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Structure Meets Strategy: McCoy’s Embraces Rack-Based Storage and Drive-Thru Innovation

With pre-engineered steel buildings and consistent design standards, the future of yard efficiency is here.

A family-owned business since 1927, McCoy's Building Supply has grown to 88 locations across five states, with a strong tradition of providing quality products and services. CEO Brian McCoy believes that long-term relationships with key vendors like CT Darnell Construction are an important part of their success.

"We were searching for a partner that would do what they say, back up their work … provide a really good value and get the projects done on time."

The Client

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The History

The relationship started in 2001 when Art Johnson, vice-president of store development for McCoy's, asked Rick Stout, senior account manager for CT Darnell, to provide racking options to get his lumber off the ground and out of the hot Texas sun.

Over the next 14 years, what started as a simple racking solution in a single location has evolved into 45 individual projects - and a collaborative partnership based on trust and mutual respect.

"Sunbelt Rack stays engaged. They help us solve problems ... any way we need to," said Johnson.

The Results

Before they could even address the challenges of LBM inventory management and warehouse traffic flow, they faced a number of hurdles with a slew of local agencies, the city itself and the historical society. From the size and functionality of the marquee to the mandated requirement for a two-story parking ramp – they knew it was going to be a challenge, but they were undeterred.

Regulations and space restrictions aside, Ganahl required this 4-acre parcel to deliver the same customer experience found at their 20-acre facilities, including the same number of SKUs and fast and convenient customer access.

The Specifics

One key component was the CT Darnell drive-thru building. Single- and double-aisle configurations have been created that get inventory off the ground and out of the weather, while providing customers easy loading and, with inside temperatures generally 15 degrees cooler than the Texas heat, increased comfort. A great example of these drive-thru buildings is the one shown in the accompanying video. It is located at one of McCoy's newest lumberyards in Floresville, TX.

"Through the years, we've developed so many standards for their various systems," said Rick Stout. "We don't have to reinvent the wheel every time we start a new project."

For a quarter century, CT Darnell has been offering the LBM industry a wide range of rack-based storage solutions, pre-engineered steel buildings, and entire lumberyards designed and built from the ground up.

Whether McCoy's is building a new location or updating an existing one, CT Darnell Construction is a part of their team.

"There's not a week that we don't call them," said Johnson.

And both companies agree their long-term relationship has led to innovation and efficiencies that might not otherwise have been possible.

"We're excited to be their customer," said CEO McCoy.

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As a full-service design-build partner, CT Darnell Construction has a 40-year history supporting the LBM industry. We are the only company that specializes in LBM, with an unparalleled reputation in the category and we are licensed in all 50 states.

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