Buildings for the work that happens inside them.
We focus on six kinds of industrial clients. Each has its own code questions, equipment and schedule pressures, and we plan for them from the first site walk.
Manufacturing
Typical work
Plant additions, production bays, crane-served high bays, mezzanines, process rooms.
What we plan for
Power capacity, floor flatness for equipment, keeping lines running during tie-ins.
Warehouse & distribution
Typical work
Dry warehouse buildings and expansions, dock additions, truck courts, racking-ready slabs.
What we plan for
Clear height, dock count, fire protection for high-piled storage.
Food & beverage processing
Typical work
Washdown rooms, cooler and freezer additions, packaging areas, sanitary finishes.
What we plan for
Dust and contamination control during work, insulated panels, drainage slopes.
Fleet & equipment shops
Typical work
Pre-engineered metal shop buildings, wash bays, service pits, parts storage.
What we plan for
Oversized doors, ventilation, trench drains and oil separators.
Agriculture & ag equipment
Typical work
Machine storage, dealership service shops, steel buildings on rural sites.
What we plan for
Long clear spans, site utilities, frost-protected foundations.
Industrial tenants
Typical work
Fit-outs of leased flex and industrial space: offices, power upgrades, dock work.
What we plan for
Landlord approvals, lease timelines, restoration clauses.
National cost benchmarks, before we see your site
Hard-cost ranges published in September 2026 for U.S. commercial construction. Regional conditions can move these 25–50% either way, and soft costs usually add 15–30%. Your Site & Budget Review replaces them with a number for your building.
| Building type | Hard cost per SF |
|---|---|
| PEMB steel warehouse, shell only | $14–30 |
| PEMB warehouse, fully built out | $50–100+ |
| Dry warehouse | $55–175 |
| Cold storage | $130–350+ |
Source: Terrapin Construction Group commercial construction cost guide, September 2026.
Why we lock prices early
The Mortenson Construction Cost Index for Q3 2026 put Minneapolis non-residential costs up 2.86% in one quarter, the highest of the eight cities it tracks. Steel, aluminum and most copper products carry 50% Section 232 tariffs on their full value.
That is why our quotes are held for 60 days, steel and electrical packages are bought early when you approve it, and GMP contracts carry a named contingency instead of padding hidden in line items.
Source: Mortenson Construction Cost Index, Q3 2026 report (Q2 2026 data).