Fulfillment and Distribution Center - Tucson, AZ
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided comprehensive construction materials testing and special inspection services for a state-of-the-art fulfillment and distribution center in Tucson, Arizona. This 855,000-square-foot facility has been recognized with the ENR Southwest 2019 Award of Merit, Manufacturing and the Real Estate Development 2020 Industrial Project of the Year (>600K sf).
Key Information
Project Name: Fulfillment and Distribution Center
Client: Confidential
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Services Provided: Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspection
Award: ENR Southwest 2019 Award of Merit, Manufacturing and the Real Estate Development 2020 Industrial Project of the Year (>600K sf)
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The Challenge
Complex Multi-Level Infrastructure Requirements
The project presented significant technical complexities due to its massive scale and sophisticated robotic infrastructure. The facility required three distinct mezzanine levels to support robotic operations:
- 1st RSP (Robotic Support Platform) Mezzanine Level: 383,700 sf
- 2nd RSP & Process Mezzanine Level: 671,042 sf
- 3rd RSP Mezzanine Level: 406,468 sf
The intricate multi-level design encompassed 1.46 million square feet of interior floor space. Additionally, the project included ancillary structures such as a fire pump house, guard house, and an expansive 2.5 million square foot parking lot.
The Solution
Comprehensive Testing and Inspection Services
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided construction materials testing and special inspection services for this fulfillment and distribution center project, covering:
- The three robotic support platform mezzanine levels
- The fire pump house and guard house
- The parking lot infrastructure
Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, provided construction materials testing and special inspection services for this fulfillment and distribution center project, covering:
- The three robotic support platform mezzanine levels
- The fire pump house and guard house
- The parking lot infrastructure
The Results
Award-Winning Project Delivery
The project achieved exceptional recognition in the construction industry:
Key Outcomes:
- ENR Southwest 2019 Award of Merit, Manufacturing
- Real Estate Development 2020 Industrial Project of the Year (>600K sf)
- Successfully delivered an 855,000 sf distribution facility with three robotic support mezzanine levels
- Completed 2.5 million sf parking lot
The facility now operates as a cutting-edge fulfillment center, demonstrating the critical role of comprehensive materials testing and special inspections in delivering award-winning industrial infrastructure.
