Charleston, SC – Choate Construction Company announces the successful completion of Palmetto Logistics Center, a milestone in the Charleston industrial real estate market as the largest speculative distribution and warehouse facility in the area. Choate Construction partnered with LS3P Associates to construct this 1.32M-SF facility for Dalfen Industrial, complete with 40-foot clear heights, a 185-foot truck court, 125 dock-high doors, drive-in doors, and ample parking for staff.
“Choate’s commitment to value management was instrumental in keeping the project within budget during the volatile market conditions of today,” said Tyler McElroy, Market Officer for Dalfen Industrial. “Their team developed over 30 value management options, which resulted in significant savings of more than $15 million, showcasing their strategic foresight and financial acumen.”
As South Carolina has been named the top state for manufacturing for the last three years, Palmetto Logistics’ offers a prime location in North Charleston, with immediate access to the I-26 corridor, which runs south to the Port of Charleston and north to Greenville-Spartanburg. It is the closest industrial site in the city to the Port (15-minute drive) and is just 2.5 miles from the Charleston International Airport, further enhancing its accessibility and strengthening Charleston’s position as a logistics and distribution hub for the Southeast.
Despite above-average rainfall and adverse weather conditions throughout the build, the project team maintained the 16-month schedule for the 10-acre disturbed site. The ability to adapt, reinforced by the use of an onsite batch plant, allowed the team to deliver high-quality results under challenging conditions.
“The completion of Palmetto Logistics exemplifies what can be achieved through strong partnerships and shared commitment,” said Tim Heichelbech, Division Manager for Choate in Charleston. “Through our work with Dalfen Industrial, LS3P, and our talented trade partners, this facility will not just support the business needs of future tenants, but it will also contribute significantly to the continued economic growth of our region and serve as a catalyst for continued development in the market.”
The completion of Palmetto Logistics marks a major achievement for the Charleston region and a significant enhancement to the city’s distribution infrastructure. It sets a new benchmark in the market, positioning the Lowcountry as a highly attractive location for large-scale industrial and distribution operations.
About Choate Construction Company Known for their proven results and partnership-driven approach, Choate Construction Company’s employee-owners provide nationally recognized commercial construction services for their clients and industry partners. Offering the benefits of a nationwide contractor with the dedicated touch of a local firm, Choate Construction’s specialized personnel consistently deliver successful projects across a variety of market sectors, including industrial, healthcare, corporate, retail and mixed-use, and more. From its innovative OneLife safety program to its philanthropic efforts to “Build Up” its communities, Choate’s ultimate purpose is to enrich the world through the people, places, and relationships it builds. Please visit www.choateco.com for more information.
About Dalfen Industrial Dalfen Industrial is one of the nation’s largest buyers of industrial real estate with a strategic focus on last mile properties in the nation’s top markets, close to consumers and strategically located to meet the growing e-commerce and logistics demand. As a hands-on real estate investment manager, its experienced team of real estate experts acquires, develops and manages millions of square feet of premier commercial properties out of our eleven North American offices. To learn more, please visit https://www.dalfen.com/about-us/
About LS3P LS3P is an architecture, interiors, and planning firm celebrating 60 years of design excellence. With deep regional roots and a national reach, it offers large-firm expertise and resources with small-firm relationships and service. Its mission is to engage its clients and communities, to design meaningful places, with proven results that transform. Please visit https://www.ls3p.com/ to learn more.
