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When clients come to RC Andersen, they expect a company that will go above and beyond to meet the schedule, stay on budget, and fulfill their needs—and it all starts with the contract. While various contract types are employed to meet the diverse needs of clients and projects, for RC Andersen, there’s a combination approach that stands out for its unique balance of cost control, risk management, and fostering strong client relationships: cost plus with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).

As the construction industry continually evolves, the industrial sector in the Southeast region, known for its vibrant ports and bustling trade, is met with cautious optimism, inundated with what’s trending, what’s changing and what the future holds. However, market dynamics are shifting toward smaller, specialized facilities to meet evolving lease demands and specifications.

The last few years have been tough for the construction industry, dealing with challenges in the labor market, high interest rates and energy price volatility. Despite these challenges, however, government funding into the advanced tech market drives a strong industrial market in the Southeast.

Inherently complex, light manufacturing project —especially in the food and beverage sector often involve highly specialized systems that demand the coordination of skilled tradespeople in power, cooling, process piping, ammonia-based refrigeration, and low-voltage controls.

Though we’re a few years past the initial shutdown from the Covid-19 pandemic, many people still remember when ‘supply chain disruption’ became a household topic of discussion. But it was more than just speculation. The evidence was plain to see: store shelves were empty and refrigeration aisles circulated cold air around the few lonely perishables grocers could keep stocked.