Meticulous analysis and planning resulted in a decision to erect an onsite, concrete batch plant for construction of Easton-Bell Sports Inc's $31-million, 813,000-sq-ft office and automated warehouse center. In addition to reducing fuel, emissions and time, the operation enhanced quality by eliminating water additives required for transporting the concrete product.
Patented concrete flooring and pavement required less stone, cement and chemicals, with resulting reflective qualities leading to reductions in lighting costs. Custom fixtures reduced shadowing, increased quality and further curtailed energy consumption.