INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS FEATURE


ogistics managers are being urged to consider a temporary solution to address a growing shortage of quality warehousing space. Property experts are reporting a surge in the industrial property market after a sharp increase in the amount of capital available to developers. They say investors are now prepared to provide ‘forward funding’ for new warehouses rather than wait to buy completed buildings and risk seeing rivals build higher or faster.


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Managing director of Spaciotempo Scott


Jameson says temporary buildings can create equally effective and much cheaper storage solutions in response to fluctuating market demand. “The increasing shortage of good floor space is causing an increasing headache for many logistics managers who need to find warehousing solutions quickly. The shortfall looks set to be plugged by investors stepping into the industrial property market. The key to this level of


Companies seeking a temporary space solution are reminded of the need to plan ahead. Securing local authority approval for all types of development can


be a complex and time-consuming procedure. Spaciotempo has produced a guide which aims to demystify the planning application process. Available for free download Planning Ahead To Boost Your Business outlines the steps involved and covers issues such as timescales, cost and rules on Permitted Development. “Most development in England and Wales requires planning permission and that applies to temporary


buildings,” says Scott Jameson. “The prospect of negotiating what can be a complex process might appear daunting but this guide will help people see what’s involved; it details factors which must be considered and how we can provide specialist help as part of our comprehensive approach to customer service.” Spaciotempo’s temporary buildings can provide a flexible solution which enables companies to expand


and manage variances in their business with minimal disruption. The company has more than 40 years’ experience of providing ‘space on demand’ for the commercial and industrial sectors, working in environments such as warehousing and storage, production, logistics and transport, retail and chilled and ambient storage. By providing a complete service from initial enquiry through to aftersales and maintenance, Spaciotempo offers a single-source solution which ensures a consistent approach. “Temporary buildings can play a key role for businesses and we can guide customers along every step of the way,” continues Jameson. “Applying for planning permission is just the first part of that process and we do our very best to ensure applications get a green light from the authorities. We can take clients through what’s required or our experts can manage an entire initiative if necessary. That way, projects can get off to the best possible start, disruption is minimised and businesses can concentrate on what they do best.”


investment is forward funding – a concept which developers and property investors would have you believe is now the only choice for logistics managers in need of a new warehouse. None of this takes into account the practicality of the temporary warehouse as a solution for companies who want full control of their storage capacity and need to respond to the shifting demands of their business.” Data from CBRE suggests that £2.75bn


was invested in the first half of 2014. They say the figure is likely to be over £6bn by the end of the year. Jameson insists a temporary warehouse


can provide a far more flexible, low-risk and cost-effective solution. “A temporary warehouse from


Spaciotempo enables companies to deal direct and get the building they need when they need it and for as long as they want. We provide flexible hire terms or purchase and instant or bespoke solutions. I urge anyone who wants more warehousing space to consider the low- risk option of a temporary building, rather than looking at speculative development backed by forward funding.”


Spaciotempo T: 01335 368020 www.spaciotempo.co.uk


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