Project Summaries

Case Study Three:
TOWER AUTOMOTIVE
Technical Center; Novi, Michigan

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
TOWER Automotive is a leading, global Tier 1 producer of upper and lower body structural frames and components, chassis and suspension stampings, assemblies and modules for automobiles, sport-utility vehicles and trucks. P2M first developed a strategic facility plan to consolidate Technical Center office functions in its Michigan facilities. P2M's space planning strategy was driven by the client's business model. It was based on cross-functional teams and alternative office concepts to improve space efficiency and effectiveness. These planning concepts included "commons areas", skylights over team assembly areas, "hoteling" areas for frequent out-of-town staff, multiple team interaction spaces, and single person and 4 person team workstations utilizing one workstation planning module.

P2M then worked closely with TOWER Automotive as their overall project manager and integrated with the multiple client teams that participated in the project, a result of the highly collaborative and empowered culture of the client's organization. P2M successfully guided the Tower Automotive through the entire project process, from development of a strategic facility plan to implementation of that plan and budget, serving as an extension of their organization.

This model project represented a truly successful effort between the client, P2M, the landlord/developer and the architect. The project consists of 86,500 SF of office and benchmarking facilities. P2M successfully managed the project on behalf of Tower Automotive and the project was completed 14% under budget. <TOWER Testimonial>

PROJECT DATA
86,500 GSF
New Construction
Space Type:
Office
Delivery Method:
Developer / Construction Management (Interior Buildout)

P2M SERVICES PROVIDED
Strategic Facility Planning
Cost Modeling
Full Project Management