Integrated Builders announced that it has been selected to construct a 40,000 square-foot (S.F.) Ford automobile dealership on behalf of owner Prime Motor Group in Auburn, Massachusetts. The Integrated Builders team includes Project Manager Brian Kidder, Project Superintendent Michael Croteau, and Assistant Project Manager Barbara Frazier who will work with Director of Facilities Joe Rose from the Prime Motor Group, and collaborate with civil engineers Kelly Engineering Group, Inc., structural engineers Flood Consulting, and MEP/FP engineers CBC Engineering. The Curtis Architectural Group will provide the design for the new state-of-the-art facility.
Prime Ford will be constructed with a structural steel frame. The exterior will be clad with silver composite and feature a decorative roof arch. The façade will boast a 25’ glass curtain wall at the showroom. Integrated will also provide a freshly paved parking lot with room for over 300 vehicles.
The interior will feature ceramic floors and wood accent paneling. Integrated will construct a 13,000 S.F. showroom that will showcase 8 vehicles at once. The showroom will also include a welcoming reception area, and offices for sales and administrative staff. There will be a training room and small area for retail sales. In addition, the firm will construct a customer lounge with a quiet room and kids area as well as a café for convenience.
The service center will be located in the back of the building and include a wide drive-through with 6 rolling overhead doors for ease-of-access. There will be 20 service bays with lifts and a full car wash area. Integrated will install restroom cores with lockers as well as a 3,000 S.F. mezzanine for additional storage. There will be LED lights installed throughout the interior.
The new Prime Ford will be located at 774-780 Washington Street in Auburn, Massachusetts. It is situated near Interstate 90 and Route 290 making it a convenient location for car shoppers in the Metro West and Central Massachusetts region.