Contractors Need More Than a Warehouse

Construction companies, landscapers, electricians, plumbers and other trades often have the same problem: equipment and materials end up spread across multiple locations. Trucks are outside. Tools are in one building. Materials are somewhere else. A properly designed contractor building can consolidate those operations into one secure location.

Design Around Your Equipment

Start with the largest items you own.

That may include:

Work trucks
Dump trucks
Trailers
Skid steers
Excavators
Loaders
Mowers
Lifts
Material racks
Jobsite equipment

Building dimensions and door openings should accommodate the equipment comfortably.

Separate Storage From Work Areas

A contractor building can serve multiple purposes. One section might store trucks and equipment while another contains a workshop. Additional areas can be created for offices, inventory, tools and employee space. A clear-span I-beam building provides flexibility to organize these areas around the company's workflow.

Protect Expensive Equipment

Equipment sitting outdoors is exposed to weather and potentially theft. Enclosed steel storage provides another layer of protection for machinery, tools and materials. Secure personnel doors, overhead doors, lighting, cameras and access-control systems can all be incorporated into the overall facility plan.

Plan for Material Storage

Contractors frequently store long or bulky materials. Lumber, pipe, conduit, roofing materials, landscaping supplies and other inventory can consume significant floor space. Think about storage racks and forklift access before determining the final building dimensions.

Include Office Space

Many contractors need both shop and administrative space. An I-beam commercial building can incorporate office areas into the same structure, allowing management, estimating and field operations to work from one location. A mezzanine may also provide additional space depending on the design and intended use.

Give Your Business Room to Grow

A contractor who owns three trucks today may own ten in the future. Consider growth when selecting both the building size and its location on the property. Leaving room for future expansion can help the facility continue serving the business as operations increase.

One Building. Multiple Functions.

Duro Beam custom steel buildings can combine equipment storage, workshop space, material storage and offices under one roof. We'll work with you to determine the required dimensions, clear height, door openings and engineering requirements for your location.

Call Duro Beam at 800-445-0412 to request pricing for your contractor or equipment storage building.