From the Ground Up: Safari Off-Road Inc.

Owner/developer: Shane Ballard

General contractor: Shane Ballard

Architect: Schulz Architecture

Engineers: Security Design Group

Size: 12,000 square feet

Estimated cost: $350,000

Lender: None

Estimated completion date: late December

Project description: The 12,000-square-foot home base of Safari Off-Road Inc., which specializes in custom-fitting vehicles for off-road and recreational uses, will replace a 9,000-square-foot building that was lost to an explosion in February 2008. Owner Shane Ballard said the interior will include aesthetic elements such as brick, stone and antique timbers. On the first floor, a showroom will feature vaulted ceilings, and the second-story will offer a small office space. Work facilities include eight bays, a machinery room and extra indoor parking.[[In-content Ad]]Springfield Business Journal brings you new projects each week. Send project info by e-mail to sbj@sbj.net or by fax to (417) 799-0603.