In March 2003, after successfully completing an addition to the Atlanta Hub and several small projects for the Pittsburgh based FedEx Ground, Pickering was selected to lead the design of the Prototype for FedEx Ground's next generation Hub. The full phase Prototype design includes a 500,000 square-foot distribution hub and several smaller support buildings on a 100-acre site. Pickering developed civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and electrical design for the entire facility. In addition, Pickering was responsible for coordinating the facility requirements with the metal building manufacturer and the conveyor equipment vendor. Following the completion of the Prototype design, Pickering has served as the lead designer for site adapting the prototype design and completing construction documents for three sites across the country..all scheduled for completion in 2004. Pickering is currently developing construction documents for two additional sites and assisting FedEx Ground with site selection for a sixth hub.

FedEx Ground Hubs Maryland Kentucky Texas Mississippi Georgia Kansas Construction Cost $20 million each Completion Date 2004