VISIT FROM GOVERNOR SCOTT WALKER COMMEMORATES GRAND OPENING
Ghidorzi recently completed the design build construction of the new Mid-State Truck Service in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, including architectural design, construction and interior design. Governor Scott Walker added merit to the impact of this facility on the state economy by attending the event, a follow-up to his visit to the jobsite this summer when he cited the project as evidence that Wisconsin is open for business. Mid-State Truck Service invested $5.5 million in the project, a consolidation of two nearby locations into a larger, more efficient and conveniently located facility employing over 35 employees. The development includes 12.7 acres of land and a 36,000 square foot building for sales, service, parts, leasing and rental of heavy-duty commercial trucks.
Front desk and history wall
Ghidorzi worked in partnership with Mid-State Truck Service to develop a custom design build facility, capturing their vision for maximizing performance and efficiency throughout the sales, service and parts operations. In support of the environment and the LEED Certification Standards of the U.S. Green Building Council, green building practices were utilized to improve building performance and position Mid-State Truck Service for long-term cost savings. Finally, the Ghidorzi interior design team added special interior touches to reflect Mid-State’s progressive mindset while emphasizing the company’s rich history. Project highlights include:
Building Features
- Seven drive-through bays, each three stalls deep for servicing up to 21 tractors at a time; eighth bay featuring truck wash and small vehicle lift
- Positioning of the building on the land parcel to afford substantial space for parking and in-out access
- Domiciled plug-in and trailer drop
- Dedicated and fully equipped alternative fuel service bays for compressed natural gas
- Driver amenities including a customer lounge with comfortable seating and big screen TV in addition to facility wide Wi-Fi and computers with Internet access
- Custom accent wall illustrating history of company, Vandehey family and leadership foundation
Environmental Features in Sync with LEED Certification Standards of the U.S. Green Building Council
- Use of DOW wall system for increased building insulation and less energy usage
- A Johnson Controls HVAC Control System to reduce overall energy consumption
- Heat reflective white roof to keep building cooler than a traditional roof
- High efficiency LED lighting throughout facility and parking lot
- Glass offices and corridor facing South for natural daylight deep into the building
- In-floor heat throughout building to enhance energy efficiency
- Polished black concrete floors in administrative spaces to achieve a sleek, modern feel while conserving floor covering materials such as carpet and tile
- Concrete parking lot for durability to sustain large vehicle traffic with added benefits of reducing heat gain compared to asphalt, increasing the reflectivity of LED parking lot lights at night and increasing the amount of diffused natural daylight into the building
Seven drive-through bays and truck wash | Durable, energy-saving concrete parking lot
Customer lounge
Southern facing glass offices and corridor allow for natural daylight penetration into building
