SHRI SATIJI BUYER GUIDE
Warehouse Building Planning: Storage, Clear Height, Docks and Expansion
A warehouse should be designed around storage density and movement efficiency before the structural concept is locked.
Storage system
Racking type, stacking method and product characteristics.
Clear height
Usable vertical storage versus equipment and fire-system clearances.
Aisles
Forklift turning, pedestrian safety and picking movement.
Vehicle flow
Truck entry, turning and queueing around the site.
Loading / unloading
Dock, shutter and apron requirements.
Ventilation / insulation
Product sensitivity and indoor environment expectations.
Future capacity
Extension direction and potential change in storage system.
Use the checklist in a real project enquiry.
Share what you already know. Missing inputs can be clarified during the first discussion.
Prepare Project Brief