What does dispensary construction require?

Dispensary construction requires compliance with state MRA regulations including vault rooms, comprehensive security camera systems, access controls, specialized ventilation with odor mitigation, and separate customer/employee traffic flows.

How long does a dispensary build-out take?

A typical 4,000–5,000 SF dispensary build-out takes 14–18 weeks depending on security infrastructure complexity, HVAC requirements, and regulatory inspection timelines.

Does Sheker handle dispensary compliance?

We coordinate construction to meet all MRA facility requirements and work with your compliance team to ensure the build passes regulatory inspections on the first attempt.

Gatsby Dispensary

Retail / Dispensary • Metro Detroit, Southeast Michigan

Location

Metro Detroit, MI

Industry

Retail / Dispensary

Size

4,500+ SF

Timeline

16 weeks

Project Overview

Sheker Construction completed a ground-up commercial dispensary build-out for Gatsby in Metro Detroit. The project transformed an existing commercial space into a fully compliant, security-hardened retail dispensary with a premium customer-facing sales floor, secure back-of-house processing and storage areas, specialized HVAC and ventilation systems, and comprehensive security infrastructure meeting all state regulatory requirements.

The Challenge

Dispensary construction in Michigan requires compliance with an extensive set of state regulations covering security systems, vault storage, ventilation, product handling areas, and customer flow separation. The build-out needed to meet all Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) requirements while creating a premium retail experience that differentiates the Gatsby brand in a competitive market.

Our Solution

We worked closely with the owner and their compliance team to design and build a facility that exceeded MRA requirements. The build-out featured a multi-zone HVAC system with odor mitigation, a hardened vault room with commercial-grade access controls, a comprehensive camera and security system covering all required angles, separate customer and employee traffic flows, and a premium retail sales floor with custom display cases, specialty lighting, and upscale finishes that reflect the Gatsby brand identity.

The Outcome

Gatsby Dispensary passed all regulatory inspections on the first attempt and opened on schedule. The premium interior design and retail experience positioned Gatsby as a standout brand in the Metro Detroit dispensary market. The facility's security and compliance infrastructure met all MRA requirements, and the flexible back-of-house layout supports efficient operations and future scaling.