A well-designed warehouse is the backbone of an efficient supply chain, ensuring that products move smoothly from supplier to customer. We’ve been helping clients in this area since 2010. Our continued success is achieved by building relationships based on a close understanding of each client’s needs. We’ll design and build the warehouse you need to maximise your building space and reduce your costs.
Our warehouse design and build service helps guide you through the end-to-end process of warehouse development – from defining your needs to the dispatch of your first order in your new warehouse or distribution centre (DC).
From initial planning to go live, we ensure every aspect of your warehouse meets your unique needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Our expert team will help you evaluate and manage the location choice, automation options, layout design, building design, budgeting, procurement, fit out, transition and go-live.
Our warehouse design and build process is tailored to meet your unique business requirements. With a comprehensive, detailed plan of action, we help you maximise space and create a warehouse built for the future. Here’s how we do it:
We’ll begin by working to understand the specific requirements of your business, including storage needs, workflow processes, and future growth plans. This foundational step ensures that the design will meet both current and future operational demands.
We’ll then develop a conceptual layout that includes space planning, equipment placement, and workflow optimisation. This stage involves creating preliminary sketches and diagrams to visualise the proposed design.
Detailed architectural and engineering plans will then be created. This includes selecting materials, specifying equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Detailed planning helps in accurate budgeting and scheduling.
We’ll incorporate advanced technologies such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), automation, and data analytics. Integrating these technologies enhances efficiency, accuracy, and overall warehouse performance.
The construction plan will then be implemented, including site preparation, building construction, and equipment installation. Effective project management during this phase ensures timely and on-budget completion.
We’ll conduct thorough testing of all systems and processes to ensure they function as intended. This includes validating technology integrations, performing safety checks, and training staff on new systems and procedures.
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We use years of experience and expertise to design and build the ideal warehouse solution. Bearing in mind your pain points and constraints, every decision is based on your business, and we’re with you every step of the way, no matter what you need from us.
Your warehouse needs to be fit for purpose both now and in the future. To help you scale and sustain profitability, we analyse your needs from a macro and micro perspective. From the nuts and bolts of the shelving and storage units to the overarching building, we create the optimal warehouse or distribution centre.
Deciding whether to build a new warehouse or optimise your current location depends on your specific needs. If your current warehouse can’t meet future growth or technological integration, a new build might be necessary. However, if space and layout can be improved to enhance efficiency and accommodate growth, optimising your existing warehouse is usually more cost-effective and quicker. Evaluate your long-term goals, budget, and operational requirements to make an informed decision – we can help you with this!
Building a warehouse typically takes between 6 months to over a year, depending on the project’s complexity and size. This timeline includes initial planning, design, obtaining permits, site preparation, construction, and final inspections. Larger or highly customised warehouses may take longer due to additional design and engineering requirements. Efficient project management and clear communication with contractors can help streamline the process.
This client had outgrown their existing warehouse facilities. Stock was spread across 8 sites, making for an inefficient operation. We helped them design, build and move into a single distribution centre that reduced operational inefficiencies and provided a network fit for the future.
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