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Empire Commercial Construction awarded construction contract for ALDI with APD Engineering and Architecture

Greece, NY Empire Commercial Construction, a retail-specific division of regional general contractor Taylor-The Builders, was awarded the construction contract for a local ALDI store. 

Empire is teaming with APD Engineering and Architecture out of Rochester for design of the new addition, interior/exterior remodel and site improvements to the existing 17,000 s/f space located at 714 Long Pond Rd. Project completion is anticipated for April, 2019.

“Empire is proud to maintain its ever-growing relationship with ALDI as they continue their successful store expansion and remodel initiatives,” said project executive, Josh Myers. “As always, we remain committed to exceeding future construction goals for one of America’s favorite grocery retailers.”

With more than 1,800 stores across the country, ALDI is in the midst of an accelerated growth plan, investing more than $5 billion to remodel and expand its store count to 2,500 by the end of 2022. ALDI is pleased to report the company is more than halfway through its remodel investment. The new ALDI store layout features additional refrigeration space to accommodate even more fresh, healthy and convenient products. This is the fourth renovation to be completed by Empire Commercial Construction, with previous projects located in Brockport, Irondequoit, and Hamburg, NY.

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