Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company, has selected BE&K Building Group (BE&K) to build a new multi-product facility adjacent to Novo Nordisk’s existing operations in Clayton, North Carolina.
BE&K is a US-based design-build and construction management firm and will also be responsible for managing the facility.
The ambitious project will involve the construction of ten or more buildings and multi-building combinations, providing Novo Nordisk with more than 1.4m sqft of new space.
BE&K has dedicated over two years of detailed preparation for this endeavour, providing estimates, schedules, and procurement strategies, and has begun construction.
BE&K will provide oversight for the development of the facility that will span approximately 56 acres.
Further, BE&K will directly perform a significant portion of the work as Construction Manager and will serve as the Agency Construction Manager for the remainder of the work.
As the Agency Construction Manager, BE&K will provide oversight for the development of the facility that will span approximately 56 acres.
The final state-of-the-art facility will be instrumental in manufacturing Novo Nordisk’s treatments for obesity and other chronic diseases and is set to be completed between 2027 and 2029.
Niels Laurbjerg Nielsen, Corporate VPof Novo Nordisk, said: “Clayton was the first manufacturing site for Novo Nordisk in the US, and this new, large-scale investment here confirms the continued importance of our production facilities in North Carolina. We are proud to be one of the cornerstones of our company’s growth.”
The final state-of-the-art facility will be instrumental in manufacturing Novo Nordisk’s treatments for obesity and other chronic diseases
Frank Holley, CEO of BE&K, said: “We are honoured to partner with Novo Nordisk on this transformative project. Our team’s extensive preparation and dedication to excellence and our client’s success reflect our commitment to delivering world-class facilities that produce healthcare solutions benefiting the global population.”
“This expansion will not only bolster Novo Nordisk’s manufacturing capabilities but will also contribute significantly to the local community and economy in North Carolina’s Triangle region. We look forward to a successful collaboration with Novo Nordisk and the positive impact this project will bring,” Holley concluded.
With a legacy of over 55 years in the construction industry, BE&K Building Group has been a pivotal force in North Carolina’s Triangle region since 1982 and it maintains its corporate headquarters in nearby Morrisville, North Carolina.