Project Dakota

Located next to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. Project Dakota is a large 855,000-square-foot fulfillment center developed for Amazon, with an aggressive construction timeline and high-performance expectations. Despite the tight schedule, the project demanded a resilient, durable, long-lasting exterior wall system suitable for a high-volume distribution facility.

Tilt-up construction was selected for its exceptional speed and cost-efficiency, with over 231,000 square feet of panels formed and erected within just eight months. The project included 215 panels, the tallest reaching a height of 53 feet, 9.5 inches, and the heaviest weighing in at 202,000 pounds. The largest single panel spanned 1,610 square feet. Of the total panel area, more than 224,000 square feet were insulated. Enhancing the building’s overall energy efficiency and long-term performance.

The Dakota warehouse’s sleek and robust façade was finished with an advanced elastomeric coating, ensuring resilience against the elements. Designed by Stantec and engineered by Needham DBS, the project was delivered by the joint venture of Govan Brown and Layton, showcasing Tilt Wall’s proven expertise in executing large-scale, fast-track builds. This fulfillment center stands as a remarkable testament to the capabilities of tilt-up construction in meeting both speed and structural demands in modern warehousing and distribution.