At Bunger Steel, we believe that not all Arizona steel buildings are created equally. There are a huge number of variables that must be accounted for in a steel warehouse project – from geographic limitations to the larger environment to the desired application and more. All these things must be an organic part of the design of your project. You need to plan for them from the beginning as opposed to seeing them as an afterthought and hoping for the best.
If you want to make sure that your own steel warehouse project is as successful as it can be, there are a few key designing and planning tips you’ll want to keep in mind.
Don’t Neglect Height
When it comes to steel warehouses in particular, another major design tip to keep in mind has to do with making sure you have a clear height in all areas.
Warehouses naturally require a lot of storage, for example. One of the best ways to achieve this without significantly increasing the building’s footprint is to design with vertical storage in mind. That requires height clearances that are far beyond what you would see in a normal building. Because you’re talking about a warehouse, you’re also likely going to be dealing with a lot of heavy equipment and oversize machinery. These, too, will require proper height clearances to enter and exit the building.
Understand Your Larger Objective for Your Steel Warehouse
But more than anything, understand that the overall goal of any steel warehouse in Arizona is to maximize productivity as much as possible. Everything from the location of the doors to the dimensions of the loading docks to how traffic flows need to make it easier for people to get essential work done. Aesthetics are important, yes – but they’re not the number one design or planning consideration in this case.
Start with productivity in mind and work your way back to the most appropriate designing and planning choices given your needs. Don’t start by making choices and hope they magically improve productivity because the chances are high that they won’t.
If you’d like to get even more tips to design and plan your perfect steel warehouse in Arizona, or if you’re looking for a trusted steel building manufacturer that you can discuss your own needs with in a bit more detail, please don’t delay – contact Bunger Steel today.