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Lunch Structures Provide Flexible Space for Panasonic Energy’s Workforce

Company:

Panasonic Energy

Location:

De Soto, KS

Market:

Manufacturing

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Challenge

As construction progressed on Panasonic Energy’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Plant in De Soto, Kansas, the project needed dedicated facilities to support its large construction workforce. With thousands of workers on site each day, providing adequate areas for employees to gather, eat, and communicate became an important part of keeping the project running efficiently. The project required large dining areas capable of accommodating a high volume of workers while providing protection from changing weather conditions. Beyond serving as dining halls, the facilities also needed to provide centralized areas where large groups could gather for all-hands meetings, safety meetings, project announcements, and other important communications. The interiors needed to remain open and adaptable to accommodate a variety of activities based on project requirements. The challenge was creating enough covered, versatile space to support thousands of workers while meeting the day-to-day demands of a construction project of this scale.

Solution

To meet the needs of Panasonic Energy’s large construction workforce, Big Top provided two clear-span fabric structures measuring 70 feet by 400 feet and 70 feet by 280 feet. Together, the structures provide approximately 47,600 square feet of covered space, creating centralized areas capable of accommodating thousands of workers throughout the day. The open, column-free interiors allow the facilities to serve as spacious dining halls while also providing the flexibility to transition into gathering areas for all-hands meetings, safety meetings, project announcements, and other workforce communications. To create comfortable, functional spaces for daily use, the structures were equipped with HVAC units, fans, and vents to support climate control and air circulation, along with LED lighting and electrical outlets. Large metal roll-up doors and man doors provide convenient access for personnel, equipment, and supplies. With ample room for seating and personnel movement, the facilities are designed to accommodate the high volume of workers using them each day. By combining durable weather protection, climate control, convenient access, and versatile clear-span interiors, Big Top provided Panasonic Energy with functional facilities capable of supporting daily dining, meetings, and workforce gatherings throughout construction.

Big Top Benefits

  • Clear-Span Design
  • UV Protection
  • Engineered for Specific Location and Application
  • Turnkey Solutions from Start to Finish

To create comfortable, functional spaces for daily use, the structures were equipped with HVAC units, fans, and vents to support climate control and air circulation, along with LED lighting and electrical outlets.

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