From Ground Up: How FCC Delivered a 110,000 SF Industrial Development in Grand Rapids
When a developer needs a partner who can carry a project from concept to certificate of occupancy, that trust has to be earned. On the 52nd Street Industrial Development in Grand Rapids, Michigan, FCC Construction served as exactly that — the developer's single point of contact from initial design through final inspections, coordinating every phase of a complex, multi-discipline project on an 11-acre site.
A Full-Service Industrial Development
FCC Construction, Inc.
The scope here went well beyond building construction. FCC managed all design coordination, engineering, permitting, and agency approvals for both the industrial facility and an associated MDOT roadway improvement project. That kind of coordination demands experience with public agency timelines, utility planning, and the ability to keep a phased project moving without costly gaps between trades.
The site work alone was substantial. FCC completed mass excavation of approximately 30,000 cubic yards before construction on the building could begin. Alongside site preparation, the team installed new utilities and completed 0.25 miles of roadway improvements — work that required close alignment with MDOT requirements and local permitting agencies.
Built for Industrial Tenants
The finished facility is a 110,000 SF multi-tenant industrial building designed to serve modern distribution and storage operations. Key features include:
28-foot low eave heights, providing the clear height tenants in distribution and light manufacturing require
Eight loading docks to support active logistics operations
An insulated metal panel and masonry exterior built for long-term durability and energy performance
The building's multi-tenant configuration gives the developer flexibility to serve a range of industrial users, from regional distributors to manufacturing operations.
Phased Delivery, On Schedule
FCC Construction, Inc.
Large-scale industrial developments require careful sequencing. FCC managed a phased delivery approach, coordinating site excavation, utility installation, roadway work, and building construction in a sequence that kept the project on track. The project reached substantial completion in September 2025.
That kind of schedule discipline comes from having the right people and self-performed capabilities in-house. FCC's teams handle excavation, concrete, carpentry, and structural steel fabrication and erection, which means fewer handoffs and tighter control over timelines.
What This Project Demonstrates
The 52nd Street Industrial Development is a clear example of what FCC brings to complex, multi-phase industrial projects: a single accountable partner who manages the full scope, coordinates across agencies and trades, and delivers a finished product that's built to perform.
If you're planning an industrial development in West Michigan, we'd welcome the conversation.
FCC Construction Inc. is a full-service construction contractor based in Caledonia, Michigan, serving West Michigan's industrial, commercial, and institutional markets since 1959.
