Tuesday! Rycon and Allegheny Crane teamed up to install a new
Two of Rycon’s Projects Took Home a Win at the 2019 Annual AIA Design Pittsburgh Awards Ceremony
Last week at the annual AIA Design Pittsburgh Awards ceremony, two of Rycon's projects took
PREIT and CREATE Architecture Planning & Design Partner with Rycon on the Redevelopment of a Former Macy’s
New anchor tenants open for business! We are honored to have partnered again with PREIT
Pressley Ridge School Celebrates Completion of the Redesign with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The anticipation is over! Last week, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place to celebrate the
Grand Opening for the New Dave & Buster’s in McDonough, GA
Game On! Rycon celebrated the grand opening of a new Dave & Buster’s in McDonough,
Fit-Out for the The Highlands Starbucks in Tridelphia, WV has been Finished
Coffee, Set, Go! Rycon completed this successful fit-out.
Rycon is One of ENR’s Top 100 Green Contractors in the Country
Rycon is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year, we’ve ranked on ENR’s
Rycon Ranked #30 on ENR’s Top Mid-Atlantic Contractors List
Rycon was recently ranked #30 out of #70 in ENR’s 2019 Mid-Atlantic Top Contractors list.
Cleveland’s Playhouse Square District Welcomes Rycon’s Cleveland Office
After five years of exponential growth, Rycon’s Cleveland Office has relocated to a larger office
Celebration for the Start of the Administration Building Addition & Renovation for Owner Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
In Robinson Twp, 10 miles NW of downtown Pittsburgh, the project team celebrated the start
The Stacks in Pittsburgh’s Strip District is Underway by Rycon
Explore "The Stacks" project that's underway by Rycon in Pittsburgh's Strip District neighborhood for Oxford
Rycon Advances to #215 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors List
Moving on up! Rycon jumps 11 spots to #215 on the 2019 ENR Top 400
Former Sears to be Redeveloped in the Mall of New Hampshire
Rycon is excited to partner once again with Seritage Growth Properties on their redevelopment efforts