Feasibility studies and conceptual design for food and beverage facilities

Successful facility design begins with a solid foundation of planning. Dennis Group’s project definition and master planning services help clients make informed investment decisions by establishing project success criteria and aligning stakeholders from the outset.

We’ve developed thousands of project definition reports, enabling our clients to move forward with practical, efficient, and capital-conscious solutions that also coalesce teams around projects. These reports provide documented due diligence for a potential project before a major investment is committed. Whether you’re optimizing processes, evaluating the feasibility of alternative options, or planning for future expansion, Dennis Group has the expertise to propel your project forward.

Expertise

Project Definition Report

Project Parameters / Program Requirements
Schematic Design for Site, Facility & Production Systems
Production Design Basis & Mass Balance
Utility Summary
Preliminary Equipment List
Process & Utility Flow Diagrams
Project Milestone Schedule
Detailed Cost Estimate
Project Risk Evaluation

conceptual design & master plans

Chart a Clear Path for Your Operations with Data-Driven Planning

Sample Projects

Walmart

600,000 SF

Lotus Bakeries

262,000 SF

Sabra Dipping Co.

240,000 SF

Master Planning Expertise

Master Plan Report

Prepare for the future with a roadmap that supports your business’s long-term success. We can help audit an existing facility – or an entire network – to develop a strategic plan for sustainable expansion over the next 5, 10, or even 15 years.

Executive Summary
Advantage/Disadvantage Comparison
Preliminary Site Layout
Preliminary Facility Layout
Preliminary Estimate of Probable Cost
Project Milestone Schedule
Sustainability Assessment

Dan McCreary

Principal and Program Manager

Over the last four decades, Dan has been involved with projects of various sizes and scopes ranging from conceptual design to start-up across the U.S. and internationally, including managing 18 greenfield developments. In addition to managing over $1B of projects with Dennis Group, Dan has also directly administered over $250MM in capital investment programs as a direct employee of various food companies.

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Tom Walker / 3 min read

Defining Mass Balance

Mass balances are a fundamental component of conceptual engineering, offering quantitative insights into inputs, outputs, and accumulation within a system. In this article, Tom Walker breaks down the concept of mass balance and highlights its importance in developing key engineering elements like process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment sizing.