This project involved the construction of a new 214,738 SF food processing, production, and bottling facility for a consumer product line on a 38-acre site. The building was constructed using insulated metal panels (IMP) set on a stone pad with footers and piers foundations. Additional work included the installation of processing equipment, chemical storage, racking storage, automated guided vehicles, palletizers, wrappers, and dock equipment.
This 60,000 SF industrial use, pre-engineered metal building expands the current warehouse structure on the property. The facility will include loading docks, a two-story office space, new utilities, and a modified entrance to accommodate traffic flow.
This new 574,560 SF, 58-dock warehouse was constructed on the 35 acre site known as Site F. The building was constructed utilizing a steel superstructure with 40-foot clear height and load-bearing precast concrete wall panels.
Several months after construction commenced, the entire facility was leased to Cardinal Health. Cardinal’s goal was to be fully operational 3 months following the substantial completion of the core and shell. Work for this tenant improvement portion of the project included canceling and re-ordering rooftop HVAC units, fire pump, and overhead doors, and a new tilt-up concrete chem vault addition. Through the preconstruction process, Elford was able to pre-order long-lead time materials in order for Cardinal Health to meet its schedule goal.
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.
This project created a new 250,000 SF warehouse on a 19+/- acre site. The building was constructed utilizing a steel superstructure with 32-foot clear height and load-bearing precast concrete wall panels. The building includes 24 dock positions, each with a leveler.
Nature’s One, a producer of organic infant formula, invested $14 million to build the world’s first dedicated Organic Infant Nutritional Facility. Located in Heath, Ohio, this manufacturing facility is a fully integrated FDA-approved infant formula spray-drying operation with liquid aseptic filling and packaging capabilities. Elford provided construction management services for the 90,000 SF pre-engineered metal building with insulated metal panels, which is located on a parcel of land with natural wetlands.
11,000 SF, two-story Research & Development building addition/renovation, which included a new secure lobby. Labs and offices are located on the first floor, with mechanical space on the second floor. The project included renovations of existing labs, offices, break room, and locker rooms.
Structural steel frame with exterior composite metal panels, blue glass curtainwall, and EPDM roof system. Masonry and metal stud interior walls. Epoxy paint, epoxy flooring. Metal laboratory casework. Laboratory grade plumbing, piped gas and air systems, USP water, chilled water, sound-masking system, emergency power, paging/speaker system.
New 80,000 SF, one-story freezer warehouse expansion meeting FDA regulations, including a 52,800 SF pre-engineered metal building expansion, a 24,600 SF freezer expansion, a 2,160 SF machine room addition, new parking lot, and installation of sprinklers in other major existing warehouse areas.
Since 1939, Elford, Inc. has assisted and been responsible for various projects which have been consistent with the vision of Battelle. These projects are “Committed to making the world a better place through their work with government, industry and community” with an emphasis in the key areas of:
Energy
Health & Life Sciences
National Security
Laboratory Management
Education
“Battelle is an international science and technology enterprise that explores emerging areas of science, develops and commercializes technology, and manages laboratories for customers. Battelle supports community and education programs to promote an enhanced quality of life for our community neighbors.”
New 60,000 SF facility for Ohio’s leading healthcare laundry facility, providing full laundry processing and delivery services to 16 hospitals and 80 affiliated ambulatory care facilities throughout Ohio. (Annual volume estimated at 27,000,000 lbs).
Elford provided budget alternatives during the preconstruction phase and negotiated utility rates with the City of Columbus, resulting in a savings of over $4,500 per quarter. Elford suggested the installation of a flume system to save money on COMTEX’s sewer utility bills. Elford reworked the schedule at the client’s request to complete the office and training area first to enable COMTEX staff to be on-site and available during construction and for employees to receive equipment training from overseas vendors who were on site for a limited time. Elford acted not only as a CM but also as a business resource generating long-term operational savings to COMTEX.