Due to Darland.s commitment to deliver to its clients and a strong
relationship, Ford Mercantile Warehouse Co. chose Darland to design-build a
project for them for the seventh time in ten years. The office/warehouse
project is situated on 12 acres of land in Hilltop Industrial Park in Sarpy
County south of the Omaha metro area.
The facility.s primary use is warehousing along with accommodating outside
storage for up to 70 semi trailers. It includes a 16,000 square foot,
two-story office space to house Ford.s corporate offices and an 8,000 square
foot truck repair shop for Ford.s delivery trucks. The project is designed
for future expansion in two directions.
The building is constructed with a pre-engineered steel system, precast
concrete walls, 28. clear height and an ESFR sprinkler system. The
warehouse has a modern, energy efficient lighting system designed with
motion sensors that provide light only in areas being utilized. In
addition, the warehouse heating is provided by two energy efficient,
direct-fired air handling units that also pressurize the building and ensure
minimal stratification of air.