WACO, TEXAS — Construction has begun on Caterpillar’s 750,000-square-foot industrial parts and distribution center in Waco. Duke Realty Corp. is developing the project.
The build-to-suit building will be situated on a 77-acre site that Caterpillar owns between Bagby Road and Gateway Boulevard. Duke will incorporate sustainable elements into the construction of the building so that Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification can be obtained from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The cross-docked building will measure 520 feet by 1,350 feet and will feature 32-foot ceiling heights, 35 dock doors, 50 feet by 50 feet bay spacing with 60 feet spacing at the dock doors and 15,725 square feet of office space.
“We are pleased to be selected by Caterpillar to construct this facility,” said Teddy Peinado, regional vice president of construction with Duke.
Dallas-based GSR Andrade is serving as architect.
The project is scheduled for completion in early 2009.