Meridian Design Build recently completed construction of three automated package sorting and distribution facilities in central and southern Illinois. All three projects were constructed on a design-build basis to accommodate the operations of a leading provider of global shipping and information services.
The first building, a 317,518-square-foot building on a 36-acre site in Decatur, Illinois, was constructed for Scannell Properties. The facility includes 10,920 square feet of office space, 174 interior van loading positions, 78 loading docks and a 607-car employee parking lot. Architectural design was provided by Cornerstone Architects. Civil engineering services were provided by Spaceco.
A similar 251,000-square-foot building was constructed for SunCap Property Group on a 50-acre site in Marion, Illinois. The facility includes 11,411 square feet of office space, 147 interior van loading positions, 68 loading docks and a 537-car employee parking lot. Architectural design was provided by Ware Malcomb. Civil engineering services were provided by Manhard Consulting.
A third 217,323 -square-foot building was constructed for Jones Development on a 42-acre site in Danville, Illinois. The facility features 10,500 square feet of office space, 119 interior van loading positions, 56 loading docks and a 390-car employee parking lot. Architectural services were provided by Ware Malcomb. Civil engineering services were provided by Farnsworth Group.
