Research and Development Automotive Technical Center on a Greenfield Site
Subaru - Van Buren Township, Michigan
Project Features: Greenfield, New Construction, Design/Build, Turnkey Delivery, Test Equipment Procurement, Installation, integration, Facility & Equipment Integration, 4WD EPA1066 Chassis Dynamometer Test Cell, SHEDs for Evaporative Emission Testing, Fuel Room

Project Overview
Subaru Research and Development (SRD) was seeking a new technical center to expand testing capabilities, increase office space, and provide the ability to do on-site vehicle testing on a private track, all due to growth in their business. ACS partnered with SRD early in their process and assisted with site selection and initial planning, using our Front-End Planning (FEP) process.
ACS held a single source design/build contract that included all greenfield site development; managing the design and construction of the facility; new utilities (power, water, sewer) to the site; equipment specification, procurement, and installation; relocation of existing test equipment from previous location; and commissioning of all building utilities as well as commissioning and integration of test equipment and systems.
Key Features
- Greenfield, new construction, 80-acre site development
- 56,000 SF facility with high bay testing and workshop space
- Two story office space including collaborative workspaces throughout facility
- 4WD, EPA1066 chassis dynamometer/dyno test cell
- Two (2) SHED (Sealed Housing for Evaporative Determination) test chambers for emission testing
- Fuel room
- Vehicle soak spaces
- Vehicle preparation, evaluation, and workshop areas
- Support space with vehicle lifts, vehicle alignment, tire mounting
- Test track (future) and skid pad
ACS Services
- Front End Planning (FEP) to define project requirements including acceptance criteria, develop budget, and identify preliminary schedule
- Site evaluation and selection recommendations
- Turn-key single source, design/build project delivery
- Design and construction management
- Site development
- Equipment specification
- Relocation of existing test equipment
- Equipment procurement and installation
- Integration of equipment and facility systems
- Commissioning