Greek Design|Build recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a 215,766-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Mt. Laurel for joint venture owners RL Cold and BentallGreenOak.
The speculative cold storage facility has the ability to accommodate temperatures ranging from -10℉ to 55℉ with four variable temperature compartments. Other building features will include a dedicated USDA inspection area, 27 dock positions outfitted with a sanitary dock pit, vertical dock levelers, vehicle truck restraints as well as a 5,000 square-foot storage mezzanine.
At the groundbreaking, Michael Adkins, VP of Development for BGO, emphasized the “critical need for high-quality, sustainable facilities that support the transport of essential products like farm-fresh produce and sensitive medications within the supply chain.”
Josh Lewis, COO of RL Cold, expressed the importance of the community: “We chose to work with a local builder who could bring a depth of experience working within this community, and partnering with Greek has been immensely positive for this project so far. Construction is already on-track to wrap on-time and under-budget.”
Steve Chick, Director of Pre-Construction at Greek Design|Build, said: “We are honored to be involved in an innovative project that also allows us to advance it through the cost-effective and time-saving design-build process. This facility will stand out in the market as a highly flexible state-of-the-art cold storage option.”
The LEED-certified facility allows for extensive customization and will accommodate the unique operational needs of various tenants. From the layout of the warehouse to the design of the office spaces, every aspect can be tailored as needed for maximum utility and efficiency.
