Sectors
Commercial, Industrial
Method
Construction Manager at Risk
Type
New Construction
Size
180,000 SF
Value
$50,000,000
Completion
In Progress
Project Description
Rumpke’s Recycling Resource Center is located on Rumpke’s existing 25-acre property on Joyce Avenue. The program includes a 32,000 SF Class A office space that will serve as Rumpke’s Columbus operations, and will include research and classroom space for The Ohio State University, and a 180,000 SF processing area, which will become the fifth largest and most advanced recycling center in the world.
Elford was hired prior to the issuance of schematic design, specifically to coordinate the of automated recycling equipment, which includes robotics, conveyors, and optical scanning that uses artificial intelligence to improve the sorting process. In addition, our team evaluated pre-engineered metal, traditional steel framing, and precast structural framing systems. After a rigorous evaluation, a pre-engineered metal system was recommended due to the flexibility it provides to speed up the installation of the custom recycling machinery, as well as for future modifications.
Elford's DE&I Council hosted an engagement event for a group of students from the National Skilled Trades Network. During the event, the students heard from a panel of Elford employees, including carpenters, apprentices, and superintendents, who shared their experiences working in the industry and discussed the various careers paths construction has to offer. Afterward, the students also got a behind-the-scenes tour of our ongoing Rumpke Recycling and Resource Center project. We're looking forward to seeing what career paths these students choose to take, and connecting with more National Skilled Trades Network students in the future!
Owner
RumpkeJeff Snyder, Director of Recycling
Architect
Moody Nolan, Inc.300 Spruce Street
Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215
Craig Rutkowski, Principal
