Case Engineering Designs Solutions for Structural Challenges at New Ford Dealership in St. Louis

The $45 million, 71,000 sq ft Clement Ford dealership is one of the first to implement Ford's new Signature Design standards.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Case Engineering partnered with architectural firm V Three Studios to complete the first ground-up Ford dealership in the St. Louis metro area in over 40 years. The $45 million, 71,000 sq ft Clement Ford dealership, located in Wentzville, MO, is one of the first to implement Ford's new Signature Design standards, featuring a modern, customer-focused environment with a dedicated Bronco showroom, expansive service department, and upgraded amenities.

Why it matters

The successful completion of this flagship Ford dealership demonstrates Case Engineering's ability to provide innovative structural solutions to accommodate evolving brand design criteria, even as those requirements changed significantly during the construction process. The project highlights the importance of strong collaboration between the design and construction teams to maintain schedules and budgets while adapting to new standards.

The details

Midway through construction, the facility was redesigned to incorporate Ford's updated brand criteria, which required significant coordination across the design and construction teams. Case's structural team worked closely with the owner, general contractor, and architect to design the necessary support, including a 300-foot-high architectural archway/brand wall that was ultimately removed, and a 32-foot-tall by 230-foot-long curved sign wall that was also removed due to design changes. The team also designed unique solutions for the 132-foot-wide open shop area and the large mezzanine with an elevator shaft.

  • The new 71,000 sq ft Clement Ford dealership officially opened in November 2025.
  • The project underwent significant design changes midway through construction to incorporate Ford's updated Signature Design standards.

The players

Case Engineering

The structural engineering firm that partnered with the architectural firm to complete the new Ford dealership.

V Three Studios

The architectural firm that partnered with Case Engineering on the project.

Clement Auto Group

The owner of the new Clement Ford dealership.

Musick Construction

The general contractor for the project.

Dino Chirco, PE

The Structural Department Manager at Case Engineering who led the team's efforts to design structural solutions for the evolving design.

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What they’re saying

“The completed dealership reflects a successful team effort and stands as a flagship example of Ford's next-generation retail environment in the St. Louis market.”

— Remington Knight, Architectural Designer, V Three Studios

“Because the architectural design intent changed multiple times throughout the project's timeline, with several design changes occurring during the construction phase, our team was challenged to turnaround structural solutions quickly to keep the construction moving forward with minimal delays.”

— Dino Chirco, PE, Structural Department Manager, Case Engineering

What’s next

The new Clement Ford dealership is expected to serve as a model for future Ford dealerships implementing the company's Signature Design standards across the country.

The takeaway

This project demonstrates Case Engineering's ability to provide innovative structural solutions that can adapt to evolving brand design criteria, even as requirements change significantly during construction. The successful collaboration between the design and construction teams highlights the importance of flexibility and strong communication when implementing new retail standards.