warehousing
Warehouse Facility Search
We’ll do the search and manage the full transition.
What We Offer
Warehouse Facility Search & Implementation
We’ll do the search and manage the full transition.
We’ll do the search and manage the full transition.
Finding suitable warehouse facilities can be a real challenge — our consultants undertake the search and project manage the full implementation for you.
The growth of online retail, combined with limited land availability for industrial development, has driven a 70% decline in warehouse facility availability between 2009 and 2017. Most major land agents forecast that these limitations will continue, as land is increasingly allocated to higher‑value residential or commercial retail projects.
With availability constrained, businesses need flexibility and agility in identifying and securing suitable properties. Our consultants ensure that a blueprint of facility size and type is established before approaching the market — but designed to remain flexible so as not to narrow the pool of viable options.
Key considerations include:
Trading floor space for eaves height.
Exploring the potential for mezzanine floors.
Addressing access challenges in older warehouse stock under 100,000 sq ft, where dock‑level access is uncommon and alternatives such as faux level doors or scissor lifts may be required.
By combining market insight with project management expertise, we not only identify the right facility but also manage the full implementation process — ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your operations.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our areas of Warehouse Facility Search
Let the consulting team take the strain — from search through to design and commissioning. Our consultants offer a full-service offering, starting with designing the required warehouse size and configuration, and continuing through searching, identifying, and assessing the operational cost impacts of suitable facilities on the market. Once the right property has been located and agreed, our warehouse consultants project-manage the entire process — from conveyancing and contract agreements to overseeing the fit‑out and managing all implementation requirements — ensuring the site is delivered fully operational and ready for your business.
Blueprint Warehouse Design
Warehouse Size & Configuration Requirements
Identifying suitable warehouse facilities requires a clear understanding of size and configuration requirements. Our consultants develop a blueprint plan with full CAD schematics of the ideal facility, specifying size, layout, storage space, operating space, and height requirements.
Beyond static design, we also build a dynamic model of the requirement, enabling impact testing against market realities. For example:
How will a reduction in eaves height affect total space requirements?
How will having only level access doors impact throughput rates and operating costs?
This modelling ensures that businesses can evaluate the trade‑offs of available facilities and make informed decisions that balance efficiency, cost, and service performance.
You can read more about our expertise in the Warehouse Design Consultancy section.
Warehouse Location Analysis
Optimal Geographic Location Analysis
Using both heuristic assessment and mathematical programming tools, our consultants can identify the optimal geographic location for any warehouse facility. This analysis considers supply volumes, outbound volumes, and transport costs, providing a data‑driven foundation for decision‑making.
Once the optimal location is defined, we establish the target search area for the facility, ensuring that property searches are focused and efficient.
You can read more about how we identify optimal geographic locations in our Warehouse Location Analysis section.
Warehouse Facility Search
Property Identification & Shortlisting
Utilising our network of commercial property agents, we can identify, visit, and shortlist suitable properties on your behalf. For each property, we provide full details covering condition, suitability, lease terms, rental and business rates, refurbishment requirements, fit‑out costs, and local labour considerations.
This ensures that every shortlisted option is evaluated not only for its physical attributes but also for its financial and operational impact, giving you a clear basis for selecting the most appropriate facility.
Project Modelling
Warehouse Blueprint Remodelling & Compromise Testing
Unless a warehouse facility is purpose‑built to a company’s exact requirements, there will almost always be some level of compromise between the ideal blueprint plan and the facilities available on the market. This compromise may relate to location, floor space, eaves height, number of bays, or bay access.
Our consultants can remodel the blueprint plan and test the potential impact of these compromises on throughput rates and operating costs, ensuring that any adjustments are fully understood before a facility is selected.
You can read more about how we test the impact of different warehouse location options in our Warehouse Location Analysis section, or explore our Warehouse Design section to understand how we model alternative warehouse configurations.
Project Management
End‑to‑End Warehouse Project Management
From developing the blueprint warehouse design through to the facility being fully operational, our consultants can project manage the entire process on your behalf. This includes overseeing conveyancing requirements, supporting Head of Terms agreements, engaging all required suppliers, managing onsite works, and — if required — assisting with the recruitment of key warehouse personnel.
By combining design expertise with hands‑on project management, our team ensures a seamless transition from concept to operational warehouse, minimising risk and maximising efficiency at every stage.