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Kaufman Construction & Development can assist you with warehouse construction services from concept to completion. Your facility design features are entirely up to you, though we always guarantee to deliver a sound product that will heed the demands of inclement weather and heavy industrial use.
we specialize in Warehouse construction:
Warehouse construction
Frequently asked questions
What are the costs associated with a new warehouse build?
Warehouse construction varies greatly in cost due to many factors, but these are the most common items with the biggest swing in valuation; land acquisition, composition of warehouse space and office space and steel prices. Many other items account for the total cost but those three can make a big change in a businesses budget.
What is the typical timeline for the new construction of a warehouse?
Timelines are hard to pinpoint until a few particulars are established. Do you own the land, current land lease in place or just starting to look? Do you have a building in design or civil? Have you begun the conversation with a lender or plan to finance from within the organization? What are your needs for any specialized equipment, ventilation, loading areas, etc?
What are common types of warehouse layouts?
The most common type of layout is a combination of office and warehouse space. Some business models have few office staff so the office square footage is smaller than a business with large inside sales teams or customer service staff. Those decisions should be made based on current business model and future plans.
How large of a warehouse can I build?
This is dependent on several factors; financing, land sizing, current square footage needs, growth accommodations, trucking/delivery requirements, etc. All the more reason to start the conversation with an established contractor in your area before too long.
How do I plan the construction of a warehouse?
Call Kaufman Construction as early as possible when starting the conversation. There is a great deal of information we can provide, resources we can share and support we are known for that will help a business owner when starting the process. Financing, land acquisition, design, engineering, sub-contractors; we do it every day while a business owner most likely doesn’t.
What are the benefits of building a warehouse for my business?
Maximizing space in an efficient way can create a dynamic change to your operation. Designing a space that is made for your business, process flow and future growth specifically will create opportunity you couldn’t realize in a space not created for you. It’s the difference in making something work versus making it right.
What type of spaces are available for warehouse construction?
If you’re looking for vacant land, warehouse space, or a new location for your headquarters, we have a variety of properties currently available. Since our business is multifaceted, we are able to help our clients locate the right property suitable for their everyday business operations.
Our real estate team manages hundreds of acres of land all over Tumwater and the surrounding areas. Many are shared lots with existing structures prime for additional development in similar industries, and others have been chosen for their acreage and proximity to highways and ports.
Featured warehouse projects
featured project
This project is approximately 50,000 SF designed for the Olympia Orthopedic Associates group to use for the Spine Center and Administrative Offices. Currently we are finalizing the interior finishes while wrapping up the off-site work with a tentative completion date of July 2021. The structure consist of steel and concrete with a brick and metal panel skin tying it into their existing facility next door.