Overview
G2 Consulting Group, LLC, provided geotechnical design services and special inspections/materials testing for the Amazon Distribution Center in Romulus, MI. The $140 million, 850,000 sf project was completed in less than one year. G2 provided special inspections/testing services including earthwork evaluation, foundation testing, site concrete and floor slab concrete evaluation, structural steel, welds, and bolted connections evaluation, and floor flatness testing. G2 staff were on site as early as 3:00 a.m. and as late as 11:00 p.m., depending on the work task. Up to four field engineers/technicians were dedicated to the project.
Fun Facts
- Total Tons of Steel: 7,890 tons
- Total Square Feet of Concrete: 2,310,285 square feet interior; 520,950 square feet exterior
- Miles of Wiring: 434 Miles
- Linear Feet of Plumbing (fire sprinkler, water cooler lines, etc.): 31,762 sprinkler heads, 66 miles of pipe
- Cubic Yards of Soil “Moved” (cut and fill): 123,379 cubic yards moved onsite, 58,531 cubic yards imported.
High-Volume DELIVERY
G2 provided comprehensive geotechnical design and around-the-clock testing services for Amazon’s 850,000-sf distribution center—supporting rapid construction with on-site staff dedicated to quality, speed, and structural performance.