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  1. Trucking Along: Logistics Construction for Expanding Businesses

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    Are you a business owner looking to expand your operations? Or your business has grown and you need more space, fast?

    Investing in transport and logistics construction can be a game-changer if you’re in the trucking industry, rely on rail transportation, or if your supply chain needs some bolstering.

    Let’s explore the importance of site selection, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory compliance in construction and how these factors can contribute to your business’s productivity and success.

    Site Selection

    The location of your terminal or yard can significantly impact your operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ability to create building additions later. Factors to consider include:

    • Proximity to major highways and rail lines.
    • Access to transportation hubs and distribution centers.
    • Availability of utilities and infrastructure.
    • Zoning regulations.

    When choosing a site, it’s essential to conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure that it meets your current and possible future needs.

    Working with experienced professionals, such as civil engineers and real estate consultants, can help you identify the most suitable locations and navigate potential challenges or obstacles.

    Infrastructure Upgrades

    Infrastructure upgrades may include constructing new facilities, such as warehouses, loading docks, and administrative buildings, and upgrading existing infrastructure, such as roads, rail tracks, and utility systems.

    Investing in modern and efficient infrastructure enhances operational capabilities and improves safety and compliance with regulatory requirements. For example, incorporating advanced technology, such as automated loading and unloading systems, can streamline operations and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. They can also keep your facility bringing in a higher ROI for longer.

    Similarly, implementing eco-friendly practices, such as solar panels and energy-efficient lighting, can help reduce your carbon footprint and comply with environmental regulations. You can also save on energy costs over the life of your facility by focusing on this in the pre-construction phase.

    Regulatory Compliance

    Numerous legal requirements must be met when constructing and operating a transportation facility. It ranges from safety standards and environmental regulations to zoning laws and building codes.

    Working with experienced legal and regulatory professionals can help ensure that your project complies with all applicable laws and regulations. They can help you navigate the permitting process, obtain necessary approvals, and address any compliance issues that may arise during construction and operation.

    Addressing regulatory compliance proactively can avoid costly fines and penalties, minimize project delays, and protect your business reputation. We’ve seen far too many commercial projects screech to a halt because the contractor used the wrong building code or failed to meet a regulation.

    Maximizing Productivity

    Once your transportation and logistics facility is up and running, you’ll shift your focus shifts to maximizing productivity and efficiency. This is where your plan for implementing strategies and technologies that streamline operations and minimize downtime comes in.

    Investing in advanced logistics software and management systems can help optimize inventory control, route planning, and scheduling, allowing you to make the most efficient use of your resources. Training your staff on best practices and safety protocols also helps reduce errors and accidents, enhancing productivity and morale.

    Regular maintenance and upkeep of your facilities and equipment are essential for smooth operations. Routine inspections and repairs can identify and address issues before they escalate into costly problems.

    For buildings with long lives and minimal maintenance, ask us about Butler Manufacturing’s™ extensive selection of Pre-Engineered metal buildings. Designed to be weatherproof for decades, they take your facility to the next level of efficiency.

    Ready to optimize your transportation and logistics operations for success? Partner with MGM General Construction Corporation for expert guidance and support. With our extensive experience in commercial construction, we can help you design and build state-of-the-art facilities that exceed your expectations. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

  2. A Quick Guide and Common Questions About Adaptive Reuse in Commercial Construction

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    Architect and sustainability expert, Carl Elefante, is known for saying, “The greenest building is the one that is already built.” Adaptive reuse construction is often a cost-effective, sustainable choice.

    Business and property owners often wonder about how they can use a facility they already own for a better purpose. Or sometimes a client needs to outfit an existing facility for a new tenant. These clients need an adaptive reuse construction project.

    Keep reading to learn more about just what that is and we’ll answer a couple of our most commonly asked questions.

    a building being professionally repurposed for commercial use

    Adaptive Reuse in Construction

    Contractors design most commercial construction with a distinct purpose in mind. The building’s intended business constrains the overall design. However, circumstances lead many buildings to become abandoned or vacant.

    As businesses relocate, grow, disappear, and merge, commercial properties often lie dormant—but they’re not ready for demolition. Instead, think of them as waiting like a puppy at the pound for just the right tenant.

    With high-quality renovations, a building can get a new life and decades of use out of an existing building. Adaptive Reuse projects give our clients the chance to do just that.

    From historic preservation to integrating into a new structure, renovations, or infrastructure upgrades, we’re here to help knock down a few walls and expand your knowledge of commercial adaptive reuse construction.

    Cost-Savings and Sustainability

    Repurposing a building gives you options for rebuilding that may not have existed at the time of original construction. A reuse project lets you include new, efficient components, like Butler®’s energy-efficient roofing systems or factory-insulated metal panels.

    When your business moves into your new location, your environmentally-conscious choices become money savers: your efficient parts keep your energy bills and maintenance needs low.

    What will you have to consider for your adaptive reuse commercial project? That’s a good question.

    Common Questions about Adaptive Reuse

    Our clients often ask, “Will adaptive reuse of the existing structure save money over new construction?” The cautious answer is, “Yes.” The final determining factors are just how much work the building needs and how much of it can be postponed.

    Known as “deferred maintenance,” these will be a short list of issues that can be safely left out of the original project. Safety is still the top concern here, and we won’t cut corners or ignore any codes or requirements.

    This is where a contractor’s experience comes into play. With over 80 years of combined experience, our team has a deep knowledge of what is important for a reuse project—what you need to get open for business and what can wait.

    We’ll go into the topic in more detail in a future post.

    Another common question concerns grandfathered code provisions. Clients often ask if a building that worked safely for years can be grandfathered in under the regulations it was previously compliant under. This is a less formal way to say “lawful prior non-conforming use,” or that the building was previously perfectly suitable and can still be considered so.

    As long as the building intended for adaptive reuse is safe, it may not have to be relocated or demolished due to not adhering to the most recent requirements. At MGM General Construction Corporation, we typically work with the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) for these types of projects. The standard new construction code is the International Building Code (IBC).

    It’s important to keep in mind that any new construction, additions, or renovations must meet new building codes and can’t piggyback along.

    How to Get Started

    At MGM General Construction Corporation, we are proud to be a Butler Builder®, providing energy-efficient construction projects to our clients. Our portfolio includes Parkside Commons, an old school repurposed as a building with residential living units and commercial office space.

    If you are interested in starting an adaptive reuse project, contact us today!