Automotive
McKenney-Salinas Honda
McKenney-Salinas Honda
Southside teamed up with McKenney Salinas Honda to convert the vacant 52,000 SF Toys-R-Us facility into their new headquarters. Project includes complete demolition and reconstruction of the front facade to meet Honda Generation 3 requirements. Interior spaces includes a three lane service drop-off, 10,000 SF new car showroom and sales area, and two interior new car delivery areas. The 30,000 SF service area will include 30 lifts/service bays, car photo booth, specialty detailing bays with guest viewing area, and quick service bays. By utilizing an existing vacant facility the Owner was able to reduce the overall construction cost by 25% and eliminate the need for extensive erosion control, storm drainage, new asphalt paving, and turning/exit lane work. The overall construction schedule was also reduced by 25% over traditional ground up construction.
McKenney Chevrolet
Southside was chosen by McKenney Chevrolet to perform interior and exterior renovations to make the existing facility in Lowell, North Carolina compliant with GM branding requirements. Using plans designed by C. Jeff Stroud, A.I.A., Southside offered several value engineering options to lower the cost without comprising the quality of the renovations. After selective and structural demolition, Southside renovated the customer areas including the indoor showroom and offices, service write-up area, cashier office, parts department, and the outdoor showroom. The scope of work consisted of all new interior finishes and lighting and a new exterior skin construction of composite panels. Southside completed the project in phases and planned the schedule to limit disruptions, allowing the dealership to remain open during the renovations.
McKenney Chevrolet
Atlantic Ford
Atlantic Ford
Southside was selected to design-build this two-story automotive retail facility located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This 35,000 SF dealership has impressive features including an exterior skin of architectural metal wall panels and ground face masonry units. The butt glazed glass system provides a monolithic glass wall. Included in the showroom and sales area is a 2nd floor mezzanine with an ADA accessible elevator to house a conference room, offices, parts area, and future office space. The 1st floor contains retail areas, sales and service offices, two wash bays, nine service bays, two alignment bays, a customer lounge with coffee/vending area, children’s playroom, cashier area, storage and tool room, break room, restroom facilities, and a service write-up and warranty office. Incorporated into the interior of the showroom are several areas for displaying new vehicles and a designated platform for the Owner to exhibit his own antique Ford.
Classic Ford
Southside was selected as the General Contractor for the new Classic Ford Lincoln dealership renovation and addition in Columbia, South Carolina. This renovated 20,000 SF building, designed by Priest Architecture, consisted of a retail sales department, an enclosed service drive, separate Lincoln sales and break area, along with offices and two customer waiting areas. Featured on the front elevation is the trademark Ford composite metal panel entry element, curtain wall glass, and corrugated metal panels. The project included phased construction to ensure the facility remained operational at all times.
