Clayco, a firm specializing in real estate development and AEC, has been selected by Rivian, a U.S. electric automaker, to construct a cutting-edge 728-ha (1,800-acre) electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs, Ga.
Rivian, known for its innovation in the EV industry, aims to establish an environmentally conscious complex dedicated to advancing sustainable transportation. Collaborating with Jacobs as the engineer of record and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) as the design architect, Rivian is committed to efficiency and sustainability in both construction and operations.
“We have an ambitious goal to develop an eco-conscious facility that illustrates our mission of keeping the world adventurous forever,” says Tony Sanger, vice-president of facilities at Rivian. “With Clayco’s dedication to developing innovative ideas and solutions, we are confident they are the right partner to ensure the Rivian plant is a shining example of sustainable manufacturing.”
“It is an honor to partner with Rivian, a visionary leader in the electric vehicle industry,” says Anthony Johnson, president of Clayco’s industrial business unit. “At Clayco, we align with customers whose missions reach far beyond the walls of their facilities. We are proud to play our part in building a future that will help Rivian ‘keep the world adventurous forever,’ while also creating a workplace and community that will thrive for years to come.”
