Utilizing a tent warehouse, we were able to transform it into a bright and functional backyard in a short construction period!

Table of Contents
1. general developer Company B, Planning and Development Department
2. assignment
– Undeveloped backyard facilities, staff complained
– Key Points of the Assignment
3. resolution
– Key Points of Solution
– A durable, brightly lit workspace was created and well received by staff.

Planning and Development Department, General Developer Company B

We would like to improve the working environment and motivate staff by improving backyard facilities…

Company B is involved in the development of large-scale commercial facilities. The company decided to make improvements to a shopping mall located in the suburbs, namely a building review, due to the aging facilities and equipment. Among the issues identified was the improvement of the backyard, mainly the loading and unloading facilities where staff enter and exit the building.

issue

Undeveloped backyard facilities, staff complained

This shopping mall had already been under construction for more than a decade. As a result, there were many missing facilities in the backyard facility, and the staff had many requests for an improved working environment.
To begin with, there was no roof over the product delivery entrance. This made the work very difficult when the weather was bad. The delivery staff had to be very careful to keep the goods dry.

There was also a lack of places to work. Many workers had to work in dark places, and new staff members, in particular, were demanding improvements.

Mr. S of the Planning and Development Department, who is in charge of this shopping mall, had a strong sense of crisis about the current situation.
If we neglected to improve the working environment, our staff’s motivation and satisfaction would only decrease. In addition, it could affect our future recruitment activities, so we needed to address this issue as soon as possible.

Therefore, they decided to make a new plan to install an optimal structure as a backyard work area. At first, Mr. S was considering building a very simple cargo handling area, but considering the objective of securing a safe and comfortable place to work regardless of weather conditions, this was not a sufficient facility.

Furthermore, since the location would be visible to visitors to the shopping mall, it was necessary to pay some attention to the exterior appearance. However, the project was difficult to plan because the cost was not high enough to build a new, magnificent facility.

Key Points of the Issue

1. There was no roof over the product delivery entrance, which placed a heavy burden on work in bad weather.
2. Lack of space for staff to work, and they were working in a dingy area.
3. The location is visible to visitors, so we want to pay some attention to the exterior appearance.

solution

Key Points of Solution

1. Unlike simple tents, Taiyo Kogyo’s membrane tent warehouses can be constructed at low cost and in a short construction period, despite the need for foundation work.
2. Excellent durability, water resistance, and other functional aspects
3. Can create very bright spaces to let in light
4. Openings, depth, and height can be designed freely according to construction conditions

A durable, brightly lit workspace was created and well received by staff.

Mr. S, who wanted to move forward with plans for a new backyard facility as quickly as possible, conducted another round of research. One day, one of the members visited the backyard of another commercial facility and found that a membrane tent shed was being utilized.
It was used as a workshop for cargo handling, but I was intrigued by the very bright facility” (Mr. S).

We immediately researched the relevant product and discovered that it was a product of Taiyo Kogyo. We immediately made an inquiry and asked for more information about the product’s features.
Unlike simple tents, tent warehouses with membrane structures are constructed from the foundation up. It was also possible to freely design the frontage, depth, and height according to the construction conditions. Nevertheless, due to the characteristics of the structure, it can be constructed at low cost and in a short construction period.

In addition to its excellent durability and earthquake resistance, it also seemed to be able to create a very bright space because it let in light. After looking at various examples, I thought it would be the perfect place for our staff to work safely.

Taiyo Kogyo’s tent warehouses have been used not only in commercial facilities, but also in the logistics and production facility divisions of other companies, with multiple installations in a wide range of variations.

Mr. S immediately consulted with Taiyo Kogyo to prepare a loading dock in the back yard of the shopping mall. The installation was completed in a very short construction period at a lower cost than expected.
Staff members also commented that the environment in their workplaces had been improved.

Example of Workstation Introduction
> Cargo Shed (Trusco Nakayama Co., Ltd.)

Product Overview
> Tent Warehouse