BEHKO Construction selected to deliver a major tenant improvement project for Whirlpool Corporation in Savannah
June 1, 2026
BEHKO Construction, a Charleston-based design-build and construction management firm led by Managing Owners Jordan Behringer, P.E., and Razvan “Raz” Cojocaru, P.E., announced it has been selected to deliver a major tenant improvement project in Savannah, Georgia.
The project involves the buildout of new office, training, maintenance, shipping and receiving, and employee support facilities within the 1.1 million-square-foot CPLC Building 1 (Bigfish Warehouse), one of the region’s premier industrial assets. Additional scope includes an equipment wash area, battery charging stations, security fencing, and supporting electrical infrastructure to meet the tenant’s operational requirements.
Whirlpool Corporation will utilize the facility to support its warehousing and distribution operations throughout the region.
How BEHKO Was Selected
Capital Development Partners (CDP), the property owner, recommended BEHKO as a preferred contractor. BEHKO then competed through a rigorous multi-round bid process managed by CBRE on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation, earning the award on the strength of the firm’s integrated design-build approach, technical capabilities, and track record delivering complex industrial projects across South Carolina and Georgia.
“Winning a competitive process with a client like Whirlpool doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of the preparation, the rigor, and the relationships our team has invested in. We’re grateful to CDP for the confidence they showed in us, and to CBRE and Whirlpool for the opportunity to demonstrate what BEHKO brings to a project of this scale,” said Jordan Behringer, P.E., Managing Owner, BEHKO Construction.
Project Scope
BEHKO will provide design-build and construction management services for the full tenant improvement scope, which includes:
- Office space and open work areas
• Training room
• Maintenance room and dedicated maintenance office
• Shipping and receiving office
• Employee break room and locker area
• Equipment wash area
• Battery charging stations for all warehouse equipment
• Security fencing (interior and exterior)
• Supporting electrical infrastructure to meet the tenant’s operational requirements
“Savannah is one of the most strategically important logistics markets in the Southeast, and this facility is going to play a meaningful role in Whirlpool’s distribution network. We appreciate the confidence shown in our team and look forward to delivering a successful project for all involved,” said Razvan “Raz” Cojocaru, P.E., Managing Owner, BEHKO Construction.
Project Partners
Capital Development Partners (CDP) | Property owner and landlord of the CPLC Building 1 facility.
Whirlpool Corporation | Tenant and end-user; a Fortune 500 company and global leader in home appliance manufacturing, headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
CBRE | Owner’s representative on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation.
About BEHKO Construction
BEHKO is a Charleston-based design-build firm specializing in complex commercial and industrial construction throughout South Carolina and Georgia. Led by Managing Owners Jordan Behringer, P.E., and Razvan “Raz” Cojocaru, P.E., BEHKO integrates architecture, engineering, and construction into a unified process that delivers superior outcomes for developers, owners, and institutions. The firm’s 35-year track record includes projects for Boeing, Hyundai, SC Ports, MUSC, Kiawah Island Resort, and RealtyLink.
