Project
A comprehensive buildout and cold storage facility project
REMS led the 400,000 square foot buildout of Kuehne + Nagel’s Chicago facility, helping the global logistics company expand its operational footprint. The project included a 57,000 square foot office and a 25,000 square foot cold storage facility, with the goal of creating a state-of-the-art logistics hub that would meet growing client demand while incorporating advanced technology and sustainable practices.
The scale and complexity of the buildout required close coordination. REMS managed two general contractors, two design firms, and six owner vendors, holding weekly reviews of cost tracking, budget, design, and customer coordination to keep every party aligned. Regular updates and open dialogue with Kuehne + Nagel’s team supported quick decisions, and the proactive approach allowed potential issues to be identified and resolved before they affected the schedule.
The finished facility features a cold storage space with advanced refrigeration technology for precise temperature control and energy efficiency, a flexible office with open-plan workspaces, collaboration zones, and modern amenities, and integrated logistics management systems for real-time tracking. Completed on time, the project laid the foundation for REMS’ continued partnership with Kuehne + Nagel, including their 95,000 square foot buildout in Dallas.
Who We Are
What We Can Do for You
We are an owner’s representative and construction project management firm, an independent advocate on your side of the table and accountable to you alone. Headquartered in Baltimore with a national reach, we serve mission-critical facilities for utility, industrial, corporate, and institutional owners, bringing senior-level project managers and licensed architects to every phase, from first decision to move-in. We are a trusted partner and own your project alongside you, so you can sleep easy knowing every detail is in experienced hands.
Capabilities
Our Specialties
Whether you need a dedicated owner’s representative for a single project, an embedded project manager on site, or program management across a multi-site portfolio, we plug in at any phase and scale our oversight to fit your project. In every engagement, we keep your operations running, manage your budget like it’s our own, and hold every party accountable.
Mission-Critical & Occupied Facilities
We keep your operations running while construction moves forward. From relocating live control rooms into purpose-built swing space to phasing work around 24/7 operations, we plan every step so your people never miss a beat.
Budget & Financial Management
We manage your budget like it’s our own, with forecasting, change control, and complete financial tracking in your own systems, including Asset Suite 8. The results speak for themselves: projects delivered ahead of schedule, under budget, and on target.
Communication & Accountability
As your independent advocate, we hold every party to the plan. We lead weekly OAC meetings, manage RFIs and submittals through Autodesk, and verify quality and safety on site, so you always know where your project stands.
As an extension of your team, we guide owners through every complexity of construction, from first decision to move-in, with safety at the center of everything we do. We bring deep industry knowledge and a commitment to continuous learning, building lasting, trusted relationships one project at a time.
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