Gilbane Building Co.

Scope Of Work

The new state-of-the-art, 141,131 SF corporate headquarters for The Andersons, Inc. features an open layout with collaborative spaces and unique brand touches. Implementing a more open, collaborative environment was a key goal of this new facility to seamlessly connect the multiple divisions within The Andersons. Gilbane completed the project on schedule and under budget, delivering a modern headquarters facility that exceeded the clients’ expectations and provided a new home for employees in which they are proud to work.

The new headquarters building enhances and encourages a culture of collaboration with features such as sit-to-stand desks, natural daylighting and unique branding throughout the inviting layout. A large piece of reclaimed, grain-washed wood is featured as a statement piece on the lobby wall. This feature was sourced from the mill that was operated by The Andersons founder’s father and is a unique nod to the company’s heritage. To improve functionality and design, the team devised several value engineering approaches and suggested multiple design enhancements at no additional cost. A significant enhancement included relocating the weld to the horizontal slats so they would not be exposed. This feature added both aesthetic value and provided a higher quality finished product. Having previously been a 63-acre plot of land that operated as a golf course, the team extensively developed the site to include the new headquarters, 1.5 miles of walking trails, special landscaping and native prairie grass fields.