What We Did
Project Overview
The Lee Company is a leading supplier of miniature, precision fluid control products to a wide range of industries including aerospace, high performance car racing, oil exploration, automotive and off-highway equipment, and medical/scientific instruments.
Manufacturing
Expansion
Testimonial
What the client had to say about us
Testimonial
"During our long relationship, we’ve always been impressed with Munger’s professionalism and dedication to customer service. This, along with Munger always delivering a quality, well managed product at a fair price, has retained us as repeat customers."
Leighton Lee IV
Facilities Manager, The Lee Company
Case Study
The Situation
Building #82, an 88,450 SF facility that houses the Industrial Microhydraulics (IMH) Group, was built by Munger Construction in 2012. Since then, the IMH division experienced tremendous growth due to an increase in product demand. In order to continue meeting the highest standards in quality, reliability and customer service, a major expansion to the existing building was necessary. Munger was tasked with building a 130,000 SF expansion for the purpose of additional manufacturing space for the division.
Problem
The Challenges
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The expansion, which is Munger’s largest project in square footage for The Lee Company, was required to be seamlessly attached to the existing structure. The sheer size and complexity of the new manufacturing footprint, required a thoughtful team approach to solve the unique construction and design challenges.
Solution
The Resolutions
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Prior to the construction phase, extensive site work and grading was performed to ensure the two buildings would be on exactly the same level. To maximize the connectivity of the two buildings, an enclosed walkway was included in the design to allow employees easy access to the new area. This required the building that is currently operating to be opened up and exposed to the elements. Because of the extremely sensitive equipment used by the IMH Group on a daily basis, protective processes were performed to ensure no machinery was damaged. As the addition serves to expand the manufacturing footprint for the division, several specialized utilities needed to be run from the existing facility, as opposed to installing costly systems for the new building. The Munger team utilized the established connection point to integrate the utility lines into the expanded space.
Outcome
the final product
Functionality, efficiency, and aesthetics were all key factors in the successful completion of this large-scale building expansion, and Munger Construction met these requirements while staying well within the time constraints and budget established by The Lee Company. The project added 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space to meet the production needs of a rapidly growing division, along with a 30,000-square-foot mezzanine designed to house state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems as well as specialized manufacturing process equipment. A Varco Pruden continuous beam framing system was utilized, featuring multiple jack beams and a wide bay layout to optimize structural support. To enhance manufacturing flexibility, a Uni-Strut Grid System was included in the design, allowing for adaptable mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The facility also incorporates a high-performance humidity control system to maintain a low-humidity environment essential for production. Energy efficiency was addressed through a high R-value Varco Pruden siding system and the integration of PrisMAX daylighting roof panels and lighting control systems, which significantly reduce energy costs during daytime operations. A striking entry vestibule and paneling were also constructed, aligning with The Lee Company’s brand image and contributing to the facility’s overall visual appeal.