High-throughput distribution and logistics facilities. Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor since 2016.
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Distribution facilities are designed around operational flow — not just square footage. These are the metrics BCG engineers into every distribution and logistics build from day one.
Whether you're moving cases or pallets, operating ambient or cold chain, or running a last-mile network or a regional DC, BCG builds distribution facilities to your exact operational model — not a generic box.
Large-footprint facilities for bulk receiving, break-bulk operations, and outbound sortation. High-bay storage with clear heights up to 40 ft. Dual-sided cross-dock capability. Trailer yards with 100+ door positions. Built for national brand or 3PL operations serving a 300-mile radius.
High-throughput small-sort facilities designed for parcel and same-day delivery networks. Grade-level and dock-high access combinations. Dense van and small-vehicle staging. Floor layouts optimized for walk-off routes, not fork-lift aisles. Power infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations.
Multi-zone refrigerated distribution facilities with blast-freeze, cooler, and ambient zones under one roof. Insulated tilt-wall or composite panel construction. Ammonia or glycol refrigeration systems. Dock vestibules, heated dock floors, anti-condensate lighting, and HACCP-compliant surface finishes.
High-clear, wide-column-grid shells purpose-built for conveyor and sortation system installation. BCG pre-coordinates with your sortation equipment vendor for structural penetrations, mezzanine attachment points, and electrical distribution boards before the building slab is poured.
Flexible distribution buildings designed for multi-tenant 3PL operations. Demising wall systems that allow client space expansion without disrupting active operations. Independent HVAC and fire suppression zones per client bay. Shared dock aprons with dedicated access controls per tenant.
Secondary containment systems for liquid storage operations. Hazmat-compliant ventilation, explosion-proof electrical in classified areas, and tank farm access roads. BCG coordinates with the EPA, local fire marshal, and environmental engineers as part of the permit process for specialty operations.
"A distribution facility that can't flow is just an expensive storage room. We build around your operation — not around our convenience."
— Bowser Construction GroupBefore design begins, BCG reviews your inbound/outbound split, carrier mix, SKU velocity profile, and daily throughput targets. Floor layout, dock door count, aisle width, and staging zone sizes are determined by your operation — not by a default floor plan. Flow comes first. Structure wraps around it.
Truck court grading, trailer storage apron, guard house pads, fueling islands, and storm detention. BCG coordinates civil engineers who design for your fleet mix — 53-ft trailers, city delivery vehicles, or both. Turning radii reviewed with your transportation team before site plan submission.
Tilt-wall or structural steel depending on clear height requirements and column grid. High-performance insulated roof systems for temperature control. Building envelope continuity — no thermal bridges at dock openings. Full-perimeter exterior LED security lighting as part of base building scope.
Hydraulic and mechanical dock levelers, truck restraints, and impact-resistant dock doors. Pit-less or pit-type configurations per your leveler spec. Traffic dock bumpers, dock communication systems, and interior dock lighting. BCG coordinates with your material handling equipment vendor during design.
Main service entrance sized for peak operational demand. 480V three-phase distribution for conveyor, sortation, and charging stations. Dedicated panels for WMS servers and network equipment. Battery charging station circuits distributed across dock bays. Conduit installed before the slab — no cutting later.
Operations office, driver check-in area, locker rooms, showers, and break facilities. BCG builds driver amenity packages to your fleet retention standards. Access control at dock doors, pedestrian gates, and office entrances. CCTV conduit infrastructure installed during construction — not after.
Metro Atlanta and the I-4 corridor in Central Florida are two of the most active industrial development markets in the Southeast. These ranges reflect 2025–2026 hard costs excluding land, site work, and racking.
Hard costs only. Excludes land, site development, and material handling equipment. Call (470) 230-3331 or info@bowserconstructiongroup.com for project-specific pricing.
Distribution facilities intersect building code, fire code, environmental regulations, and OSHA requirements simultaneously. BCG manages every permit track in parallel.
Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) sprinkler systems are standard for distribution occupancies with racking above 12 ft. BCG submits fire suppression permits concurrent with building permits to prevent CO delays. High-pile storage permits are managed in coordination with your racking vendor and the AHJ fire marshal.
Refrigeration systems require separate mechanical permits in both Georgia and Florida. Ammonia systems trigger OSHA PSM thresholds above threshold quantities. BCG coordinates licensed refrigeration contractors and OSHA PSM compliance documents as part of the permit package — not as an afterthought.
Distribution sites often exceed one acre of disturbance, triggering NPDES Construction General Permits in both states. BCG coordinates SWPPP preparation with civil engineers and files permits with Georgia EPD or Florida DEP before site mobilization. Violation prevention is part of our project setup — not a last-minute compliance check.
Distribution facilities on state roads require FDOT or GDOT driveway access permits and often traffic impact studies. BCG coordinates traffic engineers and submits access permit applications concurrent with building permit review to prevent schedule compression at the end of the project.
Ranges reflect a 75,000–200,000 SF regional distribution center in Metro Atlanta or Central Florida. Cold chain projects add 3–5 months for refrigeration procurement and installation.
Operational flow review, structural and civil design, and permit submission. Steel and refrigeration equipment procured during plan review to absorb lead time. Dock equipment, sortation vendor specifications, and power distribution design locked before permits issue.
Site grading, underground utilities, truck court subbase, and trailer apron. Tilt-wall casting beds prepared. Dock pits constructed. Foundation completed with anchor bolt layout matched to structural steel or tilt-panel design. SWPPP inspections documented weekly.
Tilt-wall erection or structural steel. Roof system and building skin. Concrete floor slab laser-screed to FF50+ specification. Joint layout reviewed by your racking vendor before pour. ESFR mains and electrical distribution rough-in completed before slab pour on upper mezzanine level if applicable.
Dock levelers, dock doors, and truck restraints installed. Electrical power distribution trim-out. ESFR sprinkler system final. Refrigeration system installation for cold chain projects. LED high-bay lighting commissioning. EV charging station installation if in scope.
Building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and fire alarm final inspections. High-pile storage permit inspection coordinated with racking installation schedule. Certificate of Occupancy issued. Site handed to your racking and MHE installation team.
Send us your program requirements, operational model, or site plan. We'll deliver a trade-by-trade hard-cost estimate within 48 hours — before you commit to a lease or a land contract.
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Regional DC shell construction in Metro Atlanta runs $65–$115/SF in hard construction costs. Last-mile hubs typically run $80–$140/SF due to higher dock door density and grade-level access requirements. Cold chain distribution facilities with refrigeration systems range from $130–$220/SF. BCG provides trade-by-trade line-item estimates so you understand the cost drivers before committing to a development budget.
Dock count is driven by daily throughput, trailer dwell time, and your inbound/outbound split — not just building size. A standard rule of thumb is one dock door per 5,000–8,000 SF, but a last-mile hub with high parcel velocity may need significantly more. BCG reviews your throughput model and carrier schedule before layout design begins to ensure dock count and staging area match actual operational demand.
Yes. BCG builds multi-zone refrigerated facilities with blast-freeze, deep freeze, cooler, and ambient zones under one roof. Refrigeration systems are coordinated with licensed refrigeration engineers. Insulated wall systems, vapor barriers, heated dock vestibules, and anti-condensate lighting are standard scope on cold chain projects. For ammonia systems above OSHA PSM thresholds, BCG coordinates PSM compliance documents as part of the permit package.
Yes. BCG coordinates with sortation and conveyor vendors as part of the design process — not as an afterthought. Structural penetrations for conveyor supports, mezzanine attachment points, dedicated electrical distribution panels, and conduit pathways are designed into the building before permit submission. We have worked around systems from major MHE vendors and build to their installation team's pre-site requirements.
Standard truck court depth for a 53-ft trailer is 130 ft for a dedicated pull-in/back-in configuration, and 185 ft for a 180-degree pull-through. BCG reviews your fleet mix and trailer type with your transportation team before site plan submission. Tight sites with constrained truck courts can often be resolved through dock angle adjustments or alternative circulation designs — reviewed by a traffic engineer before the building pad is committed.
Yes. BCG is licensed in both states. Georgia HQ in Cumming, GA serves Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Florida office in Winter Park, FL serves the I-4 corridor. We manage permitting and inspections across all jurisdictions we serve — including Forsyth, Gwinnett, Cherokee, Fulton, and Barrow counties in Georgia, and Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard counties in Florida.
Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, and surrounding counties — commercial, residential, and industrial construction.
Central Florida and the greater Orlando metro — same licensed, insured operation and quality standards we deliver in Georgia.
