Situation:
When this U.S. subsidiary of Omron Corporation needed additional space for its St. Charles manufacturing operation, it wanted it close by. Lacking available land for new construction, the company opted to rehab an existing facility. Omron had not yet purchased a nearby 50,400-square-foot building when it hired Krusinski Construction Company to determine what it would take to convert the property into a modern assembly plant for electronic components.

Challenge:
With the help of outside consultants, Krusinski found signs of masonry failure, inadequate waterproofing and obsolete mechanical and electrical systems. In addition, the existing parking lot was inadequate for the 60 employees Omron wanted to work at the plant.

Solution:
The Krusinski team recommended gutting the building down to its shell, repairing masonry issues, replacing the floor and installing state-of-the-art mechanical and electrical systems. Modern offices and an expanded parking lot were also part of the recommendations.

Results:
For less than $30,000, Omron was able to set a realistic budget and make educated decisions before purchasing the building. Krusinski was awarded the construction project, and in less than five months, Omron had moved into the new facility without any of the hidden problems often incurred rehabbing older properties.