Helping meet global consumer demand through collaborative design-build delivery
Market
Food & Beverage
Key Services
Construction
Preconstruction
Delivery Method
Design-Build (DB)Capacity
300,000 SF process and packaging space. 85,000 SF warehouse. 15,000 SF cafeteria. 250,000 SF mezzanineThe challenge
The Hershey Company engaged Alberici as part of a design-build team to provide construction services to retrofit an existing bread plant into a new confectionary plant in Monterrey, Mexico.
Retrofitting the former bread plant into a fully functional confectionary plant introduced substantial complexity, demanding detailed planning and adaptability throughout the project stages. Ensuring the harmonious integration of the new confectionary setup with the pre-existing infrastructure required innovative logistical and operational solutions.
Key Facts
$3.5M in savings for the client
Aggressive 18-month schedule
5 chillers, two 400-horsepower boilers and 43 air handling units
Challenge met
Alberici utilized design-build delivery and comprehensive preconstruction services to efficiently manage the project. Through value engineering, the team identified cost-saving ideas that resulted in significant savings of over $3.5 million for Hershey. To meet the aggressive 18-month schedule, Alberici remained flexible and adaptive during each phase of construction, accommodating major scope changes that occurred after the project had started, including the addition of a sizable mezzanine. The team expertly handled the specification, purchase, and installation of utility equipment, such as chillers, boilers, and air handling units, as well as infrastructure support systems like the water treatment and wastewater treatment plants. Alberici also ensured the coordination and delivery of all international shipments, contributing to the successful completion of the project.
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