Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc. has developed and constructed a new state-of-the-art distribution center in the City of St. Elmo, located just east of the Pinnacle Foods manufacturing plant and south of Interstate 70. The 73.8 acre site boasts an impressive 755,000 square foot facility with the ability to expand another 500,000 square feet.
The general contractor, FCL Builders, with the aid of multiple sub-contractors, began construction in April 2018 and should wrap up by the end of the year. Construction of the distribution center included approximately 162,000 cubic yard of dirt work and excavation, approximately 545,000 square feet (12.4 acres) of new concrete, a new 250,000 gallon ground storage tank, and the extension of water, sewer, gas, and telephone utilities.
Milano & Grunloh Engineers, LLC provided layout services for the building, utilities, and site improvements. Milano & Grunloh Engineers, LLC also provided material testing and construction inspection services for the building, site improvements, and proposed utility extensions.