Why do so many businesses have warehouses?
The short answer to this question is that “pre-engineered metal buildings” are extremely versatile and economical. But let’s take a deeper look into the practicalities of a warehouse type of building.
An efficient warehouse can allow a company to expand its customer base. Employees can increase their output as they respond to today’s markets and consumers. Significant growth of online business, free shipping, and faster shipping times for orders, are just a few reasons that warehouse buildings have become so popular.
At DexKo Construction Services, we collaborate with your warehouse building design team to make sure all the specifications are met so your finished warehouse project meets your needs. Our knowledge and expertise, combined with our network of contractors, ensure your build project will run smoothly.
Warehouse Construction Management
Our construction management team can help you design and build a facility that promotes operational efficiency and functionality. When you partner with DexKo early in the process, we prioritize getting to know your company’s culture and the goals you have for your new facility.
As the purpose of your industrial building changes, so do some of the structural requirements. Our construction management team gives you confidence that the structural details for your specific use have been accounted for in the design.
Industrial Warehouse Design
You have a purpose and plan. You need more than a steel box on a cement slab. Pre-engineered metal buildings can be built to serve your company’s current and future goals. Here are a few details to consider.
Office Space
Do you plan to have an expansive office space? Insulation is going to be necessary. If you are in a cold state like Michigan or Minnesota, your employees will need to stay warm. This is especially true for office buildings because your staff will likely be sitting at a desk most of the day. If you are located in a warm state such as Arizona or Florida, your employees will not likely get cold. However, excessive heat can become a health risk for your employees. Too much heat is also not good for your computers.
Keep the climate controlled and the business running like a well-oiled machine by taking things like insulation and windows in mind.
Manufacturing Operations
Speaking of well-oiled machines, what if you plan to run manufacturing in the facility? You need to seriously consider how much weight your floor can handle. This can vary significantly and get very specific. A couple of basic contributors to the floor design include how much your machinery weighs and what type of material your company works with.
Extra ventilation and fire prevention measures could be necessary as well depending on what materials and processes are involved in making your products.
Distribution
Freight docks are a common thing to consider. Buildings used primarily for office operations may only need a single receiving door for a transport van. But if the building’s purpose is that of being a hub, you will need more docks for shipping and receiving.
Workflow is a critical consideration for distribution hubs. Some manufacturers set their shipping & receiving up for convenient staging. On the other hand, some highly value a convenient way to accommodate “live loads.” Live loading is the practice of taking product off the inbound truck and placing it directly on the outbound truck without staging.
These are just a few basic details that DexKo Construction Services takes into consideration when starting a warehouse project. Each industry has its own best practices. Couple that fact with the growing need to get products into the hands of your customers, and you can see why there is a staggering variety of questions that have to be asked and answered before breaking ground. Modern warehouse buildings need to be built specifically for the client’s needs and processes. That’s why you need experts at constructing industrial buildings.
Your DexKo team can bring together top-notch contractors from every single part of the process to guarantee your modern warehouse building is the very best. We know what it takes to efficiently and correctly get your buildings up while still considering key factors like being aware of drainage areas, access to the site, codes and regulations, and so much more. With our team, you will be able to see prompt results and get your products to your customers quickly, safely, and in a cost-efficient manner.
