Guides for planning an industrial building
Direct answers to the questions owners and developers ask before they build: what a warehouse costs, which approvals apply, how building classes and fire rules shape the design, and what a builder needs to price your project. Every figure is sourced.
- CostsHow much does it cost to build a warehouse in Queensland?Published 2026 benchmark rates for Brisbane warehouses ($/m²), what they include and exclude, and the design decisions that move the price most.
- Planning & approvalsWhat approvals do you need to build a warehouse in Queensland?Development approval, building approval and Development Assessment Rules timeframes, explained for warehouse and industrial projects in Queensland.
- Building systemsTilt-panel or steel-frame: which is right for your warehouse?How tilt-up concrete and steel portal-frame warehouses differ in cost, fire separation, programme and site requirements, with published Brisbane benchmarks.
- DesignWarehouse or factory? NCC building classes and fire rules explainedClass 7b, Class 8 and Class 5 under the National Construction Code, fire compartment limits and when sprinklers are triggered in industrial buildings.
- DesignWarehouse design guide: planning a building around your operationA practical checklist for designing a warehouse: vehicles, docks, clear height, racking, slab, fire safety, office and future expansion.
- Getting a quoteWhat information do you need for a warehouse construction quote?The information a builder needs to price a warehouse or industrial building accurately, and what you can leave until later.
- All questionsFrequently asked questions
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Send the lot address, the rough size and what the building is for. We check the zoning and approval pathway, suggest the structure that suits and come back with a budget range.
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