I’ve been using a lot of car analogies since I’ve been working on projects at ZF Transmissions Gray Court (ZFTG). I was recently asked to describe A M King’s Design-Build approach to someone in the manufacturing industry who only has experience working with general contractors. I immediately thought about the number of designers, engineers, suppliers, […]
Why We Champion Education at A M King
Obtaining a degree was always a priority to me. Timing was the hard part. My children are college graduates, and I wanted the same for myself. I chose Johnson C. Smith University’s Metropolitan College, an undergraduate degree program for adults and non-traditional students. From 2016 to 2020, I worked full time in commercial property management, […]
Tips for Employing Insulated Metal Panels
John Koury, consulting architect for A M King, teamed up with Dean Soll, TrueCore co-founder and Open Concepts partner, to author the following article for the August issue of The Construction Specifier. Together they share their design and product expertise, giving a comprehensive overview of why and when IMPs are the best option for a […]
Design-Build with Digital Twins
While “digital twins” will likely never be part of my typical lexicon, the technology is finding its way into more of my client conversations. Many owners are now accustomed to visualizing their buildings during design and construction, but the popularity of digital twins is taking this a step further. Imagine being able to observe your […]
Let’s Talk About Building Strong Client Relationships
There’s a lot at stake when you’re running another complex expansion job for billion-dollar broadline food distributor Cheney Brothers, Inc. (CBI). Increasing dry storage capacity and truck access at CBI’s Statesville, NC facility was a critical part of the company’s aggressive plan to continue its northward growth path. Our team worked quickly and efficiently despite […]
How to Renovate Corporate Office Space in 2022
I had an interesting conversation with an electrochromic glass rep recently. I was supervising installation of the product on a jobsite, and I asked the guy how it all works. He explained that it’s also referred to as switch glass or smart glass and can not only change from transparent to opaque at the touch […]
A M King’s ASC Competition Sponsorship Benefits AEC Students
My draw to construction has always been about the tangible results. I like being able to say, “See that, I was part of a team that built that.” For me, recruiting and mentoring is very much the same thing. When we recruit, hire and mentor we are creating careers, livelihoods, and friendships. At A M […]
3 Tips for Bringing an Innovative Produce Distribution Facility to Fruition
It’s official. The Certificate of Occupancy is in hand. The ribbon cutting ceremony has wrapped up. Now, avocados, mangos and other select fruit are arriving from growers at North America’s largest, state-of-the-art avocado plant. We began working with Mission Produce, Inc. executives when this new facility in Laredo, TX was just a concept, a challenge and a […]
GAB Operations Leaders Talk Cold Chain, Traceability and Building a new Facility
Jaime Usabiaga and Miguel Usabiaga rarely give interviews. The president and vice president, respectively, of international produce distributor GAB Operations, LLC, are far too busy building their family business that was founded in Guanajuato, Mexico more than three decades ago. GAB, which operates under the brand names Mr. Lucky and Covemex, specializes in the production, development, […]