Partner Partner Content Cincinnati Commercial Contracting helps shape Southwest Ohio through two new developments

For Cincinnati Commercial Contracting (CCC), every project begins with the same commitment: build lasting relationships by delivering exceptional craftsmanship, transparent communication, and dependable results. Whether constructing a high-performance industrial facility or a state-of-the-art educational campus, CCC brings the experience, leadership, and attention to detail that clients rely on from groundbreaking through completion.

For 47 years, Cincinnati Commercial Contracting (CCC) has helped its clients realize their ambitions with on-time, on-budget construction that creates enduring facilities.  As supply chains become increasingly complex, materials evolve, costs escalate, available labor pools fluctuate, and energy efficiency becomes a significant priority, a quality contractor must present a broad repertoire of solutions to ensure completion that’s beneficial and fiscally viable for all parties.

CCC offers insights into a pair of projects with unique needs and circumstances that emphasize the resourcefulness, adaptability, and versatility that’s required to build efficiently and profitably. Countless details must be addressed to yield a successful building project. Whether the potential obstacles are structural, environmental, mechanical, or technological, CCC demonstrates its preparedness to solve issues that help clients feel confident and enthusiastic about their facilities for years to come.

Interstate Utility Trailer expands with a modern truck sales and service facility

Founded in 1975, Interstate Utility Trailer operates one of the largest semi-trailer sales operations east of the Mississippi River, with locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Louisville. Early in 2027, the company is planning a new 47,365 SF state-of-the-art sales and service facility. 

Located on 17-acres just off Interstate 75 in the city of Franklin, in Warren County, Ohio, this new tractor trailer sales and service facility was designed to meet the growing demands of the transportation industry. The project combines sales, administrative offices, and a full-service maintenance operation under one roof, creating a modern, efficient environment for both customers and employees.

From expansive service bays to durable building systems designed for heavy-duty use, every aspect of the facility was carefully planned to maximize operational efficiency while allowing room for future growth.

“Industrial facilities demand more than quality construction—they require a contractor who understands how every design decision impacts daily operations,” said Justin Platt, Principal of Cincinnati Commercial Contracting. “Our role is to deliver a building that helps our clients work more efficiently on day one while providing the flexibility to grow for years to come.”

This highly visible location along the I-75 corridor makes the facility an important asset for the client while reinforcing CCC’s reputation for delivering complex commercial projects on schedule and to the highest standards.

“This new facility represents a major investment in our customers, our employees, and the future of our business,” said Nate Wichard, Interstate Utility Trailer’s Chief Financial Officer. “We’re creating a location that reflects the quality of service our customers expect while giving us the capacity to continue growing for years to come. Cincinnati Commercial Contracting has been an outstanding partner in bringing that vision to life.”

Construction phases slated for upcoming completion include painting, ceiling-tile and sprinkler-system installation, fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels, which reduce mold and warping, landscaping, and interior hardware and décor.

Building the future through education

While the Franklin project supports commerce, CCC’s work at Miami Valley Christian Academy (MVCA) reflects another important part of the company’s mission: building spaces that serve generations to come.

Founded in 1996 to provide another Christian education option for Greater Cincinnati, Miami Valley Christian Academy began humbly with only 11 kindergarten and first-grade students. Its reputation has grown as enrollment reflects.  MVCA now serves 173 preschoolers and a total of 1,150 pre-K, grade-, middle- and high-school students. The nondenominational school serves children from 178 church communities across the city.

CCC has previously worked with MVCA to construct a building in 2005 that would serve as a high-school expansion on its Newtown campus. A second 21,750-sq.-ft., two-story building addition project was complete during the summer of 2024.  This helped with continued growth for the school and student enrollment.  

Jill Beasley serves as MVCA’s advancement director, which encompasses marketing, donor relations, fundraising and on-campus events.  She noted the school’s growth and the importance of construction they are currently undertaking for the new school.

“Our high-school classes number 60-70, or more, in each grade,” she said. “We appreciate the growth, but our current campus was becoming extremely cramped.”

MVCA began partnering with Cincinnati Commercial Contracting during the planning and design phase in 2025. Construction on the new high school campus began in February 2026. The new high school will be located at 8550 Broadwell Road in Newtown, approximately three miles away from the original MVCA campus.

The new, 82,500-sq.-ft. MVCA high-school campus, which will be completed in June 2027 at a cost of approximately $22 million, will contain 27 classrooms, dedicated space for science and arts education, conference rooms, and athletic facilities.

In addition to optimizing classroom space, Beasley noted the need for upgraded science labs to enhance the school’s educational experience, as well as creating impactful community spaces such as its gymnasium and its chapel, a centerpiece as a weekly gathering place for MVCA students. The new school will enable MVCA to educate up to 150 students per graduating class, Beasley said.

Educational construction requires thoughtful coordination, proactive communication, and a commitment to minimizing disruptions while maintaining the highest quality standards. Throughout the project, CCC partnered closely with school leadership to ensure the finished building reflected the academy’s long-term vision.

“Schools are among the most meaningful projects we build,” said Platt. “Knowing that thousands of students will learn, grow, and create lifelong memories within these walls gives our team a tremendous sense of pride. It’s rewarding to help create an environment that will benefit families for decades.”

Key MVCA high-school building amenities include a state-of-the-art gymnasium with three basketball and volleyball playing surfaces and a capacity for assemblies up to 1,000. Three thoroughly equipped laboratories and spacious, welcoming entranceways that provide common spaces to help students, parents, and staff connect.

Providing diverse expertise

Although these projects differ in size, purpose, and end users, they share the same foundation: disciplined project management, skilled craftsmanship, and a client-first approach.

For Cincinnati Commercial Contracting, success is measured by more than completing buildings. It’s about understanding each client’s goals, solving challenges before they become problems, and delivering facilities that provide lasting value.

“Our clients trust us with projects that are critical to their organizations,” said Platt. “Whether we’re building an industrial service center, a school, or another commercial facility, our responsibility remains the same—to be a trusted partner who delivers quality, communicates openly, and stands behind our work.”

This Partner City Middletown series is made possible with support provided by: Cincinnati Commercial Contracting, the City of Middletown, the Middletown Community Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce serving Middletown, Monroe and Trenton. You can read other stories from the Partner City series here.