Signficant investment and new design at GM's Warren facility

Several 1940s-era buildings located on the property of General Motors Corp in Warren are undergoing renovation and rebuilding that involve 3D modeling and other high-tech apps.

The project is part of a $325-million investment by GM to increase production at the plant that produces transmissions for some of GM's most popular vehicles.

About 500,000 square feet of the massive 2-million-square-foot facility will be renovated. Two administration buildings are being demolished and 14 existing work bays will be rebuilt as will roads and underground utilities.

A new mechanical room and electrical switchgear room will be added, and new concrete surfaces will be placed in production areas.

A new employee entrance, lobby, break area and work prep area are part of the project that is supposed to make GM more efficient, worker-friendly and up-to-date.

Canton-based LaSalle Group Inc. is part of the leadership team on the construction and is working with Giffels IBI Group out of Southfield and teams of subcontractors.

Source: Ryan Philbeck, LaSalle Group Inc.
Writer: Kim North Shine
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