General Description

The 17,600 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility was constructed from pre-engineered steel, masonry, and structural steel.  This unique facility was designed and certified as a LEED Gold building, utilizing the latest mechanical and electrical technologies.  A fully automated control systems incorporated in the facility allows the owner to condition and light the spaces based on occupancy and natural light available from the windows and skylights.  The “Green Building” philosophies were followed from the site design to the floor finishes within the building.
One of the hurtles that needed to be negotiated during design included the incorporation of the three main building materials.  There were strict architectural requirements to adhere to and from both Kiley Ranch and the City of Sparks that were challenging while constructing this facility.  Having the strong background in multiple construction materials, as well as our profound knowledge of pre-engineered steel buildings, provided us with the ability to guide the overall design.  Another hurtle during design was to create an energy efficiency that would meet or surpass the new environmental requirements and incorporate these efficiencies into a large conditioned warehouse.
Another challenge was to meet the owner turn over date of mid-December.  This put the project on a six month pace from start of site work to completion of the building.  We were able to meet the requirements of both the schedule and the budget.  This was a true testament to the entire team, including the owner and the subcontractors.