Medical Cannabis Production

Bud & Mary's Expansion

When Bud & Mary’s, a leading medical cannabis producer, production needs outgrew its Des Moines facility, the company needed a trusted partner to deliver a highly technical expansion under strict regulatory and environmental requirements. Baker Group rose to the challenge, transforming 41,150 square feet of shell space into a cutting-edge production facility within a six-month timeline. 

The expansion required intensive coordination across mechanical, electrical, sheet metal, and automation trades.  Baker Group delivered solutions that met the stern life safety and environmental standards while maintaining speed and precision. 

Key upgrades included: 

  • 14 new air handling units 

  • New chiller plant and two large blower coil units 

  • CO₂ life safety systems for regulatory compliance 

  • Packaged humidifiers and dehumidifiers 

  • Unit heaters and a VRF system 

The standout feature of this project was the Growlink Control System allowing for a seamless integration of Building Automation Systems with lighting, air handling, and CO₂ control. This provided streamlined, facility-specific environmental management essential to cannabis production. 

The expansion significantly increases Bud & Mary’s production capacity while ensuring full compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. It also demonstrates Baker Group’s ability to deliver in highly technical complex industries and their role in positioning Bud & Mary’s for its next phase of growth.