Atlantic Constructors Makes Major Investment in Modular with $25M Expansion of Richmond Headquarters
Atlantic Constructors, Inc., (ACI) the region’s leading commercial and industrial contractor with Virginia offices in Richmond, Roanoke, Hampton Roads, Sterling, and Wilmington, NC, has made a significant expansion to its Richmond headquarters with the opening of a new 170,000 square foot building directly adjacent to the current headquarters and fabrication facility, which is also 170,000 square feet.
With the expansion, ACI adds a game-changing amount of fabrication capacity to meet the growing customer demand for offsite assemblies and prefabrication known as modular construction – a specialty area for ACI.
In modular projects, ACI fabricates the ductwork, piping, plumbing and steelwork to the client’s exact specifications while work at the client’s construction site is underway. The finished product is delivered to the jobsite in a ready-to-install state, increasing quality control and minimizing on-site installation time. ACI can transport modular fabrications anywhere in the U.S. and the projects can even be shipped internationally, enabling ACI to compete globally.
“We knew that modular was where the industry was headed, and we doubled down on our long-term commitment to be on the leading edge of this advanced building method,” said ACI’s CEO Evan Shriver. “Approximately half of the new building is dedicated to modular construction. This equates to about 250,000 square feet solely for modular fabrication and assembly. We now have the capacity to produce five times as much modular construction – all under one roof and by our own industry leading workforce.”
Shriver noted that the new building also houses ACI’s Service Division which supports a wide variety of service areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection and plant maintenance, among other specialties. “Our Service Division has seen tremendous growth in recent years,” he said. “This expansion will allow them to increase their efficiency and continue to offer our customers the unparalleled service we are known for.”
As a result of the expansion in Richmond, ACI is well-positioned for an exciting trajectory of growth in 2025. The additional space and capabilities will allow ACI to reach far outside of the Mid-Atlantic region, going across the nation and into the rest of the world. “We want to provide the construction solutions that ultimately help our customers reach their goals and achieve their missions, and now we can do that everywhere,” concluded Shriver.
