Warehouse and Light Industrial Fit-Out

Separating the uses

Offices and showrooms are usually built as insulated, finished rooms inside a larger shell. Fire separations, exits and occupancy rules may change when people and storage share a building.

Our design-build team coordinates with our in-house engineering group on code questions at the start.

Ask the landlord about permitted use, since industrial zoning limits some retail or public-facing activity.

Heating and cooling

Warehouses are often heated with unit heaters, while offices need comfort heating and cooling. Mixing the two needs separate systems or careful zoning. Tall ceilings make heating inefficient.

Our mechanical crew designs the system, including gas lines and venting.

Insulating and air sealing the office envelope inside the shell prevents cold drafts and heat loss.

Mechanical and electrical rooms, if added, need clearances and access. Put them where they do not block racking or truck movement.

Power and lighting

Industrial buildings often have three-phase power and large services. The warehouse may need high-bay lighting, compressed air or machine power, while the office needs standard lighting and data.

Our Master Electrician plans panels for both and coordinates with the landlord.

Mezzanines and structure

A mezzanine adds floor area, but needs structural design, exits, guards and permits. Check slab capacity, columns and clearances.

Our interior systems and carpentry crews build the offices and finishes on the mezzanine or ground floor.

Think about forklift traffic and safe walkways between the office and the floor. Painted lines, guards and doors help.

Access and security

Loading doors, truck traffic and yard access must remain clear during construction. Security cameras, access control and alarms protect stock. Our low voltage team installs them with the network.

Consider washrooms, lunch rooms and parking for staff, which are often overlooked in industrial buildings.