In the second half of 2020, Kelso-Burnett began working on a major project for an agricultural company. The project is a complete gut and remodel of an existing nearly 100,000 square foot facility in the Midwest. Kelso-Burnett is working with ARCO/Murray to complete the transformation of this massive agricultural facility. This project is unique for a variety of reasons including: Extensive usage of prefabrication Traveling to another state Working with a non-FEC member for labor Existing building was in very bad shape One major obstacle Kelso-Burnett and other trades faced on this project was a lack of information about the […]
It is no secret that prefabrication can be a gamechanger on any project, and that is why Newport Industries has invested heavily in personnel, space, and equipment for prefabricating materials. Newport Industries began prefabricating materials for jobsites more than a decade ago. This initial prefabrication operation was used sparingly and only for certain projects. Since then, there has been a gradual, but colossal growth in sophistication for the entire operation. Leadership and employees worked to standardize processes and procedures throughout the Prefabrication Department, and this has allowed Newport Industries to improve the scale in which materials are assembled. The department […]
KBAT completes a major project with Northern Trust in downtown Chicago.