CASE STUDIES
Hitachi Automotive Systems
As Construction Manager for this project, Dore Associates represented Hitachi Automotive Systems’ interests throughout the entire construction process. The team was also responsible for overseeing the mechanical installation process, with key components including the GIS electrical substation, steam, compressed air, and oil installation. Also managed the control process to ensure quality control, project management services, and payment application oversight.
Dore Associates assisted Hitachi in reviewing the project scope and specifications on site, and was responsible for coordinating and verifying all items outlined in the bid documents.
Throughout construction, Dore Associates monitored project progress, provided Hitachi with weekly and monthly reports detailing schedule compliance and quality of work, and provided coordination support with the developer and general contractor.
Project Snapshot:
Hitachi Automotive Systems
Queretaro, Mexico
430,000 sq. ft.
SERVICES:
• Strategy
• Construction Planning
• Architecture & Design Revisions
• Project Management
Facility includes:
• Manufacturing / Assembly
• Warehouse / Distribution
• GIS Electrical Substation
• Steam System • Oil System
• Compressed Air System
• Mechanical Systems
• FPS System
• Research & Development
• 20,500 sq. ft. Corporate Offices
• Training Facilities
• Cafeteria
BRP- Bombardier Recreational Products- Magellan Site
As Construction Manager for this project, Dore Associates represented Vesta’s and BRP’s interests throughout the construction process. Dore Associates’ role included overseeing tenant improvements— one of the most significant being the Breathing Air System —as well as the BMS process and Access Control process. Also managed the control process to ensure quality control, project management services, and payment application oversight.
Dore Associates assisted Vesta/BRP in reviewing the project scope and specifications on site, and was responsible for coordinating and verifying all items outlined in the bid documents.
During construction, Dore Associates monitored the project’s progress, provided BRP with weekly reports detailing schedule compliance and quality of work, and offered coordination support with the developer and general contractor.
Project Snapshot:
BRP Magellan
Querétaro, México
11,150 m² (aproximadamente)
SERVICES:
• Strategy
• Construction Planning
• Architecture & Design Revision
• Project Management
Facility includes:
• Manufacturing / Assembly
• Warehouse / Distribution
• BMS (Building Management System)
• Access Control
• Mechanical Systems
• FPS System throughout the site
• Research & Development
• Corporate Offices
• Training Facilities
• Cafeteria
Mattel Mexico Distribution Center
As Construction Manager for this project, Dore Associates represented Mattel’s interests throughout the pre-construction and construction phases. Their role included site selection, site evaluation, and assistance in optioning the selected property for Mattel, ensuring that prospective developers were offered equal land cost conditions.
Dore Associates supported Mattel in defining the project scope and specifications, and was responsible for pre-qualifying potential developers, as well as reviewing and analyzing bids for developer selection.
During construction, Dore Associates monitored the project’s progress, provided Mattel with daily reports on schedule compliance and work quality, and offered coordination assistance with the developer and general contractor.
Project Snapshot:
Mattel Toys
Mexico, City
185,000 sq. ft.
SERVICES:
• Concept Planning & Strategy
• Site Evaluation & Planning
• Feasibility & Due Diligence
• Architecture & Design
• Project Management
Facility includes:
• Manufacturing / Assembly
• Warehouse / Distribution
• Research & Development
• Corporate Offices
• Training Facilities
• Cafeteria
Maytag Manufacturing Facility
For their first major production facility outside of the United States, Maytag chose Dore Associates to master plan a 62-acre campus and then design and manage the construction process for the first new building—a 185,000 sq. ft. refrigerator manufacturing facility. Both building designs incorporate automation and integration of lean manufacturing processes.
Facility includes:
• Manufacturing / Assembly
• Warehouse / Distribution
• Research & Development
• Corporate Offices
• Training Facilities
• Cafeteria
Project Snapshot:
Maytag Corporation
Reynosa, Mexico
185,000 sq. ft.
SERVICES:
• Concept Planning & Strategy
• Site Evaluation & Planning
• Feasibility & Due Diligence
• Architecture & Design
• Project Management
Perlos Manufacturing Facility
Dore Associates provided an optimal combination of capabilities and services for the Perlos project in Mexico. The venture presented four key challenges:
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Establishing the optimal project team and achieving alignment among the various players.
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Creating an architectural approach to meet diverse technical and functional design requirements.
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Achieving world-class quality standards in the construction phase.
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Ensuring that equipment and processes were well integrated for operational effectiveness.
Dore Associates expertise in these areas was invaluable in helping Perlos plan and build the manufacturing facility from concept to completion as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
• Site Evaluation and Planning
• Feasibility / Due Diligence
• Architecture and Design
• Project Management
• Process Management
Rockwell Automation
Manufacturing Facility
For their first major production facility in Mexico, Rockwell Automation selected Dore Associates to assist with site selection, budgeting, developer selection, architectural and engineering design, project management, and process management. Dore Associates also provided full-time on-site construction management services throughout the project.
The project involved coordination of three separate general contractors: one for site work, one for shell buildings, and one for interiors. The entire project—from initial site selection and concept design to completion and occupancy—was completed in just 15 months.
The combined facilities on this campus now generate 25% of Rockwell’s worldwide production capacity.
Project Snapshot:
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Building 1 - 308,000 sq. ft.
Building 2: 329,000 sq. ft.
Completion Year: 2008
Construction Cost: $37 million
SERVICES:
• Concept Planning & Strategy
• Site Evaluation & Planning
• Feasibility & Due Diligence
• Architecture & Design
• Project Management
• Process Management
Black &Decker / DeWalt Manufacturing Facility and Distribution Center
This world-class cross-dock manufacturing and distribution facility totals 350,000 sq. ft., including 30,000 sq. ft. dedicated to injection molding operations, steel cutting, painting, assembly, warehousing, and engineering labs. An additional 35,000 sq. ft. is allocated to corporate offices.
Black & Decker selected Dore Associates for this project based on their extensive experience with similar industrial facilities in Mexico. Dore collaborated with Black & Decker to optimize the building layout for efficient manufacturing and corporate integration. CITIUS supported negotiations with Mexican contractors and provided project management services throughout construction.
Project Snapshot:
Black & Decker / DeWalt
Reynosa, Mexico
350,000 sq. ft.
SERVICES:
• Concept & Planning
• Site Evaluation & Planning
• Feasibility / Due Diligence
• Architecture & Design
• Project Management
Facility Includes:
• Manufacturing / Assembly
• Warehouse / Distribution
• Research & Development
• Corporate Offices
• Training Facilities
• Cafeteria
Symbol Technologies
When Symbol Technologies made the decision to build their first manufacturing plant in Mexico, they selected Dore Associates for the project due to their international experience and industrial expertise.
Dore Associates assisted in bidding and negotiating with Mexican contractors and provided Project Management services throughout the construction process. Their involvement helped ensure the project was completed on time and within budget.
Facility Includes:
• Manufacturing / Assembly
• Warehouse / Distribution
• Research & Development
• Corporate Offices
• Training Facilities
• Cafeteria
Project Snapshot:
Symbol Technologies
Reynosa, Mexico
Phase I: 165,000 sq. ft.
Phase II: 180,000 sq. ft.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
• Site Evaluation & Planning
• Architecture and Design
• Project Management
