3M Regional Distribution Center

Titan Electric was selected as the design-build electrical contractor for a 650,000 square foot build-to-suit regional 3M distribution facility in DeKalb, IL.

The complex, located in DeKalb’s Park 88 Commercial Logistics Park, features 23,000 square feet of office space, two dock offices totaling more than 1,500 square feet, a mezzanine area, 70 loading dock positions and 400 trailer parking spaces for increased efficiencies. The fourth expansion of 3M’s operations in DeKalb during the past six years, the project brought the company’s total occupancy to almost 1.6 million square feet.

The Center was also awarded the 2010 Industrial Build-To-Suit of the year from the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Chicago Chapter.

Titan Electric not only proved to be a complete one stop shop contractor, but also showed dedication and commitment to the customer and owner, completing the project in only four months.

Titan Electric’s involvement included:

• 1600+ energy efficient motion controlled light fixtures

• Architectural grade light fixtures and site lighting

• Complete addressable fire alarm system

• Telecommunications and data system

• Security system

• Fiber optics

• Grounding and lightning protection

• Paging system, including 1 MDF, 13 IDFs, 110 wireless access points and 12 exterior access points

Clayco was the general contractor for the project with architectural services provided by Heitman Architects, Inc. Venture One Real Estate LLC was the developer.