CBG Breaks Ground on Innovative Single-Soldier Housing at Fort Irwin
FORT IRWIN, Calif.—Today, CBG Building Company celebrated the groundbreaking of Fort Irwin Apartments, a 276-unit LEED® Silver community featuring 23 garden-style buildings tailored specifically for single and junior-ranking service members at the Army’s National Training Center (NTC). Developed in partnership with the U.S. Army, The Michaels Organization, and design firm Urban Practice, the project serves as a first-of-its-kind pilot for modern single-soldier living.
CBG Breaks Ground on Innovative Single-Soldier Housing at Fort Irwin
"This pioneering project represents our commitment to lifting the lives of those who serve our country by providing them with high-quality housing options that meet their unique needs," said Mark Morgan, CEO of The Michaels Organization. "Fort Irwin Apartments demonstrates our innovative approach to military housing, bringing modern amenities and living spaces to unaccompanied service members who deserve nothing less."
Located on approximately 37 acres on the former site of the Tiefort View housing community, the project will offer 552 beds in two-bedroom, two-bathroom layouts. Fort Irwin Apartments is designed to merge elements of upscale student and military housing, creating a resort-style living experience that prioritizes the well-being of the soldiers who call Fort Irwin home.
"We are proud to partner with The Michaels Organization on this landmark project," said Jim Forburger, senior vice president at CBG. "By integrating the best elements of modern apartment living with the unique needs of our service members, we are creating an enduring, sustainable community designed to feel like home."
Planned amenities include a centrally located community center, fitness facilities, outdoor gathering and recreational spaces such as a pool and lounges, and pedestrian-friendly pathways. The community prioritizes long-term durability by utilizing resilient, high-performance building materials engineered to withstand the rigorous desert climate. This focus on structural longevity, combined with EnergyStar® appliances and solar carports, ensures the project meets LEED® Silver standards while directly supporting the Army’s broader housing modernization goals.
In addition to Fort Irwin Apartments, CBG’s current military housing work includes Upper Kansa Townhomes in Frontier Heritage Communities, more than 100 historic renovations and the demolition and replacement of 48 townhomes for the Army in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Belvoir Young Village & Woodlawn II, 200 townhomes and 13 single-family homes for the Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia; and Norton Commons, 112 townhomes for the Army in Fort Benning, Georgia. CBG is committed to delivering high-quality communities that support the well-being, resilience, and daily lives of service members across the country.
About CBG Building Company
CBG Building Company is one of the most experienced, and respected, multifamily builders in the country. Since 1993, CBG has carried forward a 100+-year legacy of innovation, quality, and collaboration to deliver award-winning communities from coast to coast. CBG's professional construction team builds 5,000 homes each year across a diverse portfolio of geographic areas and product types, including P3, luxury, mixed-use, and campus housing, as well as affordable, military, and senior living communities. We draw on the knowledge gained through building more than 128,000 housing units to provide unsurpassed experience, safety, and service to our clients. For more information, visit www.cbgbuildingcompany.com.
About The Michaels Organization
Michaels is a national leader in residential real estate, offering full-service capabilities in development, property and asset management, construction, and investment. Serving more than 200,000 residents in more than 600 communities across 39 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Michaels is committed to crafting housing solutions that jumpstart education, civic engagement and neighborhood prosperity, and to creating Communities That Lift Lives. For more information, visit www.tmo.com.
About Urban Practice
Urban Practice is an architecture and design firm based in Camden, NJ, dedicated to shaping equitable, sustainable spaces that uplift underserved communities. The firm partners with mission-driven organizations to transform visions into impactful, inclusive developments. For more information, visit www.urbanpractice.com.