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What does the construction phase of a turnkey project look like?
If you are confident in our turnkey approach and happy with the design, we can then proceed with the building and fitting out of your new food factory according to the detailed design. This enables you to completely step back from the project, allowing you to focus on running and growing your business, knowing it’s in safe hands.
The importance of aligning food certification requirements when planning and designing the build of a new factory facility
If you don’t think turnkey is the correct route for your upcoming expansion project, you will need to bear in mind who will take on the role of principal designer and contractor. This is an important factor as this will expose you to risk including ensuring your new factory facility is built to the requirements of necessary food certifications such as BRC and SALSA.
“I need to expand but I don’t know where to start!” – How our approach transforms your vision into a finished factory facility…
You may know you need to expand your factory facilities due to ongoing business growth but also not know where to start. Due to inexperience or not having enough time you may find the prospect of expansion extremely daunting and overwhelming.
Wondering how you can control spiraling costs in your upcoming expansion project? Read the top 4 reasons why costs can get out of control…
There are many options on how to take on your upcoming expansion project and you may be worried about the cost implications of each. In this blog we discuss the common unforeseen costs that typically come up in factory expansion project when it is managed in-house or by a partner without food industry specific knowledge.
“How much is my expansion project going to cost?” – The importance of a comprehensive design phase when planning your food factory
One question that always arises before the beginning of an expansion project is how much is my project going to cost? Taking time with a thorough design phase means that you can discuss the necessary specifics to ensure you understand what is included and costed within the scope.
“I need to expand, why is it important that I partner with a food industry specialist for the architectural and detailed design?”
Are your factory manufacturing facilities bursting at the seams leaving you wondering where to start?
Our turnkey approach covers the whole process, including design. Read on to find out why it is important to choose a knowledgeable food industry specialist when designing your expansion project.
Not sure if turnkey is right for you? Here are 3 alternatives to consider for your expansion project…
We accept that our turnkey approach isn’t right for everyone. You may be wondering what your alternatives are, so we have listed the top 3 alongside their pros and cons to help you consider the best method for you and your upcoming factory expansion project
We are exhibiting at Foodex!
We are excited to announce that next month we are exhibiting at the Foodex Manufacturing Solutions 2023 show!
Oakley’s straightforward 3 phase approach to food factory design, build and fit-out
You may be familiar with our turnkey process but also unsure as to how it applies to you and your project. The journey can be different for everyone depending on the size and nature of your project but if you choose Oakley as your partner we will always begin with a design phase.
Planning factory expansion? Here’s the 6 main pitfalls to look out for…
There are several unexpected pitfalls which can arise during an expansion project which can cause serious delays in the project schedule, result in spiraling costs, and make your expansion project an extremely stressful experience!