Research and Development Automotive Technical Center on a Greenfield Site

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