May 26, 2022 – It was five years ago at a Preservation Maryland event when the historic Dielman Inn at Main and High Streets in New Windsor caught the eye of Lewis Contractors.  Restoration and preservation of the landmark building, noted as one of the association’s “Six to Fix” endangered historic structures, represented exactly the…

Work is progressing nicely on the new hard rock quarry crusher plant at the York Building Products Belvedere facility in North East, MD. Thanks to our hard-working teams for putting in long hours to make this happen!

On May 19, 2022 in an official ceremony, the Carroll County Commissioners celebrated the 2022 Award of Construction Excellence recently given to Lewis Contractors for their work in transforming the previously un-used lower level of the Westminster Library into Exploration Commons – a landmark change to libraries as they are usually known. Read more here.

Lewis Contractors continues progress on the Upperco Volunteer Fire Company project. Stonework is being laid on the east wall.

York Building Products recently donated ¾” stone for a new outdoor classroom area for Bay View Elementary in North East, MD. The school needed to fill a 17′ x 24′ area with about 6 inches of our stone.We also donated some larger cobbles that the students could paint to help decorate the area. The kids…

Be sure to stop by Cabana 26 on May 21-23 to meet with representatives of Apple Retail Properties, Lewis Contractors, Stewart & Tate Construction and Stewart Properties!

On May 13, 2022, Global Café held a grand opening of its second location at Apple Retail Properties’ Village Green Shopping Center at 2300 East Market Street, York. Global Café is a fusion fast casual establishment known for its delicious chicken, fish, rice and veggie platters. Check out their menu and be sure to stop…

Construction at Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, Inc in Mercersburg, PA, is progressing very well. Many of the buildings are now under roof.

As you can see, our teams are working hard to make this quarry come to life later this summer. Stay tuned here, and we’ll keep you posted with more updates!

Jacques Kelly, long time Baltimore Sun reporter known for his extensive knowledge of all things Baltimore, visited the site of the Cylburn Arboretum Nature Education Center project just getting started by Lewis Contractors. A groundbreaking ceremony attended by Mayor Brandon Scott and other dignitaries was held last week to celebrate this transformative project, which will…

Apple Retail Properties’ Shops at Rutland Place in Hanover County, VA, is proud to welcome a “delicious” new tenant in Suite 200. Click on the link below to learn more!

The new hard rock quarry – Principio Quarry – at our Belvedere location in Port Deposit, MD, has been progressing rapidly towards their goal of mining the hard rock. Top soil has been removed and the rock below is now able to be accessed. Keep an eye out as we announce final availability later this…

Ground was broken today for one of Lewis Contractors’ newest historic renovation and addition projects. The historic Cylburn Carriage House is once again coming to life—this time as the new Cylburn Arboretum Nature Education Center. Long known for its historic renovation/restoration work, Lewis is proud to have been selected for this timely and important enhancement…

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, YBP’s Doug Sheaffer (ret.) and Rick Miller attended the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology “Masonry Career Fair,” participating in a Craft Advisory Meeting. Post-meeting, they were able to spend time with both the freshman and sophomore classes. They had a great time getting to know the students, answering questions, and…

For more than seven years in a row, York Building Products has won Platinum awards for safety (the highest level, zero recordable injuries) from the Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association, positioning us as one of the most-winning block producers in the state. Vice President Greg McElwee (pictured), received the awards at the annual banquet on March…

The new hard rock quarry at York Building Products’ Belvedere plant in Port Deposit, MD, is undergoing a major transformation. Top soil has been removed and the rock below is now visible. We plan to begin mining later this fall!

MSHA (Mine Safety & Health Administration) recently held a full plant inspection at our Cecil sand & gravel facility in Port Deposit, MD. They found “zero citations” during the inspection. This is the second “zero citation” inspection within a year that this facility has accomplished. They’ve done an incredible job with lots of hard work!…

Stewart & Tate Construction is pleased to announce that it has completed the Phase 1 renovation of the former Cadillac Building in the City of York Historic District for use by Logos Academy as a senior high school instruction facility. The renovated building provides space for art and science classrooms, standard classrooms and chapel space.…

Stewart & Tate continues to make progress at the Bioenergy Devco anaerobic digestion facility project in Jessup, MD.

Stewart & Tate continues to make progress at Blue Springs Egg Farm in Mercersburg, PA.

Stewart & Tate Construction recently completed a mezzanine addition above existing offices at the headquarters of Westfalia Technologies in York, PA. The project included construction of a steel connector walkway tying the new mezzanine to the existing mezzanine located on the South side of the building and stairs connecting the new mezzanine to the ground…

Stewart & Tate’s site and building groups are making progress on a 100,000 SF warehouse at Principio Business Park in North East, MD, for Stewart Properties.

The Upperco Volunteer Fire Company project is progressing well, thanks to good weather.

Lewis Contractors was instrumental in restoring the 99 Main Street home of the Museum of Historic Annapolis as a part of our ongoing commitment to restoring historic structures throughout the city of Annapolis. In telling this history, the museum also features other Lewis restoration projects, including the ongoing work at James Brice House, the Maynard…

Lewis Contractors submitted six applications for the annual 2021 ABC Baltimore Excellence in Construction awards program and was honored by receiving awards for all six nominations – four for Excellence in construction and two awards of Merit. Projects varied in size and type, spanning new construction, occupied renovations and historic restoration. Receiving Awards of Excellence…

December 16 and 17 marked the official celebration of the completion of the Carroll County Library’s Exploration Commons project in Westminster, MD. The landmark transformation of the previously unfinished lower level of the Library celebrates the newly-completed space which features a full commercial teaching kitchen, makers’ space, 3-D printing capability and meeting rooms to benefit…

A Topping Out Ceremony was held on December 10, 2021, at the new fire station being constructed by Lewis Contractors for Upperco Volunteer Fire Company.

Stewart & Tate continues to make progress at Blue Springs Egg Farm in Mercersburg, PA

Later this evening, for the fiftieth year, Mount Vernon Place will once again become a beacon of light celebrating the holidays in Baltimore, as Baltimore’s Washington Monument is lit up in holiday splendor. Lewis Contractors has been an integral part of this celebration for six years, after completing the restoration of the historic Washington Monument…

Stewart & Tate Construction has been awarded a contract by Eastern Lift Truck Company to expand its warehouse space with a 30,000 SF addition to its facility at Grumbacher Road, York, PA. Steel was recently placed on the project.

Twelve years ago, Lewis Contractors partnered with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to construct their first Youth Development Baseball Park at the site of the former Memorial Stadium to benefit the kids and community around 33rd Street in Baltimore. It was here that Baltimore’s “Iron Man” Cal Ripken Jr. began his major league baseball career.…

Over 25,000 students in South Central Pennsylvania are registered to attend JA Inspire between November 2021 and June 2022. Stewart & Tate Construction is a proud sponsor of a booth to support educating local students on career exploration, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Please check out an image of our virtual booth below!

Stewart & Tate Construction was proud to sponsor the WITHOUT THE Y Golf Tournament on Monday, October 4, 2021, in support of the Lancaster Family YMCA and its mission to nurture our community through the pursuit of life-long growth in spirit, mind, and body.

A flyover of the latest progress at the Bioenergy Devco anaerobic digestion facility project in Jessup, MD can be seen here.

A bird’s eye view of the progress being made at Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, Inc Blue Springs Egg Farm in Mercersburg, PA, can be seen here.

At the Baltimore Building Congress and Exchange’s 82nd Annual Craftsmanship Awards ceremony on Thursday, October 14, Lewis Contractors’ new Sheppard Pratt Behavioral Health Hospital in Elkridge, MD, received five of the twenty awards for exceptional craftsmanship, a record among projects featured that evening. Awards recognize the work of Michael Beasley of Corridor Flooring Associates (flooring),…

On September 23, 2021, York Building Products hosted a Masonry Construction Seminar by the Masonry Contractors Association of Central Pennsylvania (MCACP). The event was held at our block plant in Middletown, PA. Speakers presented three masonry seminars that provided 3 AIA/CEU credits on the following topics: Overview of Concrete Masonry Manufacturing & Construction Avoiding Cracks…

Lewis Contractors is honored to have been recognized for its outstanding efforts for four projects at the 2021 Excellence in Construction celebration on September 28. Three Awards of Excellence, the highest honor given to a project, recognized Church of the Resurrection in Lutherville; Maryland School for the Blind’s Newcomer, Case and Campbell Halls renovation; and…

York Building Products and The Stewart Companies were proud to support the Perryville High School Panthers baseball team golf fundraiser on Saturday, September 11. Recently, York Building Products donated concrete blocks for the construction of a new dugout, and our recent sponsorship provided additional support for Perryville’s athletics program.

Stewart Properties is redeveloping a 74,210 SF building located at 100 Chesapeake Boulevard in Elkton, MD, for client Clene Nanomedicine. Stewart Properties’ Maintenance Division is handling interior demolition and preparation for the build-out to support Clene’s proprietary electrochemical processes, along with an increase in manufacturing capabilities. Here are some initial shots of our teams in…

Lewis Contractors is proud to announce that The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) Newcomer, Case, and Campbell Halls in Nottingham, MD, have been awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED certification is bestowed by the USGBC based on a rating system that measures a building’s environmental impact. The LEED…

Upperco Volunteer Fire Company (UVFC) will break ground at 15701 Fringer Road, Upperco, MD 21155, on July 21, 2021. This will be the new location of Station 85. This new station will continue to serve the Upperco community and surrounding areas, replacing the current station on Arcadia Avenue. The 20,000 square foot fire station will…

Stewart & Tate Construction recently completed a construction project to build the new Porsche Mechanicsburg for the Faulkner automotive dealer group. The 21,675 SF facility includes a showroom, parts department, two enclosed service reception lanes, nine service bays, a car wash, an enclosed vehicle delivery bay and a customer lounge and café. Located at 6625…

In what may be the timeliest completion of a construction project in recent history, a ribbon-cutting took place on June 17, 2021, for the newly completed Sheppard Pratt Baltimore / Washington Behavioral Health Hospital in Elkridge, MD. Lewis Contractors was honored to construct what is only the second newly-completed hospital in the state in over…

Originally constructed in 1968, St. Philip Neri Church in Linthicum was recently rededicated following extensive interior and exterior renovations – “Restoring God’s House” – completed by Lewis Contractors.  When it was built, the parishioners elected to construct both the nave and its adjacent school simultaneously, which did not leave a substantive amount of funds to…

The Industrial Division of Stewart & Tate and Kinsley Construction recently constructed concrete foundations for a new asphalt plant scale and asphalt tanks at the Roosevelt Asphalt Plant of York Materials Group. Astec Industries set the equipment and conveyors.

Stewart & Tate Construction has been awarded a contract to serve as General Contractor for Herbruck Poultry Ranch, Inc. in the construction of a sustainable cage-free, egg-laying facility to be located on 335 acres in Montgomery Township, PA. The $100 million project will consist of building four production barns (final build out of the farm…

Recently, a client called on the expertise of our Industrial Services group to construct a foundation for new equipment in their industrial facility. The challenge was to construct a foundation strong enough not only to support heavy equipment, but it had to be completely solid as to not allow machine vibration to affect the outcome…

For more than six years in a row, YBP has won Platinum awards for safety (the highest level) from the Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association, positioning us as one of the most-winning block producers in the state. We are proud of the teams at all of our plants for taking safety seriously, and for working hard…

Known by locals for its customizable pizzas and extensive draft beer offerings, PBR just opened its second location in the Richmond, VA region. This new tenant at Apple Retail Properties’ Rutland Crossing property will provide dine-in, take out, and delivery to the Hanover community seven days a week. Welcome to Rutland Crossing, PBR! Read more here.

The uniquely-textured finish of Temple Stone was a great choice for a wing wall at the entrance of this elementary school in Sharpsburg, MD. Split face units were used on the façade in other areas of the building. What makes this project especially unique is the artful mixture of masonry-unit colors, scattered about the building…

Lewis Contractors’ fly-by of the belvedere at the top of the tower reveals the beauty of this Italianate Baltimore treasure. We have much work ahead of us, but are honored to be entrusted with the renovation of such an important landmark.

Lewis Contractors has completed the Phase II renovations to a portion of the third and fourth floors of the iconic St. Mary’s Seminary and University, bringing another series of newly renovated living spaces to active use. Founded in 1791, St. Mary’s Seminary is the first Catholic Seminary in the United States, from which more priests…

Kathy has primarily worked in Accounts Payable for York Building Products. She has supported York Aviation and Stewart & Tate financials for a few years as well. Given her length of time with the company, she’s worked through several accounting system changes and office locations. Kathy is very dedicated to doing her work properly, handles…

In the lower left corner of the first image, crews are placing concrete via pump truck on the bioreactor structure for wastewater treatment, as well as tying reinforcing and setting forms for future pours, with help from the cranes pictured. This structure as shown is approximately 19 feet tall, but will be 33 feet overall…

The construction on Apple Retail’s newest shopping center is progressing nicely. Located at 2232 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster, PA, tenants such as Jersey Mike’s, Supercuts, and Chipotle have already signed lease agreements. There is only one 2,191 SF space still available!

York, PA-based York Building Products announces the recent appointment of Dave Semple as President. Dave will lead York’s Aggregate and Masonry concerns and will also be responsible for the Safety and Procurement functions. He will ensure collaboration across all building products businesses. Dave comes to York Building Products with a background in Finance and Operations,…

Apple Retail Properties’ newest shopping center is well underway, with construction having started in Fall 2020.  “Lancaster Plaza East,” is a new multi-tenant facility to be completed in late 2nd quarter of 2021.  Tenants are expected to open sometime during the 3rd quarter 2021. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jersey Mike’s and Supercuts are among the initial…

Located just off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, a new reef system deployed by non-profit Ocean City Reef Foundation (OCRF) is taking shape. This reef system contains various man-made objects strategically placed on the ocean floor to create a flourishing marine habitat. York, PA-based York Building Products, a regional concrete block manufacturer, has committed…

Preservation Maryland, through its Baltimore City Historic Preservation Fund, has just recognized Roland Water Tower currently under renovation by Lewis Contractors. One of only seven projects to receive grant funding under the current grant program, this award serves to further illustrate the importance of the historic Baltimore landmark. Lewis extends our congratulations to our outstanding…

York City’s Kiwanis Lake has suffered several issues in recent years that have affected both water and park life quality. These issues were caused by increased pollutants from wildlife and upstream sources that were getting caught in the lake. The lake was no longer able to regulate itself because its floodgate and fountains had failed…

In yet another 2020 change to “business as normal,” the Baltimore Building Congress & Exchange (BCEX) has limited its annual Craftsmanship Awards to only 15, far fewer than in years before. Unlike other awards that honor the General Contractor/Construction Manager, Design Team or Trade Contractor Firm, the BCEX awards honor the actual Craftsmen who work…

Lewis Contractors has recently completed the most recent, and perhaps grandest, phase of a $105M Campus Improvement Plan for the Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) in Nottingham, MD. Lewis has served as the Construction Manager leading MSB’s six-year comprehensive 100 acre campus-wide improvement program for the school. Work was inclusive of multiple multi-phased projects…

York, PA based-Stewart & Tate Construction has commenced work on an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Jessup, MD, for Bioenergy Devco. This AD facility will transform organic waste once destined for incineration or already crowded landfills into renewable gas and a soil additive using microorganisms. There are a number of benefits of anaerobic digestion, such…

Congratulations to Julia Neideigh, the 2020 winner of the Richard D. Poole Scholarship! This $1,000 scholarship is given by Stewart & Tate in honor of Rick Poole, the founder of Poole Construction, which is now Stewart & Tate Construction’s Building Group. Julia grew up on her family’s farm and has been very active in the…

At first glance, a lobby renovation within an existing building—even a two-storied lobby—might be considered standard work for a construction manager such as Lewis Contractors. However, when that renovation is for the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) located on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University, the project takes on a whole new meaning. Several…

Lewis Contractors is honored to have been chosen as the Construction Manager to renovate the residence and support areas for St. Mary’s Seminary and University. Founded in 1791, St. Mary’s Seminary is the first Catholic Seminary in the United States, from which more priests have been ordained for service than any other seminary in the…

After serving as general contractor for renovations to two floors of classrooms and construction of four new science lab classrooms with support storage areas at York Catholic High School, Stewart & Tate Construction was contracted to renovate and repurpose two major areas in the school: the lobby and the cafeteria. The lobby was reconfigured to…

Stewart & Tate Construction recently completed construction of a 35,000 SF pre-engineered building for a truck storage and maintenance facility for Met-Ed in Reading, PA. In addition to construciton, the project also included all sitework, compaction grouting, and the expansion of two existing parking lots. The building features administrative space, a lunch room, outside storage…

Stewart & Tate Construction was awarded a contract for the construction of a new branch of Members 1st Federal Credit Union in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. The 2,626 SF building features a masonry exterior and an open lobby with glass doors and skylights.

Lewis Contractors is pleased to announce that they have been selected to construct the transformative Exploration Commons at 50 East project for Carroll County Public Library in Westminster, MD. Carroll County Public Library (CCPL) opened in 1958 with a mission to meet the lifelong education needs of county residents. Today, CCPL stands at the forefront…

Just one year after breaking ground for the new multi-story sanctuary/offices/classroom addition for Church of the Resurrection, Lewis Contractors and its on-site team of skilled trade contractors were heading to the finish line for the planned March 29th first service, which would welcome the more than 400 member congregation to worship in their long awaited…

Stewart & Tate Construction completed this 8-month new construction project at Apple Honda in York County. Located within Apple Auto Park along Route 30 in West Manchester Township, the dealership was previously located elsewhere in the auto park, and construction of this new facility required the demolotion of a Dick’s Sporting Goods store previously located…

On May 6, 2020, #GivingTuesday, Lewis Contractors was proud to have been joined by their subcontractor, Kitchens To Go, to aid in helping the students across Maryland who benefit from the unique services of their client, The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB). Lewis has worked with MSB for more than six years transforming the entire campus to…

After serving as general contractor for renovations to two floors of classrooms at York Catholic High School, Stewart & Tate Construction constructed four new science lab classrooms with support storage areas on Level 2 of the building in what had been former chapel, library and study hall spaces. The work included a new variable refrigeration…

Lewis Contractors is pleased to announce five Excellence in Construction awards from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The projects vary in size and type from large new construction to historic restoration, and were all completed amid challenging construction constraints. Lewis is exceptionally proud of these awards as the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards are largely…

Stewart & Tate Construction was selected to perform the fit-out work for 16,500 SF of space within the building located at 1891 Loucks Road, York, PA.

Riley Welding was proud to donate 1000 large gloves to the Carroll Township Police Department for their first responders during this COVID-19 pandemic. The department was out of gloves and there were long lead times for re-orders. Chief Thomas Wargo was grateful for the donation to keep his officers and EMS crews safe while responding…

The long abandoned and nearly hidden gardener’s cottage located in Clifton Park has just received some much-needed attention from Lewis Contractors.  Much like the historic gatehouse to Sheppard Pratt Hospital, also restored by Lewis Contractors, this “little gem” of a residence resembles the home described in the story of Hansel and Gretel.  Given Lewis’ history…

On Monday, the iconic steeple cross atop St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, a landmark to sailors entering the Baltimore harbor, was left dangling by the 68 mph winds that accompanied the severe thunderstorms with tornado warnings that dropped 2” of rain in the city. Fr. Josh Laws, a priest at St. Mary, had…

Upon learning that the Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center in Mount Joy, PA, was in dire need of gloves, Riley Welding & Fabrication recently donated 1000 nitrile gloves to their hospice department. We would like to thank the hospice and all caregivers for their hard work in this most difficult time.

The Stewart Companies’ Apple Automotive Group is proud to be a signature sponsor of a new community meal service in York County. With all that is happening to our community with regard to COVID-19, the Apple Automotive group was eager to work with the Altland House Hospitality Group (AHHG) to get this service off the…

Hearing Lancaster General was in dire need of N95 masks, the team at our New Holland block plant searched through our inventory, and were fortunate enough to locate 200 masks that we could donate. Thank you Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and all of the healthcare workers on the front lines battling this pandemic. You…

A longtime supporter of Stevens College of Technology, York Building Products partners with Stevens College during their annual job fair, meeting with students to explore the wealth of opportunities within the masonry business.

The impact of COVID-19 has affected business operations globally, and our hearts go out to those who have been affected by the virus. We understand the concerns of our customers, and would like to take this opportunity to share the proactive course of action all of the Stewart Companies business units are taking to protect…

January 28, 2020 – Stewart & Tate Construction is excited to partner with Logos Academy on its campus expansion project! Read more.

December 9, 2019 — York, PA based-Stewart & Tate Construction recently wrapped up an 8-month construction project at Hoffman Ford in Harrisburg. Work included the demolition of the current showroom, customer and office areas, and construction of a new showroom, (3) enclosed service reception lanes, a parts and accessories retail display area, enclosed vehicle delivery…

April 24, 2019 For over 15 years, York Building Products has been providing concrete block to the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Masonry Competition. The event, held at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center, is a hands-on competition among PA vo-tech masonry students. Other trades that compete are carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and computer sciences. This year, 13 masonry…

April 24, 2019 Lewis Contractors’ decade-long relationship with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation continues as crews broke ground this month to construct a low maintenance synthetic turf baseball field on the grounds of Frederick Douglass High School in west Baltimore. As with all of the previous fields completed by Lewis, the new Brooks Robinson Field…

June 3, 2019 York Catholic High School commemorated the start of construction on Phase I of its capital campaign project with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 29. Stewart & Tate Construction of York will begin work on the project which will involve renovating two floors of classrooms and adding air conditioning to the school located…

May 30, 2019 The Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center at Thaddeus Stevens College of Techology in Lancaster, PA, was recently completed and feaures our Titan Series® units in a custom color on the exterior, and our Gemstone Plus® units in White in the interior. The official opening of the building will be Fall 2019. The educational…

May 30, 2019 Stewart & Tate Construction of York, PA, has been awarded a contract by Quattro Development LLC of Oak Brook, IL, for sitework and construction at the developer’s retail project on the east side of Mount Zion Road, between Concord Road and the Route 30 eastbound entrance. Stewart & Tate will be performing…

May 30, 2019 Stewart & Tate Construction recently completed a 42,000 SF Research and Innovation Center for Carlisle Construction Materials. The building replaces the current Tech Center Building and houses testing labs, support offices, and conference and collaboration spaces. The structure was designed to add a second story over the front office area for future…

May 30, 2019 Lewis Contractors and the AIA Baltimore Historic Resources Committee were pleased to host a Hard Hat Tour of the new Port Exhibit and new SkyClimber at Port Discovery Children’s Museum. Lewis Contractors, selected as the Construction Manager for the project, is working in collaboration with Architects Cambridge Seven Associates to oversee the…

April 25, 2019 An American flag that has flown over the 9/11 Memorial in New York City has been hung in YBP’s newly renovated production facility in Cockeysville, MD, to honor and respect the lives lost on that fateful day. Plant employees appreciate what it stands for, and are proud to have it hanging in…

April 24, 2019 Stewart & Tate Construction has been awarded a contract for the construction and related sitework of a new exercise facility to be located at Proline Place in Straban Township, Gettysburg. The exterior of the 3,293 SF building, designed by KD3 Design Studio, will feature stone and board and batten siding in order…

On Wednesday, March 13, Rick Miller and Doug Sheaffer represented York Building Products at the Masonry Construction Job Fair and Industry Advisory Committee meeting at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. The event was held at the college’s Masonry Construction lab. Industry representatives were able to see the Masonry Construction hands-on labs and some of the…