Issue link: http://www.insightdigital.biz/i/1303108
w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 0 • I NSIGH T | 49 [continued ] » — SPONSORED MESSAGE — • Estimating and bidding: Hard number quotes of Keller's self-performed work, as well as multiple sub-contractors for each trade. • Construction: Based on a detailed construction schedule, weekly on-site job meetings and minutes and multi- faceted project supervision. A recent real world example of a customer that chose our company as its Design/Builder is Dielectric Manufacturing, a leading one-source contract manufacturer of plastic and metal parts, components and assemblies, based in the metro Milwaukee area. Vice President Michael Esser Jr. explains the company's decision to relocate and build an entirely new campus in a neighboring community: "We machine and fabricate a wide variety of materials, including thermosets, thermoplastics, ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals. At the time, prior to deciding to construct a new facility, we had been outgrowing our existing facility and came to realize that we had no room for growth. We decided to build our own facility because we could then truly make it our own. By partnering with Keller, Inc., we went through their discovery process to find out what was necessary for our company in a new facility. From there, we went through the full Design/Build process with Keller and were able to build a state-of-the-art facility that will make us more efficient as a company with room for growth." In addition to the basic information gathering of the various rooms that would be needed to replicate and expand its various departments (the building was a total of 103,000 square feet), the discovery process also covered many other topics such as site selection, pre-design communication with the municipality, optimal site planning for future expansion, parking, shipping/ receiving logistics, dock quantities and details, process flow, warehousing needs, employee welfare, HVAC performance, interior design goals and, of course, exterior design. Keller, Inc. is well known in the industry for our Design/Build capabilities. Dielectric's building solution required the use of precast concrete wall panels. While they are often perceived as being too costly compared to other types of construction, for a larger scale facility precast is not only affordable, but certainly offers value-added benefits such as durability, cleanability, thermal efficiency, taller building heights and overall design flexibility. In the end, every facility is custom designed to meet each customer's functional and aesthetic requirements within their desired budget. Keller, Inc. is an award-winning, single-source, Design/ Build general contractor with offices in Kaukauna, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau. As 100 percent employee-owned, we have the staff and expertise to take projects from the early phases of design through the construction process to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. For more information on Keller, Inc., visit www.kellerbuilds.com. About the Author Chris Manske, architect Keller, Inc. cmanske@kellerbuilds.com The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Insight Publications, LLC. With Offices in the Fox Cities, Madison, Milwaukee & Wausau "We went through the full Design/Build process with Keller and were able to build a state-of-the-art facility "We went through the full Design/Build process with Keller and were able to build a state-of-the-art facility that will make us more efficient as a company, and with room for growth." that will make us more efficient as a company, and with room for growth." D I E L E C T R I C M A N U F A C T U R I N G Located in Germantown, Wisconsin 103,000 S q. Ft. Manufac turing Headquar ters & Office Space PLANNERS l ARCHITECT S l BUILDERS W W W . K E L L E R B U I L D S . C O M | 1 . 8 0 0 . 2 3 6 . 2 5 3 4 | - Michael Esser Jr., Vice President