Vertical Construction – Stockbridge, Michigan (Fall 2023 – Spring 2024)

Walsh Service Solutions executed a specialized vertical construction project within an active petroleum storage facility. The mission focused on the design-build installation of a high-capacity fire suppression system to protect critical energy infrastructure.

Project Overview

  • Project Value: $2.6M

  • Timeline: Fall 2023 – Spring 2024

  • Location: Stockbridge, Michigan

  • Core Operation: Fire Suppression System Installation

Project Scope & Operations

  • System Installation: Successfully installed a comprehensive new fire suppression system for a 1.5-million-gallon petroleum storage tank.

  • Active Facility Integration: Coordinated all construction activities within a live, operational tank farm, requiring stringent adherence to volatile environment safety protocols.

  • Infrastructure Protection: Implemented specialized piping, pumping, and delivery systems designed to provide rapid-response hazard mitigation for large-scale liquid fuel storage.

  • Vertical Construction Management: Managed the structural and mechanical assembly of the suppression network to ensure seamless integration with existing tank architecture.

The Result

Completed in the Spring of 2024, this $2.6M project significantly enhanced the safety profile of the Stockbridge terminal. By delivering a modern, high-volume suppression system within an active industrial site, WSS ensured the long-term protection of both the facility’s assets and the surrounding environment.