Designing a warehouse that will adequately accommodate your company’s inventory and distribution systems starts with assessing current and future needs. You want to ensure the space has enough square footage to keep up with expansion. If you're in the planning stages for your company’s new building, keep the following considerations in mind.

3 Factors to Consider When Constructing a Warehouse

1. Location

From its proximity to major highways to the tax benefits of building in an up-and-coming industrial park, your location is a key consideration. Depending on shipping and receiving needs and products, the space needs to be in a geographic area that can accommodate delivery trucks and other transportation vehicles.

The location should have enough acreage to develop efficient loading docks as well. Consider spots where other warehouses have set up shop because they’re likely to have some of the logistical and geographic features you want. 

2. Amount of Space Needed

The square footage cost will be among the top drivers of how big your warehouse will be, but try to find a balance between what you need and what your budget dictates. As you begin discussions with the construction development firm, ask for a range of options so that you can determine your preferred size. Then, calculate which space and cost will provide the most for your money.

3. Temperature Control

Your building needs to be able to stand up against a range of weather changes. Whether it’s extreme humidity during the warmer months or cold winter snaps, the proper temperature control systems are a must to protect your products and computer systems from damage. Industrial-sized fans and heaters are just a few options to consider. If costs permit, an HVAC system is another choice for heating and cooling the entire space.

These are just a few of the main considerations when planning a warehouse. Merritt Mechanical Fabrication serves the Southeastern United States by providing expert warehouse construction. The Cairo, GA-based, family-owned company has more than 50 years of experience in agricultural building construction, products, and equipment. You can count on the team of professionals to work with you to create a customized space that meets your business’s unique needs. To learn more, call (229) 377-5586 or visit the website.