Winn-Dixie hired Fulcrum staff to complete its conversion of a Sak-N-Save to its new Save Rite format in Brookhaven, Miss. The project entailed relocating the store entrance, moving several of the major departments inside the store and a remodel of the sign facade.

Included in the scope of work was the replacement of the majority of the floor tile on the sales floor. Budget restrictions were tight and there was little or no room for unforeseen conditions. Shortly after starting the remodel, it was discovered that the mastic beneath the sales area floor tile was deficient. “This was a potential big ‘budget buster,’” recalled Fulcrum President Mike Arasin. “The mastic removal could have cost as much as $40,000. We knew there must be another way.”

Fulcrum staff came up with the answer. In lieu of removing the mastic, it could be encapsulated by a second layer of tile throughout the entire sales floor area. Not only did Winn-Dixie save the $40,000 in removing the deficient mastic, but it got a store with new floor tile over the entire sales floor instead of a partial replacement as originally planned.

Another key component of the remodel was resurfacing the bakery area floor. It was critical that the shut down to this area be minimized. Working closely with Winn-Dixie store personnel and the construction department, this area was completely renovated in just three days.

“As with any open store remodel,” Arasin said, “team work, cooperation and communication led to the success of this project.”

“I can depend on the staff at Fulcrum to solve any problems that may arise and get the job done on time and on budget,” said Ralph Rutherford, Winn Dixie Area Construction Manager.