New industrial buildings
Industrial buildings from the ground up, from site preparation and foundations through structure, building systems and finishes.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
Industrial Construction
Industrial buildings and facilities planned around the work that happens inside them, from early planning through construction, across Durham Region and Kawartha Lakes.
01 / OVERVIEWINDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
Industrial buildings planned around the work inside
An industrial building is a working tool. The way it is laid out, the height and clear spans, the floor, the doors and the building systems all have to suit the work that happens inside it, and the business that depends on it.
Henley Contracting builds industrial projects across Durham Region and Kawartha Lakes, acting as general contractor from site preparation through to the finished building. We work with business owners, developers and property managers.
The decisions made before construction starts shape the whole project: the site, the building, the approvals and the schedule. Bringing the builder in early helps settle them while they can still change.
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01 / SITE
Access, services and the lot shape the building.
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02 / OPERATIONS
A building laid out around how the work flows.
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03 / PLANNING
Scope, budget, approvals and schedule defined early.
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04 / CONSTRUCTION
One general contractor, with regular progress updates.
02 / WHAT WE BUILDINDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
Industrial projects we take on
Shop and warehouse space
Space for production, storage and the equipment that goes with it, planned around clear heights, door sizes and how materials move through the building.
Buildings with office space
Industrial buildings with offices, staff areas and customer space, planned so the working and office sides of the building each work well.
Facilities that will grow
Buildings planned with future expansion in mind, so the next phase is easier when the business needs it. Already have a building? See Additions & Facility Expansions.
03 / APPROACHINDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
What matters when planning an industrial building
Six things shape every industrial project. Working through them early keeps the design, the budget and the schedule pointing in the same direction.
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Site and access
The lot, truck and equipment access, parking and loading, and the services the building needs.
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Operations
What happens inside, how materials and people move, and the equipment the building has to support.
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Approvals
Zoning, site plan and building permit requirements vary by municipality and by property. They are worth confirming before the design depends on them.
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04
Building systems
Power, heating, ventilation and other systems sized for the work, not just the floor area.
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05
Design team
The architect, engineers and specialists the project needs, coordinated with construction from the start.
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Schedule
When the business needs the building, and the order in which decisions need to be made to get there.
04 / IN FOCUSINDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
Planning for the work, now and later
Industrial buildings work best when they are planned around the operation inside them. Clear heights, door locations, floor loads and building systems are much easier to get right on paper than to change once the building is up.
Thinking ahead also matters. A building planned with expansion in mind can grow with the business without starting over.
- Clear heights and spans for equipment and storage
- Loading, door sizes and how materials move through the building
- Floors and structure suited to the loads they carry
- Building systems sized for the work inside
- Room on the site, and in the design, for a future addition
Want one team from planning through construction? See Design-Build.
05 / PROCESSINDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
How an industrial project works
Industrial projects most often go off track in the gap between the drawings and the build: requirements nobody captured, approvals that take longer than planned, and decisions made in a hurry on site. We work to close that gap by getting involved early.
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Discover
Tell us about the site, the building and your timing. Tell us about your project. It takes a minute.
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Plan
We look at the site, your operations, any drawings you already have and the budget range you are working within, and turn them into a clear scope.
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Design
Plans are developed or refined with your architect, engineers and other specialists, so design, approval and construction questions are answered together, then priced and scheduled.
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Build
As general contractor, we manage the trades, inspections and schedule, with regular progress updates.
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Complete
Final details, a walkthrough together, and the handover of your building.
Already have drawings? We can review them with you and price the build.
06 / SERVICE AREASINDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
Where we build industrial projects
Not sure whether your site is in our area? Tell us about your project and we will let you know.
Durham Region
Our head office is in Oshawa, and we build industrial projects across Durham Region.
Kawartha Lakes
To the north, we build industrial projects across Kawartha Lakes.
07 / WHY HENLEYINDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
Why businesses build with Henley
Planning first
Scope, budget, approvals and schedule are worked through before construction begins.
One general contractor
We manage the trades, inspections and schedule from site preparation to handover.
Built around the operation
Every building is planned around the work inside it, now and later.
Clear communication
Detailed planning and regular progress updates, so you always know where the project stands.
Regional experience
A family-run, local builder with our head office in Oshawa, building across Durham Region and Kawartha Lakes.
QUESTIONSINDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.
What kinds of industrial buildings do you build?
Industrial buildings and facilities, including shop and warehouse space and buildings that combine working space with offices. We plan each one around the work that happens inside it.
Do you act as the general contractor on industrial projects?
Yes. As general contractor we manage the trades, inspections and schedule from site preparation through to handover, with regular progress updates along the way.
Can you plan the building for a future expansion?
Yes. Planning for a future addition from the start, on the site and in the design, makes the next phase easier when the business needs it.
Who handles permits and approvals for an industrial building?
Approvals depend on the municipality and the property. We work with you and your design team to identify what the project needs and coordinate permits and inspections as part of the build.
Where do you build industrial projects?
Across Durham Region, where our head office in Oshawa is, and Kawartha Lakes. If you are not sure whether your site is in our area, tell us where it is through Start Your Project.
Can you work with our architect and engineers on an industrial building?
Yes. We work alongside your architect, engineers and other specialists so the building's structure, systems and layout are coordinated with construction before it is priced.
What should we have ready before starting an industrial project?
It helps to know the site address, what the building is for, the equipment or operations it needs to support, your timing and the budget range you have in mind. Drawings or a site plan are useful if you have them, but you do not need them to start.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Tell us about your project.
A few details is all we need. Sarah from our office will text you shortly from (905) 576-9714.
