Blackhawk/McKesson Corporation Distribution Center, NY
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company supported the development of McKesson Corporation’s $58.2 million distribution facility in Hamptonburgh, New York, providing construction materials testing and code-required inspection expertise throughout the project.
Key Information
Project Name: Project Blackhawk / McKesson Corporation Distribution Center
Client: Blackhawk Development, LLC
Location: Hamptonburgh, New York
Project Size: 340,000 square feet
Services Provided: Construction Materials Testing, Laboratory Testing, Building Code Special Inspections
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The Challenge
Expanding McKesson’s Northeast Distribution Network
Originally known as Project Blackhawk, the new facility was developed as a major Northeast hub for McKesson Corporation, a leading North American provider of pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supplies.
The facility formed part of McKesson’s broader strategy to strengthen its long-term distribution network infrastructure and extend market coverage across the region. The development was also designed to incorporate state-of-the-art technology and automation, supporting future productivity and quality improvements.
Constructing a major distribution center involved multiple site, structural, and infrastructure components progressing through different phases of work. Each stage required appropriate verification to confirm that construction activities and materials met applicable project and building requirements.
The project therefore called for technical expertise capable of addressing a wide range of construction elements while supporting consistent quality control from the ground up.
The Solution
Technical Verification Across Critical Construction Activities
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, was engaged to perform field inspections, materials testing, and laboratory evaluations across various construction activities.
Services provided included:
Soil Compaction Testing
Bearing Capacity Inspection
Utility Installation Inspection
Asphalt Field and Plant Testing & Inspection
Reinforcing Steel Inspection
Concrete Testing & Inspection
Masonry & Grout Testing
Bolting Inspection
Welding Inspection
Laboratory Testing
Building Code Special Inspections
The scope encompassed earthwork operations, foundation preparation, utility installations, concrete and masonry construction, structural connections, and asphalt paving.
Field testing and laboratory evaluations complemented the inspection activities, providing technical assessments of materials and workmanship across the different construction phases.
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, was engaged to perform field inspections, materials testing, and laboratory evaluations across various construction activities.
Services provided included:
Soil Compaction Testing
Bearing Capacity Inspection
Utility Installation Inspection
Asphalt Field and Plant Testing & Inspection
Reinforcing Steel Inspection
Concrete Testing & Inspection
Masonry & Grout Testing
Bolting Inspection
Welding Inspection
Laboratory Testing
Building Code Special Inspections
The scope encompassed earthwork operations, foundation preparation, utility installations, concrete and masonry construction, structural connections, and asphalt paving.
Field testing and laboratory evaluations complemented the inspection activities, providing technical assessments of materials and workmanship across the different construction phases.
The Results
Supporting a Modern Regional Distribution Hub
The completed Hamptonburgh facility became a strategic part of McKesson Corporation’s Northeast distribution network, helping expand service coverage for customers across the region.
Its advanced technology and automation were incorporated to support the company’s future productivity and quality objectives, reinforcing the facility’s role within McKesson’s long-term infrastructure strategy.
The project also highlights Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company’s experience supporting large-scale warehouse and distribution developments where site, structural, material, and code-related requirements must be addressed throughout construction.
By contributing technical verification at critical stages, the team supported the successful delivery of a complex facility designed to serve McKesson’s regional operations for the long term.
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