Processing plants

A production hall is an industrial building used for manufacturing, processing or assembling products. It may accommodate machinery and production lines, along with dedicated areas for raw materials, quality control, packaging, equipment maintenance and the temporary storage of finished goods.

Unlike a logistics warehouse, which is mainly organised around receiving, storing and dispatching goods, a steel-framed production building must be designed around the machinery and the manufacturing process itself.

Comsales Grup designs steel-framed industrial halls according to the site, type of activity, equipment, vehicle access, utility requirements and the possibility of future expansion.

Technical Features

Buildings that accommodate heavy machinery or overhead cranes require steel structures calculated for the actual loads generated by the production process. Thermal and acoustic insulation is selected according to the activity taking place inside, while the walls and roof may be built using sandwich panels. The structural solution must provide the required strength while leaving enough room for the installation, operation and maintenance of industrial equipment.

Main Types of Production Halls

Several types of buildings can be developed depending on their purpose and the processes carried out inside:

The choice of building begins with the process that will take place inside. Machinery dimensions, required height, the movement of raw materials and the route taken by finished goods all influence both the internal layout and the structural design.

How Is an Industrial Hall Built?

1. Assessment of the activity and site – the required floor area, clear height, machinery, structural loads and routes for raw materials, employees and vehicles are established.
2. Design of the building – the foundation, load-bearing structure, internal layout, walls, roof, access routes and utility systems are defined. The need for overhead cranes, specialist installations and additional insulation measures is also assessed at this stage.
3. Construction and assembly – once the site has been prepared, the foundation is completed. The steel structure, panels, flooring, doors and utility systems included in the design are then manufactured and installed.
4. Finishing and inspection – the final works and technical checks are completed before the building is prepared for use. A straightforward structure may be assembled within a few weeks, while a fully equipped facility may take several months.

Advantages of Steel-Framed Industrial Halls

Designed Around Production

Each building is planned around the machinery and the sequence of work. The floor area, height, internal layout, door positions, utility systems and auxiliary spaces are established according to the company’s activity, allowing the hall to be used without costly alterations after completion.

Suitable for Industrial Loads

Steel-framed halls can be designed to support heavy equipment, overhead cranes, suspended installations and intensive traffic. The structural solution is selected according to the actual demands of the facility, providing stability and safety during operation.

Efficient Construction

Steel components are manufactured according to the approved design and arrive on site ready for assembly. This simplifies the work and may reduce both construction time and the costs associated with a prolonged building programme, making steel construction a practical option for expanding production capacity.

Potential for Future Expansion

A production hall can be designed from the outset with future business growth in mind. If the position of the building, structure and utility systems is planned carefully, additional bays, working areas or production lines can be added without rebuilding the entire facility.

Who Are Steel-Framed Halls Suitable For?

Steel-framed halls are suitable for companies that need premises adapted to their machinery, production flow and actual working conditions, including:

• manufacturing and assembly companies;
• factories and workshops using heavy machinery or overhead cranes;
• agro-industrial and food-processing businesses;
• companies combining production with storage and dispatch;
• businesses planning to expand their production capacity.

During the design stage, the position of the equipment, maintenance access, staff circulation and requirements for electricity, water, gas or ventilation are established. This ensures that the building is adapted to the company’s activity and can be used without expensive modifications after the machinery has been installed.

Discuss Your Project with Comsales Grup

Comsales Grup coordinates the design, manufacture of the steel structure and assembly work. Depending on the contract, the company can deliver turnkey steel-framed halls, including the foundation, external envelope, industrial flooring and utility systems.

Are you planning to build or extend a production hall? Send the Comsales Grup team information about the site, required floor area and height, machinery and utility needs. You will receive a solution adapted to the project and a realistic estimate, as general searches for a “steel building price” or an “industrial hall price” cannot reflect the specific requirements of every construction.