Blueprints and Beyond: Industrial Construction That Shapes the Nation
For over 46 years, we have been building excellence with construction projects of all sizes in a variety of industries. Throughout that time, some of our most memorable projects have been in the industrial sector.
Industrial construction involves building highly specialized structures and facilities for manufacturing, warehousing and fulfillment operations. At Miles-McClellan Construction, we regularly do work for clients in the industrial sector that includes food processing facilities, pharmaceutical facilities, automotive and aerospace manufacturing facilities, chemical and material input facilities, as well as warehouse and distribution center construction, research and development laboratories and more. These types of industrial projects are the backbone of American industry, and foster innovation, create employment opportunities and drive technological advancement.
Our experience in the industrial construction sector has taught us one important lesson – working in industrial environments is very unique for a variety of reasons. It often involves being surrounded by heavy machinery and equipment, and safety precautions are the top priority. Also, the construction team and the client must have open, transparent communication at all times to meet important deadlines and schedule demands. And usually, industrial construction projects are done in occupied facilities, which adds another level of complexity to these projects.
As the construction company with over 46 years of experience building excellence and exceeding client expectations, we are experts at overcoming construction obstacles and challenges. In the words of Matt Recchiuti, Miles-McClellan Construction Vice President, “There is usually always a way if you’re willing to look at alternative solutions and find a new way of doing something that is outside of the norm.” Let’s take a look at some of our most memorable industrial construction projects.
American Honda Midwest Consolidation Center: Troy, OH
- Project included work on a 500,000 SF domestic parts supplier distribution hub, an 80,000 SF mezzanine within the warehouse and 49,000 SF procurement operations support office.
- We were able to incorporate many sustainable elements into this project, including a stormwater runoff that is redirected to a permanent pond that also serves as the sole water source for landscape irrigation, extensive use of light-colored concrete pavement and highly reflective roofing material to reduce heat island effect. Project achieved LEED Gold certification.
- Project was completed a month ahead of schedule and on budget.
- Received an ABC Excellence in Construction Award.
Honda Aircraft Co. World Headquarters and Research & Development Facility: Greensboro, NC
- The campus has 2 buildings. The first building houses over 150 employees, boasts a flight operations room, and an opulent VIP/Lounge specifically designed for current and future customer arrivals. This building also received LEED Gold certification.
- The second building is a 170,000 SF research and development facility. While this building is not part of the LEED Certification, we diverted 85% of waste from landfill on this portion of the project.