iHerb
Project Overview
A goods distribution center requiring concrete maintenance without disturbance of active warehouse operations.
Originally constructed in 2017, this iHerb distribution center had an Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR), a condition that deteriorated the exterior concrete and decreased its life span. We were contracted to remove and replace the majority of the site concrete with new concrete to correct the issue, using specific mix designs to prevent a recurrence. Warehouse operations continued throughout construction, requiring our team to minimize disruption to daily business activity. The scope included removing and replacing apron and dolly strips, ramp slabs, gutter curbs, sidewalks, tank ring foundations, and any other damaged or failing concrete.
Project Objectives
- Complete construction without disrupting active warehouse activity
- Limit downtime of parking areas for employees and vendors
- Consistent coordination with client to customize a solution to fit their business needs
Location
Easton, PA
Market
Capital Improvements
Primary Service
Flatwork
Client
Seyon Management
Project Size
TBD Gavin
Additional Services
The challenges
The tenant’s maintenance needs had to be addressed while the warehouse continued their active business operations.
Accelerated timeline
Due to active operations, the owner prioritized an accelerated schedule to minimize disturbance time.
Traffic management
Construction activity had to be coordinated around steady vendor truck and employee vehicle traffic in and around work sites.
Parking availability
Enough employee parking spaces and vendor dock doors had to be available during construction to support regular operations.
The solutions
With flexibility and communication transparency, the client’s construction needs were met without impacting their business.
Innovative methods
The use of efficient milling equipment, chemical admixtures, and accelerated concrete mixes reduced excavation time, sped up curing, and limited area downtime.
Traffic coordination
Additional lighting, barricades, and consistent traffic control kept all trucks and employees safely distanced from construction zones.
Phased construction
Work was completed in phases, allowing each area to cure before beginning the next, keeping enough dock doors and parking spaces available for daily use.
Tenant communication
Daily coordination and weekly check-ins kept the tenant informed, aligned the work with operational needs, and reinforced a partnership-based approach throughout the project.
