When mechanical and electro-mechanical fabrication company BLUSA Defense Manufacturingrecently began the process of relocating their corporate headquarters they reached out to TBG to assist them in finding an existing building perfect for an office and warehouse renovation the fit their growing needs. Working with our architectural team we first helped review potential locations to verify they would meet their requirements once renovated. Following the site review, TBG thendesigned a new space with the goal of consolidating the client’s multiple warehouses, manufacturing and office locations all under one roof.
The resultis a streamlinedfacility housing a50,900 square foot first floor manufacturing and warehouse area, along with over 16,000 square feet of office space on the second floor. Highlights of the warehouse renovation include a new manufacturing production floor with both manual and CNC machining, electronics and quality assurance labs, an in-house paint shop and inventory storage.
In addition to the transformation of the first floor, the second floor office area features a large daylit open employee workspace, as well as various executive offices and multiple conference rooms, the largest of which looks out onto the manufacturing floor. The project also included the addition of an elevator allowing access to the second floor, a large employee breakroom and even a health and wellness gym space.
Rounding out the project, BLUSA used this opportunity to upgrade the entire building to be more energy efficient, in addition to reducing operating costs. Solar panels, energy efficient glazing on exterior windows, new HVAC equipment and installation of LED lighting was all done in a shift toward sustainability.
