Designing a Rural Fire Station
Eighty percent of the fire departments in the United States serve communities of less than 10,000 people, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). One-quarter of the fire stations in these smaller departments—the buildings that house fire trucks, equipment, and personnel—are at least 40 years old. At that age, these structures “are more likely […]
Curbing Maintenance Costs with Steel Buildings
Adhering to a maintenance schedule will help keep your steel building operating smoothly and will help in curbing maintenance costs. Building maintenance occurs regularly, usually in cycles shorter than a year. Maintenance goes into a company’s monthly profit and loss columns in accounting. Maintenance includes lawn mowing, window cleaning, changing light bulbs, and replacing HVAC […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Warehouse Design
Moving into a new warehouse is a huge effort. Make sure the building’s design will be right for your company, now and into the future. Here are some do’s and don’ts of warehouse design. Know Your Inventory Before you start your design, take a look at your current setup. How do people and products move […]
What are Your Main Options for Modern Warehouse Design?
While the general goal of all warehouses may be similar, not all warehouses are created the same. Simply put: Warehouses store goods. Manufacturers, wholesalers, exporters, and other companies use warehouses to store materials and finished products. Every company has different systems. Every product has different specifications. As a result, different warehouse designs are best for […]