Greystar and Frampton Construction underway on two-million-square-foot industrial park
June 20, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on the first phase of Mid85 industrial park in Spartanburg, S.C. Phase one consists of two speculative warehouse facilities totaling 1,195,342 square feet. The park, which will total over two million square feet upon completion of phase two, is being developed by Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality real estate, including rental housing, logistics, and life sciences.
John Dodd Building Rendering
The two initial facilities will be constructed of tilt-up concrete wall panels and structural steel frames. Building one will total 277,648 square feet, with a rear-load layout, 32’ clear height, 58 dock doors, and 78 trailer parking spots. Building two will measure 917,694 square feet, featuring a cross-dock layout, 40’ clear height, 88 dock doors, and 201 parking spaces.
Located just off Interstate-85, Mid85 features prime connectivity to Inland Port Greer, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, and the I-85/I-26 interchange.
Chad Frampton, CEO of Frampton Construction, noted, “Our team is excited for the opportunity to collaborate with Greystar on this significant industrial park project as they continue to expand their operations in the logistics sector. The Spartanburg area is prime for industrial development, especially considering the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer.”
McMillan Pazdan Smith completed the design for the facilities. SeamonWhiteside is the civil engineer on the project, and WGPM, Inc., is the structural engineer. JLL is handling leasing for the park. Construction is expected to conclude in October 2024.
About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $275 billion of real estate in 238 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 803,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $74 billion of assets under management, including nearly $32 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
About Frampton Construction
Frampton Construction is a full-service construction firm offering planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services. The dedicated team of professionals takes pride in building strong relationships with clients while providing the highest quality of service. They deliver executive leadership and personal oversight throughout the building process while working diligently to exceed the expectations of every client. With offices in Charleston, S.C., Charlotte, N.C., and Tampa, FL, the company is positioned to manage projects in the southeast and beyond. For more information, please visit http://frampton.construction/ or call 843-572-2400.
