Scannell Properties, a national developer, has significant real estate holdings in 23 US states. We developed a relationship with them during construction of the Central Hub expansion for Forward Air at Rickenbacker Port in 2006 and have since worked on several other projects.
The existing structure, built in 2000, had just been purchased by Scannell and they already had two related tenants lined up. W.R. Controls & Wesco Distribution, their clients, needed a quick turnaround on this re-engineered facility & addition.
Challenges
Redesign & Business Park Covenants for Warehouse Addition and Renovations
W.R. Controls designs state-of-the-art interactive lighting and electrical packages and wanted the two tenant spaces to have the "latest and greatest" hi-tech systems. Additionally, there were Business Park Covenants to meet:
The lighting and electrical scope of work was re-engineered in the 11th hour for incorporation into construction
These systems demand remote monitoring, plus interactive lights, sensors and other controls through a mainframe interface
Automatic adjustments made by the system through low-voltage wiring
A principal design challenge on this 4-acre site was the strict covenants enforced by the CityGate Business Park Authority
These covenants were as vital to meet as the regular city zoning and building codes
Features
High-Tech, Energy-Efficient Tenant Suites Fully Integrated into CityGate Business Park
33,805 square foot Warehouse Addition and Improvements
Interior Office and Warehouse upgrades to existing building
Exterior Precast Concrete Panels to match existing
Specialty Electrical and Lighting systems throughout the building, interface through computer network to permit extreme energy efficiency and comfort—and as a showplace for the tenants' product and service offerings
Significant Value Engineering contributions made by MCR Services’ staff and our Project Partners in order to meet the project budget and still permit the special features to be engineered into the work
Results
Achieving a Balance for Success
Our relationship with the CityGate Business Park Architect, FA Goodman Architects, LLC, allowed us to shorten their approval process and get the work started on time.
Our commitment to the design and engineering process encouraged all Team Members—Owner, Tenants, Contractor and Subtrades—to pull together and make this unique project a reality.
