Custom
Build your perfect workplace
We understand that every business has unique needs, which is why we offer custom light industrial units. Our custom unit option allows businesses to collaborate closely with our expert team to design and construct a bespoke light industrial unit tailored specifically to their requirements. Whether you’re a growing startup, an established corporation, or an organisation like the NHS, seeking a specialised space at Skypark or any of our other premier business park locations across the South West of England, our custom unit service ensures that your vision becomes a reality. With our wealth of experience and commitment to quality, we guide you through every step of the process, from initial consultation to final construction, ensuring that your custom unit meets your exact specifications while adhering to industry standards and regulations.
Tailored solutions
- We specialise in crafting bespoke solutions tailored to your unique requirements, ensuring that your unit reflects your vision and meets your specific needs.
- Our team works closely with you to understand your objectives, preferences, and constraints, guiding you through the design process to create a customised solution that aligns with your business goals.
- From layout and functionality to aesthetic details and amenities, we tailor every aspect of your unit to optimise functionality, enhance productivity, and create a space that embodies your brand identity.
Enhanced flexibility
- Our units feature flexible, bespoke designs that can be easily adapted and reconfigured to accommodate changing needs, growth, and evolving business requirements.
- Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, our units offer scalability and flexibility, allowing you to scale up or down as needed without disrupting operations or incurring significant costs.
- With versatile layouts and customisable features, our units provide the flexibility to support a wide range of business activities, workflows, and industry-specific requirements.
Quality assurance
- We prioritise quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in every aspect of our units, using premium materials, construction techniques, and finishes to ensure durability, longevity, and aesthetic appeal.
- Our units are built to the highest industry standards and comply with all relevant regulations, codes, and safety requirements, providing a safe, secure, and compliant environment for your business operations.
- With a focus on quality, reliability, and sustainability, our units offer enduring value and investment potential, providing a solid foundation for your business to thrive and grow for years to come.
Optimise your bike sales
This example floor plan highlights one of the many innovative ways to utilise a light industrial unit with a half mezzanine for a bike sales business. The design features a spacious ground floor for showcasing bikes and interacting with customers, while the mezzanine level provides a dedicated space for office work and administrative tasks.
Dynamic gym sales office configuration
This example floor plan showcases an ideal configuration for a gym sales office within a light industrial unit. The layout includes a welcoming reception area for client interactions, dedicated spaces for sales consultations, and a small demonstration zone for fitness equipment.
Efficient storage and office solutions
This example floor plan illustrates an efficient use of a light industrial unit with a half mezzanine for combined storage and office needs. The ground floor is designed to offer ample storage space for inventory and equipment, ensuring easy access and organisation. The mezzanine level provides a dedicated office area for administrative tasks, meetings, and employee workstations.
Structural design
- Construction material: High-grade steel frame with reinforced concrete foundations.
- Roofing: Standing seam metal roof with integrated insulation for thermal efficiency.
- Flooring: Heavy-duty concrete slab with epoxy coating for durability and easy maintenance.
- Walls: Insulated metal panels for superior thermal performance and sound insulation.
- Designed and constructed in compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards.
- Energy-efficient design and construction practices to minimise environmental impact and reduce operational costs.
Dimensions
- Unit size: Customisable dimensions based on client requirements.
- Height: Standard ceiling height of 6 meters (20 feet) with options for higher ceilings.
- Mezzanine level: Optional mezzanine level with customisable dimensions and load-bearing capacity.
- Layout: Flexible floor plans tailored to client requirements, with options for open-concept layouts, partitioned office spaces, and designated production or storage areas.
- Finishes: Customisable interior finishes including paint colours, flooring materials, and wall cladding options to match brand identity and aesthetic preferences.
- Exterior features: Facade customisation options including signage.
Utilities and services
- Electrical: Three-phase power supply with ample outlets and lighting fixtures installed per client specifications.
- Plumbing: Pre-installed plumbing lines for water supply and drainage, with options for restroom and kitchen facilities.
- HVAC: Energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system designed to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round.
- Fire protection: Integrated fire detection and suppression system compliant with local building codes and regulations.
Other unit configurations
Unit case studies - custom configuration
Check out how some of our clients have transformed their light industrial unit into something truly special.
Mobility specialists
Cornwall Mobility, with a network of 16 independent driving and mobility assessment centres across the UK, purchased a light industrial... Read More
Survey equipment specialists
One Point Survey Equipment purchased a unit from Onyx Business Parks and transformed it into a comprehensive hub for their... Read More
Renovation experts
A-Fit Commercial purchased a unit from Onyx Business Parks, transforming it into a versatile workspace that supports their wide range... Read More
Research laboratory
Watercress Research, a phytochemicals-based company spun out from the University of Exeter in 2019, purchased a unit from Onyx Business... Read More
Flooring contractor
Unicraft Flooring Ltd purchased a light industrial unit from Onyx Business Parks at Skypark, Exeter. They transformed the space into... Read More
NHS warehouses
The transformation of a large custom light industrial unit into an NHS warehouse/ambulance dispatch centre demonstrates the adaptability and versatility... Read More