Key Takeaways: Thoughtful site management saves money and prevents long-term issues. Proper building placement, traffic flow, drainage, and utility planning are essential to avoid costly redesigns and safety risks. Don’t prioritize “cheap” over “right.” A realistic budget and early planning help ensure your facility supports operations, employee comfort, and long-term value. Employee-focused amenities matter more than ever. Features like air conditioning, natural lighting, and modern break spaces improve retention, productivity, and overall workplace satisfaction. Design choices today impact your ability to grow tomorrow. Planning for future expansions, flexible layouts, and scalable infrastructure prevents duplicated costs and operational disruptions. Partnering with an experienced contractor reduces risk. A.C.E. Building Service offers decades of expertise in manufacturing facility design, from site planning to future-ready building strategies.

New construction technology and innovations are transforming the way projects are planned, built, and delivered, making the process faster and safer than ever. Digital tools are becoming increasingly advanced, keeping teams aligned in real-time. Robotics and smarter equipment are reducing strain and preventing on-site injuries, and the list goes on. It seems that every day, we are introduced to a new advancement that will help contractors do more with less and improve project outcomes. Below, we’ll explore some of the most impactful construction technology trends and other innovations that are driving change across the industry.

Choosing the right general contractor is critical when planning to expand or construct a new manufacturing facility. The success of your project depends on this choice, as a reliable contractor ensures a successful project outcome that meets quality, budget, and timeline expectations. At A.C.E. Building Service, we’ve worked with manufacturing businesses across Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Wisconsin’s Lakeshore Area for decades. In this blog post, we draw on our extensive experience in industrial and manufacturing construction to provide you with the insights and knowledge needed to select the best general contractor for your specific manufacturing construction needs.

It’s common for people outside the construction industry to see a building being constructed and not understand how much planning goes into that project before the first shovel breaks the ground.

Build-to-lease development is a commercial real estate solution in which a developer or investor funds and constructs a custom facility specifically for a tenant. When the building is complete, the tenant leases the property long-term. This model ensures the facility aligns perfectly with the tenant’s operational needs while eliminating the upfront capital investment typically required to purchase or build the property themselves.

Expanding your warehouse is a powerful way to boost efficiency, increase storage capacity, and elevate productivity. But how do you know when it's the right time to think about expansion? And what are some key considerations to take into account when budgeting? How far out should you plan, and where do you even get started?

Reliable loading docks are vital to the productivity and efficiency of many different types of businesses, ranging from production factories to retail stores. A loading dock is the lifeblood of a facility, and when run efficiently, it can ensure the fastest and safest inflow and outflow of goods.

Replacing your old entry door with a new commercial door is a great opportunity to set a positive tone for your customers while offering significant cost-saving benefits for your business.

Together with increased industry customer demands and the abilities of specialized contractors, such as A.C.E. Building Service, the future of commercial and industrial building construction is here.