Summary explanation of the cost, cost per square meter, and estimated construction period for a new warehouse under the “System Architecture” project.

Systematic construction is attracting attention because it enables the construction of warehouses and various other facilities at lower cost and in shorter construction periods than conventional construction methods, and also because of the durability and high quality of the buildings.

For those who are actually considering ordering a system construction project and want to know the cost and construction schedule, this article explains the basics, costs, and construction schedule.

What is "system architecture?

First, let’s review a basic overview of system architecture.

System architecture is one of the construction methods used to build buildings such as warehouses. In system architecture, all processes from design, selection of building materials, and construction are standardized and systematized to realize cost reduction, shortened construction period, high quality, and flexibility in design.
The main features are introduced individually.

Buildings are of high quality due to thorough standardization

The term “standardized construction method” means that the standards and procedures for each process, such as design, material selection, and construction, are all standardized.
By standardizing construction methods, the quality and performance of buildings, as well as their safety and convenience, can be maintained at a constant level, no matter who builds them.

The performance of products (buildings) made with system architecture varies in detail depending on the provider and the type of product, but in general, compared to conventional or prefabricated construction methods, there is often a higher level of performance added that is unique to system architecture.

For example, the frame, roof, and walls are made of carefully selected steel plates of consistent quality to ensure durability and earthquake resistance, and they are also snow resistant enough to be built in areas with heavy snowfall.

Flexible space layout with a high degree of design freedom

System architecture is also characterized by a certain degree of design freedom compared to prefabricated construction methods, which often result in a uniform design.

Although the materials used in each system building product are standardized, for example, there may be variations in the shape, characteristics, and color of wall sections that can be selected, or there may be products with various designs due to advanced computer-aided structural design.

In addition, characteristics such as column spans, which will be discussed later, make it easy to create spacious and flexible spaces even when building large facilities such as warehouses, storage facilities, and work terminals.

Low-cost, short construction period for new installation

In conventional construction methods, the design and selection of materials are generally custom-made, and each building is designed from scratch, and the cost and time required to order the materials are enormous.

In system architecture, all of these are standardized, resulting in low cost and short construction period.

Tent warehouses” are a lower-cost and shorter construction method for warehouses than system buildings, but they are simpler to construct than system buildings.

If a certain level of building structure and design is sufficient, and cost and speed are of paramount importance, then tent warehouses may be a viable option.

Column spans (the distance between columns in a room) can be lengthened through precise structural design

System architecture allows for longer pillar spans through precise computer-aided structural design and the use of high-tensile strength materials.

Specific distances vary by operator and product type, but some products can achieve spans of 60 m without columns and up to 120 m with intermediate columns.
Depending on the type of facility to be built and its intended use, spaciousness unencumbered by large columns can be a major attraction.

Differences from prefabricated buildings and tented buildings

As we have mentioned in a few words, buildings built with system construction have various features compared to prefabricated or tented buildings.

• Quality improvement through standardization of processes
• High durability and earthquake resistance
• Low cost and short construction period (tent type is even lower cost and shorter construction period)

For more information, see also the related articles below.

▼ The various construction methods for building warehouses are summarized in more detail in this article. Please take a look at this article as well.
Comparative explanation of construction method options for building a warehouse: conventional / prefabricated / system construction / tent

Examples of the types of buildings for which "system architecture" is recommended

Systematic construction is a construction method utilized in the construction of a wide variety of buildings of all sizes and types, but some of the types of buildings for which it is particularly suited include the following

Warehouses and distribution centers
System architecture is suitable for warehouses that require sufficient space for each type of item to be stored, and for distribution centers that need a large workspace to improve operational efficiency.

Factory
System architecture is also suitable for factories that need to operate multiple production lines and can realize flexible spaces. System architecture can be constructed at a lower cost than conventional construction methods, so it is also ideal when building an additional factory and want to reduce construction costs and use the savings to invest in machinery and other equipment.

Warehouse for system construction "General new construction cost, tsubo unit price, and approximate construction period".

The cost required for system construction is generally calculated based on a basic tsubo unit price for each business’s product, which is then combined with the width, length, and height of the building and the region in which it is to be constructed.
Prices and construction times also vary depending on variations in the shape of the building, its structure, and the type of materials used.

Below are some guidelines for your reference.

General guidelines for cost and tsubo unit price for system construction

As an example, the average construction cost for building a 150 tsubo facility is about “20 to 24 million yen.
The unit price per tsubo is about 130,000-160,000 yen, which means that construction costs can be cut by 25%-30% compared to conventional construction methods, for example.

General guidelines for the construction period of a system building

A typical construction period for a warehouse is generally 3 to 4 months.

The system construction method shortens the construction period by 20% compared to the conventional construction method, because the specifications of materials and assembly methods are standardized, the production line is managed by computer, and each process such as estimation, design, material manufacturing, and construction is thoroughly streamlined.

Please contact Taiyo Kogyo if you are considering building a new warehouse with cost reduction, shortened construction period, and high quality system construction.

The system building products handled by Taiyo Kogyo maximize the features unique to system building to achieve high quality performance.
Some examples of our features are listed below. For more information, please also visit our official website.

High roof insulation performance and snow resistance

SS Roof’s glass wool mat with roof panel and skin material provides approximately twice the thermal insulation performance of 100 mm ALC (lightweight foamed concrete building material) while realizing a cost that is almost as low as that of folded plates and anti-dew condensation backing material.

The snow resistance is such that it can be constructed even in areas with heavy snowfall with a maximum snow depth of 250 cm.

Maximum pillarless span 60m

The precise calculation of frame cross-sections using structural analysis software and the use of high-tensile materials used in the construction of skyscrapers and bridges allow for column-free spans of up to 60 meters, and even longer spans of up to 120 meters when intermediate columns are added.

Steel framing with high tensile steel plates

The framing is based on a gable shape using a combination of three shapes (rigid, continuous, and gable-end) based on the use of SM490A high-tensile strength steel plates, mainly 4.5 mm to 19 mm thick, and a tapered H-shaped cross section with corner-wall (smear-wall) welding on one side.

Choice of two types of exterior walls

For the exterior walls, which also affect the appearance of the facility, there are two types to choose from: V-Rib Wall, a design-oriented galvalume steel sheet, and Y-Vand, a flame-retardant rigid plastic foam-filled wall. In addition, a wide range of color variations are available.

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System construction method is recommended for new warehouses that combine durability and practicality.

We introduced the features and cost estimates of the system construction method, which can reduce costs and construction periods compared to conventional construction methods, achieve higher durability than prefabricated construction methods, and enable the construction of practical facilities.

If you want to build a spacious facility such as a warehouse or factory as inexpensively as possible, and you also want high quality, please consider the System Building Construction Method.