A national third-party logistics provider required a new temperature-controlled warehouse to support its refrigerated distribution operations following the expiration of an existing lease. Because WEL needed to remain within the same Northeast Pennsylvania logistics corridor to serve its customer base, the relocation required an implementation schedule with zero flexibility for delay. In addition to the timeline, WEL sought to maximize value by reusing existing equipment and minimizing capital expenditures throughout the project.
Stream’s Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Distribution team managed the delivery of the 110,000 square foot warehouse that included a 23,000 square foot refrigerated cooler utilizing an HFO synthetic refrigerant system, as well as a shipping/receiving office. Stream coordinated design, procurement, construction, equipment integration, and closeout while leading extensive value engineering efforts throughout the project. The team evaluated opportunities to reuse existing cooler doors, fencing, and other facility components where practical while coordinating the client’s preferred refrigeration contractor with the design-builder and design team. Additional oversight included landlord coordination, permitting, fire protection integration, contractor sequencing, and continuous budget management to maintain schedule and control project costs.
Completed within approximately five months, the project enabled WEL Companies to successfully transition operations before lease expiration while maintaining service to its customers. Through proactive coordination, value engineering, and disciplined project leadership, Stream reduced owner risk, controlled project costs, and delivered a fully operational temperature-controlled distribution facility ready for immediate occupancy.
