In the current economic climate, a big problem is if a business is outgrowing its premises. The cost of moving premises is too big a financial burden. If a business requires more space then there are many solutions available to make the most of the area. Space saving can be made in the office, the warehouse and the outside areas.
Many businesses have a huge office space where at least 50% of it is redundant or not being utilised properly. By installing storage systems and shelving systems, items can be stored at height rather than on the floor. This freed space can then be given to the warehouse or production room. By using steel partitions a business can separate areas, give more space to a certain area or block off an area for privacy. The steel partitions available today look smart, business like and can be painted to complement the existing surroundings. Many of these systems are made to the client’s exact specifications and come ready to bolt up quickly and easily saving a large amount on labour costs.
Mezzanine floors are another great way of making better use of space. Warehouses and units tend to have high ceilings so a huge percentage of the structure is not used. By installing a mezzanine flooring system, a business can create extra office, meeting room or staff room space without altering the main layout of the premises. Mezzanine flooring can also be made with 2 or more storeys and they can be moved, modified and dismantled quickly if necessary. The weight that mezzanine platforms can take is up to 10Kn so businesses needing to store heavy pallets can take advantage of these flooring systems too. Make sure the manufacturer or supplier of the mezzanine flooring units takes care of the Building Control Application for you.
The storage of pallets is always a problem for businesses. They take up a large amount of floor space. Space saving can be made by stalling a pallet racking system. These systems can be used for palletised and non-palletised items and come in wide aisle and narrow aisle models. Warehouse pallet racking can mean storage up to 4 levels.
So above there are many ways in which a business can make better use of its existing premises and more importantly, these options are practical, cheap and easy to install.
