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Building Flooring Manufacturing Facilities
Building Manufacturing Facilities For The Flooring Industry
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.
We Understand the Flooring Construction Process
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.
Supporting Your Flooring
Manufacturing Needs
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 |
Sustainability Design
Providing Sustainable Construction Solutions
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.
Creating a better world through purposeful action
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.
Recent Flooring
Client Testimonial
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
Building Your Flooring Manufacturing Facility Doesn't have to be hard.
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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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Distribution South Business Unit Leader David Ledford
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David Ledford
Vice President / Distribution South Business
Unit Leader
Warehouse Distribution South
NEW WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION SOUTH
Vice President/
Business Unit Leader
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.
About David Ledford
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.
How does David Manage Multiple Projects?
- Planning ahead
- Staying organized
- Setting early expectations to project teams
- Being flexible and adapting to constant changes
- Staying calm in stressful situations
- And crossing one task off the list every day to avoid backlog
Responsibilities
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.
We Want to hear about your next 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.
Warehouse Distribution Construction on the Rise
Big Box Warehouse Construction on the Rise
Design-Build Construction
Bringing Your Vision To Life
WHAT WE DO
Design-build
We offer fully integrated ‘in-house’ Design and Construction services to our clients. These services reduce costs and allow seamless communication throughout the duration of the construction process. Unlike other construction companies in our industry, KBD Group is unique and unmatched in this industry. Our team of design professionals will help your project stay on time and within budget while offering communication strategies with all business partners and clients. If you are looking for a professional team to help design and build your project from start to finish, you found your partner in us.
Design-Build Services
LEED | Green | Phased Approach |
After
Before
What is Design-Build?
Design-Build is a method of project delivery that includes one entity (design-builder) and a single contract with the owner to provide both architectural/engineering design services and construction (DBIA). The main advantage of Design-Build is to provide simplicity to the owner by having one party responsible for the development of the project. Through transparent communication, the client will understand the construction process from start to finish. This approach fosters a positive working environment, built on trust and collaboration, which leads to stronger relationships and repeated business.
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Design-Build Advantages
- Allows the owner to stay in control
- Single point of contact
- Faster Delivery
- Cost Effective
- Collaboration with designer and builder
- Minimizes owner risk
- Greater project value
- Reduced risk for all stakeholders
BringING Our Client's Vision to Life
One of KBD Group’s major advantages over many competitors is having an in-house Design-Build construction team. Our design-build team works together with the owner to help bring their project vision to life. Through every design-build project the owner retains total control with our experienced architects, engineers, and project management team. The KBD Group Design-Build team is responsible for the construction and coordination between design and construction teams through the duration of the project.
KBD Group Wants to Support Your Next Project
The Design-Build process offers major cost and time saving opportunities. By operating as one team and sharing common goals, KBD Group can find innovative solutions for the owner’s project and will strive to help make the best choice for the business’ needs. Regardless of project size, we will ensure a successful delivery by meeting expectations of time, cost, and quality. Please contact our Business Development team to learn more about our successful track record working as Design-Builder on previous projects.
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Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Jessica Freese
“The thing I appreciate most about KBD is our commitment to providing a quality product to our Owners while working ethically and building strong relationships.”
GET TO KNOW OUR TALENTED TEAM MEMBER,
Jessica Freese
She joined Kajima Building & Design Group in 2018 as a Project Manager. In January 2022, she was promoted to Project Executive. We would like to congratulate Jessica on her continued success at KBD Group!
Interview with jessica: Q&A
Question: Why did you choose your profession?
I actually started out of college as an Industrial Engineer working on facility and process design and optimization for eCommerce distribution centers.
During that time, I got more interested and excited in the facility construction aspects of my job and wanted to change my career to get more in-depth on the general construction side instead of the design and Owner side.
Question: What do you like most about working at KBD?
The thing I appreciate most about KBD is our commitment to providing a quality product to our Owners while working ethically and building strong relationships with both the Owners and our Subcontractors.
We always try to do the right thing for everyone and understand the importance of lasting relationships.
Question: What is your proudest moment at KBD?
My proudest moment with KBD was probably how we handled pouring Ductilcrete through the wettest winter in 20 years for a project in Virginia, while minimizing cost and schedule impact to the Owner.
Question: What has been your favorite project and why?
My favorite project was probably the Desoto 55 project we worked on in Mississippi where we actually constructed 3 buildings simultaneously in a logistics park, totaling 1.5M+ SF.
It was an incredibly challenging project from managing bad soil conditions to the complex schedule coordination between the three buildings, but I feel like I learned a lot during that project that will be incredibly valuable going forward in my career.
Question: What do you find the most challenging at KBD?
I think the most challenging task, that I have to work through at KBD, is finding the balance between building a good working relationship with our subcontractors, while also holding them accountable to their contract scopes.
It’s important to write a very thorough subcontract to keep subcontractors accountable to their scopes.
Simultaneously, it’s also important to be able to have difficult conversations onsite with our subs when expectations are not being met, but also continuing to maintain a good working relationship with them.You can’t be afraid of conflict or working through it.
Question: Share a fun fact about yourself.
A fun fact about myself is that, before I let life get in the way, I was working towards getting my single-engine pilot’s license. Before I stopped, I was taking lessons to fly single-engine planes and was about ready to complete my first solo flight. But life happens, I got busy with work, and haven’t picked it back up again. Probably for the best, though, since it’s a pretty risky and expensive hobby!
Question: What advice would you give to new hires or those starting out in the construction industry?
My biggest piece of advice when starting out is to always ask questions when you don’t know something and to never be ashamed of not knowing all the answers.
Especially in construction, most people we work with have extensive knowledge from years of experience which is impossible for someone starting new in the industry to have.
Rather than secretly worrying that other people will find out you don’t know something, latch on to people with experiences you don’t have, and learn everything you can from them.
No one expects you to know the answers, but they do expect you to be open and willing to learn quickly.
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Topping Out Ceremony
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KBD Group Celebrates topping out ceremony
Topping out ceremony
On April 7, KBD Group celebrated with Mazda Toyota US at their Topping Out Ceremony in Huntsville, Alabama. Our team was proud to see the last structural beam put in place at the Automotive Manufacturing facility. Even with the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, KBD Group construction continues to deliver safe quality service to meet our clients’ deadlines.
What is a Topping out Ceremony?
In building construction, topping out (also known as topping off) is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last structural beam is placed atop during its construction. The topping out of the facility doesn’t mean the project is completed but it has since come to mean the structure of the building is finished, whether there is a ceremony or not. The putting the last structural steel beam or final roofing piece in place on a building is a project milestone and signifies that the structure has reached its maximum height. In America, the final structural piece is often painted white and signed by members of the construction team. Read more
Gallery of the event
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Women in Construction Week 2020
Women In Construction Week 2020
Recognizing Our Women in construction
We’re proud of the women in our organization paving a path of success for future generations. Learn more about our team members Kelly, Jessica and Kristi in an KBD Group introductory interview.