CV Engineering served as the construction engineering firm for Nucor Steel’s flat rolling facility in Apple Grove, West Virginia, which was one of the most ambitious greenfield steel projects in the United States. Spanning 1,200 acres, this mega-project required comprehensive, multidisciplinary services across the entire facility, including its associated infrastructure and ancillary systems.
Planning
The project was organized around two primary production complexes: a 700,000-square-foot Hot Mill and a 1.6-million-square-foot Cold Mill. CV Engineering’s planning scope covered the full technical spectrum, from building and equipment foundations to site utilities, piling, and architectural life safety plans.
Design & Construction
We engineered an extensive network of auxiliary facilities, including a 35kV power distribution system, comprehensive water systems, and compressed air plants. Technical execution included structural steel design, process piping, and HVAC/plumbing systems across both the Hot Mill which is equipped with DC electric arc furnaces and a thin slab caster and the Cold Mill that features galvanizing lines and automated storage.
Results
The completed facility established a fully integrated, end-to-end production environment. By bridging the gap between design and execution, CV Engineering delivered a high-efficiency plant capable of serving the demanding automotive, construction, and infrastructure markets.
