Ken’s Foods enlisted the services of Clark/Sullivan Construction to build their 170,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Las Vegas, NV.
The one-story tilt-up structure was the first of its kind in southern Nevada.
Clark & Sullivan Constructors, Inc. introduced a new “sandwich” panel technology to the area. The design of concrete panels encasing rigid foam insulation eases construction with speed and efficiency. The design greatly decreased future maintenance and energy costs for the 170,000 square foot building, as well as expediting the duration of construction. The system provides a reliable process for designing durable, energy-efficient buildings, and sandwich panels enable us to design for the thermal performance of the building, a benefit that can lower the operating costs throughout the life of the structure.
The project team faced several unique challenges on this project. To build
a facility for food distribution, Clark/Sullivan had to meet a high standard of requirements that are set out by the Food and Drug Administration as well as the Clark County Health Department. One such requirement was the use of food-grade epoxy paint and sealants to prevent contamination of raw materials. Additionally, Clark/Sullivan had to facilitate the organization of Union Pacific Railroad ties and switches for the purpose of establishing a rail system in the warehouse to haul in large amounts of liquids, such as corn syrup, to be stored in massive tanks.