The Challenge: A Partner for Rapid, All-Inclusive Growth
Oglesby Construction needed a new facility to significantly expand its operations in Northwest Ohio. The project came with a unique set of challenges that required a partner capable of a complete, single-source solution: from acquiring the land and navigating local incentives to fast-tracking design, engineering, and construction. They needed a partner who could handle every aspect of the project with speed and precision, ensuring a seamless transition and an aggressive timeline.
The Solution: The Janotta & Herner Advantage
The solution came through a true JHI Group partnership, which provided a fully integrated, one-source approach from the very beginning. This collaborative model allowed for an expedited project timeline that is truly remarkable for a project of this scale.
• JHI Properties handled the critical land deal, developing 16 acres for the new facility.
• Janotta & Herner managed the entire design-build process, including assisting with local and state incentives to ensure a smooth, financially sound project.
• Firelands Fabrication and Firelands Metals provided expert structural steel and specialty metal fabrication, respectively, keeping all key components of the building within the JHI family.
This integrated approach eliminated communication delays and streamlined the entire process. The team moved at an incredible pace, taking the project from the very first meeting in July 2024 to groundbreaking on September 1, 2024, and achieving full occupancy just ten months later in May 2025.
Delivering Excellence In-House
By keeping a majority of the work in-house, the Janotta & Herner team maintained total control over quality and schedule. This was a true self-perform project, with Janotta & Herner crews and affiliates completing a wide range of tasks:
• 15,456 self-perform labor hours
• Design & Engineering
• Concrete Foundations, Walls & Trench Drains
• Steel Fabrication & Erection
• Roofing & Siding
• Rough & Finish Carpentry
• Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings, Doors & Hardware
This approach allowed the team to manage every detail, from the 1,600 cubic yards of concrete and 48,000 lbs of rebar to the 227 tons of fabricated steel, ensuring the highest standards were met.
A Facility Built for the Future
The final project is a testament to what a collaborative partnership can achieve. The new 55,800 sq. ft. facility includes:
• A 43,800 sq. ft. Main Building with a service and fabrication shop, high-hazard storage area, and a 10,000 sq. ft. office with a training center and fitness room.
• A 12,000 sq. ft. Concrete Building for form fabrication and equipment storage.
The space is equipped for maximum efficiency, featuring a 5-ton overhead crane, two 1-ton jib cranes, a fuel station, and a wash bay, providing Oglesby Construction with a state-of-the-art facility designed for future growth.
Through a single-source partnership and an aggressive timeline, Janotta & Herner delivered a comprehensive, high-quality facility that met every one of Oglesby Construction’s needs and positioned them for long-term success.
