Trends Redefining Cold Storage Warehouse Design and Construction

Cold storage warehouse design and construction are evolving with trends like automation, sustainability, energy efficiency, and modular construction, meeting demands for improved operations and reduced environmental impact.

FREMONT, CA: In the industrial real estate landscape, the design and construction of cold storage warehouses are undergoing a transformative change driven by emerging trends. As the demand for temperature-controlled storage facilities continues to surge, developers and designers are embracing innovative trends that redefine how these warehouses operate.

Regional Distribution Centres: The rise of online shopping has opened up new avenues for smaller brands to reach broader markets, prompting a surge in redistribution services. These services palletise and reroute products for faster delivery to clients in various geographic areas. Customers nevertheless anticipate a fresh product, regardless of whether it is produced in a different state. To fulfil today's demands for prompt delivery and transfer of perishable goods, cold storage warehouses must become more effective. An increasing number of companies are establishing small, regionally distributed centres to enhance the movement of goods.  Many businesses do this by renting space in an already-existing, ideally situated building and retrofitting it to create a cold storage environment.

Enhanced Employee Amenities: Due to the strong economy, there are now more job openings than job seekers. This labour scarcity has directly impacted the design of cold storage facilities. Owners are now emphasising human support services more as a benefit to entice workers to work in their establishments. Since working in a cold storage warehouse can be difficult, some facilities create better break rooms with entertainment options like video games and ping-pong tables to draw in employees. Moreover, companies spend money on cable TV, WiFi, and hot lunches to increase employee retention.