New York
Vireo Medical Cannabis Facility
At a cost of over 74 Million Dollars Vireo is one of the largest and most advanced cutting edge cultivation hubs employing advanced technology to produce high-quality recreational cannabis in compliance with industry standards and regulations
Sprawling across 22 acres, Vireo’s technologically advanced cannabis cultivation facility harmonizes nature and technology, fostering premium-grade cannabis while pioneering sustainable, large-scale production techniques for therapeutic relief.
Optimal Growth Environment
Vireo Health, one of New York State’s leading MSOs, scoped out their neighboring 97 acres for their new indoor cannabis growing and processing facility with more than 320,000 sq.ft. in preparation for the new recreational cannabis legislature proposed to come out in 2022. The site, formerly the Tryon Juvenile Detention Center in Johnstown, NY, was owned by the Fulton County Industrial Development Authority.
CORDOS won the project in April 2021 through a competitive process against other contractors. The fast-track schedule aimed to complete the facility by April 1, 2022, aligning with Vireo Health's goal of being open for business. The project involved extensive demolition of existing buildings, asbestos abatement, and significant earthwork to accommodate the expanded facility.
The Vireo Health Cannabis Facility began with a detailed design process, incorporating innovative elements such as insulated precast panels. Utilizing the design-build process, CORDOS’ team was able to implement design changes promptly to respond to ongoing site challenges and supply chain issues that would have otherwise affected cost and schedule. CORDOS’ management team worked closely with the engineering team, local trades, local utilities, and equipment suppliers to ensure a timely and cost-effective construction process in the face of nationwide equipment delays, material shortages, and a site with inadequate power delivery.
