Ross Group Engineering led the design of a new 155,490 sq. ft. headquarters building that is situated outside of the refinery fence and provides warehouse space, maintenance shops, and a new administration area for an industrial client in Kansas. The previous spaces for these functions resided in various buildings across the refinery and either caused inefficiency or were directly in the way of other planned improvements. The new facility streamlined operations under one room and provided a two-story, 54,240 sq. ft. administration area; a two-story, 43,300 sq. ft. maintenance area; and a 50,515 sq. ft. warehouse space with an open bay section and a smaller, 7,435 sq. ft. mezzanine. 

Given the purpose of the facility, safety was one of the most important factors considered during the design phase. The building is compliant with all applicable codes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), International Building Code (IBC), National Electric Code (NEC), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The walls within the building include 1- and 2-hour fire-rated assemblies, and the building is fully covered by a state-of-the-art fire alarm system. The bridge crane in the maintenance area was designed with safety in mind, and included the structure needed to support each 10-ton bridge crane hook. In the adjacent section designated for welding, the appropriate welding hood exhaust system was installed. 

Ross Group Industrial constructed this facility. The project site, a former residential area, required significant earthwork and drainage system installation. The building itself sits on an elevated foundation which required a building pad containing 18,000 cubic yards of engineered fill. As the new facility is complete and occupied, several of the older buildings will be razed so that additional improvements can be constructed.