Temperature-Controlled Facility Specialists
Cold Storage Design and Construction
In today’s demanding food, beverage and life science markets, properly designed and constructed cold storage facilities are essential infrastructure components that directly impact product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. McCownGordon delivers specialized cold storage design-build expertise that ensures your temperature-controlled environments meet the highest standards of performance and reliability throughout the nation.
Cold Storage Design and Construction Specialists
The McCownGordon industrial design and construction team brings deep expertise in the unique engineering, material, and construction challenges required in modern cold storage facilities. Our specialized cold storage knowledge spans ASRS systems, freezers, coolers, refrigerated warehouses, food processing areas, and distribution centers across multiple temperature ranges and applications.
We understand that your cold storage facility isn’t just about maintaining temperature—it’s about protecting product integrity, optimizing energy consumption, and creating a safe, efficient operational environment for temperature-sensitive products.
The McCownGordon Approach
Our comprehensive approach to cold storage design and construction addresses all critical aspects of your temperature-controlled facility:
- Thermal Envelope Design – Creating high-performance building envelopes that maintain precise temperature control while minimizing energy consumption in cold environments
- Vapor Barrier Integrity – Implementing specialized vapor barrier systems that prevent moisture penetration and ice formation in freezer facilities
- Cold Storage Floor Systems – Engineering specialized floor systems that prevent frost heave and maintain structural integrity under extreme temperature variations
- Industrial Refrigeration Systems – Coordinating installation of energy-efficient refrigeration systems properly sized for your specific cold storage requirements
- Cold-Rated Material Selection – Utilizing specialized materials designed for performance in cold environments and temperature-controlled facilities
- ASRS Vendor Coordination – Defining system requirements to fit business needs, specifying equipment, vendor coordination and integration
- Energy Efficiency for Cold Facilities – Implementing solutions that minimize operational costs while maintaining precise temperature control
- Regulatory Compliance for Food Storage – Ensuring facilities meet FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulatory requirements for food and pharmaceutical storage
Cold Storage Applications We Serve
Our cold storage construction expertise extends across diverse temperature-controlled applications:
Food Processing & Cold Storage Facilities
- Blast freezers (-40°F and below) for rapid freezing requirements
- Production freezers (0°F to -10°F) for frozen food storage
- Refrigerated storage (28°F to 40°F) for perishable products
- Temperature-controlled processing rooms (45°F to 55°F)
- Convertible temperature cold storage spaces
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Cold Chain Facilities
- Ultra-low temperature storage facilities for sensitive materials
- Controlled humidity and temperature environments
- Clean room integration with temperature control
- Temperature-mapped pharmaceutical storage areas
- Validated storage environments for regulated products
Cold Storage Distribution & Logistics
- Multi-temperature distribution centers for varied products
- Cold chain cross-dock facilities for efficient handling
- Refrigerated loading docks for maintaining temperature during transfer
- Temperature-controlled staging areas for product integrity
- Fully automated ASRS MHE Systems
Building Value Through Experience
Our cold storage design and construction specialists understand the critical details that impact long-term facility performance:
- Proper joint sealing and vapor barrier continuity for energy efficiency
- Equipment coordination and refrigeration system integration
- Underfloor heating systems to prevent frost heave in freezer facilities
- Energy-efficient lighting systems for cold environments
- Specialized cold storage door systems and air curtains
- Personnel safety features in extreme temperature areas
Sustainability in Cold Storage
Take an in-depth look at Walmart’s Case-Ready Beef Processing Facility where the EPC team reduced the facility’s carbon footprint with a smarter, more efficient, cold storage design.
Walmart Case-Ready Beef Facility
Long-Term Cold Storage Facility Performance
We design and build facilities with an emphasis on long-term operational efficiency and reliability throughout the nation. Our temperature-controlled solutions incorporate:
- Energy monitoring systems for cold storage optimization
- Preventative maintenance accessibility for refrigeration equipment
- Redundant systems for critical cold chain operations
- Future expansion capability for growing operations
- Sustainability features that reduce operational costs in temperature-controlled environments
Ready to Discuss Your Next Project?
Contact our specialized industrial design and construction team today to explore how McCownGordon’s design and construction expertise can deliver a high-performance temperature-controlled facility that meets your operational requirements and exceeds your expectations.
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VP, Client Strategy
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