In our last post we began by outlining what mezzanine flooring is and the different types which are available. In this post we’ll talk about the advantages of mezzanine flooring and how installing one could offer a number of business benefits.

The benefits of mezzanine flooring

The main benefit of mezzanine flooring is the amount of additional space they create. Installing mezzanine flooring makes it possible to add an extra floor to a building without the construction costs of building an extension. Furthermore, because the parts used to make a mezzanine floor are constructed off-site, the disruption caused by installation is a kept to a minimum.

As already mentioned, cost is one of the main benefits of installing mezzanine flooring. In cases where the only options for making more space include moving to a larger premises or building a new extension, it’s clear that mezzanine flooring offers a practical and affordable solution.

In addition, mezzanine flooring is especially suited to tall buildings with a generous amount of vertical space as installing floors between floors allows for an increased footprint without costly and disruptive construction work.

The many uses of mezzanine flooring

Mezzanine flooring is incredibly versatile and has many uses. Mezzanines are ideal for creating much-need additional storage, perfect for additional equipment, stock, pallet racking and much more.

Extra office space can also be created by installing a mezzanine floor, with all the features you’d expect to find in an office, including internet sockets, heating and lighting. So simply by undertaking some construction work, you could have the extra space you need to take on more staff.

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We think you’ll agree that installing mezzanine flooring is a cost-effective solution to the problem of extra space. To find out more, or to discuss your requirements, why not get in touch today?

Steel mezzanine floors designed and installed by Steelwork Engineering

If you’d like to expand to your business but simply don’t have the space, a mezzanine floor offers the ideal cost-effective solution. In comparison to moving your business to new premises, a mezzanine floor is a great way to provide yourself with much-needed extra space without the expense and hassle of re-locating.

Mezzanine floors are suitable for installation in a wide range of business, commercial and industrial buildings, from offices and shops, through to factories, warehouses and storage units. Here at Steelwork Engineering we have many years of expertise in the design, manufacture and installation of high quality steel mezzanine floors, custom made to suit your precise requirements and budget.

Mezzanine flooring for all sectors

Mezzanine flooring is a highly versatile space optimisation solution for growing businesses of all shapes and sizes. Here are just some examples of where and how steel mezzanine flooring can prove to be especially useful:

• Manufacturing – custom made mezzanine flooring, designed to house additional equipment, machinery etc.
• Warehousing – create extra space, designed to meet your specifications
• Retail – stylish extra space, designed and manufactured to provide a stylish solution
• Offices – improve efficiency and work flows whilst creating additional space for extra staff
• Archive storage – create additional floor space, designed to house archives, records and documents

These are just a few examples of how mezzanine flooring can be used to free-up space in your business premises. From laboratories and processing plants, through to libraries and corporate businesses, here at Steelwork Engineering we have the skills and experience to create superb quality steel mezzanine flooring, tailor made to help you improve efficiency and maximise profitability.

If you would like to find out more about the benefits of mezzanine flooring, or to discuss your requirements, why not get in touch by calling 01535 630100?

 

The concept of a circular economy is simple: resources are used for as long as possible to extract maximum value, before materials and products are recovered and regenerated to be used once again.

So how does steel construction fit in? Steel has unparalleled circular economy credentials and because it is has long been valued as a material which is strong, durable, versatile and recyclable, it is unique.

A circular economy promotes products with long lives. Instead of investing in cheap, disposable products, the circular economy maintains products at their highest value and utility for as long as is possible. As a result, the longer a product lasts then the fewer raw materials will be required, leading to a reduction in waste. Not only are steel construction products intrinsically durable and will last a very long time, they can also be successfully reused once their first life is over.

Recyclable, flexible, versatile steel

‘Recyclability’ is an important component of a circular economy and steel is 100% recyclable and is currently the most recycled industrial material on the planet. Steel can be recycled without loss of quality and although all new steel could be made from recycled steel, this isn’t possible due to insufficient supplies of scrap.

Yet another essential component of a circular economy is a reduction in the amount of materials required. Steel is lightweight yet strong which means that significantly fewer materials are required to construct steel framed buildings. Flexibility and adaptability are also essential; because steel fabricated buildings can be constructed to provide flexibility through designs created to allow for easy rearrangement of internal layout, this further confirms steel’s place in the circular economy.

Steel fabrication services

At Steelwork Engineering the design, manufacture and construction of steel portal frames forms the majority of our business. However, we also specialise in producing the high quality secondary steelwork and metalwork products which play an important part in the construction of steel framed buildings. Here’s a brief overview of our products and services:

• Installing mezzanine flooring is the ideal way to create additional space whilst keeping costs as low as possible. Mezzanine flooring makes the most of unused space you already have and is perfect for a wide range of different uses including stock storage, warehousing, space for additional equipment, office space and more.
• Walkways and gantries are essential for gaining access to the mezzanine floors, plant areas, platforms and escape routes which are an essential element of any industrial unit.
• Internal and external staircases can be designed and built to suit almost any retail, industrial and commercial building.
• Steel fire escapes are an essential requirement for all multi-storey buildings. The steel fire escapes we design, build and install are fully complaint with building regulations and provide a safe escape route in the event of a fire.
• Adjustable racking is ideal for organising and maximising the efficiency of storage areas, warehouses, builders’ yards and more. Our racking systems are available in a wide range of sizes, including bespoke systems.
• Canopies and sign towers can be used to provide protection from the elements or to publicise your business.

Our products are cost-effective and offer a high quality way to maximise the potential of your business whilst keeping costs to a minimum. Why not get in touch to find out more or to discuss your unique requirements?

Steel offers a wide range of benefits to the construction industry because it is safe and sustainable, lightweight yet strong, cost effective and high quality. As such, using steel has become the preferred method of construction the majority of the construction projects our society depends upon. The past thirty years has seen steel become the most popular framing option for a diverse range of building projects, from large, multi-storey buildings, through to warehouses, agricultural buildings, schools, shopping centres and museums.

Although the construction industry’s preference for steel is still a relatively new phenomenon, there’s one factor which hasn’t altered in all building projects: cost. Just like the wider world, the construction industry is focussed upon the goal of quality and value for money and this is where steel is proving invaluable. Whilst the small upfront development costs and sustainability benefits of using steel might initially seem quite minor, they are now seen as adding up to provide long-term cost advantages.

Furthermore, steel is increasingly being seen the construction framing solution of choice for the UK construction industry, with more than 90% of single storey buildings now framed with steel, and over 70% of multi-storey projects. As a result, steel construction in the UK is the most technically advanced and successful in the industrialised countries of the world.

Safety is, of course, of paramount importance to the construction industry and using steel is now recognised is inherently safer than other forms of construction. There are two main reasons for this: the first is the all steel components are manufactured off-site in carefully controlled conditions to enable exacting tolerances, and steel frames are construction on-site by teams of highly skilled and experienced erection specialists.

Last and by no means least, steel construction offers more flexibility in comparison to concrete, for example. As a result, steel-framed buildings are easily extended or altered with a minimum of fuss and disruption, whilst avoiding the need for potentially environmentally harmful redevelopment.