[References:]||Merck - Conversion and extension of distribution center, Schnelldorf, Germany

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Merck - Conversion and extension of distribution center, Schnelldorf, Germany

Merck, a global science and technology company, has successfully completed the expansion of its life science distribution center in Schnelldorf.

The project

The construction project included the conversion and expansion of the existing center with new storage areas, social areas and the construction of a modern filling center at the site in Bavaria. In total, the area was increased by 25,000m2 - almost doubling the previous capacity.

The site, with a total area of around 112,486 m², is located in the municipality of Schnelldorf in the district of Ansbach.

BCL was responsible for the planning and execution of the construction logistics.

Aerial view BCL project Merck in Schnelldorf
© Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Aerial view BCL project Merck in Schnelldorf
© Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
BCL project Merck in Schnelldorf
© Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
BCL project Merck in Schnelldorf
© Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Services in detail

Consulting/planning

  • Construction logistics concept incl. disposal concept
  • Construction logistics phase planning incl. updating
  • Logistics manual incl. updating
  • Cost estimate / preparation of tender for construction logistics

Execution

  • Construction site logistics coordination
  • Delivery traffic control (online avization)
  • Storage area management
  • Disposal logistics (coordination of recycling center)
  • Access and access control / security
  • Construction site equipment (site fencing, site electricity, site water, etc.)
  • Construction support services (forklifts, fall protection etc.)
  • Container system incl. container management
  • Cleaning of building rubble
  • Corona protective measures

Further information

Location Kappelweg 1
91625 Schnelldorf
Germany
Services Planning & Execution
Usage Industrial and production facilities
Start of construction June 2020
Completion June 2024
Project type Construction (new building)
Building owner Merck KGaA
Contracting entity Sigma Aldrich Grundstücks GmbH & Co KG, Riedstraße 2, 89555 Steinheim am Albuch
Plot size 112486 m²
Gross floor area (GFA) 25000 m²
Number of upper floors 1

Sustainability

  • Bundling of delivery traffic flows
  • Separation of construction waste by type and disposal via certified companies