Raising the Roof: Roseville 3075 Long Lake Road
A dated warehouse in Roseville, Minnesota, was transformed and repositioned through comprehensive reconstruction for Investor’s Real Estate Trust.
Centrally located on an 11.5-acre site with access to rail and Interstate 35W, the 3075 Long Lake Road project replaced an outdated industrial warehouse with a new facility designed by Mohagen Hansen Architectural Group.
The work included demolition of approximately 200,000 square feet of existing warehouse space and construction of a new 203,004-square-foot industrial facility. The completed building features a 32-foot-clearance roof, 31 dock doors, 50-foot grid bays and two drive-in doors.
The project illustrates how industrial redevelopment can modernize an existing site while accommodating current tenant needs and future operations. Learn more about manufacturing and industrial construction and warehouse construction projects.
How Did Construction Continue Around an Active Tenant?
Careful planning allowed the sole existing tenant, Hood Packaging, to maintain operations and quality standards throughout construction.
The new elevated roof was installed to span over and around Hood Packaging’s building, creating a cohesive appearance. The old roof was then removed with protective barriers in place, allowing Hood Packaging to continue operating during the work.
Maintaining business operations during construction requires close coordination among the owner, tenant, design team and construction team. This approach supports the broader goal of expanding industrial operations while minimizing disruption.
What Sustainability Strategies Were Used in the Warehouse Reconstruction?
The project incorporated several sustainability initiatives, including the use of local materials and contractors. Glass, roofing, precast concrete and exterior insulation and finish system materials were locally sourced.
The construction team also reused and recycled significant amounts of demolition material:
- Asphalt from the existing parking surface was ground and recycled.
- Steel from the demolished warehouse was recycled.
- Concrete slab and footings were ground on-site and reused as base material.
- More than 12,500 tons of concrete and more than 500 tons of steel were recycled from the demolition.
The project also included landscaping infrastructure with two retention ponds to support stormwater management goals.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides information about sustainable materials management, including strategies for reducing material use and recovering value from construction and demolition materials.
These efforts reflect the value of planning for material recovery, site performance and long-term building use. Learn more about sustainability services and adaptive reuse and redevelopment.
What Does the Completed Roseville Industrial Facility Include?
The completed facility provides a clean, contemporary appearance with prominent glass entries and a spandrel entrance at Hood Packaging’s entry.
Owner’s representative: Oliver Real Estate Services.
In this article, Kraus-Anderson explored the Roseville warehouse redevelopment at 3075 Long Lake Road, including industrial reconstruction, active-tenant coordination, material recycling, local sourcing, stormwater management and the completed facility’s modern industrial features. Explore more industrial construction experience, the Hunt Electric Big Baer Industrial Facility and sustainability initiatives.
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