Last stop before delivery to your doorstep
Conversion of an existing warehouse to a last mile logistics center for our client to deliver products to their customers
Key Partners
- CenterPoint Properties
- JDH Structural Engineering
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.
- Progressive Architecture
$29,100,000
CONTRACT VALUE
36 Weeks
SCHEDULE
322,000
SQUARE FEET
2021
YEAR COMPLETED
0
SHUTDOWNS AMIDST A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
This warehouse space was converted to a last mile logistics center that safely and efficiently met the client’s standards.
Client Goals
The establishment of this last mile logistics center was an integral part of our client’s larger distribution center expansion plan in the New Jersey area. They needed a space to accommodate interior van traffic as this warehouse is the last stop for packages to be loaded before being delivered.
Design Vision
The design for this space was simple but had to strictly adhere to the client’s branding standards. The project team collaborated with Progressive Architecture to ensure the design correlated with the client’s evolving criteria.
Construction Focus
Managing a national client’s expectations in the height of a pandemic is no easy task, but it was our job to deliver the client's vision for the space in a safe, efficient, and cohesive manner. By prioritizing overall project safety, stakeholder communication, and innovative scheduling techniques, we were able to execute the project in a successful manner and exceed client expectations.
Space-saving MEP Design
The existing building needed to be updated significantly, including the electrical and mechanical systems. The new systems and their proposed layout saved the client valuable space inside the warehouse by relocating the equipment to the roof of the warehouse.
Efficient Building Envelope
Part of the project scope and expectation of the client was having the building envelope maintain a required R-value. The project team executed constructability studies to find a high-performing and cost-efficient option, which included overlaying 75-80 percent of the roof and insulating the interior perimeter walls.
In alignment with HITT’s client-first mentality, our priority of safety and communication revolved around making sure our client was comfortable and connected to the project and its progress. Our team successfully implemented COVID-19 protocols that resulted in zero project shutdowns and were later used as the safety standards for other projects of our client. With most stakeholders being off-site throughout the construction’s duration, we made sure that the virtual experience was just as informative and detailed as an in-person experience. This attention to connectivity and safety ultimately lead to the client experiencing an exceptional HITT partnership.
“The professionalism, care, and over-expected performance HITT brought to the project are recognized. There are a lot of people who just do their job, and then, those that put in the extra effort to do their job better—HITT’s team makes it better. I couldn’t have gotten through this project without your team.”
CHRIS IANNACONE
Construction Manager, Confidential Client
Unique Challenges, Smart Solutions
Ambitious projects require carefully constructed solutions
Challenge #1
The permitting process associated with this job proved to be a challenge as review periods were nearly triple the anticipated amount of time due to setbacks from COVID-19.
Solution
Our team adjusted the project’s schedule to sequence our work in a unique and out-of-the-box way that correlated with the permit timelines and did not undermine construction inspections.
Challenge #2
Coordination for the MHE power drops and their locations proved to be a challenge to implement and comply with code due to difficult site conditions.
Solution
HITT took responsibility to collect accurate material on the existing conditions by coordinating with the project conveyor, the client’s logistics coordinator, launch manager, and construction manager so project decisions could be correctly informed.
Challenge #3
Existing site conditions, utilities, and as-builts revealed that our project plans did not match the current environment. This miscommunication led to a manhole collapsing overnight and unmarked road indentations affecting the project’s progress.
Solution
The client was immensely understanding of these unforeseen setbacks and supported our plan to work additional hours and allocate our budget accordingly to resolve these issues. Since this experience, additional ground reconnaissance for these types of projects has become a best practice that our project teams execute to ensure that we are working in a safe environment.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
By utilizing SiteMetric as a COVID-19 tracing tool, we were able to keep our project teams safe during the construction duration. By tracking employees through on-site zones and badging, we were able to avoid project shutdowns and set the standard for how our client approach safety on other sites.
Results
Next Stop, You
From trucks to your doorstep, this facility ensures secure and efficient delivery of your packages on time and intact for your enjoyment.
The exterior conditions and the traffic flow in and out of the warehouse.
The lower level of the warehouse with exposed MEP equipment along the ceiling.
The warehouse’s capability to house internal traffic and vehicles.
The vehicle circulation in and out of the warehouse.
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