Location: Salem, Oregon

Award: Architectural

Project Team

Owner: Gensco

Contractor: Perlo Construction

Architect and Structural Engineer: McKenzie

Concrete: RiverBend Materials, CRH

Slag Cement: Ash Grove Cement

Located in Salem, Oregon, the Gensco Logistics Center is a 55 million dollar facility designed to support growing HVAC and manufacturing operations throughout the Pacific Northwest. This massive project required 22,000 cubic yards of ready-mix concrete to create a reliable and high-capacity distribution hub.

For the structural elements, including the tilt panels, columns, and exterior aprons, the team utilized a combination of limestone cement and a 20 percent slag cement replacement. Because much of the tilt panel and exterior work was performed during the warmer summer months, the slag cement played a vital role in managing the logistics of the build. It helped slow the set time, providing the crews with a more manageable window for placement and a smoother finishing process in the heat.

By integrating slag cement, RiverBend Materials was able to balance the practical needs of contractors and finishers with a clear focus on reducing the project’s carbon footprint. The result is a durable and sustainable logistics center that met every strength and aesthetic requirement, proving that slag cement is an essential tool for large-scale industrial projects in any season.

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