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Industrial Building Renovation for a North American Headquarters

Written by Admin | Nov 2, 2019, 4:00:00 AM

The Challenge

MAHLE was looking to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of its North American Headquarters, encompassing significant industrial building renovation and office building renovation work. The primary challenge was multifaceted, focusing on the complex integration of a diverse set of sub-projects. These ranged from the complete demolition and renovation of existing office spaces to the ground-up construction of new, specialized facilities, alongside extensive site work. The overarching goal was to ensure seamless functionality and connectivity across the entire transformed campus.

This ambitious and intricate project demanded a high level of expertise in managing complex construction phases, coupled with meticulous project commissioning processes. This rigorous commissioning was crucial to guarantee that all newly installed and renovated systems operated not only efficiently but also safely, meeting MAHLE’s stringent operational standards.

The Solution

ACS provided a turnkey solution for MAHLE’s North American Headquarters, addressing their multifaceted needs. The project involved a complete office building renovation of an existing 40,000 GSF office area, including an external building skin replacement. It also encompassed the construction of a new 5,000 GSF data center within an existing warehouse, featuring mission-critical mechanical and electrical systems, a prime example of industrial building renovation. Additionally, ACS built a new 12,000 GSF office area within an existing warehouse and constructed a new 6,000 GSF two-story central reception building with connecting walkways. Extensive site work and landscaping completed the project, enhancing the overall campus. ACS also managed the comprehensive project commissioning of critical building systems, including the chilled water, humidification, fan coil, emergency generator, hot water, and air-handling unit systems, ensuring optimal performance across all new and renovated facilities.

The Outcome

ACS delivered a highly successful and transformative project for MAHLE, significantly upgrading their North American Headquarters. This involved extensive industrial building renovation and comprehensive office building renovation, breathing new life into existing structures and optimizing their functionality. The project’s comprehensive scope, spanning from the complete external building skin replacement of the existing office facilities to the ground-up construction of a new data center and a central reception building, was executed with remarkable efficiency and precision. Crucially, the thorough project commissioning services provided by ACS were instrumental in ensuring that all newly installed and upgraded systems performed optimally. This included a rigorous validation of the mission-critical components within the data center, guaranteeing their resilience and operational integrity. The extensive HVAC infrastructure across the entire facility was meticulously tested and tuned, confirming it met stringent performance specifications and operated reliably. The culmination of these efforts resulted in a modernized, highly efficient, and seamlessly well-connected facility that not only meets but actively supports MAHLE’s diverse and evolving operational needs for years to come.

Key Features

  • Complete office building renovation of 40,000 GSF with external building skin replacement
  • New 5,000 GSF data center construction within an existing warehouse, featuring mission-critical mechanical and electrical systems
  • New 12,000 GSF office area constructed within an existing warehouse
  • Construction of a new 6,000 GSF two-story central reception building and connecting walkways
  • Extensive site work and landscaping for a new site entry and parking
  • Comprehensive project commissioning of chilled water, hot water, humidification, and emergency generator systems
  • Commissioning of multiple air-handling units, exhaust fans, and unit heaters

ACS Services

  • Turnkey design management
  • Construction management
  • Commissioning services
  • Site supervision