• Location: Statesville, NC

• Type: First-generation industrial office

• Approximate Size: 2,500 SF

• Project Manager: Chad Biggers

• Project Engineer: Amani Walker

• Field Superintendent: Legrande Broach

• Architect: TI Interiors

A Market-Ready Industrial Office on an Aggressive Timeline

Colett Industrial needed a first-generation spec office space constructed within their facility in Statesville, North Carolina. The 2,500-square-foot project required a Class A finish level capable of attracting quality tenants in a competitive Statesville market.

First-generation upfits carry a unique set of demands: because the space has never been built out, every system from HVAC, electrical and plumbing to interior finishes must be designed, coordinated, and installed from scratch within a raw shell. There is no existing infrastructure to build upon, and no room for rework on a speculative project where holding costs directly impact the owner's return.

An ambitious eight-week construction timeline also required seamless coordination between the design team at TI Interiors, Liles Construction's project leadership, and every subcontractor on the schedule.

Precision Planning and Responsive Execution

Approach and Coordination

Liles Construction partnered with architect TI Interiors to develop a construction strategy built around one objective: deliver a finished, market-ready Class A office space within an eight-week build window, on budget and without quality compromise.

Because the space was being built from a raw shell, our team prioritized early coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins to eliminate conflicts that could stall progress downstream.

Material selections were finalized during preconstruction to prevent procurement delays, and the team maintained daily schedule oversight to keep every trade on pace throughout the compressed timeline. This proactive coordination model is a hallmark of how Liles Construction approaches Construction Management, by ensuring the owner's interests are protected at every stage.

Results and Deliverables

The finished 2,500-square-foot office features Class A finishes throughout—a professional-grade environment designed to attract quality tenants. Every system was installed new, from HVAC and electrical to lighting and interior finishes, giving the space the reliability and aesthetic quality that first-generation tenants expect.

Aggressive pricing kept the total project cost aligned with Colett Industrial's investment targets, protecting the owner's margins and the long-term financial performance of the asset. The fast and efficient build time translated directly into reduced holding costs and an earlier opportunity to generate lease revenue, which is a critical advantage in speculative construction.

Highlighted Services

• Construction Management Services