Berks County · Reading · #49-12728b
Carpenter Technologies Building 163 Tactic Consolidation
Northeast side of the Schuylkill Avenue (S.R.0183) and Cartech Road intersection., Reading, PA · 22,466 sq ft non-residential, industrial · 92.2 acres
About this project
Building and restroom additions totaling about 22,466 sq ft at the 92-acre Carpenter Technologies industrial site, northeast of the Schuylkill Avenue and Cartech Road intersection in Reading.
Official description: building and restroom additions
- Applicant
- Carpenter Technologies Corporation
- Developer
- Carpenter Technologies Corporation
- Engineer / designer
- STV Inc.; Andrew Takacs
- Plan type
- Preliminary
- Land use
- Industrial
- Water
- EX P
- Sewer
- EX P
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2025-07-18 · #49-12728b · Preliminary · 22,466 sq ft
- 2024-08-22 · #49-12728a · Final · 2,444 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records show a proposal to add buildings and restrooms totaling about 22,466 square feet at the Carpenter Technology industrial site in Reading. The work is listed as the Building 163 Tactic Consolidation. The site covers about 92 acres on the northeast side of the Schuylkill Avenue (S.R. 183) and Cartech Road intersection.
The records describe an expansion of an existing specialty-metals manufacturing campus. They don't say what the new space will be used for. The name suggests it consolidates existing operations, but the records don't confirm that.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, hearing notices or company project pages were found for this specific proposal. The explanation rests on the county records alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The addition is small compared with the 92-acre site, so a large change to the surroundings is not indicated by the records.
- The records mention no new homes, and no change in jobs or traffic volumes is documented.
- Access would presumably stay on the existing roads at Schuylkill Avenue and Cartech Road, but no traffic study was found.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated July 2025, which suggests the plan is in local or county review. Typically the municipality reviews it, then approves it or asks for revisions, and building permits follow before construction.
- Jul 18, 2025 Latest filing for this project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The City of Reading's planning and zoning officials most likely decide next, and residents can usually comment at public meetings of the city's planning commission or city council. Confirm the schedule with the city.
Who's behind it
Carpenter Technology Corporation · Carpenter Technology Corporation is a Reading-based maker of specialty alloys and metal products, and it has operated in Reading since 1889.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A formal plan showing new buildings or additions on a site, which the municipality reviews for compliance with local rules.
- Non-residential square footage
- Building floor area used for business or industry rather than housing.
- S.R. (State Route)
- A road numbered and maintained by the state, which here is Schuylkill Avenue (S.R. 183).
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $2.9M
- ~224 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~56 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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