Southern Union Community College

Opelika, Alabama

Expanding educational opportunities through advanced learning environments

Project Overview

JESCO, Inc. partnered with Southern Union Community College to construct two advanced education facilities on its Opelika, Alabama campus; the Center for Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and the Business and Technology Center (BTC). Together spanning over 120,000 square feet, these buildings were designed to enhance workforce development, advanced manufacturing education, and technology-based learning. Each structure features modern materials, durable finishes, and integrated safety systems, creating functional, flexible environments where students and faculty can thrive.

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

Two new state-of-the-art education centers

Advanced manufacturing and technology learning spaces

Basement storm shelter for safety

Full site development and landscaping

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Project Duration

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Project Duration: 22 months

Project Scope

Components

Center for Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Business and Technology Center
Classrooms, offices, and computer labs
Multipurpose space with upgraded finishes and lighting
Storm shelter in BTC basement
Full site development and landscaping

This distribution center significantly enhances Mercedes-Benz’s parts logistics network in North America, combining high-volume storage, precision inventory management, and efficient loading/unloading systems in a single, fully integrated facility.

Impact

This project represents a major investment in the future of Alabama’s workforce and higher education. By combining cutting-edge facilities with purpose-built learning environments, JESCO helped Southern Union expand its capacity to train students in high-demand fields like manufacturing and technology. The new CIM and BTC buildings stand as lasting assets to the region, empowering innovation, collaboration, and opportunity for generations to come

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It's just been a

pleasure to work with the JESCO team, all the way around.,"

Hank Eubanks

Regional Vice President at Volkert

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enough to work with JESCO and partner up with them. They've been very responsive to our changes. They pick up the phone, they answer, they're quick to respond.,"

Jordan Townsend

Plant Manager at Peco Foods

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partnership with JESCO, we identified that they recognized the quality of our company and our product as an important aspect, and incorporated that into the construction of this concept.,"

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Director of Program Management & Resident Engineering at PACCAR

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working with JESCO, I've never felt that sort of collaboration and team work, and that solutions-oriented type of approach that we have with JESCO.,"

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