For reasons of function, security and practicality, the design and construction of bulk warehouses and distribution centers often results in buildings that appear similar from business park to business park, and even from market to market. Of course, what goes on inside each of these buildings is as varied as the businesses using the space, and a "one-size-fits-all" strategy for creating bulk space doesn't work.
      As a company constructing distribution space nationally -- with efforts under way to expand our presence even more -- Duke Construction has expertise in such varied topics as the integration between high-tech material handling systems and building design, product storage and security trends, floor flatness, thickness and weight-bearing capabilities, and transportation logistics, to name a few. These and many other factors are constantly taken into account by Duke when we construct cost-effective space for distribution companies in individual locations and in multiple markets.
      Depending on our customer's needs, the priorities for what they require from their space are ranked in differing order of importance, but our first priority is always Complete Customer Satisfaction. A can-do, whatever-it-takes attitude allows Duke to work with our customers to build the best bulk space for their needs.
      This includes working closely with material handling consultants and experts from our client's teams to develop buildings that offer maximum flexibility at a minimum cost. We've learned that even simple tasks like early identification of conveyor loads and pathways can play a big role in the end product and save the customer many thousands of dollars.
      With years of construction experience, Duke has pioneered many design features that have revolutionized bulk distribution. This, combined with our market knowledge, national reach and owner perspective, has enabled us to be highly successful in delivering real estate solutions for the movement of goods.
      We at Duke pride ourselves in serving as our clients' real estate and construction professional. Our strengths and knowledge of bulk distribution allow our clients to focus on their day-to-day operations so they can keep their company's performance at its highest level while leveraging the time needed for necessary input into a facility's design and performance. Regardless of the challenge, Duke stands ready to continue providing bulk distribution real estate solutions nationwide.
      Steve Kennedy has been with Duke since 1986. He is responsible for the overall operations of Duke Construction. Steve received a degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University.
     

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