Distribution and Cold Stores

Site Finding & Legal Work

Elements which require investigation include:

• Traffic Impact
• Air Quality
• Topographical Survey
• Infrastructure Services
• Noise Levels
• Geotechnical Survey
• Soils Contamination
• Environmental Issues
• Risk Assessments
• Planning Approvals

Preliminary Concept Designs

The initial designs are very important, to indicate the overall shape and style of the building and to prove to the operators that it will provide the solution that they require.

Cost & Programme Management

These two essential elements of a project need to be efficiently managed from a position of knowledge and strength to ensure that Scope Creep does not occur.

Planning & Statutory Approvals

The submitted Planning Drawings must include:

• Functional Internal Layout
• Agreed Logistics Solution
• Adequate Office Provision
• Approved Elevational Treatment
• Fire Engineering Requirements
• Required Car Parking
• Safe Vehicle Movements
• Landscaping & Environmental Issues

Detailed Building Design

Once the initial concept designs have been thoroughly reconciled with the planning drawings and the operational requirements, the full building design can be completed.

Important issues are:

• Space Planning in Offices and Workplaces
• People Movements internally
• Vehicle Movements externally
• Canteen and Kitchen Layouts
• Careful Detailing of Floor Slabs and loading docks
• Cost Effective Frame Solutions
• Co-ordinated Manufacturing Areas
• Adequate Marshalling and Loading Zones

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