Early Planning Resources for the Transport Industry

To help you get started on your project, we have put together a list of helpful resources to help with the planning process. These resources include: 

• What does a commercial or industrial building cost per m2?
• Commercial Building Budget Estimator.
• How to select the right land for your next project.
• Site coverage for a commercial building.
• Common questions & misunderstandings regarding fire regulations
• 10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Commercial Build Projects 

Workshops

• Choosing the Best Service Pit: Precast, Steel, or Concrete Block?
• What is the best way to heat my workshop and why is it important?

Transport Industry Case Studies

Guide to Selecting the right land for your next project

This comprehensive guide will help ensure you have the right information to make an informed decision when buying commercial property that will benefit you long-term.

What does a commercial building cost per m2?

This guide explains what’s involved, how we break down each cost structure, as well as the exact numbers we offer as estimates. For details on canopies, purlin types, and types of cladding, download it today. 

Commercial Building Budget Estimator Tool

This tool guides you through some of the main aspects of your building project. Using the form below please complete the details of your proposed building, and you will be automatically emailed the estimated budget range for your project. 

Site Coverage for a Commercial Buildings

How much land do you need for your new building project? While this comes down to your specific operational requirements, this article provides some things to consider.

Common Questions & misunderstandings regarding fire regulations

Considering the fire protection requirements in the early planning phase can significantly impact the design and cost of a new commercial building project. As there are a number of common misunderstandings around the fire regulations for commercial buildings, this article covers everything you need to know so you can be prepared.

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Commercial Build Projects

Workshops

Choosing the best service pit: precast, steel or concrete block?

Choosing the right construction method is crucial to the success of building a pit for your workshop. The three main options—precast concrete, concrete block, and steel—each offer unique advantages and drawbacks. The ideal method for your project will depend on factors like budget, site conditions, and timeline.

What is the best way to heat my workshop and why is it important?

Heating a large commercial building can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can keep energy costs low and comfort levels high. In this article, we cover effective heating solutions, including energy-efficient systems, insulation tips, and maintenance practices to optimize warmth year-round.

Case Studies of the Transport Industry

Advance Quip, Gore | Straitline Canvas, Palmerston North | Sinclair Transport, Winton | Transport Distribution Centre, Cromwell | Waimea Group, Nelson | Transport Repairs, Cromwell | Transport Repairs, Invercargill

AdvanceQuip

Located in Gore this 30.0m x 30.0m workshop building is for machinery serving. This includes a showroom, offices and a washdown bay for heavy equipment.

Straitline Canvas

Located in Palmerston North, this 45.0m x 43.0m manufacturing warehouse and workshop also includes 150m2 of offices.

Sinclair Transport

Located in Winton, Southland this is a large agricultural transport storage workshop. 

Transport Distribution Centre

Located in Cromwell this 30.0m x 64.3m warehouse has a 1,270m2 canopy and 100m2 of double-leveled offices.

Waimea Group

This 40.0m x 38.0m workshop and distribution centre is located in Nelson. 

Transport Repairs, Cromwell

This 30.0m x 30.0m workshop also has a 6.0m x 30.0m single-level office.

Transport Repairs, Invercargill

This 30.0m x 30.0m workshop with a knee height up to 7.9m.

XL help regional transport operators and heavy machinery service agents to design and construct a new workshop, bulk storage or distribution warehouse to enable their next stage of business growth. For more information or to discuss your next project with an expert, contact the XL Structural team today.