When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the United States construction industry experienced major supply chain disruptions. With the increase in housing shortages in the United States, several companies were left with the difficult decision to halt work on their projects. Amid the return to normal life
If your company supplies refrigerated frozen foods, pharmaceuticals, or other products then your first requirement will be warehousing those goods in a temperature-controlled room. At ‘Kajima Building and Design Group’ (KBD Group), we are experienced construction professionals who can build anything from a large, refrigerated warehouse to small freezer/cooler rooms to help keep your products cooled to the required specifications. There are always updates to building codes and regulatory compliance when it comes to building refrigerated warehouses and we have been supporting our clients’ needs while maintaining the proper safety requirements for their products. We understand that every client is unique due to the type of products that needs to be stored and cooled. Our focus is to build efficient facilities that meet our client’s utmost regulatory and performance requirements
Our team can provide solutions for your Cold Storage needs in providing Design services, General Contracting, Construction Management, and Design-Build Services.
When it comes to building freezers and coolers, having a one-approach-fits-all plan is not a possible or effective one. Every refrigerated warehouse construction is unique. Detailed planning and customization are needed to achieve efficient functionality and produce the highest level of quality. Our professional team understands the importance of meeting the regulatory, safety, and energy efficiency compliance to monitor and maintain your operating costs and keep them low. Preserving that in mind, we work with you to come up with a personally tailored solution for your product demands and needs. We will provide a wide range of construction management services for your refrigerated distribution facility. With our One Team approach, we not only believe in fulfilling your expectations, but in exceeding them.
The KBD Group team strives to create a dynamic, well-organized process for every refrigerated warehouse construction project. We emphasis customization and communication to deliver superior service. Our design-build service offers Owners a single point of responsibility for quality, cost and schedule adherence. This places all coordination in KBD Group’s hands, freeing the Owner to focus on its primary business.
It’s always a great opportunity to know the process in a better way. Let us take you along the condensed and major step of our process:
Plus, we keep you updated along the whole process from conception to turnover to assure that you are completely satisfied with the result.
If you are still not sure about our procedures and methods, let’s have a look at some of our recent projects and end users for our freezers and coolers:
Our professional team offers numerous services in addition to building coolers and freezers. Additional services include third-party logistics, process equipment installation, automated systems, and a lot more. KBD Group’s major market focus includes manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, and interiors. We make sure to provide you with a solution to any project that fits within your parameters of cost and schedule.
In the middle of a Pandemic, Warehouse Distribution facilities are in high demand in the United States and KBD Group continues to show its strength in this construction market. In December alone, we signed 5 contracts, totaling more than 1.85 million SF. In March, we signed 4 new contracts, totaling 1.47 Million Square Feet. As of now (during the time of this article), we currently have 20 active Warehouse Distribution projects under construction, totaling 8.30 million SF of new facilities expected to be completed this year. These new projects are led by David Ledford, Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Warehouse Distribution South, and John Evans, Vice President and Business Unit leader for Warehouse Distribution North.
KBD Group understands that constructing distribution centers is highly complex and can involve advanced technology such as robotic systems (KIVA), AS/RS conveyor systems, multilevel storage, and climate-controlled systems to assure products are properly stored and distributed. We also understand that construction cost, market conditions, and land cost play major roles in building new facilities. However, we are experienced in maximizing land use with building size and site development and employ professional, confident, and passionate workers to do so. This means we can take the efficiency and performance of your business to the highest level, given our high standard of design and construction-related services.
With over 70 percent of repeated business, our clients have learned to trust us for their construction needs. We also have a strong market presence of building distribution facilities in the south. Our knowledgeable Pre-Construction Department understands the market and consistently offers a competitive price that is attractive to our clients. Furthermore, our strategic business partners and relationships with subcontractors give us an edge over our competitors. KBD Group prides itself in helping our clients meet their business goals and interests, by offering superior construction services which have helped countless clients with their business goals and interests. We strongly believe that your success is our success. Contact us to learn how we can help build your success.
When there is a high demand which includes a tight deadline, our clients have consistently trusted our team to meet the demand. We build their facilities with quality while providing them an unbeatable price and highly experience subcontractors.
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Regardless of the size of your business, we understand that continuous improvement in productivity is highly needed to increase your profits and competitive advantages. We also understand that the success in building or expanding a flooring manufacturing facility takes examining your current practices and equipment in place. As a result, this allows us to develop a successful construction strategy to assure deadlines are met by providing the best options to our clients. No matter your target audience and manufacturing need, we are ready and fully capable of meeting and exceeding your construction expectations.
In the flooring industry, producing the product using advanced technologies and the latest automation systems are critical to the successful implementation of the manufacturing process. Understanding our client’s history, commitment, and environmental initiatives gives us an advantage over other construction firms. Our team of architects, engineers, and design partners will analyze and determine the appropriate equipment, space, and design criteria to construct the facility. As a result, along with an understanding of regulatory factors, our method is guaranteed to save time and will meet the project deadline. One of our strengths is adapting to changes throughout the design/construction process to accommodate the flooring industry’s rapidly shifting requirements.
We can BUILD or EXPAND your facility to support
your flooring manufacturing needs.
Ceramic Tile | Laminate | Residential Carpet | Commercial Carpet |
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Vinyl | Wood | Rugs & Mats | Stone |
We have a long history of “Green Carbon Neutral” building practices that pre-dates the introduction of LEED standards in the USA. We evaluate products and methods from a sustainable standpoint to provide solutions that maximize performance while minimizing the environmental impact. Our team of Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors collaborate to identify strategies needed to support our client’s sustainability, structural cost, and schedule goals. We believe in creating a better world through purposeful construction action in helping our clients reduce carbon footprint.
Where up-front costs may be increased for a product or method with superior performance, KBDG will provide detailed information to help our clients make the best decision. We believe in creating a better world through purposeful construction action in helping our clients reduce carbon footprint.
Construction of two primary buildings, totaling more than 525,000 square feet, was awarded to Kajima Building and Design Group – with a strict construction timeline agreed – in order to accommodate multiple vendor equipment delivery and commissioning schedules. In addition, as an Industrial facility, construction consisted of significant Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing utilities to support the manufacturing process. The Kajima team took key ownership in problem solving and coordination of utilities with both their internal engineering team and their sub-contractors, a characteristic demonstrated throughout the project.
This sense of ownership went beyond a commitment to achieving a tight timeline and spoke to their commitment to quality and owner satisfaction – while delivering on their promises. The building, utilities and related infrastructure were completed on-schedule and delivered in a satisfactory condition to the owner.
We would strongly recommend Kajima for consideration in Industrial projects and would be confident and ready to invite them back for our future phases.
Michael Finelli
Business Manager
Project Manager
Throughout the years, many clients have trusted us to successfully build their manufacturing facilities. Our team of experienced construction professionals stands ready to speak to you about your next manufacturing project. With over 55 years of experience and a proven construction track record, we are confident we can meet and exceed your expectations.
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With the rise of Warehouse/Distribution construction facilities in the South, we want to introduce our Business Unit Leader, David Ledford. He is responsible for supporting our Warehouse/Distribution Construction efforts in the South. Mr. Ledford is no stranger to the industry and has been working with large developers and businesses to help successfully build and expand their facilities. He is also an expert in managing multiple projects and as of today he is currently managing over 15 projects totaling over six million SF of construction on the South Side of the U.S Market.
Mr. Ledford is bringing over 34 years of senior level construction and engineering experience to each distribution project in the South Side of the U.S. He has experience in the commercial and real estate construction sectors, and his areas of expertise include civil, industrial, office, and bulk distribution environments.
Mr. Ledford is responsible for managing all major aspects of these projects. He supervises a range of project activities from start to finish and is responsible for fostering relationships and alliances between clients and other partners. Mr. Ledford is also serving as the direct liaison between the corporate management, the project staff management, and the company owner, and is providing direct executive oversight for the duration of the project.
KBD Group has a team of senior-level business and construction professionals ready to help answer any questions you may have. We are willing and ready to help you get started on your next project. At KBD Group we provide the highest standards of design and construction-related services that will maximize the efficiency and performance of your business. Please contact us to learn how we can help build your next project.
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