16 Jul Friendly Honda – Springfield IL
When Friendly Honda dealership first approached The Redmond Company, they were facing a common growth dilemma: expand by building new or transform what they already own. After careful analysis of both options, our team is helping them navigate a remodel that brings their existing facility into compliance with Honda’s new Blue Stage image concept while maximizing their return on investment with enhanced security features, updated access systems, and improved roof maintenance capabilities.
The Redmond Company is using their experience to strategically balance the complex construction requirements while keeping operations running smoothly. A carefully phased construction schedule allows the dealership to maintain both sales and service operations throughout the renovation. The live-remodel approach requires constant coordination and communication, with our on-site superintendent providing direct oversight to ensure minimal disruption to daily business activities and constant protection of the dealership’s interest.
The Redmond team has skillfully integrated Honda’s branding requirements with the existing structure, including the distinctive blue stage canopy in the front. They have worked to incorporate new windows to match the old windows to honor the building’s original character while meeting modern standards. A unique design challenge has been balancing the old pre-engineered metal building service departments with new facility requirements, all while addressing unique structural concerns and foundation considerations.
As a team committed to what is best for the client, The Redmond Company has exercised extensive value engineering and has leveraged their experience to negotiate alternatives in relation to Honda’s design standards to search for substitute materials and construction methods that better suit the client’s needs. Prioritizing quality over efficiency, we managed vendor negotiations to ensure the most competitive, accurate, and cost-effective proposals were put forward to Friendly Honda.
We are excited to position this dealership for continued success and deliver a modern, updated, and secure dealership experience for Friendly Honda staff and clients.