Contractor of the Year Awards: Building Project of the Year ($15-$30 million), Paccar Parts Distribution Center, Martin-Harris Construction

Paccar Parts Distribution Center

The PACCAR Parts Distribution Center in North Las Vegas, completed by Martin-Harris Construction, sits on 18 acres and consists of a 253,000-square-foot distribution area that includes a 20,000-square-foot mezzanine and an 8,900-square-foot office. The project site features an exterior covered courtyard adjacent to the office break room, desert landscaping, architectural split face CMU site walls with steel picket fence and vehicle-access sliding steel electrically operated site gates.

There were several considerations during the design and construction process to ensure high-performance sustainability, including the utilization of fly ash in the concrete for all tilt panel walls, slab on grade, concrete paving and site concrete. Another key factor was utilizing LED fixtures and low-flow plumbing fixtures for minimal light pollution and water consumption. Lastly, a 300-kilowatt photovoltaic solar array (760 high-efficiency solar panels) was installed on the warehouse roof to help reduce energy consumption.

During the preconstruction process, Martin-Harris collaborated with the project stakeholders, architect and design consultants to address issues related to design and constructability, project planning, scheduling, logistics planning, cost analysis and budget control, project management, health and public safety, and quality assurance and control. This design-build approach resulted in minimal challenges during construction and illustrates how proper planning prior to construction leads to project success for all stakeholders.

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