Here at A1 Precision Solutions, we do a variety of different fit-outs. We do a lot of office fit-outs involving getting businesses set up with things like office partitions, installation of utilities, carpeting, and more. We also do a lot of warehouse fit-outs as well, which are another important part of our business. However, what’s involved in a warehouse fit-out? How is it different from a other fit-outs? And what should you expect if you’re doing one.

Let’s Start With The Floor

Building from the ground up, it’s important to make sure the flooring for the warehouse is suitable for use and in good repair. Obviously most warehouses have a simple concrete floor but, depending on what the warehouse will be used for, the flooring may need to be changed. For example, for warehouses storing potentially hazardous materials, flooring that can be easily cleaned of spills may need to be installed. And of course, if the flooring of the warehouse isn’t in good condition, it will need to be repaired.

Planning Of The Warehouse Layout

Warehouse optimisation needs to be done before any storage equipment is considered. This ensures that the layout of the new warehouse is conducive to optimal storage densities while also making sure it’s easy to operate within the warehouse, move materials throughout the warehouse, and more.

Part of planning the warehouse layout may also involve deciding if something like a mezzanine level will be installed and, if it’s installed, where it will be and how it will be used. All in all, there’s a lot that goes into planning the layout for a new warehouse in order to ensure it operates at its highest capacity.

Installation Of Storage Systems

Warehouses typically have pallet racking and shelving to store goods on. The type of pallet racking or shelving will depend on what’s being stored, how it needs to be stored, and how it may need to be accessed. Different types of warehouse storage systems have their own pros and cons, and it’s often important to get expert advice on the exact kind of storage that’s going to be needed. This will all be worked out when the initial plan and optimisation of the warehouse is designed.

Installing the pallet racking in a new warehouse is very often the the biggest part of the warehouse fit-out process, and also often one of the most expensive parts of a new warehouse fit-out. We can provide all the advice on the exact type of pallet racking needed for the project.

Installation Of Safety Systems

The most important part of a new warehouse fit-out is the safety systems. Safety systems may be as simple as line markings and safety barriers, but may also be more complex and involve sophisticated safety systems.

Safety in the workplace always needs to be of the highest priority, so it’s important to plan safety systems and not cut any corners here. While cost savings can often be made in other areas, safety is not an area to go with a budget option.

Materials Handing Equipment

Every warehouse needs some sort of materials handling equipment. This may be as simple as a couple of forklifts, or it may be a variety of different pieces of equipment including conveyor systems, access equipment, and much more. The type of MHE needed in a warehouse will very much depend on what’s being stored there, how it’s being stored, and how it needs to be moved. There’s a variety of specialised equipment that works perfectly with what needs to be done.

Contact Us About Your Next Warehouse Fit-Out

We’re a true end-to-end commercial construction company that can help help with all aspects of a new warehouse fit-out. Whether it’s pallet racking, flooring, safety, or anything else, A1 Precision Solutions can provide all aspects of a warehouse fit-out. Speak to us about your next project.