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Costco Taps SEI for Warehouses in Moore, Oklahoma, and Springfield, Missouri SEI has earned the trust of Costco when it comes to building its warehouses around the country. Because we deliver a quality product even when facing tight schedules and logistical challenges. So when it came time to build two new warehouse in Oklahoma and Missouri, Costco came back to us. According to Brian Donnellan, Project Manager, “We’re excited to begin these new projects. More importantly, we’re pleased...Continue Reading

SEI Building Costco Distribution Center in Texas In December 2019, a powerful tornado ripped through a Sears Distribution Center in Garland, Texas, inflicting structural damage to both the concrete and steel supports. So when Costco decided to restore the structure, it called on SEI to pick up the pieces. Currently, SEI is remediating all structural concrete, with a total of 183 columns being replaced. In addition to the 898,821 SF warehouse, we’re working to create a two-story office...Continue Reading

SEI Overcomes Winter Challenges For Timely Bismarck Opening Every project has its challenges. And the mark of a good company is found in how it overcomes them. The Bismarck, North Dakota, Costco Warehouse is a good example. For starters, let’s talk about winter. From mid-November through mid-April, soil conditions make soil and foundation work difficult. When the ground freezes down to four feet, it’s hard to pour concrete. So when SEI got the Bismarck assignment in Fall, 2019,...Continue Reading

Costco Skylight and Roofing Sprayfoam Costco is always looking for ways to drive down costs, as well as increase safety and comfort. For years, warehouse skylights offer lowered lighting costs, even despite higher offsetting HVAC costs. Yet when advances in LED technology slashed lighting costs, skylights suddenly proved an unnecessary expense. The solution? To reduce heat exchange through skylights, Costco asked us to spray foam roofs and add silicon sealants. On five distribution centers and eleven stores so...Continue Reading

Stock & Trade Opens Doors In Brentwood, Tennessee It’s a design and interiors store that’s turning heads all over the Southeast. And now Brentwood is about to learn how Stock & Trade is becoming an essential part of any home makeover. We’re proud to be a partner with Stock & Trade in the construction of its newest location. With exacting construction standards as part of its brand, that meant SEI was the right fit. From meeting the permitting...Continue Reading