DFA Silo Alley Expansion
Client: Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)
Scope of Work: Extend the existing building to accommodate 2 additional silos.
Details:
During the summer and fall of 2024, The Project Group Consulting completed the Silo Alley Expansion Project for the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) located in Garden City, KS. The scope of work for this project was to extend the existing silo alley building to accommodate the addition of two 40,000 gallon condensed milk product storage silos and the equipment and piping associated with them.
The original specifications called for precast construction for the walls and roof. However, the extended lead times for the pre-cast sections would prevent the schedule from being met. Cast-in-Place construction was proposed as an alternative to pre-cast to ensure adherence to the schedule, and it also presented a cost reduction for DFA. Auger cast piles were required for the silo pads to accommodate the total weight of the silos and product.
Despite delays that hindered the project’s completion timeline, all parties involved collaborated effectively and positively to concentrate on finding and implementing solutions. DFA’s architectural firm promptly reviewed and responded to the RFIs, and the City Inspectors were cooperative and efficient. DFA consistently demonstrated professionalism throughout the project, assisting us in making the necessary corrections and ensuring the successful completion of the work. It was a privilege to engage with the community in and around Garden City, KS. Ultimately, the project was successfully completed within the timeframe required to meet DFA’s needs.
Preparing to lift and set the front wall panel
Lifting and setting the first of two silos
Finished building exterior
Finished building interior
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing: 208 Hewitt Dr., Ste. 103 #342
Waco, TX 76712
254-221-9908
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Jason Krueger is the Director of Ranch and Real Estate Development for The Project Group Consulting, LLC. Jason has been managing and developing ranches for greater than 14 years, and has extensive sales management experience in the construction industry dating back to the late 90s. He is also a Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist with a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from Texas A&M University in College Station.
Bryant began his career at Crepaco warehouse in parts distribution and pump assembly. Then he progressed to field installation for process and ammonia systems where he oversaw welding and fitting both sanitary tubing and ammonia piping systems.He then moved to San Antonio, spent a year as a contract fabricator with H-E-B Foods working for Sanitary Welding Services. At the end of his contract he returned to the DFW area with Alloy Equipment doing installation, crew management, and scheduling. There he remained through the buyout by Statco Fabrication and Engineering, which resulted in his 25 combined years with them moving into engineering and sales departments.
With more than 25 years in the food and beverage industry and extensive experience as a project manager, Tony has planned and led multi-million dollar projects relating to system upgrades, equipment installation, water quality, validations and process improvements. Some of his areas of expertise include project planning, quality assurance, process analysis, manufacturing systems, process design and problem resolution.
Tim is an electrical and control systems engineer with more than ten years of experience in a wide variety of industries. Project experience includes working with clients in the water/wastewater fields, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food and beverage industries. Prior to his engineering work, Tim was a licensed water treatment plant operator in Texas. Tim’s strengths are process engineering, control system design, conveyor system design, and project management. He received his B. S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. In his spare time, Tim enjoys working on cars, golfing, and billiards.
Michael has thirty-five years of diversified experience in project management and engineering, equipment and systems design, and manufacturing and production. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.