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Why leading businesses prefer new industrial buildings

19th April 2017 by Tony Bales

In recent years around South Africa, many new industrial warehouses and factories have been built by companies and landlords for tenants. Consequently, these new businesses and occupiers now understand why businesses prefer new industrial buildings.

New industrial buildings are typically much higher than older buildings, hence the use of the entire vertical area. Due to the height, the greater R/m² (square metre) rental of the new facility often translates to a lower R/m³ (cubic metre).

A business can specify upfront what configuration they would like the building to be, thus allowing for more efficient floor space usage. Companies can also plan as most facilities take about eight months to complete.

Modern specifications

Most modern buildings have structural benefits such as fewer columns, allowing for greater flexibility and higher productivity of their space over time.

New, high-specification, super flat floors offer better safety standards and less wear and tear on forklifts.

Adhere to the latest fire regulations.

Modern security systems.

Yard areas and loading bays are designed with large modern trucks in mind.

Modern buildings provide for reduced energy costs of various utilities:

  • Significant amounts of natural lighting. Lower lighting costs.
  • Energy-efficient lighting. Lower lighting costs and more extended usage per low-wattage item.
  • Reduced water wastage and hence less water usage.
  • Reduced temperature control costs.
  • Provision for solar energy installations.

Use of modern, environmentally sensitive materials. Often these materials also last longer than their older, outdated predecessors.

New buildings with a modern design provide an appealing, healthy environment for staff. Hence better productivity, lower staff turnover and improved quality of life.

Contact Epping Property for a discussion on options and locations for new development in the central industrial areas of Cape Town. Read The Ultimate Guide on How to Invest in the Industrial Property Market.

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Testimonials

Tafelberg Furnishers

Following a fire at our Epping factory, we decided to reconfigure the business differently and sell the Epping property. Epping Property secured us an excellent transaction to a solid purchaser. We would highly recommend Epping Property as experienced, trustworthy industrial property dealmakers.

Management, Tafelberg Furnishers

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Management, Tafelberg Furnishers

Following a fire at our Epping factory, we decided to reconfigure the business differently and sell the Epping property. Epping Property secured us an excellent transaction to a solid purchaser. We would highly recommend Epping Property as experienced, trustworthy industrial property dealmakers.
https://www.eppingproperty.co.za/testimonials/management-tafelberg-furnishers/

AVI Ltd

During November we were a little stuck in finding an appropriate warehouse to relocate to. Epping Property did an extensive search in all the central industrial areas. They eventually found our suitable premises and negotiated a deal that both ourselves and the landlord were very happy with.

Management, AVI Ltd

Epping Property
2017-05-08T11:48:22+02:00

Management, AVI Ltd

During November we were a little stuck in finding an appropriate warehouse to relocate to. Epping Property did an extensive search in all the central industrial areas. They eventually found our suitable premises and negotiated a deal that both ourselves and the landlord were very happy with.
https://www.eppingproperty.co.za/testimonials/management-avi-ltd/

Growthpoint Properties

Epping Property reliably assists us in keeping our portfolio in the Central Industrial areas of Cape Town tenanted with good, solid businesses. We can highly recommend anyone looking to rent or to buy property in Epping to deal with the experienced Epping Property team.

Management, Growthpoint Properties

Epping Property
2017-05-08T11:48:51+02:00

Management, Growthpoint Properties

Epping Property reliably assists us in keeping our portfolio in the Central Industrial areas of Cape Town tenanted with good, solid businesses. We can highly recommend anyone looking to rent or to buy property in Epping to deal with the experienced Epping Property team.
https://www.eppingproperty.co.za/testimonials/director-edge-properties/

Truworths Limited

We are exceptionally happy with the purchase of both 22 and 26 Bertie Avenue in Epping. It makes 100% sense for our company to have secured this location. We will now be expanding the warehousing and distribution side of our business onto the properties. Thank you.

Management, Truworths Limited

Epping Property
2017-05-08T11:49:17+02:00

Management, Truworths Limited

We are exceptionally happy with the purchase of both 22 and 26 Bertie Avenue in Epping. It makes 100% sense for our company to have secured this location. We will now be expanding the warehousing and distribution side of our business onto the properties. Thank you.
https://www.eppingproperty.co.za/testimonials/management-truworths-limited/
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