Bergman is fortunate to have partnered with CarMax, Inc. on multiple projects across the country. Our latest build, located in San Marcos, Texas, began in May and is expected to be completed in Spring of next year.

The objective of this project was to perform full site development: earthwork, stormwater piping, fire and domestic water systems, sanitary sewer, site walls, underground fuel storage tank, site concrete and walkways, site electrical with multiple barrier gates, and asphalt paving.

This CarMax is being built in an optimal location. Surrounded by businesses such as the Chuck Nash Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership and Collision Center, CarMax matches its neighbors with automative services and retail needs. Along with the notable automotive businesses surround our building, the San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Factory Outlet Center less than a five-minute drive north of the CarMax both offer a lot of foot traffic in perfect view of the building.

The total developed site area of this location is roughly 19 acres, with three masonry buildings along with a large parking area for inventory storage and sales. The project team includes Senior Project Manager Brett Newsham, Project Manager Gallieni Sylvestre, and Assistant Project Manager Hoang Mai.

Since mobilizing construction on May 5th of this year, we’ve made significant progress in sitework. Rough grading began on July 10th and is 85% complete. Clearing and grubbing were finished by July 2nd, followed shortly after by grading of building pads. A key project milestone was reached on July 23rd with the receipt of pad certification. Installation of underground utilities, including sewer, plumbing, storm and electrical, was completed on August 27th.

Excavation of the compensatory pond began on June 23rd, supported by the installation of a temporary haul road between adjacent lots to minimize extended hauling distances. Road construction followed, and hauling operations began on August 14th.

For the remainder of August, we completed masonry stem walls, all building footings, and the excavation of the paint and sanding pit. We also placed the carousel foundation concrete pour within the sales floor photo booth area. In the month of September, we look forward to the slab pour, with formwork currently underway. We have targeted a form survey for September 2nd, as the city of San Marcos requires a FFE (Finished Floor Elevation) certificate to certify the site sits at least 623.99 feet above mean sea level in compliance with the city’s approved floodplain permit.

In the months ahead we will be providing updates on progress made, along with interesting movements during the construction process.