M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — DelMarVa — December 2025 — 7A
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Five-month fast-track fit-out follows ground-up delivery Blue Rock completes 358,000 s/f distribution project for First Industrial in Claymont, DE C
LAYMONT, DE — Blue Rock announced the completion of both the ground-up construction and the comprehensive fit-out of a 358,000 s/f distribution facility at First State Crossing in Claymont. This project represents an- other strong chapter in Blue Rock’s ongoing partnership with First Industrial Realty Trust , a leading owner, opera- tor, and developer of logistics real estate. Complete Delivery Blue Rock delivered the rear-load warehouse as part of the broader First State Crossing redevelopment, a transformative 420-acre proj- ect turning a former steel mill site into a modern industrial and commercial hub. The facility features: • 40-foot clear height • 68 dock positions, two ramp doors, and 241 trailer parking stalls • Strategic proximity to I-95, I-495, and Philadelphia International Airport Following completion of the building, Blue Rock was select - ed to provide a full interior fit- out tailored to the operational needs of First Industrial Real- ty Trust’s tenant, ensuring the facility was fully prepared for occupancy and performance. Fast-Tracked Fit-Out Originally scheduled as an eight-month effort, the fit-out was successfully com - pleted on an accelerated five- month timeline. Blue Rock worked closely with the tenant and owner- ship team to meet the revised schedule while maintaining the highest standards of qual- ity and functionality. The fit-out scope included: • A new 12,000 s/f office • An 11,000 s/f maintenance shop • Renovations to an existing 5,000 s/f office • Infrastructure upgrades such as battery-charging sta- tions, high-volume, low-speed fans, and modified dock equip - ment for larger levelers • Site improvements, in - cluding perimeter fencing, a guard shack, and updated building signage Longstanding Partnership Blue Rock values its part - nership with First Industrial Realty Trust, having teamed together on multiple projects totaling nearly 4 million s/f in the NE. Recent projects include:
358,000 s/f distribution facility at First State Crossing in Claymont, DE
PA – (2) buildings totaling 1,783,800 s/f First I-78/81 Logistics Center, Jonestown, PA – (2) buildings totaling 988,920 s/f
First Park New Castle – Building B, a 225,680 s/f facili - ty currently under construction First Logistics Center @ 283 , Londonderry Twp.,
Bordentown, NJ – 119,800 s/f First Bordentown Lo - gistics Center, Rising Sun Road, Bordentown, NJ – 208,000 s/f MAREJ
First 33 Commerce Center, Northampton County, PA – (2) buildings totaling 584,000 s/f First Park @ Central Crossing – Building III,
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