United Therapeutics’ latest distribution warehouse may be the second net-zero building constructed on the biotechnology company’s campus in Durham, N.C.’s Research Triangle Park, but it’s still a one-of-a-kind project.
Looking into the coming year, experts are cautiously optimistic of a stronger construction market, particularly in certain sectors such as manufacturing and health care.
Originally developed by Marwest Enterprises, this facility was named Landing 4 before electric vehicle manufacturer ElectraMeccanica chose the space for its U.S. manufacturing center.
For the fit-out of PDC Machines’ 150,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility, the project team consolidated three buildings into one with the goal of creating a facility and office space that overlooks the client’s operations.
Despite inflation, labor shortages and other troubles plaguing the construction industry, some sectors continue to thrive, but others face difficulties as demand for growth slows.
Whether delivering plants for batteries or other components or infrastructure components, mandates for electric vehicle adoption are pushing clients to meet deadlines and ask for more of engineers and contractors.