Miller Construction Kicks Off 80,000-Square-Foot Build-to-Suit Industrial Warehouse for MSI in Orlando, Florida
Miller Construction Company, a privately-held, statewide construction firm with a strong track record across Florida, has officially begun site work on a brand-new 80,000-square-foot industrial warehouse for MSI — the leading nationwide distributor of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America. The build-to-suit project, located in Orlando, Florida, represents a significant milestone for both the construction firm and for MSI's expanding presence in the Southeast region of the United States.
As Central Florida continues to experience rapid commercial and industrial growth, projects like this one signal a broader trend of major businesses choosing the region for new distribution and logistics infrastructure. This warehouse will play a central role in MSI's ability to serve its growing customer base throughout the southeastern United States.
Project Location and Site Overview
The new warehouse facility is situated at 2140 North John Young Parkway in Orlando, Florida. The industrial site spans approximately 3.53 acres, offering a substantial footprint for MSI's storage and distribution operations. One of the most strategically valuable aspects of this location is its convenient access to two of Central Florida's most critical transportation corridors — Interstate 4 (I-4) and the 408 Expressway.
These major highways provide MSI with efficient routing capabilities for inbound shipments and outbound distribution, making the Orlando facility an ideal hub for reaching customers across Florida and the broader Southeast market. The proximity to major interstates is a key consideration for any distribution-focused operation, and this site delivers precisely the connectivity MSI requires as it scales its regional infrastructure.
Construction Methodology: Tilt Wall Structure
Miller Construction is building the facility using a tilt wall construction methodology, which is widely recognized in the industrial sector for its speed, cost-effectiveness, and durability. Tilt wall construction involves pouring concrete panels horizontally on the building's slab, then tilting them upright with cranes to form the exterior walls. This technique is particularly well-suited for large-scale warehouse and distribution center projects.
The completed structure will feature 25 columns with 50-foot by 54-foot spacing, providing wide, open interior spans that maximize usable floor space and allow for flexible storage configurations. The tilt wall structure is scheduled to be delivered in the first half of 2024, keeping MSI on track to meet its evolving distribution demands in the region.
Key Features of the MSI Orlando Warehouse
The new facility has been carefully designed to accommodate the specific operational requirements of a large-scale flooring and countertop distributor. Some of the most notable features of the completed warehouse include:
- 13 dock doors, several of which include recessed truck wells specifically designed for efficient loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
- 29 parking spots to accommodate staff, visitors, and logistics personnel on-site.
- Full warehouse lighting to ensure a safe and productive working environment throughout the facility.
- Exhaust fans and louvers for adequate ventilation across the 80,000-square-foot floor plate.
- Tenant buildouts encompassing four private office spaces and one open office space, totaling approximately 9,500 square feet of dedicated administrative and operational workspace.
- A custom internal crane rail system — a unique feature designed specifically to lift and move MSI's heavy flooring and countertop products safely and efficiently around the warehouse floor.
The internal crane rail system is particularly noteworthy, as it reflects the bespoke nature of a true build-to-suit project. Rather than adapting to a generic warehouse layout, MSI has been able to design a facility that directly addresses the physical demands of handling large-format flooring slabs, stone countertops, and other heavy hardscaping materials.
Precision Engineering on a Tight Site
One of the most technically challenging aspects of this project is the constrained nature of the site itself. With only approximately eight feet of clearance between the southern property line and the neighboring Tesla dealership, the construction team faces unusually tight working conditions for a tilt wall project of this scale.
Tilt wall construction typically requires adequate surrounding space to lay panels flat before they are raised into position. The limited clearance on the south side of the site demands an exceptionally precise execution from Miller's team, calling for detailed pre-planning, careful sequencing of construction activities, and tight coordination between trades. MSI has reportedly valued Miller Construction's preconstruction team greatly during the planning phase, citing their expertise in navigating these logistical complexities.
Leadership Commentary and Regional Growth
"Central Florida has had immense growth over the last few years with many major businesses setting up shop locally and we are excited to partner with MSI on their first project in the area," said Brian Sudduth, President of Miller Construction. "Our firm plans to execute our construction plan efficiently with top-notch service and reliability for our client."
Sudduth's comments underscore a wider story playing out across the Orlando metro area. The region has seen sustained population growth, a booming construction market, and increasing demand for modern industrial facilities that can support e-commerce fulfillment, building materials distribution, and other supply chain functions. For MSI, this Orlando warehouse represents its first footprint in Central Florida — a significant strategic investment in one of the nation's fastest-growing regional markets.
Project Team
Delivering a complex, build-to-suit industrial project requires a highly coordinated team of design and engineering professionals. The project team assembled for this warehouse includes Eleven18 Architecture handling architectural design, Construction Engineering Group managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering, Gutherman Structural Inc. providing structural engineering services, and NV5 overseeing civil engineering responsibilities.
Together, this team brings deep expertise across each discipline required to deliver a high-performance industrial facility on a constrained urban site.
What This Project Means for Central Florida's Industrial Market
The commencement of this project is a strong indicator of the continued vitality of Central Florida's industrial real estate market. As companies like MSI seek to strengthen their regional distribution networks, demand for purpose-built, high-specification warehouse facilities continues to grow. Build-to-suit projects are increasingly favored by major distributors and manufacturers because they allow for complete customization of the facility to match operational workflows — reducing inefficiencies and long-term costs.
Miller Construction's ability to win and execute this type of complex, precision-driven project speaks to the firm's standing as one of Florida's go-to construction partners for industrial and commercial development. With the structure on schedule for delivery in the first half of 2024, the Central Florida market can look forward to another significant industrial asset coming online to support the region's economic momentum.