ITW

“Our business includes equipment that utilizes petroleum products such as engine oils, diesel fuel, and gasoline. These liquids had historically been stored and dispensed next to the facility with minimal coverage around the area. After discussions with our Insurance company, fire department, and environmental contractor, we determined a need to relocate these liquids a safer distance away from the facility. We initially investigated handling this project ourselves, but quickly determined that the scope of this type of project was well beyond our ability to effectively manage. Due to previous successful projects with Mark DeJong Builders Inc, I contacted Mark and discussed this project. We worked together to investigate several different options and then developed a project scope that achieved our goals. The selected project approach was an underground fuel storage facility located 50 feet from the building. This project then received approvals from all interested parties including government agencies. Once we had all the approvals in place, we launched the project with Mark DeJong Builders Inc as the General Contractor. Mark handled all the project details and coordination of sub-contractors involving us only when needed. The project was successfully completed in a timely manner and placed into service. We received an improved risk-score from our insurance company and all parties were pleased with the results. During the project, the interface with Mark Dejong Builders Inc was at a perfect level. Mark provided updates and met with us when needed, but for the most part the project was managed with minimal involvement on our side. When project issues would arise (as they always do on a project of this complexity), Mark would present us with all the options and together we would choose the best path forward. Once the project was successfully completed and the underground fuel storage facility was in use, Mark assured any follow-up questions were quickly addressed. Mark’s knowledge, attention to detail, and experience resulted in another successful project. Selection of Mark DeJong Builders Inc as our general contractor proved to be the right decision.”

– David Leadingham, ITW GSE