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Expansion of Existing Facilities

Check the possibilities of expanding your hall

Entrust the expansion of your existing facility to an experienced and trustworthy partner. Schedule a free consultation with a CoBouw advisor.

How to efficiently expand an industrial facility?

Step-by-step expansion of the hall with CoBouw

We implement our expansions comprehensively – from concept, through design documentation, to turnkey construction. The first stage of our work is an audit of the existing facility, i.e., an analysis of the expansion site. At this stage, we precisely define the investor’s needs – the space and function of the new hall section, structural loads, as well as technological and logistical requirements.

In parallel, we verify the investment’s formal and legal requirements, including the local zoning plan or the need to obtain a zoning permit, as well as utility access and any environmental restrictions. Based on this, we create a preliminary architectural concept and a cost estimate for the investment.

The next step is to prepare full design documentation and obtain a building permit. With proper organization and experience, even complex expansions can proceed smoothly and without any downtime.

Consultation with a CoBouw expert

Is it possible to expand a hall built by another company?

As an experienced general contractor with an extensive portfolio of industrial facility developments, we can undertake any facility expansion, regardless of the initial design or contractor. We guarantee comprehensive formal, design, and implementation services.

When is it worth considering expanding an industrial hall?

Lack of storage or production space.

When space for production, storage or process management becomes scarce, expanding the hall allows you to increase capacity without having to relocate your business to a new location.

Increase in orders and business development

The growing number of orders and company growth often require increased floor space. Expansion allows for the introduction of new workstations, increased production capacity, and more efficient order processing – without the risk of delays or downtime.

The desire to optimize logistics and processes

Adapting the hall to new technologies, production lines or changed logistics flows allows for better use of space, streamlining processes and reducing costs.

Connecting distributed locations

Combining several locations, such as warehouses, assembly plants, or service departments, into one larger facility increases efficiency, shortens order fulfillment times, and facilitates team management.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Expanding an industrial hall requires a building permit, just like constructing a new facility. This involves preparing a construction design, obtaining necessary approvals, including fire and sanitary regulations, and submitting a complete set of documents to the office.

The time it takes to expand an industrial hall depends on many factors, such as the scope of the investment, formal procedures, construction technology, and the operation of the existing facility. Preparing design documentation and obtaining a building permit typically takes four to six months. If an environmental permit is required, this process can extend to at least six months. The construction itself depends on the area, the complexity of the facility, and site conditions; the average construction time for a 3,000 m² hall is six to nine months. When work is carried out on existing infrastructure, the expansion schedule is adjusted to avoid disruptions to production, which may slightly extend some stages but ensures business continuity.

At CoBouw, we place great importance on ensuring that expansion does not disrupt the operation of the existing plant. Securing infrastructure begins with precise planning of work stages and coordination of implementation activities with the company's current workflow. We designate work zones, which are physically separated from the plant's operational areas using dust curtains, temporary partitions, technical shields, and fencing. When necessary, we implement temporary shutdowns, additional fire protection, emergency power supplies, and monitoring systems. We perform particularly sensitive work during off-peak hours or during scheduled maintenance windows to ensure full production continuity. This allows our clients to continue their operations without the risk of downtime or disruption. Odio.

Not always, but in many cases, it's worth considering. Modernizing an existing hall isn't mandatory when expanding, as long as the facility meets current standards and regulations, including fire protection, occupational health and safety, and structural regulations. However, in practice, an expansion often provides a good opportunity to update installations, improve energy efficiency, adapt the functional layout, or standardize the technical standards of the entire facility. At CoBouw, we analyze the condition of the existing facility at the concept stage. If modernization is recommended or necessary, we clearly indicate this and plan accordingly to avoid disruption to ongoing plant operations. If the investor decides not to modernize the existing section, it is necessary to construct a fire separation wall that will allow the new and old sections of the hall to be treated as separate fire zones. This solution allows for compliance with regulations without interfering with the existing infrastructure.

Need more space?

We plan and implement hall expansions in existing plants – without the risk of production disruption. We will analyze your facility, assess expansion options, and propose optimal solutions. With us, the entire process will be simpler than you might expect.