
PROJECT T2
Location: Waddell, Arizona
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Owner: RRB Beverage Operations Inc.
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Certified: June 2021
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Project Size: 722,475 ft²
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Developer: Merit Partners
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Architect: Butler Design Group
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Energy Cost Savings: 36%
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LEED Certification: Silver
Project Overview
Rauch recently expanded geographically to better serve North America. The state-of-the-art beverage production and distribution facility is 722,475 ft² and strategically located in Waddell, Arizona. Rauch has well established partnerships with key players in the supply chain, enabling a highly sustainable and efficient operation, including wall-to-wall can supply and rail access for both receiving materials and shipping product efficiently for long distances.
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The facility was developed by Merit Partners, designed by Butler Design Group and constructed by The Renaissance Companies. It consists of warehouse, 5 production lines, office, and auxiliary equipment space. It has achieved a LEED Silver certification through energy reduction, indoor water use reduction, electric vehicle charging, and 500 kW of solar car ports.
Sustainability Features
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36% improvement on baseline building performance
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500 kW solar car ports
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79% diversion of construction and demolition debris
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50% reduction in potable landscape water use
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35% reduction in baseline indoor water use through low flow fixtures
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Electric car charging
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Outlets at dock doors to reduce truck idling
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High efficiency LED lighting
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Reduced parking footprint
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Retains 100% of rainwater on site
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White roof and concrete paving to reduce heat island effect
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Low emitting materials