Project Spotlight: Don's Salads

Summer 2003 saw Gorski Construction Co., Inc. constructing a 30,000 square foot state-of-the-art food processing facility to accommodate the growth of the 33 year-old gourmet salad maker.  In addition to doubling the size of Don's existing facility, the new building had to meet stringent Federal, State and Local government health codes.

The project features insulated metal wall panels; ambient, cooler and freezer storage areas; specialized floor coatings, cooking areas, a test kitchen and 4,500 square feet of office space.  (click on thumbnails to view larger images)

    ^{Insulated Wall Panels}

^{Wall panels, which comprise an insulated core sandwiched between two metal face sheets, were used on the exterior and throughout the processing portion of the facility}

    ^{Steel Framing}

^{The steel structure is a pre-engineered metal building by Butler Manufacturing.  Butler's responsive delivery allowed Gorski to keep the complicated facility on target for the owner's scheduled move.}

    ^{Cook Room}

^{The facility features several sanitized cooking and processing areas.  Rust-proof plumbing fixtures, bacteria-resistant floor coatings, anti-microbial caulk, and vapor-sealed lights allow for complete room wash down and ensure a germ-free environment.}

    ^{The Completed Processing Facility}

^{The processing area allows for ambient, cooler and frozen storage, all housed within a structure Gorski designed to meet Don's specific product flow requirements.}

    ^{The Completed Office}

^{The office is constructed from metal studs, engineered metal trusses, and features a split block wainscot, stucco walls and a Butler architectural standing-seam metal roofing system.}

    ^{Main Conference Room}

Constructed in just six months, the project further showcases the practical use and versatility of a pre-engineered metal building, and is a testament to Gorski Construction's ability to bring complex projects in on time and within budget.

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