b'EXPANDING HERSHEY WITH A HIGH-TECH APPROACHOur latest delivery for The Hershey Company in Robinson, IL, marks an unprecedented moment in Korte history.In this 177,726-square-foot, multi-phased expansion, we accommodated increased Hersheys production demands while advancing workplace conditions through innovative tools.The complexity of this job demanded a phased execution over two years, starting with enhancements like a new entry and expanded docking areas. Next came a two-story addition with liquid unloading bays and a complex network of mixed flexible piping. The latter challenged us to manage the design intricacies amid evolving requirements.Historically,large-scale construction projects this complex presented challenges that took a considerable amount of time to solve. Today, we can speed up this process by using software like Revit and Navisworks to visualize wall thickness, layout, facility equipment, and details like piping and ductwork. Our team took design details even further for the job due to the sheer amount of prefabrication needed for the suspended piping network. And since The Job is the Boss, Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht listened.In a processing addition, the amount of actual building systems like piping, conduit, ductworksthey increase two or threefold. The need is immediate in design to understand where all these systems are going to go and making sure they dont run into each other. We got down to the actual hangers, washers and bolts.This designs detail was unprecedented. Armed with a comprehensive understanding of every construction element, the team could keep the project on track without extensive rework. Hershey constantly gave us new equipment designs and specifications as their needs evolved. Our team adapted with swift adjustments in real-time. Sometimes, these were simple fixes, like moving a duct a few inches to the side. But problem-solving sessions could take an entire afternoon for in-depth overhauls introducing hundreds or even thousands of new clashes.To date, its the most complex job Alex has done. But he didnt work alone. In addition to leaning on Darlene Rutkowski-Hanks, Alex also tapped into the expertise of Architects Amy Schmidt and Chris Schneider, plus BIM Technician Connor Reckamp, who collectively wrote the how to start guides that Alex used to teach himself Navisworks.It takes a team to make complex projects work. And it takes talent to ensure complex jobs finish on time and on budget.Here, we had both. And did both. Thats Build Smart at its finest.6'